FlowPoint Teams up with Telcos and EarthLink to Offer High-Speed Internet Access over ISDN Lines; FlowPak and Factory Direct Web Store Make It Easy for Small Businesses and Home Offices to Order, Install, and Use High-Speed Internet Services

Business Wire, Sept 22, 1997

LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1997--FlowPoint, Inc., an international provider of remote access networking products, today announced FlowPak for U.S. customers, a complete ISDN Internet access package for small businesses and home offices.

FlowPak includes FlowPoint's award-winning ISDN router, one high-speed digital (ISDN) line from a telecommunications carrier, and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account from EarthLink Network. FlowPoint, and its partners have specifically tailored FlowPak products and support services to make it easy and affordable for small businesses to step up to high-speed Internet access today.

FlowPak is designed to serve one to twenty Windows PC users simultaneously on an office LAN (local area network). FlowPak connects users to the Internet easily and downloads images and data up to ten times faster than conventional analog lines and modems. Small businesses and workgroups that use the Internet can improve their overall productivity with higher speed digital access.

"FlowPak removes the complications and hassles from moving up to high-speed Internet access," said Chuck Waggoner, President of FlowPoint. "Small businesses will often find that getting ISDN Internet service is not a simple, straightforward process. They must separately purchase a router, order an ISDN line, arrange for an Internet service, and obtain Internet browser software. FlowPak pulls together the very best products and services available, enabling businesses to get everything they need for high-speed Internet access with a single order."

The high-performance FlowPoint 128 ISDN Router has been optimized for ease of installation and use, particularly for Internet access, with features such as auto-detection of Service Profile IDs (SPID), built-in DHCP Server, Network Address Translation, and Dynamic IP Address Assignment. Small offices with less than six LAN users can add the 2-line POTS option to the FlowPoint 128 and use a standard telephone or fax over the ISDN line while accessing the Internet.

"By bundling EarthLink's cost-effective LAN ISDN service with FlowPak, FlowPoint can provide its customers with a cost-effective, turn-key solution for fast, reliable Internet access," said Barry Friedman, director of business development and implementation at EarthLink Network.

FlowPak is Easy to Order and Install

The complete FlowPak package can be ordered with a sinpically installed within 10 days. The FlowPoint ISDN router is easy to setup and operate. Customers simply connect the FlowPoint router to the ISDN line and a PC witlation usually takes less than 10 minutes. Users dial into their EarthLink Internet Business Service account to begin accessing the Internet immediately.

Enhanced Support Services

FlowPoint offers a wide range of enhanced one-year support services with FlowPak, including:

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Pricing and Availability

In most of California, for example, the total start-up cost is $794.75, including ISDN line installation, FlowPoint routely charges for the ISDN line are $35.55 plus uor by calling 1-888-TOP-ISDN (1-888-867-4736). int's Web Store. Customers with an existing ISDN line and ISP who want to upgrade from an ISDN adapter to a router can also purchase a FlowPoint router direct from the Web Store for as low as $499.

About EarthLink

EarthLink Network is a leading Internet Service Provider. Through a full range of innovative access and hosting services, the company makes the Internet relevant and productive to hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Pasadena, EarthLink provides local access to thousands of communities from more than 894 points of presence (POPs) in North America. Additional service and pricing information is available by calling (800) 395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at http://www.earthlink.net .

About FlowPoint

FlowPoint is a privately-held communications and networking company that designs, manufactures, and markets Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network access products. The Company's mission is to create superior-quality, full-featured products allowing efficient, seamless network integration for businesses and home offir call toll free at 1-888-867-4736. -0-

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