Proxim's RangeLAN2 Wireless LAN Technology to be Standard Issue for All Devices Running Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition

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Proxim, Inc., the world's leading supplier of spread spectrum wireless LAN products, has announced that its industry-leading RangeLAN2 wireless LAN technology has been integrated into Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition software. This collaboration enables users of any device running Windows CE, Handheld PC Pro Edition software to access networked information while being truly mobile and free from a wired network connection. The RangeLAN2 7400 PC Card, available for $595 from Proxim, allows users to plug in for instant access to networked information.

Key Takeaways:

  • Proxim's RangeLAN2 wireless LAN technology has been integrated into Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition software, enabling real-time remote access to critical information on the network.
  • The RangeLAN2 7400 PC Card allows users to plug in for instant access to networked information, providing seamless access to corporate email accounts and the Internet.
  • The collaboration between Proxim and Microsoft enables users to access networked information while being truly mobile and free from a wired network connection.
  • The RangeLAN2 product family is designed to provide the industry's best combination of features for mobile wireless local area networking applications, including high speed, long range, low power consumption, network scalability, and advanced network management.
  • Proxim's technology has been demonstrated at the Microsoft Developers Conference in Denver, and has undergone an extensive six-week, 100-user system test on three different clients.
  • The partnership between Proxim and Microsoft sets a new standard in mobile computing, enabling customers to access critical information such as corporate email accounts and the Internet.

Statistics:

  • 100-user system test on three different clients was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of Proxim's technology.
  • The test showed that Proxim's RangeLAN2 technology met the real-world needs of the growing number of professionals who depend on information remotely.
  • Proxim's technology has been selected by more than 50 wireless solution providers worldwide, including leading companies such as AMP, Casio, Cruise Technologies, and Motorola.
  • The RangeLAN2 product family offers a range of features, including high speed, long range, low power consumption, network scalability, and advanced network management.
  • Proxim's web site is www.proxim.com.

Sources:

  • Proxim's October 8, 1998, Business Wire press release
  • Microsoft Corp.'s announcement of the Handheld PC Professional Edition software
  • Proxim's product webpage
  • Business Wire press release "Proxim and Microsoft to Jointly Deliver Wireless Solutions for Handheld PCs"
  • Proxim's press release "Proxim and Microsoft Collaborate to Deliver Wireless Solutions for Handheld PCs"