Xircom Ships PortStation Modem 56 Module; New Module for Configurable USB Port Expansion System Provides High Speed, Snap-Together Modem Communications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2000 Xircom, Inc. (Nasdaq:XIRC), the leading provider of mobile information access solutions, today announced that it is shipping the Modem 56 Module for its PortStation USB Port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. Expansion System. The award winning PortStation system provides instant network, communications and peripheral device See peripheral. peripheral device - peripheral attachment via a single 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 Windows-based computers. PortStation modules allow users to mix-and-match current and future connectivity technologies, creating a customized PortStation system that can change as needs grow and technology advances. The PortStation system currently supports a variety of modules including Ethernet 10, 4-port and 7-port USB hubs, Parallel DB-25, Serial DB-9 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. , 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 , Cable Modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. and Home Phoneline See HomePNA. 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. For more information, visit http://www.xircom.com/portstation. Features and Benefits -- High-speed 56K (V.90) modem connectivity to any Windows-based computer via a single USB connection -- Module snaps into system for quick and easy set-up and use -- Supports any computer running Windows 95 OSR2.1, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 and above) or Windows 2000 -- Connect standard RJ-11 telephone cord for access to the Internet, E-mail and other online resources -- Includes second RJ-11 port for telephone handset pass-thru -- Digital Shield line protection safe guards modem from high-current phone lines -- LEDs indicate connection status at a glance -- True Plug and Play port expansion Pricing and Availability The PortStation USB Port Expansion System is available through Xircom's worldwide network of distributors, value-added resellers (VARs), retail stores, catalogs and online channels. See chart below for detailed Modem 56 Module pricing and availability. PortStation Modem 56 Modules Model Number US SRP Modem 56 Module for US, STM56V1 $139 Canada, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Japan Modem 56 Module for Australia, STM56G $139 New Zealand, Europe-Middle East-Africa About Xircom, Inc. For over a decade mobile professionals around the world have relied on Xircom for access to their information anytime, anywhere. Xircom designs and develops innovative solutions that connect mobile users worldwide to corporate networks, the Internet, Intranets and other online resources. Xircom sells and supports its products in over 100 countries through 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, Calif., with regional headquarters in Belgium, Japan and Singapore, Xircom has 1,700 employees worldwide and trailing four-quarter revenue of $459 million. Please visit http://www.xircom.com for more information. 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. Note to editors: 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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