Eicon Networks Unveils Broadband USB Modem

Eicon Networks launches a new addition to the Diva DSL family to the British market. The Diva ADSL USB offers an easy to use, reliable solution for the home user keen to take advantage of BT Wholesales new self install ADSL service.

Eicon Networks Unveils Broadband USB Modem

London, ISPcon, 13th February 2002, Eicon Networks a worldwide provider of secure Internet connectivity products, launches a new addition to the Diva DSL family to the British market. The Diva ADSL USB offers an easy to use, reliable solution for the home user keen to take advantage of BT Wholesales new self install ADSL service.

Entirely powered by the PC, the Diva ADSL USB features extra-long copper line reach capability (up to 6.5 kms) even enabling customers who are in borderline service areas to benefit from high-speed Internet service via ADSL.

The Diva ADSL USB Modems interface allows for easy plug-and-play installation using the supplied USB cable. There is no need to install any software on the end-users PC, making installation extremely easy and lowering the cost of ADSL deployment for service providers. The Diva ADSL USB is also equipped with an onboard personal firewall, securing the users PC against attacks across the always on connection.

The Diva ADSL USB, made popular by the simplicity of its installation and ease of use, has already successfully demonstrated its capabilities in the global market. With the introduction of wires only broadband services in Britain, Eicon can now provide users with the best solution available," said John Porter, Senior Marketing Manager, Secure Internet Connectivity, Eicon Networks.

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Notes for Editors:

Ease-of-Use
The Diva ADSL USB operates on Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP and Mac platforms, offering plug-and-play installation and user-friendly setup wizards. A customized setup is available for service providers. A system-tray resident modem monitoring application provides the details of connection speed and status.

Technical Specifications
The Diva ADSL USB is equipped with one USB port and ADSL port and is supplied with an ADSL and USB cable. The Diva ADSL USB is compatible with leading PPPoE client software. A 3 LED panel indicates line and modem status as well as data flow.

The Diva ADSL USB is compatible with both Eicon Networks SAFEPIPE Virtual Private Networking solutions and Microsoftâ VPN clients, permitting fast, safe and encrypted access to shared files and emails over the Internet.

For additional information concerning the Diva ADSL USB Modem, please see
<http://www.eicon.com/adsl/products>

Cost
The Diva ADSL USB has a R.R.P. of 117 +VAT.

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Eicon Networks
Eicon Networks is a worldwide provider of secure Internet connectivity products. The company's portfolio includes a full range of products for connecting PCs and network servers to the Internet and corporate networks, secure communications gateways and media gateways for voice over IP and unified messaging. Eicon distributes, markets and supports its products in more than 80 countries through a network of channel partners, telecommunication companies (telcos), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Information about Eicon Networks is available at http://www.eicon.com. Eicon is a business unit of i-data international a-s. More information about i-data can be found at http://www.i-datac.com.

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