U.S. Robotics Launches High-Speed ADSL Ethernet Modem; Modem Offers ISPs and Telcoms Respected Retail Brand; Latest in Growing Family of Broadband Solutions.

Business Editors & Telecommunications Writers

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2001

U.S. Robotics, the world's leading provider in Internet access and connectivity, today introduced the availability of its high-speed ADSL Ethernet modem for Internet service providers and telecommunications companies.

The product is part of the company's growing family of broadband access and networking products being offered under its respected consumer brand.

U.S. Robotics' latest innovation offers consumers a seamless Internet experience via its high-speed, continuous connection to the World Wide Web without the nuisance of busy signals or unavailable phone lines. By allowing for Internet connectivity up to 145 times faster than 56K analog connections, the ADSL Ethernet Modem presents users with a viable product for a number of uses such as interactive gaming, telecommuting and on-demand streaming audio and video entertainment.

"The introduction of our ADSL Ethernet Modem demonstrates our pledge to provide our customers with the very latest in high-quality, reliable and robust Internet access and connectivity," said Jerry Devlin, vice president of worldwide sales and marketing for U.S. Robotics based in Schaumburg.

"The modem also offers ISPs and telecommunications companies a renowned consumer brand with extensive distribution in computer and consumer electronics retail outlets."

In addition to providing users with continuous, high-speed Internet connectivity, the ADSL Ethernet Modem also touts a number of other important user benefits, including:

 -- Built-in firewall for added protection against intrusion  -- Support for all popular wide-area network services, including point-to-point (PPP) over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), PPP over Ethernet and bridged or routed multi-protocol over ATM  -- Local and remote management tools  -- Virtual private network support  -- Support for ADSL G.DMT and G.Lite technology 

"Our ADSL Ethernet Modem brings service providers an easy-to-install, high-performance product for their customers wanting to experience the full potential of the Internet," said Jim Thomsen, U.S. Robotics product manager. "The U.S. Robotics brand assures their customers that they are receiving the highest levels of quality and reliability.

"Moreover, since the product is Ethernet-based, it can be fully integrated with a number of our other networking products, including our Broadband Router and Wireless Networking Suite, to allow consumers to easily share the broadband connection among multiple PCs throughout the home," Thomsen added.

About U.S. Robotics

For three decades, U.S. Robotics has been the world's leader in Internet access, delivering the highest quality and most innovative modems possible. Since re-emerging as an independent company, U.S. Robotics has extended its leadership role in Internet access and connectivity, providing wireless networking products for homes and small offices, cable and DSL modems for broadband access, and wireless Internet devices and services.

The company is partnering with key industry players and new technology providers to bring consumers "one-box" solutions through its extensive worldwide retail channel. It is committed to ensuring the quality, reliability and ease-of-use consumers expect from U.S. Robotics.

U.S. Robotics is a privately held company with headquarters in the Chicago area. For further information regarding the company and its products, visit the Web site at www.usr.com.

Note to Editors: Photos of the ADSL Ethernet Modem are available upon request.

U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark of U.S. Robotics Corp. All rights reserved. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.