Wireless 802.11b LAN Products

The Instant Wireless line of IEEE 802.11b LAN products, includes Access Points, PC Cards, PCI Adapters, USB Adapters and Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Routers. These wireless devices perform at 11Mbps, delivering Ethernet-like networking speeds for sharing files, resources and Internet access. The new Cable/DSL Routers provide for high-security wireless LAN access and broadband Internet access, along with an added print server port or a 4-Port Switch for home or office user networking convenience.

The Access Points (AP), PC Cards and PCI Adapters are shipping now through major retailers, online resellers, direct response and major distributors, while the wireless USB Adapter and APs + Cable/DSL Routers will be shipping this quarter.

The Instant Wireless Network PC Card (WPC11) is a PCMCIA Type II Card that works directly with other wireless 802.11b PC cards in peer-to-peer environments or with Wireless AP infrastructures to connect with wired Ethernet resources, like high-speed Internet access or wired local area networks. Compliant with the 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11b standards, the PC Card features 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for secure wireless data transmissions up to 164 feet indoors and 820 feet outdoors at the 11Mbps range (depending on environments). Operating range can be extended up to 492 feet indoors and 1,640 feet outdoors in some instances utilizing 1Mbps range. Coupled with the Instant Wireless PCI Adapter, users can free desktop PCs from network cabling hassles too.

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