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Linksys(R), the leading provider of networking and
broadband networking hardware solutions to homes as well as to small and
medium offices environments, today announced a joint marketing agreement
with the Tzolkin Corporation, provider of the TZO.COM Dynamic DNS service.
Under this agreement starting today, Linksys will bundle a
Free 30-Day trial CD-ROM of the award-winning TZO.COM Dynamic DNS Windows
and Linux client software and a 20% discount option in all packages of
popular selling Linksys Cable/DSL Routers (models BEFSR41 ESP $199 and
BEFSR11 ESP $129) throughout North America. By the end of 2000, Linksys
expects to ship over 500,000 Cable/DSL routers.
The TZO.COM Dynamic DNS service allows small businesses,
associations, and individuals to host a web site, email system, FTP site
and more on their own servers and at their own locations whether they have
a static or dynamic IP address. Having a dynamic IP address typically
prevents a user from running an Internet server. The TZO.COM service
addresses this problem through its proprietary Dynamic DNS server and
client software, which detects the user's current IP address and links it
with the user's domain name. The TZO software will give users hands-on
control over their own Internet presence. The reliability of the TZO
service is assured through a distributed Dynamic DNS server system with
servers in 5 different locations throughout the US and Canada. The TZO.COM
servers are connected to the Internet through four major Internet
backbones. Even with a significant geographic disruption, users can rely
on the performance of the TZO.COM Dynamic DNS system.
"The users of broadband connections are exactly the
users who can best benefit from our arrangement to bundle TZO.COM client
software with Linksys networking products," said Gary Cook, CEO of
Tzolkin Corporation. "The fastest growing market segment for
networking products is the small to medium sized business market and
Linksys' 30% market share in this market segment is impressive. Combining
our TZO.COM service with Linksys networking products is a winning
combination that helps both our companies to offer significant added value
to our customers."
The Linksys 4-port and 1-port Cable/DSL Routers, bundled
with the TZO Dynamic DNS client software, enable home or office users to
connect their PCs easily and affordably to a broadband connection. Users
can then access the Internet securely through their cable or DSL modem and
perform networking tasks such as file and printer sharing. The Linksys
routers also offer other features such as:
--Network Address Translation (NAT) for Firewall
functionality
--BEFSR41 model includes 4-Port 10/100 Switch
--PPPoE Support --PPTP/IPSec Pass-Thru
--DMZ
--IP Forwarding
--IP Filtering
--Logging
--Mapping
--RIP 1 and RIP 2
--DHCP Server for supporting up to 253 users
--Configurable through web browser
--24x7 Technical Support
Linksys Director of Business Development, Iris Lin said,
"The combination of our Linksys routers and TZO's Dynamic DNS service
gives our routers additional value and makes it easier for our customers
to do more with their network over a Cable or DSL connection. We are
continually adding more features to our networking products, and teaming
up with TZO on this bundle enables us to offer Dynamic DNS service to our
customers, and with the high level of customer service they demand."
More information on Linksys Cable/DSL Routers can be found
at www.linksys.com
or interested parties can call (800) LINKSYS.
Contact Tzolkin for more information or questions
regarding Dynamic DNS service packages at www.tzo.com.
About Linksys Group Inc.
Linksys, an award-winning leader in the development of networking and
broadband networking solutions for the Small/Medium Business (SMB), Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) and Enterprise environments, has been the
number-one manufacturer of networking hardware in the retail channel for
over 3 years - currently owning 30% of the market. Through this position,
Linksys has become the fastest growing networking hardware manufacturer in
the distribution channel and the lead seller of networking hardware online
through E-tailers. Linksys products emphasize speed, affordability,
reliability, ease of installation and widespread compatibility and are
sold through leading master distributors, computer resellers, and
E-commerce and retail stores worldwide.
About Tzolkin Corp.
Located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, USA, the Tzolkin Corporation,
through its TZO.COM product line, provides software tools and services
that help small and medium sized businesses, associations, and individuals
increase the value of their Internet connections. With the TZO.COM Dynamic
DNS service users who have either a static or dynamic IP address can take
control of their own web site, email, ftp service and more. Using TZO.COM
can also reduce the cost of their on-line presence and improve the
performance of their on-line activities.
Linksys is a trademark of Linksys. This name is not to be
used by other manufacturers without the written permission of Linksys.
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All other products and company names mentioned herein are
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