Cayman Introduces First ADSL Broadband Gateway With Integrated HomeRF Wireless Capabilities.Business/Technology Editors DSLcon 2000 STONEHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2000 3220HW Supports Rapidly Emerging Industry Standard As Foundation To Deliver Wireless Services Across Multiple Networked Devices Cayman Systems, Inc., a pioneer in providing intelligent gateway solutions for secure, multi-user access to broadband services, today announced the 3220HW, the first ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line gateway to offer the versatile benefits of fully integrated HomeRF. The HomeRF standard is an open standard for consumer-priced wireless digital communication between PCs and consumer electronic devices anywhere in and around the home. Support for these exciting new industry specifications in the 3220HW will help service providers rapidly accelerate the deployment of integrated wireless solutions to small offices and homes. As the first extension of a family of products designed to escalate the utility of a broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. in the small office and home, Cayman continues to play a key role in furthering the marketplace momentum towards a truly networked wireless future. "The market for broadband services within the home will see phenomenal growth over the next few years," remarked Michael Wolf Michael Wolf is the former COO of MTV Networks. Wolf formerly was a Director of McKinsey & Company, the international consultancy, and Head of its Global Media and Entertainment Practice. , Manager of Residential and Enterprise Communications Research for Cahners In-Stat Group. "With this explosion of demand for high speed Internet services comes the demand to access these services in a secure and easy way. Solutions such as Cayman's Home Gateway, that marry a secure, high speed Internet access See how to access the Internet. technology with the benefits of an untethered Unattached to any data or power source by wire or fiber; in other words: wireless. Contrast with tethered. , wireless connection for anywhere access in the home, will fill this demand." The explosion of multiple PC environments, mobile devices and Internet appliances along with high-speed Internet See broadband. access is driving the demand for integrated voice and data wireless solutions. The demand is also steered by customers' need to simplify their communication tasks and free them of the inconvenience of being physically tied to a wired connection. In fact, industry analysts predict that the market for small business and home wireless network equipment and gateway products will grow exponentially. Cayman's 3220HW fills this marketplace vacuum, equipping service providers with the ability to spur the deployment of new high-value broadband services across multiple PCs and devices. "The ability to integrate broadband data and voice services into the home network will create many new opportunities for delivering expanded Internet services to the consumer any where in the home," said Ben Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
3220HW - seamless delivery of wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 services Cayman's unique 3220HW broadband gateway is packed with advanced "intelligent" capabilities that enable service providers to easily deliver voice and data services with unprecedented ease of installation and configuration. In addition, Cayman's technology partnership with Proxim to integrate HomeRF specifications into the 3220HW ensures the smooth delivery of wireless services to a networked broadband environment. The full range of benefits of Cayman's technology includes - security, multi-device access and easy installation. "We are at the forefront of a wireless revolution that is cracking open vast new service opportunities and taking Internet speed directly to the user, regardless of the physical location," said Peter N. Vicars, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cayman. "Cayman's intelligent wireless broadband gateway, the 3220HW, is breaking new ground in providing the first integrated product that responds to this vision, making it possible for service providers to deliver digital freedom to consumers in the small office or home - allowing them to be always-on, anywhere, any time." Key features of the 3220HW include: --Interoperable between multiple devices: The industry-leading members of the HomeRF Working Group are dedicated to providing innovative, interoperable wireless designs at consumer price points. The Cayman 3220HW is the first device to deliver one-box broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a to a HomeRF network. The inclusion of a 4-port Ethernet hub A device that all lines on an Ethernet segment are plugged into. 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernets are star networks and require a hub for operation. The earlier 10Base5 and 10Base2 Ethernets are bus networks, but are often wired into a star configuration using a central hub for improved adds further value, linking mobile wireless devices with existing stationary PCs, printers and other network resources. --Time-tested security: Cayman's mature network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. incorporates several different layers of security, providing strong self-configuring barriers against intrusion and theft attempts. Using sophisticated Layer 4, 5 and 6 packet inspection and translation, multiple network nodes are hidden behind a single IP address, essentially isolated from the threats of the Internet. Hardening of the system further thwarts attempts to "hijack" the 3220HW or any of the devices on the customer network for Denial of Service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. or other attacks. --Plug and play installation: Built-in intelligence allows Cayman's broadband gateway to be automatically configured. For a service provider, this eliminates the high costs associated with delivering broadband service to hundreds and thousands of small businesses and homes. --Ease of management: The 3220HW can be managed and monitored with a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . The intuitive web user interface provides a view into the broadband WAN interface as well as the wireless and Ethernet 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. data traffic. Advanced self-diagnostic features simplify deployment and troubleshooting, radically reducing lifecycle costs. Pricing and Availability The Cayman 3220HW retail price is $ 998.00 and is available through select local broadband service providers. The product will be available within 30 days of this announcement. About Cayman Systems Cayman Systems, Inc., based in Stoneham, Massachusetts, is a pioneer developing and delivering intelligent broadband gateway solutions for broadband service providers that target the small office/home office See SOHO. and residential markets. Cayman offers easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable broadband gateway solutions for small offices and homeowners to access high-speed broadband services - and a world of unexplored opportunities, such as online home videoconferencing, interactive gaming, home automation, and much more. By working closely with leading international telecommunications service providers and manufacturers, Cayman is helping millions of customers experience true digital freedom. For more information regarding HomeRF please visit http://www.homerf.org or contact Aaron Dun, 781.238.5784, aaron_dun@lpp.com" Cayman Systems and the Cayman logo are trademarks of Cayman Systems, Inc. All other trademarks, brand and product names are the property of their respective holders |
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