Offers Cable Operators Exceptional Flexibility in Providing High-Speed Data
Subscribers With Home Networking Services
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Terayon
Communication Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TERN), a leading provider of digital
video networking applications and home access solutions, today introduced its
new TJ 855 cable modem gateway with integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi(R) wireless
networking, enabling cable operators to generate new, incremental service
revenues by easily and remotely configuring and managing their subscribers'
broadband access and wireless networking services within the home.
The Terayon TJ 855 combines powerful data network gateway capabilities in
a single small package, including a DOCSIS(R) 2.0 cable modem, 4-port Ethernet
router and integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi wireless router, supporting data rates up
to 54 Mbps. The TJ 855 provides the foundation for a wireless home or small
office network by distributing the data network among PCs and other network
devices with no cables required. With a host of built-in security features,
the TJ 855 allows users to access the Internet securely from any room.
For operators, the TJ 855 offers an exceptional degree of flexibility in
configuration and management. Using its advanced multi-modal provisioning
capabilities, operators can configure the TJ 855 as a simple data modem, a
full-featured residential gateway or as a CableHome(TM) Residential
Gateway -- an integrated cable modem and router/wireless access device that
complies with CableLabs' CableHome 1.1 specifications. The TJ 855 and its
security features can be configured and managed remotely via Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP), configuration file or web interface.
"Offering a range of configuration capabilities in one package, the TJ 855
allows cable operators to deploy on a 'pay as you grow' model, paving a clear
and easy upgrade path for subscribers who later want to add managed home
networking services," said Joseph Benigno, Terayon vice president and general
manager, home access solutions. "What's more, the TJ 855 can be managed
remotely, virtually eliminating the need for costly truck rolls after
installation."
"As cable operators continue to focus on improving the bottom line, they
are looking for products that will help them to improve customer acquisition
and retention, while reducing operational complexity," said Gauri Pavate,
principal analyst, Gartner, Inc. "Residential gateways that offer a range of
configuration choices, remote management options, and a broad array of
features will help operators to meet their goals."
A Powerful Data Network Gateway in a Single Small Package
The TJ 855 is a solid foundation for a multi-PC home or small office
wireless network:
-- Leave the wires behind
The TJ 855 provides Internet access for up to 253 PCs, PDAs or any other
device with 802.11b or 802.11g capability. A 4-port 10/100BaseT Ethernet
router provides wired access for additional PCs and network devices.
-- Built-in features for safe surfing:
-- Network Address Translation (NAT) allows a TJ 855 to act as an
agent between the Internet and the network, so connected computers
cannot be seen by hackers.
-- Stateful Inspection Firewall monitors incoming and outgoing
requests to and from the Internet. The firewall verifies that the
stated destination computer on the TJ 855 network has requested the
current communication, and additional protection is afforded by
closing communication ports until connection to the specific port
is requested.
-- Wireless LAN Security embedded in the TJ 855 integrates multiple
layers of security, including Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) and 802.1x to provide security similar to
that of a wired network.
-- Access Control list prevents unauthorized users from gaining access
to the network, protects against attackers and thwarts
theft-of-service attempts.
-- Available Parental Controls let users protect their families from
inappropriate Internet content. A TJ 855 filters according to
customizable content policies that can be configured on a
network-wide or per-host basis. Because the TJ 855 does the
filtering, no software is required on networked PCs.
-- Flexible Provisioning and Easy Management
The TJ 855's behavior can be set remotely to act as a data modem, a
residential gateway or a CableHome 1.1 Residential Gateway. The
CableHome mode further simplifies configuration with a standards-based
management protocol. The TJ 855 also incorporates Integrated Gateway
Device (IGD) and Quality of Service (QoS) features of the UPnP(TM)
standard for discovery and management of UPnP devices and services on the
local network, enabling peer-to-peer connectivity of PCs, intelligent
appliances and wireless devices.
About Terayon
As the world's leading provider of innovative digital video networking
applications and home access solutions, Terayon Communication Systems, Inc.
accelerates the evolution to the all-digital network. Now more than ever,
service providers must adapt and evolve to not only cope with the market
disruption brought on by new digital and IP-based services such as HDTV, VOD,
DVRs and VoIP, but also to capitalize on the opportunities these new services
present. With over 5,000 digital video systems, hundreds of millions of
seamless digital ad insertions and over five million cable modems and eMTAs
shipped to date, Terayon delivers the critical technology and solutions that
accelerate its customers' ability to capitalize on the opportunities of the
digital revolution. Recognizing the mission critical nature of digital video
and data services, Terayon enables its customers to deliver picture perfect
results where it matters most -- on the screen and the bottom line.
Terayon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, has sales and support
offices worldwide, and is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol TERN. Terayon
can be found on the web at http://www.terayon.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995:
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements, estimates and assumptions by Terayon and
other parties that involve risks and uncertainties, including the performance
and capabilities of the TJ 855, as well as the other risks and uncertainties
detailed from time to time in Terayon's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including Terayon's 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30,
2004 and 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2003.
NOTE: Terayon and the Terayon logo are registered trademarks of Terayon
Communication Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their
respective owners.
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