IMC Networks Introduces RouterScreen for Efficient Internet Access

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IMC Networks, a leading manufacturer of LAN/WAN connectivity products, has announced RouterScreen, a new connectivity device designed to maximize router efficiency and improve Internet access performance. According to the company, RouterScreen discards LAN traffic not destined for the Internet, shielding critical devices such as routers and firewalls from unnecessary traffic. This can prevent traffic overload and improve network productivity.

Key Takeaways:

  • RouterScreen is a low-cost, easy-to-use connectivity device that improves Internet access performance by discarding LAN traffic not destined for the Internet.
  • The device can shield critical devices such as routers and firewalls from unnecessary traffic, preventing traffic overload.
  • RouterScreen is designed to work with existing routers and firewalls, and can be configured using IMC Networks' iView management application software.
  • The device can eliminate congestion on the router with bi-directional bandwidth control on both the LAN and the WAN ports.
  • RouterScreen is available immediately, with a standalone version priced at $999 and a modular version priced at $899.
  • Reseller prices may vary.
  • The device has been designed to meet the needs of systems administrators, corporate information systems chiefs, and Internet Service Providers.
  • RouterScreen offers advanced Layer-3 functionality, packet filtering modes, and bi-directional bandwidth control.

Statistics:

  • Up to 95% of a router's time can be devoted to handling non-Internet traffic (Source: Business Editors NetWorld Interop 2000).
  • RouterScreen can improve network productivity by speeding up LAN/WAN communications (Source: IMC Networks).
  • The device can be configured within five minutes using IMC Networks' iView management application software (Source: IMC Networks).
  • The standalone version of RouterScreen is priced at $999, while the modular version is priced at $899 (Source: IMC Networks).
  • Reseller prices for RouterScreen may vary (Source: IMC Networks).

Sources:

  • Business Editors NetWorld Interop 2000
  • IMC Networks
  • "IMC Networks Introduces RouterScreen for Efficient Internet Access" (Business Wire, May 10, 2000)