Linksys Unveils New Wireless, Broadband, and Gigabit Products at COMDEX/Fall 2000

Strategic Insights -

Linksys is making significant strides in the broadband networking market with the unveiling of numerous new products at the COMDEX/Fall 2000 conference. These innovative solutions cater to various environments, including home, small to medium businesses, and enterprises, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity. The company is introducing a range of wireless, broadband, and gigabit products, designed to empower users with enhanced networking capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Linksys will showcase over 20 new products at COMDEX/Fall 2000, focusing on wireless, broadband, and gigabit solutions for various environments.
  • The Instant Wireless Series, based on the 802.11b 11Mbps standard, includes PC Cards, PCI Cards, Access Points, and Access Point + Router + Print Server devices.
  • The company is also introducing new Instant Broadband Routers and Modems, Gigabit Ethernet over Copper Switches and Network Cards, and multi-functional Network-Attached Storage (NAS) products.
  • Robin Hung, Linksys Lead Product Manager, stated that the new products aim to enhance broadband connections, making them more secure, easier to set up, and feature-rich for small/medium business users.
  • Linksys' EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers, which sold nearly half a million units in ten months, demonstrate the company's success in the broadband market.
  • The HomeLink Phoneline 10M products, Gigabit solutions, and VoIP-Ready and Net2Phone products will be showcased alongside Linksys' award-winning EtherFast 10/100 Manageable Hubs and Switches, Network Interface Cards, PC Cards, KVM Switches, Switched Print Servers, and various USB solutions.
  • Notable new products include the WAP11 Instant Wireless Network Access Point, WPC11 Instant Wireless Network PC Card, WD11 Instant Wireless PCI Adapter, and BEFW11S4 Instant Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch.

Statistics:

  • Over 20 new products will be unveiled by Linksys at COMDEX/Fall 2000.
  • The company expects to surge ahead in the broadband market with its upcoming product offerings.
  • Nearly half a million EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers were sold in ten months.
  • The WAP11 Instant Wireless Network Access Point has an estimated Street Price of $299.99.
  • The WPC11 Instant Wireless Network PC Card has an estimated Street Price of $129.99.
  • The WD11 Instant Wireless PCI Adapter has an estimated Street Price of $49.99.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Linksys To Unveil New Wireless, Broadband, and Gigabit Products at COMDEX/Fall 2000"
  • Linksys, "COMDEX/Fall 2000 Press Release"
  • Linksys, "About The Linksys Group, Inc."