Press Release: Forvus Research Announces 3270 USB Coax Adapter

Forvus announces 3270 USB Coax Adapter
Industry first 3270 USB Coax Adapter for 3270 networks
Reliable, cost-effective SNA Access

RALEIGH, North Carolina, -- October 23, 2001
Forvus Research Incorporated, provider of 3270 host connectivity hardware and software, announced an industry first release of the Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter, a high performance addition to the Forvus family of adapters that provide emulation and access to 3270 hosts. The Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter allows users of 3270 mainframe/controllers to utilize new connection methods for personal computers to maintain and protect their host networks.

This new version takes full advantage of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) available on new desktop and notebook PCs, for connecting remote PCs using terminal emulation to host mainframes via the 3270 COAX protocol.

The adapter can be easily installed on the latest versions of PCs, using plug-and-play technology. The included Forvus DFTN Gateway enables connectivity via TN3270 over coax. The Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter will then serve as a personal gateway to the user's 3270 host via TN3270 over TCP/IP protocol.

Additional features of the Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter:

Includes Forvus DFTN Gateway and Emulator
Supports up to eight simultaneous host sessions
Supports TN3270E modes of operation
Connects via coaxial cable to host control unit
Works with third party TN3270 emulators
Three year warranty covering parts and labor
Pricing and Availability
The Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter will be available November 15, 2001 with a suggested retail price of $349.95USD.

About Forvus Research
Forvus Research, Inc.,founded in 1990, provides advanced 3270 connectivity solutions that are implemented in major corporations and organizations worldwide. For more information about Forvus products, call 919-954-0063, or visit their website at www.forvus.com.

Forvus is a registered trademark of Forvus Research, Inc. All other company/product name and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

				Forvus announces 3270 USB Coax Adapter Industry first 3270 USB Coax Adapter for 3270 networks Reliable, cost-effective SNA Access


				RALEIGH, North Carolina, -- October 23, 2001 Forvus Research Incorporated, provider of 3270 host connectivity hardware and software, announced an industry first release of the Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter, a high performance addition to the Forvus family of adapters that provide emulation and access to 3270 hosts. The Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter allows users of 3270 mainframe/controllers to utilize new connection methods for personal computers to maintain and protect their host networks. This new version takes full advantage of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) available on new desktop and notebook PCs, for connecting remote PCs using terminal emulation to host mainframes via the 3270 COAX protocol. The adapter can be easily installed on the latest versions of PCs, using plug-and-play technology. The included Forvus DFTN Gateway enables connectivity via TN3270 over coax. The Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter will then serve as a personal gateway to the user's 3270 host via TN3270 over TCP/IP protocol. Additional features of the Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter: Includes Forvus DFTN Gateway and Emulator Supports up to eight simultaneous host sessions Supports TN3270E modes of operation Connects via coaxial cable to host control unit Works with third party TN3270 emulators Three year warranty covering parts and labor *Pricing and Availability* The Forvus 3270 USB Coax Adapter will be available November 15, 2001 with a suggested retail price of $349.95USD. About Forvus Research Forvus Research, Inc.,founded in 1990, provides advanced 3270 connectivity solutions that are implemented in major corporations and organizations worldwide. For more information about Forvus products, call 919-954-0063, or visit their website at www.forvus.com. Forvus is a registered trademark of Forvus Research, Inc. All other company/product name and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.