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Lucent Technologies Introduces High-Performance Wireless Networking for Under $900

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Lucent Technologies has unveiled the ORiNOCO AP-500 Access Point, a high-performance wireless networking solution that provides full wireless functionality at 11 Mbps speed (802.11b) for under $900. The AP-500 Access Point is compatible with the entire ORiNOCO wireless product line and features 128-bit encryption, a built-in Wi-Fi compliant radio, and AP Manager software for centralized network management. This solution enables mobile professionals to connect wirelessly to their network, accessing email, files, and the internet at Ethernet network performance levels.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ORiNOCO AP-500 Access Point provides full wireless networking functionality at 11 Mbps speed (802.11b) for under $900.
  • The AP-500 features 128-bit encryption and a built-in Wi-Fi compliant radio for secure and reliable wireless connections.
  • The AP Manager software enables network managers to control, update, and manage the entire ORiNOCO wireless network from a single location.
  • The AP-500 supports MAC address-based RADIUS authentication, restricting access to clients with authorized MAC addresses.
  • An optional external Range Extender Antenna is available to enhance coverage and signal strength.
  • The AP-500 also allows the use of a Kensington lock, reducing opportunities for theft and tampering.
  • Lucent Technologies' ORiNOCO solution provides a comprehensive range of wireless networking products, including Type II PC cards, ISA and PCI adapters, and Ethernet/serial port adapters.
  • Jan Haagh, ORiNOCO Enterprise Product Manager, emphasizes the AP-500's ease of installation and management, making it ideal for enterprise applications.

Statistics:

  • The ORiNOCO AP-500 Access Point is MSRP priced at $895.
  • ORiNOCO World PC Cards have an MSRP of $179.
  • The dual-slot architecture AP-1000 high-capacity access point has an MSRP of $995.
  • Range Extender antennas have an MSRP of $95.
  • Lucent Technologies' Microelectronics Group has announced a spin-off plan to create a standalone semiconductor company by 2001.

Sources:

  • Lucent Technologies Press Release, September 26
  • Lucent Technologies Web site: http://www.lucent.com
  • ORiNOCO Products web page: http://www.lucent.com/orinoco
  • Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group web site: http://www.lucent.com/micro

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