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March 30, 2004
For Immediate Release:

Ancient Stone Tablets Reveal
Ten Commandments of Industrial Ethernet

Ottawa, IL - Archeologists have recently unearthed stone tablets etched with the 10 Commandments of Industrial Ethernet. Sources say they may in fact be related to the ones brought down from Mount Sinai by the famous prophet Moses over 3500 years ago.
 
 "This is an amazing discovery," says Mike Fahrion of B&B Electronics.  "They look very old and venerable, with all the cracks and chips you'd expect to see after 35 centuries.  But the message is unmistakable: There are certain things you should and should not do when you install Industrial Ethernet.  I think Someone's really looking out for all the automation engineers out there."
 
The tablets include advice on the following topics:
 
- The difference between IP addresses for equipment vs. how they're assigned in the office
 
- Common security risks, and simple steps to ensure that systems can't be "hacked", especially by well-meaning workers inside the company
 
- The inherent vulnerabilities of 802.11 networks, and the do's and don'ts of wireless
 
- Documentation tips for ensuring that when something fails, it can be quickly and easily replaced
 
- Strategies for integrating 10- and 20- year old devices with new computers and networks
 
The stone tablets are sealed inside of B&B's archeology lab, but the miracle of the Internet makes it possible for readers to download free PDF copies.  Just go to  www.bb-elec.com/tencommandments or for a hard copy (paper, not stone) call 815.433.5100.

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