Cabletron Unveils SecureFast VLAN Manager

Industry's Only Connection-Oriented VLAN Solution

LAS VEGAS -- NETWORLD+INTEROP -- APRIL 3, 1996 -- Cabletron Systems
(NYSE:CS), the leading provider of intranet management solutions, today
unveiled SecureFast VLAN Manager -- the industry's first
connection-oriented virtual LAN (VLAN) solution. Designed to provide a
cost-effective, simple-to-use interface for assigning users to a VLAN, the
new switch management application provides graphical VLAN management
capabilities for Cabletron switches.

In conjunction with this announcement, Cabletron unveiled SecureFast
Virtual Networking, a comprehensive product set for implementing and
managing switched intranetworks.

"As customers move to implement intranet-based networking infrastructures,
virtually every aspect of enterprise networking is going to be profoundly
influenced," said Craig Benson, Cabletron's chairman, treasurer and COO.
"VLAN Manager, coupled with the management software embedded in our
switches, provides a reliable, cost-effective solution for implementing
full-scale switched networks."

Initially available as an application for Cabletron's SPECTRUM enterprise
management platform, VLAN Manager addresses critical management
requirements in logically defining, managing and configuring virtual LANs.
Cabletron will also develop versions to run on SNMP-based management
platforms including HP's OpenView, Sun's SunNet Manager and IBM's NetView
for AIX, as well as a standalone version for Windows NT.

Through an auto-register function called "Wizard," network administrators
can automatically create VLAN groups according to the types of protocols
being run on the network (IP, IPX, AppleTalk, NetBios, DecNet, Vines IP).
By grouping users and devices according to protocol, network managers can
significantly increase overall network performance and simplify the
administration of virtual LANs. This feature also saves configuration
set-up time and does not require users to type in user addresses.

"VLAN Ready" Switches - The Core

When coupled with Cabletron's powerful SecureFast Switch Client software,
users are able to easily implement virtual workgroups that offer features
such as layer 3 routing and broadcast containment. VLAN Manager can be
used to implement these services on a Cabletron installed base of over 1
million ports.

By combining VLAN Manager with Cabletron's SecureFast Switch Client
software, customers receive the following capabilities:

- Automatic VLAN membership based on any criteria.
- User membership in multiple VLANs.
- Automatic discovery of switch fabric and best path determination
  for ease of installation and support.
- Virtual Routing Services - allows for load balancing and redundant
  connection management.
- Ability to run in both highly routed or switched networking
  environments.

Cabletron "VLAN Ready" products immediately supporting SecureFast include
the Multi Media Access Center (MMAC), MMAC-Plus and the new SmartSwitch
family. Cabletron switches shipping as early as 1993 support SecureFast,
enabling customers to preserve hardware investments.

An additional key feature of Cabletron's VLAN Manager technology is it
allows customers to easily migrate to the company's more-extensive
policy-based VNET Manager. Cabletron's two-tiered virtual networking
approach allows customers to preserve their initial investment, adding
VNET Manager functionality as it is required. VNET Manager has been
engineered for customers requiring the full value-added services of the
SecureFast Management Suite, including policy management, call management,
call accounting and virtual routing.

Products are competitively priced. Volume discounts are available. Contact
local sales representatives for specifics.

Cabletron Systems is the recognized leader in providing high-performance
intranetworking solutions, including LAN and ATM switches and advanced
network and systems management software. Under its Synthesis product
framework, Cabletron markets products throughout the world for linking and
managing enterprise-wide networks.

With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, Cabletron employs over 5,700
people worldwide. Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol CS. Over the last four quarters, the
company has reported record revenue of $1.1 billion.

Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at
http://www.cabletron.com/.
 
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