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NoWires Needed Unveils Second Generation 802.11b Wireless LAN Product Suite

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NoWires Needed, a leading innovator of wireless LANs, announced the availability of its new 11 Mbps wireless LAN product lines, which combine increased performance and security in a sleek package designed for enterprise users. The new product suite is based on a powerful ARM-based medium access control (MAC) integrated circuit and features a high-performance radio based on Intersil's advanced PRISM(R) chip set. The products' security is ensured through AirLock(TM) Security Software, which provides a standards-based, trouble-free setup combining secure key agreement with a 128-bit encryption key.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new NoWires Needed product suite features a second-generation IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN Access Point and PC Card, offering increased performance and security.
  • The products' high-performance radio is based on Intersil's advanced PRISM(R) chip set, providing superior throughput and reliability.
  • AirLock(TM) Security Software ensures secure key agreement and 128-bit encryption, representing the industry's best security solution.
  • The products are designed to be sleek and stylish, suitable for any office environment, with a footprint less than 20% of the size of competing products.
  • NoWires Needed will release a low-cost Access Point for small businesses, a USB adapter card, and a wireless Ethernet adapter this summer.
  • The new NoWires Needed family of 11 Mbps wireless LAN products will be available in Europe starting May 20, 2000, and in the United States shortly thereafter.

Statistics:

  • The new NoWires Needed product suite offers 11 Mbps wireless LAN performance.
  • The products' security is ensured through AirLock(TM) Security Software, which provides a 128-bit encryption key.
  • The new products have a footprint less than 20% of the size of competing products' Access Points.
  • NoWires Needed's technology is compliant with the 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b standard.
  • The company was the first industry vendor to ship a secure wireless LAN product suite compliant with the 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b standard.

Sources:

  • NoWires Needed press release, May 3, 2000
  • ARM Holdings PLC (Nasdaq:ARMHY)
  • Intersil Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:ISIL)
  • The Wireless LAN Association (WLANA.com)
  • The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (wi-fi.com)
  • NoWires Needed web site at www.nowiresneeded.com

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