Xircom Announces Availability of its RealView PC Card Management Software; New Utility Eases Configuration and Support of Mobile Connectivity Adapters

Business Wire, Nov 30, 1998

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1998--Xircom, Inc. (Nasdaq:XIRC), the world leader in connectivity solutions for mobile computing professionals, today announced the availability of its new RealView(TM) software utility as a free download on its website (www.xircom.com).

RealView is a 32-bit Windows application that allows users to manage, configure and troubleshoot Xircom PC Cards and RealPort Integrated PC Cards quickly and easily. It enables IS professionals to efficiently support hundreds or thousands of PC Cards, while also providing mobile users who frequently need to customize Xircom PC Card settings, such as world travelers, with easy access to information in multiple countries.

"Our customers demand easier and more efficient ways to configure and support their notebook communications solutions when connecting to information in the office or from remote locations worldwide," said Renee Bader, Xircom's vice president of worldwide marketing. "Xircom's new RealView software utility provides a complete, simple solution for supporting and managing our full line of PC Cards and Integrated PC Cards anytime, anywhere."

RealView Features and Benefits

RealView is a 32-bit application for the Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000 (NT 5.0) operating systems. Features and benefits include: -0-

--   Display of summary information about Xircom PC Cards, including
     LAN driver version, modem firmware version and wireless
     capability

--   CountrySelect(TM) software for Xircom GlobalACCESS(TM) modems
     provides a simple selection mechanism to change the country
     setting

--   Modem activity information is collected and stored in a log file;
     great for troubleshooting

--   Ability to flash upgrade the Xircom modem firmware with a single
     mouse click

--   Uninstall button removes Xircom PC Cards allowing for quick and
     easy upgrades

--   Ability to customize the properties and visible tabs of RealView
     to fit user requirements

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Pricing and Availability

RealView is available on the Xircom website as a free software download and will also be bundled with Xircom adapters. For a complete listing of the Xircom PC Cards and RealPort Integrated PC Cards which RealView supports or for more information, visit www.xircom.com.

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Xircom, Inc., founded in 1988, is the world's leading manufacturer of mobile communications solutions, including Integrated PC Card and PC Card products, which connect portable computer users to corporate networks, the Internet and other online resources. Xircom products are sold and supported in over 100 countries through a global network of distributors, integrators and resellers. Xircom is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and has regional headquarter offices in Antwerp, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan and Singapore. More information about Xircom and Xircom products may be found at www.xircom.com. US Sales: 800/438-4526; Telephone: 805/376-9300; Fax: 805/376-9311

Note to Editors: Xircom is a registered trademark of Xircom, Inc. RealView, RealPort, RealPort Integrated PC Card, GlobalACCESS and CountrySelect are trademarks of Xircom, Inc.

Xircom is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and has regional headquarter offices in Antwerp, Belgium and Singapore. US Sales: 800/438-4526. Telephone: 805/376-9300 Fax: 805/376-9311