content: United States
  Securities and Exchange Commission
  Washington, D.C. 20549
  __________________________________________
  
  Form 8-K
  
  
  Current Report
  Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities 
  Exchange Act of 1934
  
  
  Date of Report, November 17, 1997
  
  
  
  NETOPIA, INC. 
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  
  (formerly Farallon Communication, Inc.)
  
  
  
  Commission File number 0-28450
  
  Delaware			      94-3033136
  (State or other jurisdiction of	      (I.R.S. Employer 
  incorporation or organization)	      Identification Number				
  
  
  
  
  2470 Mariner Square Loop
  Alameda, California 94501
  (Address of principal executive offices, including area code)
  ____________________________
  
  
  
  
   
  (510) 814-5100
   (Registrant's telephone number)
  
  Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 5. Other Event.
  
  Netopia, Inc. Changes Nasdaq Ticker Symbol to 'NTPA'
  
  ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Netopia, Inc., formerly 
  Farallon Communications, Inc., today announced that it has changed 
  its Nasdaq ticker symbol from "FRLN" to "NTPA" effective immediately.
  
  
  Farallon Communications Announces Netopia, Inc.
  
  Success of Internet/Intranet Business Drives Company to Change 
  Name and Nasdaq Ticker Symbol
  
  ALAMEDA, Calif., November 10, 1997 - Farallon Communications, 
  Inc. (Nasdaq: FRLN), a leading provider of plug-and-play Internet 
  connectivity solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration 
  software, today announced that it has changed its name to Netopia, Inc. 
  The Company also announced that effective November 17, 1997, its 
  Nasdaq ticker symbol will change from "FRLN" to "NTPA." By 
  incorporating the Netopia brand name into its new marketing 
  initiatives, the Company recognizes the success of its Netopia family 
  of Internet/Intranet connectivity hardware and collaboration software.
  The Company's name change also reflects the commitment to its 
  vision of delivering "What the Internet Experience Should Be." 
  The Farallon division of Netopia, Inc. will continue to develop 
  and support comprehensive LAN and WAN connectivity solutions 
  for the Macintosh platform. 
  
  "Netopia has turned into one of the most powerful Internet brands in 
  the marketplace," said Alan Lefkof, president and CEO, Netopia, Inc. 
  "The strength of name recognition for Netopia Internet Routers and 
  Netopia Virtual Office software became a compelling rationale for the 
  change in our company name." 
  
  With the introduction of the Netopia product family in 1995, the 
  Company significantly broadened its distribution channel through the 
  addition of more than 200 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) worldwide 
  and more than 1200 new certified value-added resellers. These 
  partnerships have helped increase the Company's Internet/Intranet 
  revenue to $20.2 million for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, 
  representing 39% of the company's total revenue. The Company 
  expects Internet/Intranet revenue to surpass 50% of total revenue during 
  fiscal 1998. 
  
  "Changing the company name to Netopia, Inc. is excellent news for the 
  investment community," said Christopher Stix, director, Institutional 
  Research, Cowen & Company. "With over 8 million customers since 
  1986, Farallon is the second most recognized brand in the Macintosh 
  industry behind Apple. However, the Farallon brand name no 
  longer represents what the company as a whole offers to the 
  Internet marketplace. With the introduction of Netopia, Inc., 
  the company is now able to more clearly articulate its leadership 
  position in the Internet/Intranet market." 
  
  About Netopia
  
  Founded in 1986, Netopia, Inc., formerly Farallon Communications, 
  Inc., is dedicated to "making the Internet experience what it should be"
   through the development of complete, easy-to-use Internet connectivity 
  solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software. 
  The Company's products are designed to increase the productivity 
  and efficiency of Internet and Intranet users and to target remote 
  offices, home offices, mobile users, small businesses, and schools 
  that may not have access to sophisticated technical support
  Netopia's Farallon division is focused on developing award-winning 
  LAN networking products for both PCs and Macs. Further 
  information can be obtained via phone 510/814-5000, 
  fax 510/814-5023, Internet "info@netopia.com," or web 
  www.netopia.com. Netopia products are available through 
  distributors, ISPs and resellers worldwide, as well as through 
  licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Netopia 
  has its headquarters in Alameda, Calif., and its European office in Paris. 
  
  Press Contact:
  Gwen Murphy
  Netopia, Inc.
  (510) 814-5307
  gwenm@netopia.com
  
  Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Signatures
  	Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 
  Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused 
  this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned 
  hereunto authorized.
  
  Netopia, Inc.
  
  Date, November 17, 1997
  
  X    /s/    James A. Clark
  
  	James A. Clark
  	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  	Netopia, Inc.
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text: United States
  Securities and Exchange Commission
  Washington, D.C. 20549
  __________________________________________
  
  Form 8-K
  
  Current Report
  Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities 
  Exchange Act of 1934
  
  Date of Report, November 17, 1997
  
  NETOPIA, INC. 
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  
  (formerly Farallon Communication, Inc.)
  
  Commission File number 0-28450
  
  Delaware			      94-3033136
  (State or other jurisdiction of	      (I.R.S. Employer 
  incorporation or organization)	      Identification Number				
  
  2470 Mariner Square Loop
  Alameda, California 94501
  (Address of principal executive offices, including area code)
  ____________________________
  
   
  (510) 814-5100
   (Registrant's telephone number)
  
  Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 5. Other Event.
  
  Netopia, Inc. Changes Nasdaq Ticker Symbol to 'NTPA'
  
  ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Netopia, Inc., formerly 
  Farallon Communications, Inc., today announced that it has changed 
  its Nasdaq ticker symbol from "FRLN" to "NTPA" effective immediately.
  
  Farallon Communications Announces Netopia, Inc.
  
  Success of Internet/Intranet Business Drives Company to Change 
  Name and Nasdaq Ticker Symbol
  
  ALAMEDA, Calif., November 10, 1997 - Farallon Communications, 
  Inc. (Nasdaq: FRLN), a leading provider of plug-and-play Internet 
  connectivity solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration 
  software, today announced that it has changed its name to Netopia, Inc. 
  The Company also announced that effective November 17, 1997, its 
  Nasdaq ticker symbol will change from "FRLN" to "NTPA." By 
  incorporating the Netopia brand name into its new marketing 
  initiatives, the Company recognizes the success of its Netopia family 
  of Internet/Intranet connectivity hardware and collaboration software.
  The Company's name change also reflects the commitment to its 
  vision of delivering "What the Internet Experience Should Be." 
  The Farallon division of Netopia, Inc. will continue to develop 
  and support comprehensive LAN and WAN connectivity solutions 
  for the Macintosh platform. 
  
  "Netopia has turned into one of the most powerful Internet brands in 
  the marketplace," said Alan Lefkof, president and CEO, Netopia, Inc. 
  "The strength of name recognition for Netopia Internet Routers and 
  Netopia Virtual Office software became a compelling rationale for the 
  change in our company name." 
  
  With the introduction of the Netopia product family in 1995, the 
  Company significantly broadened its distribution channel through the 
  addition of more than 200 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) worldwide 
  and more than 1200 new certified value-added resellers. These 
  partnerships have helped increase the Company's Internet/Intranet 
  revenue to $20.2 million for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, 
  representing 39% of the company's total revenue. The Company 
  expects Internet/Intranet revenue to surpass 50% of total revenue during 
  fiscal 1998. 
  
  "Changing the company name to Netopia, Inc. is excellent news for the 
  investment community," said Christopher Stix, director, Institutional 
  Research, Cowen & Company. "With over 8 million customers since 
  1986, Farallon is the second most recognized brand in the Macintosh 
  industry behind Apple. However, the Farallon brand name no 
  longer represents what the company as a whole offers to the 
  Internet marketplace. With the introduction of Netopia, Inc., 
  the company is now able to more clearly articulate its leadership 
  position in the Internet/Intranet market." 
  
  About Netopia
  
  Founded in 1986, Netopia, Inc., formerly Farallon Communications, 
  Inc., is dedicated to "making the Internet experience what it should be"
   through the development of complete, easy-to-use Internet connectivity 
  solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software. 
  The Company's products are designed to increase the productivity 
  and efficiency of Internet and Intranet users and to target remote 
  offices, home offices, mobile users, small businesses, and schools 
  that may not have access to sophisticated technical support
  Netopia's Farallon division is focused on developing award-winning 
  LAN networking products for both PCs and Macs. Further 
  information can be obtained via phone 510/814-5000, 
  fax 510/814-5023, Internet "info@netopia.com," or web 
  www.netopia.com. Netopia products are available through 
  distributors, ISPs and resellers worldwide, as well as through 
  licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Netopia 
  has its headquarters in Alameda, Calif., and its European office in Paris. 
  
  Press Contact:
  Gwen Murphy
  Netopia, Inc.
  (510) 814-5307
  gwenm@netopia.com
  
  Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
  
  Not Applicable.
  
  Signatures
  	Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 
  Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused 
  this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned 
  hereunto authorized.
  
  Netopia, Inc.
  
  Date, November 17, 1997
  
  X    /s/    James A. Clark
  
  	James A. Clark
  	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  	Netopia, Inc.