Allied Telesyn Simplifies Fiber-to-the-Home Connectivity.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2001 Compact, wall-mount switches make broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. easy and economical for home and small office by bridging fiber infrastructure to easy-to-use copper Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, and No. 1 in network media conversion, announced today the addition of a new media conversion product line that will assist the deployment of broadband IP services to the home and small business. The AT-FS210 series of wall-mounted media access switches allows for conversion between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. over both copper and fiber cabling, enabling users to tap into high-speed, high-bandwidth networks from local desktop connections. The wall-mounted design of the AT-FS210 series of media access switches makes them a highly practical solution to high-speed network connectivity, allowing for a quick and easy installation. "As the local access link to high-speed fiber-optic networks, these switches fill a huge need for today's small network," said Jim Berthot, Head of the Americas and Senior Vice President of Allied Telesyn. "Simple two-port switches such as these are able to serve as converters between network segments of different speeds and different media -- 10Mbps, 100Mbps, copper, fiber -- allowing more flexibility in overall network design." The AT-FS210 series features plug-and-play installation and a compact wall-mountable chassis Pronounced "chah-see," it is a physical structure that holds everything or that everything is attached to. A computer's cabinet is often called the chassis. design that make it a great addition to a wide variety of networking environments. Simply slide the switch into its wall bracket Noun 1. wall bracket - a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) bracket angle iron, angle bracket - an L-shaped metal bracket console - an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); "the bust of , connect the fiber, copper and power cables and secure them with the integrated cable tie brackets brackets: see punctuation. and it's up and running. Each switch supports auto-negotiation, providing a full-duplex link to any device and providing as much as twice the bandwidth found in many legacy half-duplex devices. MDI/MDIX auto-sensing is also supported, ensuring interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. with the existing network in its entirety The whole, in contradistinction to a moiety or part only. When land is conveyed to Husband and Wife, they do not take by moieties, but both are seised of the entirety. . Approved to FCC-Class B standards and backed with Allied Telesyn's superior lifetime warranty on the switch and 1-year warranty on the power adapter An external power supply for laptop computers and just about every portable or semi-portable electronic device on the market. Also called an "AC adapter," it contains a rectifier to convert AC current to DC and a transformer to convert voltage from 120 down to 9, 12, 15 or whatever is , the AT-FS210 series offers a best-value solution to easy, efficient high-speed network access.
AT-FS210 Series Media Access Switches
Product Port A Port B U.S.
List Price
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AT-FS211 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, ST, Multimode $ 249
AT-FS212 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, SC, Multimode $ 249
AT-FS212/1 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, SC, Singlemode,
15km $ 999
AT-FS212/2 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, SC, Singlemode,
40km $1,395
AT-FS212/3 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, SC, Singlemode,
75km $2,795
AT-FS212/4 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, SC, Singlemode,
100km $4,795
AT-FS214 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, MT, Multimode $ 299
AT-FS215 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, VF, Multimode $ 299
AT-FS216 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, LC, Multimode $ 299
AT-FS217 10/100Mbps UTP 100Mbps Fiber, FJ, Multimode $ 299
About Allied Telesyn International Allied Telesyn International simply connects the IP world with affordable, highly reliable networking solutions. The company has achieved and maintained its market leadership positions in the enterprise and small/medium business sectors by developing a diverse portfolio of network components that build flexible, efficient, cost-effective and reliable networks for 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, and backing them with solid warranties and the best support in the industry. Core competency A core competency is something that a firm can do well and that meets the following three conditions specified by Hamel and Prahalad (1990):
 This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. . 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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