EXHIBIT 23.1






                    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 April 14, 1999
included (or incorporated by reference) in Netrix Corporation?s Form 10-K/A for
the year ended December 31, 1998 and to all references to our Firm included in
this registration statement.



Washington, D.C.
June 18, 1999