Redline Communications and CAIL Demonstrate Unlicensed Wireless Ethernet Bridge for Tetherless 100BaseT Connectivity.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Canada 2001 TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2001 P-64 WEB System Offers Service Providers and Systems Integrators New Point-to-Point Platform for Easy Creation of Transparent LAN Services Redline Communications Inc. of Markham and the CAIL CAIL Canadian Airlines International Limited CAIL CEV (Crew Exploration Vehicle) Avionics Integration Laboratory (NASA Orion CEV Project Space Shuttle replacement) of Markham have demonstrated a 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. Bridge (WEB) point-to-point access product, which had been under development for the past two years. The P-64 WEB provides 64 Mb/s connectivity between two Ethernet ports over distances of up to 10 Km. Its always-on symmetric access capability makes it ideal for bridging between network ports carrying intensive voice, video and data traffic, for backhaul applications and public safety system infrastructure extensions. The WEB requires no spectrum license and operates in the newly allocated Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII U-NII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (bandwith for wireless LAN Networks by FCC 5.15-5.35 GHz and 5.75-5.825 GHz) ) bands of 5.2-5.3 GHz and 5.7-5.8 GHz. "The P-64 WEB offers fast, low-interference wireless connections, many enterprises will adopt this system in place of wireline alternatives for campus and metropolitan area networks," commented Matt Parmaks, vice president, CAIL. "The anticipated proliferation of devices in the newly allocated frequency bands, including fixed 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 access, makes it essential for new systems to stress robustness to interference from other users and flexibility in the use of the spectrum. The P-64 WEB system was engineered with these requirements in mind," commented Mihnea (Mike) Moldoveanu, founder and chief technical officer of Redline Communications Inc. "It is important to avoid the pitfalls of spectrum sharing and interference that have plagued wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area products in the past. The value Redline provides to this market is the ability to effectively cohabitate with other devices using wireless protocols." The P-64 WEB system, developed by Redline Communications, uses advanced digital modulation The altering of a carrier by a digital signal. See modulation and carrier. schemes and highly directive antennas to mitigate interference with and from other users in the same band. Its directive antennas increase its immunity to omni-directional or wide-beamwidth interferers, such as those who are using the same bands for wireless LAN applications. Several P-64 WEB access points can be co-located in the same frequency bands, and the ability to tune these systems makes it possible to avoid other transmitters in the same frequency spectrum. "I am very pleased to see our vision become a reality. This product platform is the first phase in Redline's plan to develop a family of standards-based wireless solutions that will step ahead of the proprietary technology associated with the wireless industry recently," said Dave White, 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. , Redline Communications Inc. "Additionally, the enthusiastic response we've received from both enterprise customers and competitive carriers confirms our initial market positioning." Pricing and Availability The P-64 WEB will be priced starting at $9,995 per link. The product is in beta test A test of new or revised hardware or software that is performed by users at their facilities under normal operating conditions. Beta testing follows alpha testing. Vendors of packaged software often offer their customers the opportunity of beta testing new releases or versions, and the now, with general availability in Q4 2001. About Redline Communications Inc. Founded in 1999, Redline Communications Inc., delivers fixed wireless broadband solutions that enable first-mile connectivity for business and residential markets. The company is leading the development of 802.16b compliant fixed wireless access systems that will break the technology and usability barriers that have prevented end user-provisioned wireless services. The systems leverage Redline's core competency in OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) A digital transmission technique that uses a large number of carriers spaced apart at slightly different frequencies. to support the delivery of multimedia content such as voice, Internet access, video and data communications. Redline enables service providers to bundle broadband end-user services and bypass the last-mile wireline telephone communication infrastructures. With headquarters in Markham, Ontario, with international design centers located in Bucharest and Craiova, Romania, Redline Communications Inc. is a privately-held company whose major investors are Telemedia Corp., Positron positron: see antiparticle. positron Subatomic particle having the same mass as an electron but with an electric charge of +1 (an electron has a charge of −1). It constitutes the antiparticle (see antimatter) of an electron. Industries, and CTI (Computer Telephone Integration) Combining data with voice systems in order to enhance telephone services. For example, automatic number identification (ANI) allows a caller's records to be retrieved from the database while the call is routed to the appropriate party. Datacom Inc. The company has received funding of $8 million from private placements. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.redlinecommunications.com. About CAIL CAIL works closely with customers to improve the delivery and presentations of information services See Information Systems. . The focus of the company is to enable customers to leverage the investment in technology by providing solutions at the desktop to compliment and enhance systems. Organizations utilizing CAIL Connectivity Solutions include many well known banks, telecommunications companies, financial services firms, health care groups, governments, plus manufacturing and industrial corporations. CAIL is a private corporation that was established in 1980 with offices in North America and Resellers in Europe, South America and Asia. Since significant sales have occurred over the years, the company has developed a first class support organization, strong financial position and active marketing programs to continue delivering new advantages for customers. P-64 WEB, and Redline are trademarks of Redline Communications Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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