Zenith develops new cable modem to expand its 'MetroAccess' data products line.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1994--Zenith Electronics Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ZE) today previewed a new high-speed 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. that will deliver universal computer compatibility A family of computer models is said to be compatible if certain software that runs on one of the models can also be run on all other models of the family. The computer models may differ in performance, reliability or some other characteristic. previously unavailable in cable systems. Shown for the first time here this week, the new product will take advantage of industry-standard Ethernet card See Ethernet adapter. technology and is fully compatible with Zenith's ``MetroAccess'' family of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. solutions. The new cardless cable modem delivers high speed (4 megabit- per-second or 500 kilobit-per-second) data capabililty to PC users via standard Ethernet, which means no special card needs to be installed in the PC. With this new industry-standard compatibility, the Zenith cardless PC modem now allows connectivity with Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh computers and laptops as well as IBM-compatible PCs. This compatibility is supplied by the 10BaseT Ethernet card standard interface now being built into many computers and enables cable operators to serve a much larger market through broadband connectivity. ``This new modem continues Zenith's solid commitment to the market and builds on a technology we've pioneered for more than a decade,'' said Dean A. DeBiase, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Zenith Network Systems. ``This new compatibility will enhance the growing opportunities for cable operators to offer applications such as work-at-home and distance learning to their subscribers with home computers.'' MetroAccess is Zenith's new data communications product family. It uses proven, innovative technology for hybrid fiber/coax systems linking businesses, communities, schools and residences for a wide range of applications including work-at-home, distance learning, rela-time videoconferencing, Internet access See how to access the Internet. and on-line services. DeBiase said MetroAccess products provide symmetrical data transmission for high-speed access in both upstream and downstream directions, maintain several networks simultaneously on different channels and support Ethernet protocol allowing for compatibility with standard routers, bridges, gateways and network services. MetroAccess is a complete, cost-effective family of network products. Available today are the high-speed HomeWorks Elite (4 Mbps) and HomeWorks (500 Kbps) cable modems for data and information access, two versions of the ChannelMizer (4 Mbps and 500 Kbps) for Ethernet- to-broadband connections and the ``Galaxy Exchange'' for bridging and routing data traffic from multiple Local Area Networks (LANs). The new, cardless, universally compatible cable modem, due in the third quarter of 1995, will round out the MetroAccess data communication product line. CONTACT: Zenith Electronics Zenith Electronics Corporation is an American manufacturer of televisions headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. It was the inventor of the modern remote control, and it introduced HDTV in North America. , 708-391-8181 John Taylor, 708/391-7713 (investors) |
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