Asante Ships First Modular Wireless Internet Gateway; New FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Features Upgradeable Wireless Connectivity.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2001 Asante Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt .OB) today announced the FriendlyNET(R) FR3002AL, a new upgradeable wireless router A network device that combines a wireless access point (base station), a wired LAN switch and a router with connections to a cable or DSL service. Wireless routers provide a convenient way to connect a small number of wired and any number of wireless computers to the Internet. . It provides secure, affordable wireless networking See wireless network. so that homes and small businesses can share high-speed Internet See broadband. service. In addition, the wireless router uses Asante's award-winning interface, which allows easy configuration and contains simplified, context-sensitive menus. Designed for Growth and Performance Unlike other wireless routers, the FR3002AL was specifically designed for flexibility, so users can grow their network when needed. An integrated 2-port 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. switch provides the fastest local connections. When directly connecting two computers in the home (today's most popular home network configuration), the switch moves network traffic at up to 100 Mbps (200 Mbps in full duplex mode) -- ideal for backing up data from a notebook to a desktop machine. As network needs grow, users may add 10/100 switches to connect up to 253 people over standard Fast Ethernet cabling; via Asante's convenient stacking architecture, only minimal space need be used. When users want wireless support, they simply plug an Asante AeroLAN(TM) PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. adapter into the router to begin talking with other 802.11b compatible devices -- including Apple's AirPort. A built-in print server contains support for most Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. "The Asante FriendlyNET wireless router is an elegant solution for home and business users," explained Jim Hsia, Vice President of Marketing for Asante. "With the lowest price of any wireless-ready router and a smooth upgrade path for 11 Mbps and 54 Mbps wireless, the Asante router is the perfect choice." Advanced Physical and Network Security Designed to provide multiple levels of security, the FR3002AL contains a natural firewall with network address translation (NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. ) to protect users' privacy: the security-hardened FriendlyNET router is the only IP network address exposed to outside elements. With spread-spectrum signaling, domain access control, 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. (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. ) encryption, and group security, the 128-bit high-security configuration safeguards all wireless data transmissions. To protect against unauthorized removal or theft, the sleek Asante FriendlyStack(TM) case design features special hooks (to attach security cables) and four mounting holes (including two concealed holes)--ideal for securing the router in schools, hotels, and other public areas. Key Applications Productivity increases when people are not limited to a specific computing area. Wireless users can now work anywhere, anytime when using the FR3002AL as: -- An Internet router -- share one Internet account with everyone at home or in the office -- A network access point -- wirelessly connect to the corporate network -- A temporary, spontaneous network -- at an offsite meeting, tradeshow, or special event -- A wireless print server -- ideal for sharing a printer anywhere it is inconvenient or expensive to install network cables Price and Availability Asante's routers, switches, and other products are available from Asante resellers, e-commerce sites, systems integrators, and at www.asante.com. -- FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Cable/DSL Router with 2-Port 10/100 Switch and Print Server. Part No. 99-00650-01. Estimated Street Price in North America (NA-ESP): $199. -- FriendlyNET FR3002AL-1PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. Wireless Cable/DSL Router Kit with One AeroLAN Wireless Module. Part No. 99-00659-01. NA-ESP: $349. -- FriendlyNET AeroLAN Wireless IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11b PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter for Windows Notebooks. Part No. 99-00652-07. NA-ESP: $159. -- FriendlyNET AeroLAN Wireless USB for Windows Computers. Available June. About Asante Asante Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of network solutions for the education, enterprise, and service provider marketplaces. The company's FriendlyNET products simplify networking and provide Internet access for mobile and office professionals. Asante's IntraCore(TM) products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 800/566-6680 for FriendlyNET products or 800/303-9121 for IntraCore products. Note to Editors: Asante and FriendlyNET are registered trademarks; AeroLAN, FriendlyStack, and IntraCore are trademarks of Asante Technologies, Inc. |
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