Proxim Unveils New 802.11b and HomeRF Wireless Solutions for the Mac; Proxim Offers Broadest Range of Wireless Networking Solutions for Consumers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Macworld San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden 2002 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2002 Proxim, Inc., (Nasdaq:PROX n. 1. "The ticket or list of candidates at elections, presented to the people for their votes." Adj. 1. prox - in or of the next month after the present; "scheduled for the 6th prox" proximo ), the leader in wireless networking See wireless network. , introduced today the first 802.11b 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. and 10 Mb HomeRF wireless networking solutions for Apple(R) Mac(R) users at this week's Macworld Expo (booth No. 1137). Proxim's new 802.11a 100 Mbps wireless networking solutions, which will offer Mac compatibility this spring, are also being demonstrated. With these new products, Proxim offers consumers the industry's most complete choice of wireless networking solutions available -- spanning multiple wireless standards and both Mac and PC platforms. The new Skyline 802.11b USB Adapter Refers to some type of network or communications controller that plugs into the computer via the USB port. It may refer to an Ethernet adapter, Bluetooth adapter or serial or parallel port adapter. for the Mac is the simplest solution for connecting Mac desktop computers to an 802.11b wireless network. This USB Adapter is ideal for use with iMacs and other desktop computers that do not include built-in Airport(TM) capability. With the addition of this adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. , the Skyline family offers the only complete 802.11b networking solution for Macs. Proxim's Skyline 802.11b products have speeds up to 11 Mbps and provide a cost effective and easy way for schools and small businesses to deploy a wireless network. Symphony HomeRF for the Mac is an interference-resistant, 10 Mbps wireless networking solution for the home and small office markets. It includes a new Symphony Maestro (1) (Maestro NT) An earlier name for scheduling software for Windows NT from Tivoli Systems, Inc. When IBM acquired Tivoli in 1996, the program was renamed IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler. user interface that provides Mac users a familiar, intuitive look and feel. Along with Symphony HomeRF's superior home networking features, Symphony HomeRF is designed to support voice and streaming-media-based entertainment products and services. "Proxim is dedicated to providing innovative products for Mac users," said Ken Haase, director of product marketing for Proxim. "Providing Mac support in our Skyline and Symphony HomeRF product families enables Mac users in small businesses, schools and homes to leverage the top speeds, security and functionality available in a wireless networking solution." Proxim's new 802.11a 100 Mbps wireless networking solutions will be demonstrated at Macworld, and Macintosh-compatible versions of Proxim's Skyline and Harmony 802.11a product lines are due to ship this spring. These products are 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. 802.11a standard for speeds up to 54 Mbps and feature Proxim's 2X(TM) mode, which enables connection speeds up to 108 Mbps. These high-speed wireless solutions are perfect for sharing large files, such as presentations and graphics, utilizing high-quality multimedia content, and collaborating over a wireless network at wired network speeds. "Ever since wireless networking was introduced into mainstream markets, users have been asking for more speed," Haase adds. "802.11a technology is a great fit for Mac users who need the performance of 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. but enjoy the freedom of wireless networking," Availability and Pricing (US $) The Skyline 802.11b USB Adapter is available for a street price of $149. Macintosh drivers for this adapter are available this week at www.proxim.com as a no-charge download. The Symphony HomeRF PC Card, USB Adapter and Base Station are available for $99, $99 and $199, respectively. The new Symphony Maestro Macintosh user interface (operating system) Macintosh user interface - The graphical user interface used by Apple Computer's Macintosh family of personal computers, based on graphical representations of familiar office objects (sheets of paper, files, wastepaper bin, etc. will be available at no additional charge on the Proxim web site in February. Harmony and Skyline 802.11a products for Windows users are now shipping. Macintosh drivers for Proxim 802.11a products will be available this spring. About Skyline The Skyline product family offers high-performance wireless networking solutions designed to deliver the features small businesses and schools require, without added complexity and cost. Whether you choose 802.11a for blazing 100 Mbps speed or 802.11b for 11 Mbps speed, you get a simple-to-install solution. With support for both PCs and Macintosh computers, Skyline offers users wireless connectivity to wired 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. network resources. Experience the freedom of mobile access to email, the Internet, printers and more. About Symphony The Symphony product family, which is based on the HomeRF standard, is designed for specifically for consumers. HomeRF offers superior reliability, interference immunity and ease of use. Plus, it is uniquely designed to support simultaneous communication Simultaneous Communication, Sim-Com or Sign Supported Speech (SSS) is a technique sometimes utilized by deaf, hard-of-hearing or hearing sign language persons in which both a spoken language and a manual variant of that language (such as English and Manually of data, voice and entertainment. All products in the Symphony family feature the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard, a set-up tool that is so simple, anyone can set up a network; the Symphony Maestro utility to monitor the wireless connection; the Symphony Conductor modem sharing software to share an existing analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. connected to a PC with other computers; and the Location Switcher, which enables laptop users to move between unique office and home networks while maintaining their respective settings. About Proxim Proxim, Inc. (Nasdaq:PROX), the leader in wireless networking, delivers a complete range of flexible, multi-standard wireless networking solutions for enterprises, service providers, small businesses and homes. With more than 15 years at the forefront of wireless networking innovation and product development, Proxim has solutions that meet the unique needs of every market. Proxim is a member of the Wireless Ethernet The standard for wireless networking within a home or office. Also known as a "Wi-Fi" or "802.11" network, wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet, which is also the standard for local networks. See 802.11 and wireless LAN. Compatibility Alliance and a Promoter of the Home Radio Frequency Working Group. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., with offices globally. Visit www.proxim.com for more information. Note to Editors: All trademarks are property of their respective holders. |
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