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Coactive Extends Ethernet Router Features with Router-LE 2.0

Advanced Features Enhance Security and SLTA Back-Compatibility

SAUSALITO, Calif., October 15, 1997 -- Coactive Networks, Inc. today announced the Router-LE 2.0, a LonTalk/Ethernet Router for connecting applications to LonWorks across an Ethernet TCP/IP network. The Router-LE 2.0 is currently shipping.

The Router-LE 2.0 allows LonWorks applications to operate over a LAN/WAN in the same fashion as when connected directly to the LonWorks network, e.g. using an SLTA. This solution delivers increased performance and flexibility for system designers. The Router-LE supports most standard LonWorks tools and applications, including ICELAN-G, MetraVision, VisualControl, LonMaker, the Echelon DDE Server, and custom applications. LonWorks is a leading device network technology and is used in control and monitoring applications in a variety of industries including Building Automation, Power Utilities, Machine Control, Industrial Automation, and Transportation.

"The Router-LE 2.0 continues Coactive's commitment to providing powerful, flexible connectivity between LonWorks and the enterprise," said Dan Hennage, VP Development. "The addition of security and SLTA-like features make moving your application across Ethernet easier and safer."

Features of the Router-LE 2.0 include password protection, a remote host mode, and the ability to simultaneously connect a single host to multiple Router-LE units as well as other network interfaces. The Router-LE 2.0 also supports more flexible device naming, and includes a communications efficiency increase of almost 50%.

Coactive Networks is a leading provider of open solutions for connecting device networks, such as LonWorks, to enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of routers, servers, and gateways for creating powerful next-generation applications. Coactive is a privately held California Corporation based in Sausalito, CA; detailed information on Coactive products, news announcements, seminars, training, and support is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.coactive.com.

Coactive, the Coactive logo, and WebIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Coactive Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact:

Coactive Networks, Inc.
Adam Marsh
(415) 289-1722
adam@coactive.com