INOW Offers Lucent Technologies Orinoco(R) Line of Wireless Networking Products

Strategic Insights -

ImaginOn's subsidiary, INOW Inc., has begun offering customers a range of wireless networking products and support services, including Lucent Technologies' Orinoco(R) line of wireless networking products. INOW is working with the San Francisco School District to provide networking products and installation support in classrooms. The Orinoco product line provides 10 Mbps wireless networking at line of sight ranges of over 3 miles, with plans to extend to greater distances and 100 Mbps in the near future.

Key Takeaways:

  • INOW, a subsidiary of ImaginOn, has partnered with Lucent Technologies to offer the Orinoco(R) line of wireless networking products, providing 10 Mbps wireless networking at line of sight ranges of over 3 miles.
  • INOW is working with the San Francisco School District to provide networking products and installation support in classrooms, enabling high-speed wireless Internet access in areas that cannot get DSL service.
  • The Orinoco product line is easy to install and operate, making "plug and play" wireless networking a practical option for many businesses, institutions, and consumers.
  • INOW plans to continue expanding its offerings via new reseller agreements with select manufacturers, providing value-added reseller services and enhanced customer support.
  • The company is focused on developing and marketing broadband Internet television products, including ImOn.comTV, a turnkey package for presenting interactive Internet television consoles on standard browsers.

Statistics:

  • 10 Mbps wireless networking at line of sight ranges of over 3 miles (Lucent Technologies' Orinoco(R) product line)
  • 100 Mbps planned as an extension of the Orinoco product line in the near future
  • 3 miles: line of sight range for the Orinoco product line
  • 1992: year Lucent started playing a leading role in the development of the wireless networking product market
  • 802.11: wireless networking standard developed by Lucent
  • 1 facility: local wireless data systems can share a DSL connection and eliminate the need to install more cabling

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE -- ImaginOn Announces That Its Subsidiary INOW Begins Offering Lucent Technologies Orinoco(R) Line of Wireless Networking Products. August 4, 2000.
  • ImaginOn, Inc. - Investor Relations - Press Release Detail - ImaginOn Announces That Its Subsidiary INOW Begins Offering Lucent Technologies Orinoco(R) Line of Wireless Networking Products. August 4, 2000.