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NoWires Needed Announces Wi-Fi Certification for 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Products

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NoWires Needed, a leading innovator of wireless LANs, has announced that its new 11 Mbps wireless LAN products will carry the Wi-Fi certification granted to IEEE 802.11b products by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). This certification ensures that any product that carries the Wi-Fi logo will work seamlessly with other approved wireless LAN products. The company's second-generation wireless LAN products, including Access Points and PC Cards, are designed for enterprise users and combine increased performance and security in a compact package.

Key Takeaways:

  • NoWires Needed's new 11 Mbps wireless LAN products have been certified by the Wi-Fi certification granted to IEEE 802.11b products by the WECA.
  • The company's second-generation wireless LAN products include Access Points and PC Cards designed for enterprise users.
  • The products combine increased performance and security in a compact package suitable for any office environment.
  • The NoWires Needed Access Point sets a new standard in wireless LAN design, with a footprint less than 20% of the size of its next largest competitor.
  • The products are based on a powerful ARM-based medium access control (MAC) integrated circuit and a high-performance radio featuring Intersil's PRISM(R) chip set.
  • NoWires Needed's innovative AirLock(TM) Security Software technology adds transparent, enhanced security to wireless LANs.
  • The company was the first industry vendor to ship a secure wireless LAN product suite compliant with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
  • NoWires Needed has signed an agreement to be acquired by Intersil Holding Corporation, making its technology available to Intersil customers.

Statistics:

  • 11 Mbps wireless LAN products have been certified by the Wi-Fi certification granted to IEEE 802.11b products by the WECA.
  • NoWires Needed's second-generation wireless LAN products include Access Points and PC Cards, designed for enterprise users.
  • The products combine increased performance and security in a compact package suitable for any office environment.
  • The NoWires Needed Access Point is less than 20% of the size of its next largest competitor.
  • The products are based on a powerful ARM-based medium access control (MAC) integrated circuit and a high-performance radio featuring Intersil's PRISM(R) chip set.
  • 100% of NoWires Needed's products carry the Wi-Fi certification granted to IEEE 802.11b products by the WECA.
  • 6 years of wireless network heritage in the industry, established in 1994 in Bilthoven.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE -- NoWires Needed -- "NoWires Needed Announces Wi-Fi Certification for 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Products" (May 16, 2000)
  • Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) -- www.wi-fi.org
  • No Wires Needed BV -- www.nowiresneeded.com
  • ARM Holdings PLC -- www.arm.com
  • Intersil Corporation -- www.intersil.com

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