Farallon Announces Personal Netopia for Internet Access

A Unique ISDN Individual Solution

ALAMEDA, Calif., January 8, 1996 -- Farallon Computing, Inc., today
announced that it has extended its Netopia family of Internet products and
services to include the Netopia ISDN Modem, a unique high-speed Internet
access solution for individuals, SOHO and telecommuters.

With this announcement, the Netopia Internet Solution now encompasses:

 1. A line of Netopia Internet ISDN workgroup routers and personal
    ISDN modems,
 2. Internet software, and
 3. Internet support services. Farallon's support services provide
    one-stop shopping and assist individuals, workgroups, businesses
    and schools who would like high-speed Internet access but are put
    off by the complexities involved.

For individuals who don't typically have access to corporate support staff,
these complexities involve getting the ISDN line provisioned with the
telephone company, obtaining Internet service from an Internet service
provider (ISP), and configuring the hardware. With its one- of-a-kind Up &
Running, Guaranteed! program - Farallon handles it all. The Netopia ISDN
Modem will be available in the United States and Canada this quarter.

"Our mission is to make individuals and workgroups more productive over the
Internet," said Alan Lefkof, president and CEO. "With the Netopia family,
we are providing the first step - a hassle-free way to connect to the
Internet over ISDN and get productive quickly."

High-Speed, Cost-Effective Internet Access

The Netopia ISDN Modem delivers high-speed Internet access to individuals.
Using Multilink PPP (128K), the Netopia ISDN Modem performs up to four
times the speed of the fastest analog modems so that individuals can
download large files and multimedia content from the World Wide Web.
Because home users are cost conscious and cannot afford separate phone
lines for fax and data, Farallon's solution combines voice, fax and data
transmission functionality (digital and POTS) into a single ISDN line with
two B channels. Additionally, Farallon delivers the easiest and most
cost-effective Internet access solution for individuals by offering:
Netopia with built-in ISDN "U" interface, bundled Internet connection
software, and 30 days of toll-free technical support.

"The Netopia ISDN Modem completes Farallon's ISDN offerings for high- speed
Internet access, adding to the Netopia Internet router, software and
services," said Barbara Tien, product manager.

Ideal for Internet Access for Individuals

The Netopia ISDN Modem is the ideal solution for home users, small
businesses operated out of the home or office, telecommuters, and graphic
artists. Home users and small businesses will use the product for
high-speed Internet access. Telecommuters will use the high- speed ISDN
line to connect to a corporate remote access server to work from home.

Because of its interoperability with the Netopia Internet Router,
telecommuters can also use the Netopia ISDN modem to dial in to the
Netopia router on the corporate network and share the company's Internet
service. Finally, graphic artists, desktop publishers, pre-press shops,
and other graphics-focused individuals will use the product for
point-to-point, high-speed file transfers, eliminating the need for
Syquest disks, and overnight and same-day delivery services.

This in turn enables all these users to receive and transfer information in
real time, and thus be more productive.

Netopia ISDN Modem Highlights

Farallon will offer two versions of the Netopia ISDN Modem: one targeted at
PC/Windows users and one designed for Macintosh users. The products will
provide high-speed Internet access for MacOS, DOS, Windows, and Windows 95
users. Netopia ISDN Modem highlights include:

* Fast dial-up access: Multilink PPP combines both ISDN B channels
  into a single 128Kbps data connection for dial-up Internet or
  LAN access at four times the speed of the fastest analog modems
* Simplified installation: Built-in NT1, DOS/Windows or Mac
  configuration software, and ISDN order codes
* Multi-function (including POTS): Simultaneous voice or fax and data
* Standards compliance: Supports both V.120 protocol and Asynch-Synch
  PPP conversion, ensuring compatibility with Internet service
  providers and corporations. Also supports AT command set for
  compatibility with a wide variety of communications programs.
* Security and reliability: Password authentication protocol (PAP)
  and Farallon reliability
* Bundled Internet connection software:  IP client, PPP client, and
  web browser included
* Support: 30-day toll free technical support and optional Up &
  Running, Guaranteed! support program with a two-node license of
  Timbuktu Pro

Netopia Internet Services

Farallon's first-of-its-kind Internet support program, Up & Running,
Guaranteed!, is offered as an option to Netopia ISDN Modem customers at a
price of $99. Through the program, individuals will be guaranteed
end-to-end Internet connection services, from ordering and provisioning
the ISDN line, to connecting to an Internet service provider and helping
configure the Netopia ISDN Modem. Another unique feature of the program is
the inclusion of a two-node license of Farallon's popular Timbuktu Pro
remote control software. The program eliminates the hassles of
coordinating and configuring equipment, ISDN phone lines and Internet
service - Farallon handles it all.

Netopia Channel Programs

Farallon designed a unique North American channel program around the
Netopia family for network VARs and Internet service providers (ISPs). The
Netopia Internet Solution Provider (NISP) program recognizes ISPs as a key
distribution channel by providing them with opportunities to resell
Netopia products. The program includes product discounts, demo units,
leasing opportunities, and special support features. Farallon also works
with its LAN specialists, StarResellers and Smart Plug and Play Network
resellers, for the Netopia Internet family.

Availability

The Netopia ISDN Modem will be initially available in the North American
market this quarter. Specific versions will be also available for
international markets.

Farallon

For more information, contact your nearest Farallon reseller or Farallon
Customer Service at telephone (510) 814-5000, fax (510) 814-5023 or
Internet info@farallon.com.  A list of Farallon distributors worldwide is
available on the company's Internet World Wide Web server at
http://www.farallon.com or from Farallon Customer Service.

Founded in 1986, Farallon Computing, Inc. is a leading supplier of
innovative plug-and-play networking products for personal computers.
Farallon products are available through distributors and resellers
worldwide, as well as through OEM and licensing relationships with other
computer vendors. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Farallon has offices
in Paris and London.

 Farallon Computing
 (510) 814-5000
 info@farallon.com
 
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