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Exhibit 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 for the registration of an aggregate of 168,193 ordinary shares
pertaining to the Mainsail Networks, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan of Terayon
Communication Systems, Inc. of our report dated March 30, 2000 with respect to
the financial statements of Telegate Ltd. included in Terayon Communication
Systems, Inc.'s Current Report of Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on June 29, 2000.
Tel Aviv, Israel /s/ Kost, Forer and Gabbay
October 24, 2000 A Member of Ernst & Young International