U.S. ROBOTICS INTRODUCES SHARED ACCESS LAN MODEM FOR ETHERNET

SKOKIE, Ill., -- October 12, 1992 -- U.S. Robotics, Inc., today announced
the Shared Access LAN modem for Ethernet, the lowest cost high-performance
2-port network modem on the market. Shared Access, U.S. Robotics' line of
communication server devices for remote LAN access, offers reliable, easy
remote access and modem sharing solutions for any size LAN. The LAN modem
for Ethernet will ship in February, 1993; the Token-Ring version will be
available in the second quarter of 1993.

The LAN modem for Ethernet attaches to any LAN. It enables local users to
dial out of the LAN, remote users to dial in to the LAN and provides
LAN-to-LAN dial-up routing. The LAN modem for Ethernet gives remote users
two kinds of access into the LAN: single-node routing and remote control.

Two Kinds of Remote Access: Single-node Routing and Remote Control

Single-node routing extends the LAN through the phone line so that the
remote user works like a locally attached node on the LAN. This remote
user is called a virtual node. Under single-node routing the LAN modem for
Ethernet gives transparent access to the LAN. This allows the remote user
the ability to use the same familiar commands (like DIR or COPY) and
Windows procedures they would normally use on the LAN-based PC. With
single-node routing, users access databases and data files on the file
server or use e-mail just as if they were in the office. Since only the
data files cross the phone line, versus the entire application,
single-node routing is the easiest, quickest remote access method
available.

With remote control, the PC dialing in acts as a remote keyboard and
monitor for the LAN-based PC being accessed. When a large number of
applications have to be supported, remote control is the preferred
method.

If the application needed by the user is loaded on the LAN from the file
server, remote control is the preferred method. If the application is
loaded on the dialing-in PC's hard drive, single-node routing is better
because the only data that must be transferred to the remote PC are the
data files, not the entire application.

Versatility and Performance

The LAN modem for Ethernet also lets LAN-based users dial out to remote
services through a shared modem rather than having an additional modem and
phone line for every desktop workstation. Additionally, the LAN modem for
Ethernet provides LAN-to-LAN connectivity through dial-up lines. Now
system administrators can connect two remote LANs without having to buy
and install expensive bridge/router devices and the associated leased
line.

U.S. Robotics Award-winning V.32bis Core Technology

The key to the LAN modem for Ethernet and its primary strength is the
modem. All Shared Access LAN products have a U.S. Robotics V.32bis modem
as their core technology. Based on the company's industry-leading Courier
modem, voted the #1 high-speed modem by PC/Computing, every Shared Access
modem guarantees quality, reliability and great performance.

U.S. Robotics is the only manufacturer with the necessary design expertise
to provide a single vendor hardware/software solution. Other LAN modem
manufacturers have experience in either software or hardware design,
forcing them to buy whatever technology they are unfamiliar with from
outside vendors. The result is a cumbersome, multi-vendor product. Because
the LAN modem for Ethernet was designed as a complete, integrated product,
it costs less, performs better and ensures reliability.

"With our proven core modem technology and market foresight, the Shared
Access brand now has the LAN modem for Ethernet to expand the line," said
Jonathan Zakin, U.S. Robotics executive vice president of sales and
marketing. "The need for remote access is increasing; we want to be able
to supply every company, no matter what size LAN, with the ability to
better run their day-to-day business. Shared Access is the answer."

U.S. Robotics plans more Shared Access systems in the coming months.
Expanding its position in the LAN/WAN market is consistent with the
strategy of integrating proven modem technology with communication systems
for added value. The LAN/WAN market is a key target for U.S. Robotics.

More Communication for Less Money

At a list price of $1695, the LAN modem for Ethernet is hundreds of dollars
less expensive than the closest competitor for a complete network modem
solution. U.S. Robotics' unique modular modem architecture allows for an
easy daughterboard swap. For $299, customers can upgrade their LAN Modem
for Ethernet when the proposed CCITT 28.8 Kbps standard (V.Fast) is
adopted. This new standard will enable throughput of up to 115 Kbps.

More Access with Less Effort

For systems administrators who need to support a high volume of dial-up
traffic, LAN modem for Ethernet is the perfect solution. A preconfigured
boot image included in LAN modem for Ethernet reduces installation to only
15 minutes. Additionally, users don't have to learn new commands. Remote
users can access files and applications on the office server with the same
DOS commands or Windows procedures they already know. And the LAN modem
for Ethernet supports all Novell Netware and Microsoft LAN Manager
networks, NetBIOS database servers and most network communications
software programs, so existing networks need no modification.

LAN modem for Ethernet Contents

The dedicated, stand-alone LAN modem for Ethernet measures 8.5" X 11" X
2.5." It contains an internal U.S. Robotics Shared Access V.32bis modem,
10baseT, AUI and Coax Ethernet connectors, a power cord, LED status
indicators, and an RS-232 port, to be connected to a second modem for
two-port operation. The product also includes On-the-LAN, LAN-based local
communications software for dialing out, Off-Site software, remote
communications software, Off-Site remote shell, remote redirection
software and LAN modem for Ethernet gateway software.

U.S. Robotics, Inc., (NASDAQ:USRX), is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of data communications systems and products. Both corporate
headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Skokie, Ill. U.S.
Robotics owns and operates Miracom Technology Ltd., Slough, England, and
U.S. Robotics, s.a., Lille, France. The company markets its products to
business, industry, government agencies and original equipment
manufacturers.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 N. McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076
708-982-5010

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