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Subject: Taking packets worldwide
NETWORK WORLD FUSION FOCUS: JEFF CARUSO on HIGH SPEED LANS
08/29/00
Today's Focus: Taking packets worldwide
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By Jeff Caruso
World Wide Packets last week introduced its first product, one
that helps Ethernet technology along into new territory.
The product looks like a regular old Ethernet switch, with
eight ports of 10/100M bit/sec Ethernet for local connections
and a Gigabit Ethernet uplink. The uplink, however, isn't
destined for connections to a campus backbone. Instead, it's
intended for connecting to a service provider.
In fact, the company refers to the Subscriber Distribution Unit
as an "access device." It even has an option for three
telephone connections.
Who would use such a thing? Small businesses might. But it's
aimed at schools and hotels, and even mobile environments, such
as on airplanes or cruise ships.
Bernard Daines, who has long played a role in Ethernet's
development, heads up the new firm. His last venture was Packet
Engines, which was eventually acquired by Alcatel.
I have to wonder if these types of products are a bit too far
ahead of their time. The company points out that its product
has faster access speeds than what you can get from DSL
technology or cable modems. But those technologies are just
starting to gain widespread acceptance. Heck, I still use a 56K
bit/sec dial-up connection from home, and a lot of other people
do, too.
Pricing on the new product, which won�t be released until next
year, isn't yet available. Price may also become a factor in
how well the technology is received.
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World Wide Packets:
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World Wide Packets unveils first Ethernet to the subscriber
solution, 08/21/00
http://www.worldwidepackets.com/wwp-news-press-sdu.html
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Other high speed LAN articles in Network World:
Cisco, IBM report progress in network union, Network World,
08/28/00
http://www.nwfusion.com/archive/2000/104749_08-28-2000.html
Enterasys tries to fill VPN product gap, Network World,
08/28/00
http://www.nwfusion.com/archive/2000/105237_08-28-2000.html
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