CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated March 26, 1996,
included in Netrix Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995
and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.


                                                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Washington, D.C.,
 February 20, 1997