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SMC's enterprise-class Universal Wireless Access Point available now.


SMC Networks SMC Networks is a company that manufacture network equipment such as network cards, switches, wireless routers, etc.

Previously an independent company, it was taken over by the Accton group. External links
  • Official website
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SMC Solaris Management Console
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SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC)
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.com), provider of networking solutions for the Enterprise, the SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge.  and all the way home, recently announced that shipment of the new EliteConnect Universal Wireless Access Point began this week. Providing the ultimate in wireless networking See wireless network.  flexibility, while at the same time meeting the Enterprise's requirements for security, range and performance, the new EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point conforms to the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards to provide Universal a/b/g connectivity. Available now from select integrators and retailers, the EliteConnect Universal Wireless Access Point (SMC2555W-AG) carries an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol
MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service)
MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) 
 of $799.99.

"Security and range have been obstacles to widespread wireless adoption in the Enterprise, and the new EliteConnect access point addresses those concerns," said SMC product manager, Betty Chan. "And, the flexibility of 802.11a, b and g compatibility lets users maximize performance and compatibility potential."

Underscoring SMC's commitment to making wireless connectivity truly practical for multiple applications, the EliteConnect Universal Wireless Access Point joins the EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter as the newest in SMC's line of Universal wireless products for the Enterprise. Supporting all of the major wireless networking standards with Universal 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g connectivity, the new EliteConnect Universal Wireless Access Point (SMC2555W-AG) provides flexible, secure, high-performance wireless access to satisfy the mobile computing needs of 64 simultaneous users. Management is made easy by using the Web interface, Command Line Interface (CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. ), or EliteView Management Software for SNMP-based management. Advanced authentication and encryption security features include the new WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration.
WPA
 in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration

U.S. work program for the unemployed.
, up to 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i.  encryption, 802.1x authentication and dynamic key management, support for FUNK Odyssey and Microsoft RADIUS Server, MAC address authentication, disabled SSID broadcast, and VLANs support.

A provider of networking solutions for the Enterprise, the SMB and all the way home, SMC puts its more than 30 years' experience to work for every product and solution the company produces. Leveraging strong industry relationships in combination with experienced and talented in-house design and engineering, SMC continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, U.S.A, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States and 20 other countries.
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Publication:EDP Weekly's IT Monitor
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Dec 29, 2003
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