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ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES TWO NEW EXTERNAL HUBS FOR 10BASE-T NETWORKS

Compatible With Multiple Networking Environments

(TUCSON, AZ -- May 17, 1993) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced 
today two new concentrators for use in any 10BASE-T network
installation. The two models include the T-Runner 800/TC, an eight-
port concentrator priced at $449, and the T-Runner 1200/TC, a twelve-
port concentrator priced at $749. These external, IEEE-compliant
concentrators (which are scheduled to begin shipping later this
summer) are compatible with a variety of networking environments --
from Artisoft's LANtastic(R) Local Area Network to third-party
networking environments such as Novell's NetWare(R).

"We are providing these hubs to meet the growing demand 
for 10BASE-T products from our reseller channel," said Artisoft's
Chairman and CEO, Jack Schoof. "The T-Runner hubs complement our
complete line of networking products and will help Artisoft to
provide a total hardware and software solution to both resellers and
endusers."

The T-Runner 800/TC and 1200/TC models contain a BNC 
connector that allows concentrators to be linked to one another via
thin coax cable. In addition, the BNC connector allows for the mixing
of cable types. For example, the T-Runner concentrators enable users
on a 10BASE-T segment to connect and communicate with users on a coax
segment. The T-Runner 800/TC and 1200/TC concentrators also include
an auto partitioning feature that automatically disables ports that
do not have link integrity. 

These T-Runner concentrators are in addition to 
Artisoft's Peer-Hub(R) internal concentrator. The Peer-Hub
concentrator resides in a host PC, XT, AT or EISA computer (ISA mode
only) and has five external 10BASE-T ports. 

Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of 
innovative, cost-effective network communication solutions including
the award-winning LANtastic Local Area Network. Recognized as the
leader in peer-to-peer networking for DOS and WindowsTM 
environments, the LANtastic network also offers multiplatform
connectivity solutions for NetWare, TCP/IP and Macintosh(R) systems.
It allows up to 500 users on one network to connect and share
information and peripheral devices such as printers, hard drives and
CD-ROMs. Artisoft maintains nine international offices and
distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products
in over 70 countries worldwide.
For more information about Artisoft or its product line, 
contact Artisoft, Inc. at 691 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704. Sales
800/846-9726, ext. 611. Corporate 602/293-4000. 
Fax 602/293-8065. 