XYLOGICS INTRODUCES FOUR PORT NETWORK ACCESS SERVER FOR UNDER $2000; Remote Annex line now offers the most scaleable network access solution from four to 72 ports.

BURLINGTON, Mass--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aug. 7, 1995--Xylogics, Inc., (NASDAQ/XLGX), the leading provider of network access solutions, today announced a four-port, standalone version of its award-winning Remote Annex remote access server designed to provide smaller remote offices with high-performance, multiprotocol remote access to all resources of the enterprise network. By providing dial-in, dial-out and LAN-to-LAN routing capabilities in a single box, the four port Remote Annex 2000 is the most powerful, cost-effective and flexible solution for remote users who need to access the corporate LAN or to connect to on-line services such as America Online, CompuServe and LEXIS/NEXIS. When used in conjunction with Xylogics' higher port products, the four port Remote Annex 2000 provides a complete enterprise-wide solution for access to the corporate network.

Dataquest estimates that this year, 15 million workers will be spending over 50% of their time outside their offices. This growing number of telecommuters, business travelers and traditional employees who need to work outside of regular office hours in order to remain productive will require access to the same data and resources as their colleagues in the office, making remote access a necessity for any company that has a network.

"Businesses of every size are finding that they need to set up remote access programs for their employees in order to stay competitive," said Grace Carr, Xylogics' Vice President of North American Sales and Worldwide Marketing. "The four port Remote Annex was developed for our customers whose businesses include smaller remote offices that need a completely integrated remote access solution. With the Remote Annex, users can easily access any network resource from any remote location, while centralized network management and maintenance functions make the network manager's job easier."

About the Remote Annex 2000

The four port Remote Annex 2000 provides remote and mobile users of IPX, TCP/IP, AppleTalk and multi-user host systems with multi-protocol remote access to the corporate LAN and all of its resources. Based on high performance hardware, the Remote Annex 2000 supports line speeds up to 115.2 Kbps to support V.34 modems or ISDN terminal adapters, enabling up to four remote users to dial into a server simultaneously without sacrificing speed or clarity. The four port Remote Annex 2000 also includes FastLink II, Xylogics' easy-to-use Windows dial-in client software. FastLink II supports simultaneous IP and IPX over the same dial-up connection and enables remote and mobile users to quickly and reliably access their corporate network directly from Windows simply by clicking on an icon. Because FastLink II carries an unlimited "right to copy" privilege for end-users, it is a very cost-effective remote access solution for any network.

Smaller, departmental sites and remote offices benefit from the four port Remote Annex 2000 through additional features, including:

o Remote Access to IPX, TCP/IP , AppleTalk and multi-user applications from a single server: With the full Enterprise Feature Set, a single Remote Annex product allows users to access IP, IPX, and AppleTalk resources on the network via industry standard WAN protocols such as PPP, SLIP and ARA. It also provides host access via DEC LAT, TCP/IP, and IBM TN3270.

o Dial-out access to the Internet and other on-line services: Users can dial-out over IP and IPX connections to access the Internet, as well as America Online, CompuServe and other popular on-line services and bulletin boards.

o Economical, single-number dial-in access to a wide range of network services: With the Remote Annex line, network managers can save money by eliminating the need to dedicate modems and telephone lines to single protocols. The Remote Annex 2000 can detect protocol requirements for users dialing in remotely, and automatically configure ports to allow remote users to access any service on the network with a single phone number.

The Remote Annex Family

The Remote Annex 2000 and Remote Annex 4000 provide remote and mobile users with multi-protocol, enterprise-wide access to corporate LANs. Both products are fully scaleable; the Remote Annex 2000 now offers four, eight or 16 ports, and the Remote Annex 4000 is expandable from 18 to 72 ports. The Remote Annex line offers support for a broad range of standards-based management features, and includes the Annex Manager, an X-windows GUI for centralized configuration and management. Each Remote Annex server offers built-in, high level security-including centralized password protection dial-back and support for Kerberos and Security Dynamics' SecurID technology-for excellent protection against unauthorized network access.

Remote Annex products come bundled with free Proxy remote control software for the most efficient access to data-intensive applications, and free unlimited use licenses for Xylogics' FastLink II client software, eliminating the need to purchase individual licenses for each remote user. The entire Remote Annex line offers a lifetime warranty on hardware and 30 days of free telephone support.

Pricing and Availability

The Remote Annex family provides the lowest price per port of any comparable remote access solution on the market. Pricing for the four port Remote Annex 2000 starts at $1,995. The product is available immediately through Xylogics resellers worldwide.

About Xylogics

Xylogics, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with offices in the UK, France, Germany, and the Far East, offers a complete line of award-winning analog and ISDN remote access products that provide remote users and offices transparent access to corporate netwroking resources. Xylogics supplies network access products to the leading hub vendors including Bay Networks, Cabletron, and ODS, as well as a number of other computer networking manufacturers. ISO-9001 certified, Xylogics sold over 525,000 ports in calendar year 1994. Xylogics products are sold by 250+ resellers worldwide and are available through distribution from Westcon, Inc. of Eastchester, New York. Xylogics can be accessed electronically at [e-mail], or through Xylogics' home page on the World Wide Web at www.xylogics.com.

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