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Patton Adds FXO to SmartNode(TM) VoIP Solutions

New FXO Analog Telephony Interfaces for Patton SmartNodes Enable True
VoIP-to-PSTN Access While Eliminating Telephone Charges

For immediate release:
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland - Patton Electronics--an industry leader in
access, connectivity and VoIP--announces new additions to their
SmartNode(TM) family of VoIP Gateways and Routers. The new SmartNode
models feature FXO and FXS/FXO telephony interface combinations that
enable direct connection to a PBX or PSTN.

"Our customers are asking for solutions that integrate seamlessly with
their existing communications infrastructure to deliver end-to-end
voice services over an IP network," said Scott Whittle, Director of
Product Management at Patton." With SmartNode and FXO, network
administrators can preserve their existing legacy telephone equipment
and services while leveraging VoIP to lower operating costs and achieve
voice-data convergence."

Any enterprise with a legacy analog PBX can connect SmartNode FXO ports
to their PBX and the local PSTN, thus reaping the benefits of VoIP
without costly PBX replacement or upgrades. The PBX can then securely
route calls through the Internet or corporate IP network to any analog
phone or fax. Routing voice and data through a single network enables
companies to consolidate communications infrastructures, thereby
reducing equipment, cabling, and network administration costs.
Meanwhile, employees working at remote IP endpoints (for instance,
those teleworking from home) can take advantage of all the PBX features
(voice-mail, 3-digit dialing, conference calls, etc.) provided at the
corporate headquarters.

FXO, FXS, and FXS/FXO interface combinations are now available on a
wide range of models within the SmartNode 4520 Series. All SmartNode
ToIP Gateway Routers support SIP and H.323 VoIP signaling, T.38
Fax-over-IP, a full set of codecs, IP routing with NAT, Firewall, PPP,
PPPoE, VLAN, Frame-Relay, DHCP and DynDNS, plus a full suite of
upstream and downstream QoS (Quality of Service) features to prioritize
traffic for enhanced voice quality. Available software options offer
IPSec DES/3DES/AES) VPN and Q.SIG support.


About the SmartNode Family of VoIP Gateway Routers

The SmartNode family of VoIP gateways and routers offer compact-desktop
and modular-chassis solutions for provider and enterprise voice and
data applications. The SmartNode 1000 and 4520 series SOHO and branch
office IADs support one or two ISDN BRI So ports or 2-8 analog ports as
well as a full-featured QoS VPN Router. The modular 19" SmartNode 2300
series are designed for medium and large enterprise applications
featuring on-board LAN and WAN interfaces and a range of PMC based
voice interface cards/expansion modules. Interface cards provide
flexible port configurations for ISDN, T1, E1, PRI, BRI and FXS. The
SmartNode 2400 series supports up to 96/120 Voice-over-IP connections
in a single 1U 19" chassis.


About Patton

Patton Electronics Company is a US manufacturer and marketer of data
communications products, including VoIP/ToIP gateways & routers, Remote
Access (V.92, V.90, K56Flex, V.34+, and ISDN dial-in), Last Mile/Local
Loop Access (T1, E1, and xDSL modems, NTUs and CSU/DSUs), Multi-Service
Access (voice, intranet, extranet, and Frame Relay access), and
Connectivity (interface converters, short range modems, multiplexers,
and surge protectors).

Patton Electronics Company
7622 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
Tel: (301) 975-1000
Fax: (301) 869-9293
Email:
http://patton.com


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