Telebit announces major enhancements to remote access software for NetBlazer family; New features include ISDN primary rate interface, ISDN compression coprocessor, improved security, new PPP client software.

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Telebit Corporation (NASDAQ:TBIT), today announced major software enhancements to the company's family of NetBlazer routers.

The new features included in release 3.1 significantly expand the flexibility, performance and security of your networking environment. "As the remote access market continues to expand with mobile workers and telecommuters, Telebit is committed to supporting enterprises of all sizes by providing access when and where they need it," said James D. Norrod, president and CEO of Telebit. "The enhancements to our NetBlazer products will significantly improve reliability, scalability, and protocol support."

NetBlazer PRI Card

ISDN is becoming the remote access technology of choice. Telebit's NetBlazer PRI card provides a central site ISDN Primary Rate Interface adapter to efficiently aggregate up to 30 ISDN B channel calls per PRI. The NetBlazer PRI card provides a built-in ISDN primary rate terminal adapter that is the ideal solution for the central sites supplying high-speed, on-demand network access to remote sites. In addition, the NetBlazer PRI card includes support for several switch types for domestic and international use.

Increased Security With RADIUS

Remote Authentication Dial In User Service, (RADIUS), is an industry standard user authentication methodology used commonly in multiple remote access server environments. The NetBlazer operates as a client and is responsible for passing user information to a designated RADIUS server. RADIUS servers are responsible for regulating user connections, authenticating the user, then returning all the configuration information necessary for the NetBlazer to deliver service to the user. Distributed security separates user authentication and authorization from the communications process and creates a single, central location for user authentication data.

NetBlazer Compression Coprocessor

Given the relatively low bandwidth, low speed networks available for remote computing today, remote access solutions need to be very efficient about managing data traffic. Efficiency is achieved by compressing the data that is transmitted over the connections at the remote access server. The newly introduced Compression Coprocessor card (NICC) provides a hardware assisted compression of the data using the STAC protocol for interoperability. In addition, using a hardware solution greatly enhances performance over previous available software solutions by freeing the NetBlazer's CPU from the need to do compression tasks.

Funk PPP Client Software

The Funk PPP client software allows a remote PC user to dial in to a remote access server over standard phone lines to establish an IPX connection to the LAN. The client software uses the standard PPP protocol. Once connected, the remote user becomes a node on the network -- gaining access to network resources such as file servers, printers and email. Users will enjoy the Windows-based GUI for ease of use and network administrators can safely and easily implement this addition to their remote access solution.

Pricing & Availability

The NetBlazer family of products range in price from $899 to $11,198 depending on configuration and are available March 29, 1996. All NetBlazers include one Ethernet interface and are available in configurations to suit your network. Earlier versions of the NetBlazer family can be upgraded for $249 to $499 depending on the specific unit.

For more information about Telebit's remote access products and services, contact our Direct Marketing Representatives at 1.800.835.3248, or outside the U.S. by dialing 508.656.9400.

The statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of risk factors. Information about certain of these factors is contained in our most recently filed Report on Form 10-Q and 10-K. Copies of these Forms are available from Telebit by contacting the Investor Relations Department.

Telebit Corporation is an innovator in developing remote access solutions for computer networks. Telebit's products are used worldwide in commercial applications. The company has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Telebit markets its products worldwide through value-added resellers, wholesale distributors and OEMs. -0-

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