Exhibit 23.1




                         Consent of Independent Auditors

         We consent to the  incorporation  by  references  in this Form 8-K/A of
         Netrix  Corporation of our report dated December 7, 1999,  with respect
         to the financial statements of AetherWorks Corporation, included in the
         Registration Statements (Form S-3 No. 333-916165) of Netrix Corporation
         filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                                  /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

         Minneapolis, Minnesota
         May 30, 2000