RDC Networks Debuts LAN-to-LAN Wireless Link; Connects LANs in Remote Buildings at Distances to 10 Miles.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1996--A new LAN-to-LAN wireless link that allows networks to be interconnected between buildings within a campus environment will be unveiled at Networld + Interop by RDC Networks of Foster City, Calif.

PortLINK is designed to interconnect LANs separated by a highway, a river, a rail line, as well as to connect buildings over distances up to 10 miles and speeds approaching T1. The wireless LINK provides consistent performance independent of obstruction, interference or weather conditions based on its use of advanced frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, antenna diversity, and MAC-Layer protocol. It operates at a 2.4 GHz ISM band and can be used without a site license. It also provides data scrambling for extra security.

PortLINK supports 10baseT (RJ45), 10base2 (BNC), and 10base5 (AUI) interfaces, and complies with IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet type II packets. It will operate with all protocols (TCP/IP, IPX, DECnet, etc.).

RDC Networks President Arthur Gutch noted that the new wireless PortLINK provides a cost effective and time saving alternative to laying cable or paying recurring expenses of leased, high speed data lines while providing equivalent or higher bandwidth.

The Networld + Interop show not only marks the debut of RDC's PortLINK, but also the first practical demonstration of the new product. PortLINK will be used by SOFTBANK Expo's networking team to interconnect remote networks between the areas in and around the press and conference rooms.

In addition, SOFTBANK will install a RDC wireless bridge between the Westin Hotel and the Convention Center, a wireless network for registration, and access points throughout the convention center to network SOFTBANK's 20-member networking team.

The wireless bridge between the hotel and the convention center and the wireless LAN for registration will use PortLINK, RDC's wireless bridge, which consists of two access points and high gain antennas, between the two sites.

In addition, RDC's PortLAN wireless LAN access points will be used by SOFTBANK Expo's Interop Network Center team to conduct mobile troubleshooting on the Interop Net, which connects exhibitors to each other and to the Internet. Seven access points and 15 PortLAN PCMCIA cards will be fitted in back of laptops on the show floor.

RDC Networks is located at 551 Foster City Boulevard, Suite C, Foster City, Calif. 94404. Phone is 415/577-8075. Fax is 415/577-8077. Web site is http://www.rdccom.com.

CONTACT: RDC Networks, Foster City

Arthur Gutch, 415/577-8075

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Hill/LF Communications

Chad Hill/Len Fernandes, 510/945-7910 or 510/538-8916

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