From: tnixon@hayes.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.comm,comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Hayes Press Release: HayesConnect and ARA can share a modem
Date: 4 Jan 93 11:25:14 EDT
Organization: Hayes Microcomputer Products, Norcross, GA

Notice: The following Hayes press release is provided for news and 
information purposes only and is not intended to be construed as a 
commercial advertisement or solicitation.

                                               For Immediate Release
                                                              H-3292

               HAYES ANNOUNCES HIGH-SPEED LAN MODEM SOLUTION 
                            FOR APPLETALK NETWORKS
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             HayesConnect Now Supports AppleTalk Remote Access

        ATLANTA, GA, 31 December 1992 -- Hayes Microcomputer
Products, Inc. today announced for AppleTalk networks a LAN modem
solution that integrates the functionality of the new version of
HayesConnect (v3.1A) along with AppleTalk Remote Access software,
Smartmodem OPTIMA 14400 and Smartcom II for the Macintosh.  This LAN
Modem solution, available first quarter 1993 for US$549 and CDN$749,
includes in one package OPTIMA 144, HayesConnect v3.1A, Smartcom II
for the Macintosh, and a Mac-to-Modem cable. 

        HayesConnect v3.1A allows multiple users to share serial
devices over an AppleTalk network for asynchronous communications. 
HayesConnect Server allows any Macintosh system to operate as a
non-dedicated serial server allowing other users to access shared
devices including modems, printers and plotters.  Using HayesConnect
v3.1A and OPTIMA 144 in conjunction with AppleTalk Remote Access,
OPTIMA 144 LAN Modem for the Mac solution provides many remote
network access functions found in high cost dedicated LAN Modem
hardware. 

        "OPTIMA 144 LAN Modem for the Mac solution is a low-cost
solution for AppleTalk networks," said Hayes President Dennis C.
Hayes.  "This LAN Modem solution uses standard hardware, and costs
much less than other LAN modem products." 

        OPTIMA 144 LAN Modem for the Mac will be available
throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Latin America and the
Caribbean.  In addition, this product will be offered in Asian
countries where OPTIMA 144 has received regulatory approval
(including Hong Kong and Australia).  OPTIMA 144 LAN Modem for the
Mac carries a two year product warranty.  Current users of
HayesConnect v3.0 can upgrade to the increased functionality of
v3.1A for $35 by contacting Hayes Customer Service.  AppleTalk
Remote Access can be purchased separately from an Apple dealer. 

        Best known as the leader in microcomputer modems, Hayes
develops, supplies and supports computer communications equipment
and software for personal computers and computer communications
networks.  The company distributes its products in over 60 countries
through a global network of authorized distributors, dealers, mass
merchants, VARs, systems integrators and original equipment
manufacturers. 

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For further editorial information, please contact:

  Angie Ciarloni/Peggy Ballard    
  Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
  404/840-9200
  404/441-1238  (fax)
  MCI Mail:  ACiarloni, PBallard  

For additional product information and upgrades, customers should contact 
Hayes Customer Service:  

  Telephone                       Online with Hayes BBS  

  404/441-1617 (U.S.)             800/US HAYES (U.S. and Canada) 
  519/746-5000 (Canada)           404/HI MODEM (U.S. and Canada)  
  081-848-1858 (U.K.)             404/729-6525 (ISDN Users)
  852-887-1037 (H.K.)             081-569-1774 (U.K.)
  33 1 34 22 30 15 (France)       852-887-7590 (H.K.)

-- 
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