Xircom Announces First Expandable ADSL USB Modem Enabling High-Speed Broadband Internet Access Speeds Up To 8MB Per Second.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2000 New, Easy-to-Install PortStation ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line USB Modem Module Offers Service Providers Multiple Protocol Support Xircom, Inc. (Nasdaq:XIRC), the leading provider of mobile information access solutions, today announced the availability of Xircom's PortStation(TM) ADSL USB Modem module based on GlobeSpan's Titanium(TM) ADSL chipset. The first broadband product for the award winning PortStation system, the ADSL Modem module provides asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. 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) Internet access through a small form-factor, plug and play ADSL solution for the home or office environment. Customers can easily use this smaller-sized, expandable, mix-and-match connectivity system to take advantage of the generous bandwidths of broadband technologies such as ADSL. With over 100 times the download speed of a 56Kbps modem, ADSL provides home office, small business and commuter markets with high-speed information access solutions. Because the module supports a USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connection to the computer instead of Ethernet, it makes customer self-installation a reality. This gives Service Providers the additional benefit of being able to migrate away from having to provide expensive, labor-intensive "truck rolls" every time that a new subscriber is installed. The PortStation ADSL USB Modem supports Annex A, B, and C which allows it to be used in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Japan. Expansion capabilities allow users to easily add modules such as the Home Phone Networking Alliance (HPNA See HomePNA. ), and wireless LAN 802.11 to quickly expand the PortStation system into a gateway. This gateway allows users to access high-speed Internet access from virtually any connection in their home or office. Other PortStation modules can be used to expand the system and create home networks with multiple PC shared resources such as printers, scanners and other peripherals. "The Xircom PortStation ADSL USB Modem stands out from other ADSL solutions because it can be expanded into a high-speed gateway to the Internet and shared by multiple computers in the home or office," says David Murray, Director of Marketing for Port Expansion Products at Xircom. "Setting up the system is as easy as snapping in one of many available add-on modules and since it is USB, installation is a non-event." Xircom is also a strong supporter of the recently announced OpenDSL initiative. The standard promotes openness through the interoperability of multi-vendor 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 customer premise equipment (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) and simplifies installation and accelerates interoperability of DSL CPE. Xircom plans to add support for this initiative in future versions of its products. More information about OpenDSL can be found at www.xircom.com/opendsl. Key Features and Benefits Key features of the Xircom's PortStation ADSL USB Modem Module include: Ease of Installation and Use -- USB connectivity makes installation easy -- Interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st "mix-and-match" modules enable maximum port flexibility based on all device connection needs -- Simply add or remove devices without reconfiguring or rebooting the computer -- Allows for future networking and connection options -- No need to open the desktop to install Ethernet NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. cards -- Compatibility with Windows and MacOS provides ease of installation for home subscribers -- Utilizes GlobeSpan's Titanium(TM) ADSL chipset which provides mature and robust multi-mode solutions to ensure multi-vendor interoperability Multiple Protocol Support -- Standards compliant support: ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. T1.413 Issue 2, ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. G.992.1 (G.dmt), ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite), ITU G.992 Annex A, B, C and CAP (T1 TR-59) -- Support for PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using over ATM, Ethernet over ATM, and IP over ATM -- Support for Windows(R) 98, Windows(R) Me, Windows(R) 2000 and Mac(R) OS 8.6 and greater Customizable Access via Xircom's PortStation Expansion System The PortStation USB Port Expansion system provides instant network, communications and peripheral device attachment via a single USB connection. PortStation modules allow users to mix-and-match current and future connectivity technologies, creating a customized PortStation system that can change as networking needs grow and technology advances. The Xircom PortStation system currently supports a variety of modules including Ethernet 10, 4-port and 7-port USB hubs, Parallel DB-25, Serial DB-9, 56K Modem, and Serial PS/2. Future modules include ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , 802.11, Cable Modem and Home Phoneline Networking. Xircom's PortStation USB Expansion System was recognized as a PC Week Best of Comdex Finalist and also received a Mobility Award at the Mobile Insights 2000 Conference. Future Product Availability Xircom plans to make the PortStation ADSL USB modem available through partnerships with Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs), Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), and Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs). More information on Xircom's PortStation ADSL USB Modem can be obtained by visiting Xircom's DSL Modem page at www.xircom.com/adsl. About Xircom, Inc. Xircom has been moving mobile professionals forward for over a decade by designing and developing innovative solutions that connect mobile users worldwide to corporate networks, the Internet, intranets and other online resources. Xircom sells and supports mobile access solutions including notebook PC Cards, port expansion systems and wearable information accessories in over 100 countries through a network of distributors, resellers, electronic channels and global OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partnerships. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California Thousand Oaks, commonly referred to as "T.O." by residents, is a city in southeastern Ventura County, California, in the United States. It was named after the many oak trees that grace the area, and the city seal is adorned with an oak. , with regional offices in Belgium, Japan and Singapore, Xircom has over 1,800 employees worldwide and trailing four-quarter revenue of $478 million. For more information on Xircom mobile access solutions visit www.xircom.com, or telephone: (805) 376-9300, US Sales: (800) 438-4526, fax: (805) 376-9311. This news release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the timing and success of new product introductions. Xircom is a registered trademark of Xircom, Inc. PortStation is a trademark of Xircom. Other company or product names have been used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Xircom is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and has regional headquarter head·quar·ter v. head·quar·tered, head·quar·ter·ing, head·quar·ters Usage Problem v.tr. To provide with headquarters: offices in Antwerp, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan and Singapore. US Sales: (800) 438-4526. Telephone: (805) 376-9300 Fax: (805) 376-9311 |
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