Farallon Communications Unveils New Wireless Products for Small Businesses and Education

Strategic Insights -

Farallon Communications, a developer of plug-and-play networking solutions, announced the development of several new wireless products for Small Business and Education users at the MACWORLD Expo NY 2000. The company's new additions include the SkyLINE Access Point, PCI Card, and NetLINE Broadband Gateway, designed to simplify networking and provide reliable connectivity for various users. These products cater to the growing demand for wireless networking in homes, offices, and schools, enabling easy access to shared Internet connections and creating portable computer labs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SkyLINE Access Point supports up to 30 simultaneous users and offers connection speeds up to 11Mbps, with automatic step-down for slower connections over increased distance.
  • Schools can use the SkyLINE Access Point in conjunction with the SkyLINE 11Mb Wireless PC Card to create portable labs that can be moved around the school.
  • The SkyLINE PCI Card provides 11Mbps connectivity for desktop computers, making it an ideal solution for offices and classrooms where pulling wire is costly and difficult.
  • The NetLINE Broadband Gateway is a cost-effective solution for sharing broadband Internet connections (DSL & cable) among multiple computers, with built-in DHCP server and Network Address Translation (NAT) support.
  • Farallon's new products cater to the growing demand for wireless networking, with interest increasing at a rapid pace since the introduction of the Farallon SkyLINE Wireless PC Card in July 1999.
  • The NetLINE Broadband Gateway includes web-based management, advanced firewall features, and the option to set up filters, providing built-in security with minimal setup.
  • When used in conjunction with Farallon's SkyLINE and HomeLINE products, the NetLINE Broadband Gateway can provide Internet access to any space in the home, office, or school.

Statistics:

  • Over 8 million Farallon customers worldwide have benefited from the company's reliable networking solutions.
  • Farallon's new products aim to simplify networking and provide reliable connectivity for Small Business and Education users.
  • The SkyLINE Access Point and PCI Card will be available through major distributors and resellers worldwide, with international availability dependent on individual country certification requirements.
  • The NetLINE Broadband Gateway will be available in Fall 2000, along with the SkyLINE Access Point and PCI Card.

Sources:

  • "Business/Technology Editors MACWORLD Expo NY 2000" (July 19, 2000)
  • Farallon Communications press release on their website (http://www.farallon.com/)
  • Farallon Communications brochure and product documentation.