ADTRAN Introduces Wireless Router for Converged Voice and Data Applications.Business Editors & Technology Writers IWCE IWCE International Workshop on Computational Electronics Booth No. 1076 HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2001 TRACER 2631 Provides IP Routing for Fixed Broadband Applications ADTRAN(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ) today announced a new member of the TRACER family of broadband wireless products, the TRACER(R) 2631. The TRACER 2631 is a license-free digital microwave radio that provides both wireless IP routing capability, and digital voice transmission in a single product. TRACER 2631 uses spread spectrum technology allowing carrier and enterprise customers to extend LANs to previously unreachable locations. "The TRACER 2631 is the first spread spectrum radio to combine full-service IP routing functionality and a DSX-1 interface," said Dan Pritchett, ADTRAN director of Wireless Products Sales. "In applications requiring data and voice, the TRACER 2631 eliminates the requirement for an independent router and provides a full T1 of digital voice on the same radio link. The addition of the TRACER 2631 to ADTRAN's family of wireless products shows our commitment to meet customer demand for cost-effective wireless solutions," he added. "The TRACER 2631 is the only product of its type on the market today, and provides customers with cost-effective wireless connectivity solutions." The TRACER 2631 when coupled with any of the TRACER Radio Frequency Converters (RFC (Request For Comments) A document that describes the specifications for a recommended technology. Although the word "request" is in the title, if the specification is ratified, it becomes a standards document. ), allows flexible coverage options for the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz frequency bands. TRACER 2631 offers customers all the conveniences afforded by license free spread spectrum technology including quick deployment, security, reliability, and elimination of recurring costs, all tailored to provide routing, bridging, and voice transport for critical broadband networks. The TRACER family of digital microwave radio equipment operates in the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM See ISM band. ) band as authorized under part 15.247 of the FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. rules. TRACER uses spread-spectrum technology to provide two license-free communication links for use in the U.S. and many other countries. Three Dual T1 or E1 TRACER radios are presently available: 2.4 GHz (20 dBm), 2.4 GHz (30 dBm), and 5.8 GHz (20 dBm). The industry's first NEBS Level 3 compliant spread-spectrum radio, TRACER(R) meets the strict requirements for performance, quality, and safety required by the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) for equipment installed in their Central Offices. TRACER(R) is available in mastmounted or rackmounted configurations. The TRACER 2631 models range in list price from $7,295 to $8,595 and will begin shipping in May. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is an established supplier of advanced transmission products for today's expansive telecommunications networks. Widely deployed in carrier, CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) , enterprise and global networks worldwide, ADTRAN products support all major digital technologies, including fiber, T3, T1, E1, wireless T1/E1, ATM, Frame Relay, G.shdsl, SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL See DSL. HDSL - High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL2, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , and DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S . According to Gartner/Dataquest and IDC, ADTRAN has gained the leading market position in enterprise integrated access devices and HDSL, while maintaining its leadership position for the fourth year in a row in T1 and subrate CSU/DSUs, Frame Relay/DDS extension, and ISDN extension. ADTRAN equipment serves the major Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers, interexchange carriers, ISPs, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, international service providers, public and private enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers. For more information, contact the company at 800/9ADTRAN (800/923-8726) or via e-mail at info@adtran.com. On the web, visit www.adtran.com. |
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