Allied Telesyn Enables Wireless From the Desktop with PCI Adapter; PCI Adapter Allows Wireless PC Cards to be Used in Standard PCs and Workstations.Business/High Tech Editors BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2001 Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, announced today the availability of its AT-WRPCI wireless PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). adapter card See adapter and expansion board. . The AT-WRPCI adapter installs into an available PCI slot (hardware) PCI slot - A connector on Peripheral Component Interconnect and the associated physical space occupied by the installed PCI card. in a PC or workstation and then accepts Allied Telesyn's popular WR2411 wireless radio card for hassle-free connection to a network. Wireless networking See wireless network. continues to grow in popularity, particularly with mobile users, due in most part to the fact that an expensive cabling infrastructure can be avoided. Standards such as the IEEE's 802.11b have made reliable wireless communication between multiple computers, appliances, and the Internet a reality, enabling users to experience the many benefits of networking in hard to wire locations, in conference rooms and public areas where configurations are frequently changed. "Network moves, adds and changes can become a nightmare for administrators trying to provide hardwire connections to computers", said Jim Berthot, Head of the Americas and Senior Vice President of Allied Telesyn. "Removing the physical need to plug into a network is the key to wireless flexibility and businesses recognize that they can benefit further by giving PC and workstation users a similar capability currently enjoyed by mobile workers with laptop computers." The new AT-WRPCI PCI adapter perfectly complements Allied Telesyn's AT-WL2411 wireless access point and AT-WR2411 radio card to provide a top-of-the-line wireless network. The advanced security and high-end management features of the AT-WL2411 access point create a wireless network that performs like a wired network - but users can take their connectivity with them. Based on the 802.11b specification, the AT-WR2411 radio card offers a high performance solution with full support for both 40-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. (Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is a scheme to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. It is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard. ) security, with ZERO throughput degradation. When installed, the AT-WRPCI/WR2411 combination operates at ranges up to 1.5 times further than competitors' offerings. The longer operating range permits superior coverage delaying, and possibly eliminating, the expenditure for additional access points. Automatic rate selection dynamically supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps for maximum availability and reliability of network connections. The proper data rate is determined automatically. The AT-WRPCI is now available for immediate shipment at a US List price of $60. About Allied Telesyn Allied Telesyn simply connects the IP world with affordable, highly reliable networking solutions. The company's mission is to become a leading global supplier of IP based network products, systems and services that enable our customers to build superior solutions for high-bandwidth data, voice and video in the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , WAN and MAN. These customers include global systems integrators, carriers and service providers, major resellers and logistical distributors serving the needs of education, local and state Government, the military, corporate enterprise, medium and large businesses and the small and home office community. Products range from the simplest Ethernet adapters The Ethernet hardware required to attach to an Ethernet network. It typically resides on an expansion board, but is sometimes built into the motherboard. An Ethernet adapter is required in each client and server. See Ethernet and network adapter. , hubs and media converters through to the very latest in high performance IP switches and routers, wireless and IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. solutions, customer premises equipment See CPE. for access networks and security appliances. Comprehensive service and support programs that are designed to meet the growing demands of today's switched broadband infrastructures back all Allied Telesyn products. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, Washington Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North , and has locations throughout the U.S. and the world. Allied Telesyn's products are available through a large network of consultants, resellers, retailers and catalogs. Further information on Allied Telesyn International and its products can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.com, or by calling its headquarters at 800/424-4284. |
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