Inside Out Networks Demonstrates the First USB-to-802.11b Wireless LAN Product at CeBIT.Business Editors & Technology Writers CeBIT 2000 Booth L1-L3 AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2000 Inside Out Networks, the leading provider of Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) connectivity products and technology, announced at CeBIT the Waveport USB-to-Wireless LAN Adapter for wireless network expansion. "Waveport takes Inside Out Networks one gigantic leap forward with USB connectivity," said Stephen Popovich, company 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. . "Wireless connectivity solves so many user and network managers' issues with connecting to 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. . Imagine adding a user to your enterprise network without the expense and hassle of deploying new cabling, and without having to open up the PC to add a network interface card (NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. ). The Waveport greatly simplifies network expansion, combining the ease of USB connectivity with the flexibility and mobility of wireless networking in a single, low-cost solution," commented Popovich. Microsoft endorses both USB and 1394 for PC network and peripheral connectivity because these new legacy-free connections ensure a true Plug and Play experience for the user. "The next generation of easier-to-use PCs will have some, if not all, of their key expansion external to the PC," stated Stacey Breyfogle, program manager for Windows Hardware Strategy at Microsoft Corp. "The default way to connect and install new devices will be to plug the device into a USB or 1394 connector on the outside of the PC. All new PCs are shipping USB-ready, so USB is a readily available connection method today." The Waveport connects via USB to legacy-free PCs, thin clients, laptops and desktops, supporting all Microsoft Windows operating systems, including the newly released Windows 2000. The Waveport installs in seconds, and is fully compliant with the 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 Standard. The wireless solution can support up to 11Mbps throughput -- the same throughput as a wired LAN. Inside Out Networks was the first and is the leading provider of USB high-performance multiport serial, parallel and hub connectivity solutions. Inside Out Networks will be demonstrating its USB connectivity solutions at CeBIT Germany, USA Pavilion Hall 6, Stand H20, Booth L1-L3, on Feb. 24 - March 1, 2000. About Inside Out Networks Inside Out Networks' comprehensive family of products simplifies connecting both legacy and USB peripherals to today's USB-equipped desktops, laptops and servers. In addition to supporting the Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) platforms, Inside Out Networks also supports Power Mac(TM)(R) G3 and the iMac(R) platforms running Mac(TM)OS 8.5. Since its inception in 1997, the company has sold more than 10,000 units for use in point of sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ), remote access, mobile connectivity and industrial control applications. Inside Out Networks has developed solid relationships with many customers, including technology leaders such as NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. Current end user customers include Mail Boxes Etc., Starbucks, Bose, VingCard, QuikTrip, Alitalia, Air Canada and many others. For more information on products and solutions from Inside Out Networks, visit http://www.ionetworks.com or call 512/306-0600. Note: Inside Out Networks, Inside Out, the Inside Out logo, Edgeport, Rapidport, Hubport and Waveport are trademarks of Inside Out Networks. iMac is a registered trademark, and Power Mac and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and other countries. 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