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Netopia and Conexant Collaborate on DSL Technology, Enhancing Business Internet Connectivity

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Netopia, a leader in digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet equipment and e-commerce Web platforms, has announced that its forthcoming releases of symmetric DSL (SDSL) equipment will support Conexant's AutoBaud technology for automatic setting of DSL line speed. This collaboration aims to address a key challenge in the industry, enabling faster connect times and quicker recovery from circuit changes. The integration of AutoBaud technology in Netopia's SDSL equipment is expected to significantly enhance the connection setup process, reducing manual-line qualification and alleviating the need for sending service technicians.

Key Takeaways:

  • Netopia's forthcoming SDSL equipment will support Conexant's AutoBaud technology, enabling automatic setting of DSL line speed and faster connect times.
  • The integration of AutoBaud technology in Netopia's SDSL equipment will allow systems to become linked in a matter of seconds, as opposed to several minutes required in earlier SDSL systems.
  • Conexant's AutoBaud technology is designed to significantly enhance the connection set-up process between SDSL equipment operating at any one of the line rates supported by SDSL technology.
  • Netopia's business customers will benefit from quicker connection times and fewer installation hassles, while service providers will experience relief from delays caused by manual provisioning of line speed.
  • The collaboration between Netopia and Conexant is expected to improve product interoperability, eliminating user concerns about compatibility between routers/integrated access devices and carrier central-office equipment.
  • Netopia's senior vice president and general manager, Michael Trupiano, stated that the integration of AutoBaud technology will ensure quicker connection times for business customers and less installation hassle for service providers.
  • Conexant's AutoBaud technology is designed to reduce time-consuming, manual-line qualification, allowing carriers to automatically qualify and determine the maximum data rate supported by the line.
  • Netopia's Internet equipment group has established partnerships with leading CLECs, including Covad Communications, NorthPoint Communications, Rhythms NetConnections, and Jato Communications, as well as hundreds of ISPs and carriers.

Statistics:

  • The integration of AutoBaud technology in Netopia's SDSL equipment is expected to reduce connection setup times from several minutes to mere seconds.
  • Conexant's revenue run-rate is approximately $2 billion per year.
  • Netopia's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NTPA."
  • Netopia has a strategic distribution relationship with leading CLECs, including Covad Communications, NorthPoint Communications, Rhythms NetConnections, and Jato Communications.

Sources:

  • Business Wire: "Netopia Announces Support for Conexant's AutoBaud Technology in Forthcoming SDSL Equipment" (August 21, 2000)
  • Conexant Systems Inc.: "About Conexant" (www.conexant.com)
  • Netopia Inc.: "About Netopia" (www.netopia.com)

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