Compaq Computer announced new networking gear that combines support for an Ethernet local area connection and an ISDN link to the Internet in one box. The Compaq Microcom 808, a
result of the company's recent acquisition of remote-access specialist Microcom, is list priced at $899 for gear that includes eight 10-mbps ports, an IP router, two analog interfaces, and the ISDN connection. The company also announced a new desktop switch for workgroups with 12 10-mbps ports and two 10/100-mbps ports for $966.