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3Com Cable Modem Featuring New Tuner Receives Industry`s First CableLabs Certification; Volume Shipments Scheduled to Meet 3Com`s Explosive Cable Modem Demand ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS) announces today that the newest member of its cable modem family, the 3Com(R) Cable Modem External with USB (Model No. 3CR29223) has achieved CableLabs certification. The latest 3Com cable modem addition -- developed to meet overwhelming demand -- includes the integration of a new advanced tuner technology from Samsung and software upgrades. Volume shipping began Oct. 2, 2000. "3Com created this additional cable modem in order to meet the explosive demand from consumers eager for more bandwidth," said Mike Pula, director of product management for 3Com Corporation. "3Com is now in a position to provide its customers additional cable modems to fuel the growth of broadband services around the world." 3Com cable modems with USB have been shipping since June 2000. Including the addition of today`s model, these modems represents 3Com`s new "radical simplicity" approach to its digital home solutions. All USB cable modems from 3Com provide quick, easy, "plug-and-play" connectivity for consumers -- virtually eliminating set-up, configuration and the need to crack open a PC. For service providers, USB technology reduces the need for costly and time-consuming "truck rolls," because consumers install the modems with little effort. Easy to install and use, the 3Com Cable Modem External with USB is a new generation DOCSIS 1.1 hardware. It`s software upgradable for future enhancements to ensure interoperability as networks grow. Capable of meeting the demands of high bandwidth and media rich content services, it serves as the foundation for today`s digital home. In addition, the modem has a built in HTTP Web server for trouble-free installation and local and remote diagnostic capability. Using its red, yellow and green light paradigm, the Web-based interface makes management simple and convenient for cable companies and their subscribers. Further delivering on 3Com`s commitment to radical simplicity, 3Com`s line of cable modems are now supported by the new 3Com Cable Modem Connection Center. The center offers cable operators real-time feedback during the installation process, including ranging and registration parameters. 3Com`s Digital Home 3Com`s vision of a digital home is one that connects family members to each other and important information -- both within and outside the home. Based on real-life consumer needs for Internet connectivity, the digital home parlays 3Com`s acknowledged expertise in networking computers and enriches consumer lifestyles with simple, reliable and innovative products. Encompassing a wide variety of available, HomeConnect(TM) branded products, 3Com is one of the leading companies to provide every connectivity element required by digital home members -- such as cable and DSL modems, home networking products, digital audio and video devices and Internet Appliances. |
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