MICROCOM DEMONSTRATES INTERNETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE AT NETWORLD 92 BOSTON, BOOTH #1508 BOSTON, MA-(Networld '92 Boston, Booth #1508) February 11, 1992 Microcom, Inc. a Norwood, MA-based PC connectivity vendor, today demonstrated its award-winning line-up of internetworking and communications solutions. Two new high-speed V.32bis modems, the portable MicroPorte 4232bis and the standalone QX/4232bis+, were also debuted today. Microcom also demonstrated the following solutions at Networld. ù Microcom Bridge/Router The MBR/6000 transparently bridges and routes traffic on 16/4 MB Token Ring or Ethernet LANs. The MBR connects LANs at local sites and at remote locations over leased lines. Communications Software For Windows ù Carbon Copy for Windows provides remote control between PCs running Windows applications. Carbon Copy for Windows supports VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules and most Super VGA and video modes. ù RELAY Gold for Windows enables PC-to-mainframe communications supporting up to 15 multiple sessions. RELAY Gold provides file transfer, terminal emulation and true PC-to-IBM connectivity. ù MicroCourier offers complete communications at a very low price. Users can connect to other PCs, bulletin boards and on-line services such as CompuServe. Communications Software For DOS ù Carbon Copy Plus is the leading remote control and communications product for PCs. Carbon Copy links keyboards over a LAN or via modem and standard telephone lines. ù RELAY Gold fulfills the need for reliable PC-to-mainframe, PC-to-mini and PC-to-PC communications. RELAY supports virtually any physical connection including coax boards, gateways, Token Ring TIC, synchronous and asynchronous dial-up. ù RELAY Gateway provides an economical connection between multiple PCs on a LAN to a mainframe. Three versions support a variety of connections between NetBIOS or Novell IPX LANs to IBM hosts. Microcom MNP 10 Modems ù HDMS provides comprehensive means to conveniently expand dial-up modem network capacity with an efficient central site management and security system. HDMS supports up to 32 High Density V.32bis modems featuring sophisticated management reports, event logs and four layers of dial-access security. ù QX/4232bis+ V.32bis desktop modem delivers throughputs up to 57, 000 bps. This full-featured modem also provides 2-wire dial and 4-wire leased line operation protected by multiple security modems. ù MicroPorte 4232bis portable modem offers V.32bis speeds up to 38,400 bps. Like all new Microcom modems, the MicroPorte 4232bis features MNP 10 for reliable operation over both poor quality land lines and cellular links. -------------------------------------------------------- MICROCOM DEBUTS INDUSTRY'S FIRST V.32bis PORTABLE MODEM MicroPorte 4232bis Supports Data Communication Over Cellular and Land-lines with MNP 10 Adverse Channel Enhancements BOSTON, MA (Networld Booth #1508), FEBRUARY 11, 1992 -- Microcom), Inc., (Norwood, MA) developer of MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol), today debuted the MicroPorte 4232bis, the industry's first V.32bis portable modem. With V.32bis, the MicroPorte 4232bis yields high-speed throughputs up to 38,400 bps on land-based lines reducing modem connect time, resulting in substantial line cost savings. In keeping with the Company's strategy, the MicroPorte 4232bis supports MNP 10 providing enhanced data transmission reliability over both dial-up and cellular connections. The MicroPorte 4232bis has a footprint about the size of an index card, weighs 10 ounces, and supports the advanced modem features users have come to expect from Microcom's premium desktop modems. "The MicroPorte 4232bis is the only high-speed portable modem that enables users to communicate virtually anywhere," says Stephen P. Mank, Microcom's Vice President of Marketing. "Supporting communication over cellular is particularly important to the increasing number of laptop, notebook, palmtop and pen computer users who require mobile communication capabilities. With MNP 10, their connect times are shorter and communication links more reliable." Microcom's MNP 10 gives the MicroPorte 4232bis user a better chance to get connected and stay connected over poor quality cellular and land-based links. MNP 10 incorporates four unique functions called Adverse Channel Enhancements (ACE) that regulate modem speed and packet sizes, optimizing data transfer under virtually any conditions. MNP 10 initiates a call at 1200 bps, the most robust level, then upshifts to the highest possible line speed. Throughout the call, MNP 10 monitors various line parameters and aggressively adapts packet size and shifts modem speed, upward or downward, providing optimum data throughput. In addition to supporting CCITT V.32bis modulation standards and MNP 10, the MicroPorte 4232bis also supports MNP 2-4 error control, MNP 5 and V.42bis data compression, and other modulation standards, including V.32 (9600), V.22bis (2400), V.22 (1200 bps), Bell 212A (1200 bps) and Bell 103 (300 bps). The MicroPorte 4232bis includes an AC power pack and rechargeable batteries. Fully charged batteries provide 1.5 hours of connect time. Auto shut-off conserves battery life when the MicroPorte is not in use. For mobile computing, users can purchase an optional 12-volt DC adapter that plugs into a standard automobile cigarette lighter. Shipping to authorized Microcom resellers in March 1992, the MicroPorte 4232bis will have a list price of $899. -------------------------------------------------------- BOSTON, MA (Networld Booth #1508), February 11, 1992--Microcom, Inc., (Norwood, MA) developer of the Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP), the de facto modem standard, today debuted the QX/4232bis+, the newest member of its V.32bis modem family. The QX/4232bis+ is ideally suited for users of high-power PCs and larger systems requiring very high throughput, solid security and error-free transmission over dial-up or leased lines. Enabling users to transfer data at speeds up to 57,600 bps, the QX/4232bis+ eliminates performance bottlenecks that frequently occur when running complex applications with slower modems. The high-speed QX/4232bis+ also provides the throughput users require for data-intensive applications running on midrange, mainframe and supercomputers. In addition to 2-wire dial-up operation, the QX/4232bis+ supports 4-wire leased lines. This preserves users' modem investments as the QX/4232bis+ is compatible with most 4-wire modems. If the leased line connection is disrupted, the QX/4232bis+ automatically switches to a 2-wire dial backup. While in backup mode, the modem continually monitors the leased line and switches back to 4-wire operation when the line is restored. Throughout the backup process, the QX/4232bis+ maintains complete data integrity. Since many large computer systems are installed in banks, financial institutions and Fortune 1000 corporations, Microcom designed the QX/4232bis+ with multiple security modes to protect sensitive financial and technical data. Sophisticated security features enable users to program a security database for up to 20 users, selecting fixed dial-back, variable dial-back or pass-through security, depending upon the user's needs. Other security features are also provided. For both synchronous and asynchronous operation, the QX/4232bis+ provides CCITT V.25bis dialing commands. This feature is particularly valuable to users of IBM AS/400 systems, which commonly support V.25bis dialing. Following its strategy of providing high-performance capabilities in its modems, Microcom also includes MNP 10 in the QX/4232bis+. MNP 10 provides users with an effective solution for communicating data over cellular networks and other adverse channels such as noisy land lines. MNP 10 enhances modem connectability and adjusts packet size and modem speed to optimize performance of the QX/4232bis+. Other features provided in the QX/4232bis+ include ù Auto Logon . PCS Security ù Multiple Configurations . UUCP/Kermit Spoofing ù Remote Access ù Auto Dial-back On Loss of Carrier Microcom will ship the QX/4232bis+ to authorized dealers by the end of January 1992. The modem will have a list price of $1099. Microcom's other V.32bis modems include the QX/4232bis desktop model and the recently announced MicroPorte 4232bis portable modem. Both include MNP 10 and provide speeds up to 38,400 bps. Microcom, 500 River Ridge Dr, Norwood, MA 02062 617-551-1000 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America On-Line & PC-Link New Product Info Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed with OmniPage Professional OCR | | software (from Caere Corp) & a Canon IX-30 scanner from data | | provided by the above mentioned company. For additional info, | | contact the company at the address or phone# indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+