Netopia Demonstrates R6000 ADSL At Supercomm 2000.Business Editors & High Tech Writers SUPERCOMM 2000 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000 Netopia R6000 Series Demonstrates Full Interoperability with ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line DSLAMs from Alcatel, Cisco, Nokia, Nortel, Orckit, Paradyne, Siemens and Other Prominent Vendors at the DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary Forum's Interoperability Showcase Netopia, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NTPA NTPA National Tractor Pull Association NTPA New Trades Processing Architecture NTPA Naval Technical Proficiency Assist ), a market leader in providing DSL Internet equipment and e-commerce Web platforms to small and medium size businesses, today announced that its new R6000 series Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (ADSL) routers are demonstrating full interoperability with central office equipment from Alcatel, Cisco, Nokia, Nortel, Orckit, Paradyne, Siemens and other prominent ADSL Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer A Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) allows telephone lines to make faster connections to the Internet. It is a network device, located near the customer's location, that connects multiple customer Digital Subscriber Lines (DSLs) to a high-speed Internet (DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. ) manufacturers at the DSL Forum's Supercomm 2000 Interoperability Showcase. The announcement that the Netopia R6000 series is demonstrating interoperability with ADSL DSLAMs whose combined footprint terminates almost all the installed base of ADSL circuits is good news both for small businesses and service providers: not only does the R6000 series bring to ADSL the unparalleled set of business-class features that distinguishes Netopia's SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line and IDSL See DSL. products, but it also includes the industry's only ADSL routers (models R6120 and R6131) to offer an integrated V.90 or ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. dial backup module. This unique feature allows small businesses to maintain mission-critical Internet connectivity, should their primary ADSL connection ever go down, and enables CLECs and service providers to configure routers remotely and also to "fast track" Internet service by offering their customers immediate V.90 or ISDN service while they are waiting for their ADSL circuit to be turned up. "We designed the Netopia R6000 series as a true business-class ADSL router, providing features that really answer the practical needs of small and medium size businesses," said Michael Trupiano, senior vice president and general manager, Netopia Internet Equipment Division. "The R6000's participation in the DSL Forum's Interoperability Showcase proves that it can be deployed almost everywhere where ADSL service is available." "Netopia business-class DSL CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment offers small businesses a rich feature set and a uniquely flexible modular architecture," said Nigel Cole, vice president of business development, Orckit Communications. "We are very glad to see Netopia offer an ADSL router that is fully interoperable with Orckit's worldwide deployed DSLAMs." "We recently certified Netopia's R7200 series SDSL routers as interoperable with Paradyne's Hotwire GranDSLAM, and we are very happy to extend this certification to Netopia's new R6000 series ADSL routers," said Frank Wiener, vice president of Broadband Access Solutions at Paradyne. "The combination of Paradyne's robust and technologically innovative DSLAM and Netopia's feature-rich ADSL routers will provide ISPs, CLECs and carriers with an end-to-end ADSL solution that offers the reliability and the advanced functionality that today's businesses are demanding from their Internet connections." The Netopia R6000 series is demonstrating interoperability with the following ADSL DSLAM platforms at the DSL Forum's Supercomm 2000 Interoperability Showcase: Alcatel 1 Stream ASAM ASAM American Society of Addiction Medicine ASAM Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile ASAM Advanced Services Access Manager ASAM ATM Subscriber Access Multiplexer (Alcatel) ASAM Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants Cisco 6160 ECI Telecom High-Focus Ericsson AccessRamp Fujitsu Speedport NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Cupro Plus Newbridge 350, ADSL-2 NLC USAM USAM Universal Service Access Multiplexer (Next Level) USAM Unified Service Action Model USAM Universal Secure Access Module Nokia D50 Nortel UE IMAS IMAS International Mine Action Standards IMAS Intelligent Multiservice Access System (Promatory Communications) IMAS International Museum of Art and Science (McAllen, Texas) 1900 Nortel UE9000 Orckit Fast Internet PairGain Avidia 8000 Paradyne GranDSLAM Samsung Acelink Siemens ExpressLink B20 Netopia DSL Routers Offer Uniquely Rich Feature Set The Netopia R6000 series includes the only ADSL routers to offer an integrated dial backup module, a feature which is also offered in Netopia SDSL, IDSL and leased-line routers. The R6000 series also offers the rich set of business-class features which distinguishes Netopia in the marketplace. These include: -- A built-in firewall that uses packet filtering and network address translation to protect a company's network resources. This enhanced security is especially important to DSL customers, as DSL connections are "always on." -- Secure VPN, which lets businesses easily set up extranets for partners and vendors, securely connect branch offices, and provide secure LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. access to remote and mobile workers. Netopia's PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) A protocol from Microsoft that is used to create a virtual private network (VPN) over the Internet. Remote users can access their corporate networks via any ISP that supports PPTP on its servers. VPN implementation allows small businesses to implement a business-class VPN solution using just a Netopia router and the client software built into the Windows operating system. No NT Server or external VPN equipment is needed. -- Dynamic MultiNAT, a sophisticated NAT (Network Address Translation) extension that provides the security of a NAT "wall" to hide LAN IP addresses, while providing flexibility in the use of multiple IP addresses offered by an ISP. -- A built-in 8-port hub, which means that smaller businesses can use the router to set up their network as well as to connect their network to the Internet. -- Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) implemented on the router itself. This new technology facilitates the deployment of broadband connectivity technologies, enhances ease of set up for the end customer, simplifies technical support, and provides added security for businesses that support telecommuting. -- Sophisticated diagnostic, management and monitoring tools such as Ping, Trace Route, Syslog, Telnet client and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. . -- A uniquely extensible modular architecture which allows the routers to be expanded with a number of add-on kits such as V.90 or ISDN dial backup and upgraded to new WAN technologies as they become available. About Netopia Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports Internet and electronic commerce infrastructure for small and medium size businesses. Netopia's DSL equipment and e-commerce Web platform enable businesses to connect easily and cost-effectively to the Internet, establish and enhance their Internet presence, and conduct business and electronic commerce on the Web. With its Netopia DSL Router family, the Company has established interoperability with central office equipment from Copper Mountain Networks, Lucent Technologies, Nokia and Paradyne; and has established strategic distribution relationships with leading CLECs including Covad Communications, NorthPoint Communications, Rhythms NetConnections Inc. and Jato Communications; and with hundreds of ISPs including France Telecom, Telecom Italia, Bell Atlantic, PSINet, Verio, UUNet, Earthlink Network and Concentric Network. With its Netopia e-commerce Web platform, the Company has established Web-based services with Bloomberg.com, Citigroup's Bizzed.com, Cendant Corporation, Netscape Netcenter, Jato Communications, France Telecom, SmartAge.com, Mac Publishing's Macworld.com and Concentric Network. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510/814-5100, fax 510/814-5021 or on the web at www.netopia.com. Portions of this release include forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. Netopia, Inc.'s actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in this release and in the forward-looking statements contained herein for many reasons. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to product development, product acceptance, licensing opportunities and general economic conditions. For more information concerning Netopia and risk factors that may affect Netopia's future results and may cause actual results to vary from results anticipated in forward-looking statements, investors should review Netopia's public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available by calling Netopia at 510/814-5260 or online at www.sec.gov. All company names; brand names and product names are trademarks of their respective holder(s). |
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