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Virata's Helium Processor Powers Netopia's Business-Grade DSL Routers

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Netopia, Inc., a leading provider of DSL Internet equipment and e-commerce Web platforms, has selected Virata's Helium communications processor for its R6100 ADSL series of ATM-based routers. These routers offer business-class solutions with advanced features such as dial backup, DSL bonding, and remote configuration. The Helium processor provides the necessary power and performance to support Netopia's CPE product line, ensuring seamless integration with Lucent's DSL portfolio, including the Stinger Access Concentrator. This collaboration between Virata and Netopia demonstrates the growing demand for reliable and secure business-class DSL solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Helium processor has been designed into Netopia's R6100 ADSL series of ATM-based routers, offering business-class solutions with advanced features.
  • The R6100 products are available now to customers, providing cost-effective, always-on Internet access with business-class security and reliability.
  • Unique features of the R6100 ADSL routers include dial backup, DSL bonding, "fast track" service for CLECs and service providers, and remote configuration of the customer's modem using an out-of-band management console.
  • Netopia's DSL equipment and e-commerce Web platforms enable businesses to connect easily and cost-effectively to the Internet, establish and enhance their Internet presence, and conduct business and electronic commerce on the Web.
  • Virata's Helium chip is fully integrated with a complete networking and protocol software suite that handles ATM, frame, routing, bridging, and signaling functions, as well as SNMP management.
  • The Helium processor has been previously deployed in Netopia's ATM-based SDSL R7200 router, which is equipped with a built-in firewall, 8-port Ethernet hub, secure VPN, DSL bonding, and dial backup options.

Statistics:

  • The Helium processor provides 10-gigabit-per-second peak data rate and 19-gigabit per second peak packet rate.
  • The R6100 ADSL routers are designed for small and medium size businesses, offering cost-effective, always-on Internet access with business-class security and reliability.
  • Netopia has been a Virata customer since early 1999, when it selected Helium to power its SDSL R7200 series.
  • The R6100 products are available now to customers, and Netopia's R7200 Series SDSL routers are being deployed by industry-leading telcos and ISPs worldwide.

Sources:

  • "Virata's Helium Processor Powers Netopia's Business-Grade DSL Routers" (PRNewswire, Sept. 19).
  • "Netopia, Inc. - Investor Relations - News - 1999" (Netopia's website).
  • "About Virata" (Virata's website).
  • "About Netopia" (Netopia's website).

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