3COM COMBINES FASTEST MODEM WITH INDUSTRY'S LEADING NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
TECHNOLOGY

New PC Card "Ups the Ante" by Cutting Modem Communication Time in Half

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 12, 1995 -- 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today
announced it will equip mobile computing users with the most powerful PC
Card (formerly PCMCIA) by combining the fastest modem standard with
industry proven network interface card technology. Incorporating 28.8 Kbps
(V.34) and high performance Ethernet Parallel Tasking, the new EtherLink
III LAN+Modem PC Card allows modem communication to be completed in half
the time of competitive products, translating into increased productivity
and lower line charges. Bringing local area network (LAN) and modem
technologies into one card also allows for better utilization of notebook
computer slots and guaranteed compatibility between the two functions.

"PC Card competition is heating up, and buyers are now faced with choosing
between a modem or networking vendor for their combo card purchases," said
Rich Redelfs, director of marketing for 3Com's Remote and Mobile Products.
"Modem failure affects one user, but network interface card failure can
affect the entire network. 3Com's reputation for fast, reliable LAN
connections, along with an installed base of 20 million adapters
worldwide, puts us in a strong position."

3Com's EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card is the first to be compliant with
the PCMCIA' s recently adopted PC Card Standard. The standard's
enhancements address previous compatibility issues and offer new combo
card features, including simultaneous use of both LAN and modem
functions.

3Com has engineered the EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card to work with all
leading notebook and portable computers, pre- and post-PC Card Standard,
with or without Card Services support. The new combo card includes all the
features of 3Com's best selling EtherLink III LAN Card such as automatic
installation, low power consumption and hot swap capabilities.

The product comes bundled with the popular WinFax LITE fax software and
WinComm LITE terminal emulation software from Delrina Corporation.

Pricing and Availability

3Com's EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card will be available in mid-July at a
list price of $569 per adapter in a five-adapter pack via the company's
distribution channels. This pricing is competitive with current combo
cards which only offer 14.4 Kbps modem speed. As with all 3Com adapters,
the EtherLink III LAN+Modem PC Card provides outstanding reliability and
is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Founded in 1979, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) pioneered the data
networking industry. Today, 3Com offers customers a broad range of ISO
9000-compliant global data networking solutions that include routers,
hubs, switches and adapters for Ethernet, Token Ring and high-speed
networks. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., 3Com has worldwide
research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and support
capabilities. The company's home page can be accessed at
http://www.3Com.com.

3Com Corp
5400 Bayfront Plaza, PO Box 58145
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145
408-764-5000

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