Xircom Announces 10Base-2 Support for its 10/100Mbps Ethernet and Ethernet+Modem PC Cards.THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 1998--Xircom, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :XIRC), the world leader in connectivity solutions for mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings professionals, today announced industry-first support of 10Base-2, 10Mbps Ethernet networks for its 10/100 Ethernet and Ethernet+Modem PC Cards A modem for use in a laptop or other computer with a PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. Modem PC Cards come in landline and wireless varieties, the latter enabling you to connect to a specific cellular or data service. See wireless modem. . With 10Base-2 capabilities, Xircom's CreditCard Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56(TM) and CreditCard Ethernet 10/100-Ready(TM) now support all Ethernet networks regardless of topology topology, branch of mathematics, formerly known as analysis situs, that studies patterns of geometric figures involving position and relative position without regard to size. or speed. "Today's mobile users demand that their communications products connect them to corporate networks, the Internet or other online resources anytime, anywhere," said Renee Bader, Xircom's vice president of worldwide marketing. "Xircom now offers the full benefits of our award-winning 10/100Mbps PC Cards to users with 10Base-2 networks, which will be especially significant to our international customers." The Products The CreditCard Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 provides notebook users with 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 56K modem(a), and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. 900, 1800, 1900/DCS 1800/PCS 1900 capabilities in a single PC Card. A GlobalACCESS(TM) product, this multi-function PC Card also features unique enhancements for world travelers including extensive country approvals and CountrySelect(TM) software, which automatically configures the modem to local dialing conventions when traveling from country to country. The CreditCard Ethernet 10/100-Ready enables mobile users to connect to their corporate networks while in the office using reliable, high-speed 10/100Mbps Ethernet functionality. Availability The CreditCard Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 with 10Base-2 support is available now at a suggested list price of US$409. The CreditCard Ethernet 10/100-Ready with 10Base-2 support will be available in June. Products may be purchased through Xircom's worldwide network of distributors, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VARs), and system integrators See systems integrator. . These products are available in single unit, and 6, 20 or 100 unit multi-packs. Complete information can be obtained by calling Xircom at 800/438-4526 or visiting www.xircom.com. About Xircom Xircom is the leading manufacturer of Integrated PC Card, PC Card and CardBus communications products for connecting mobile and remote portable computer users to corporate networks, the Internet and other online services from a wide variety of locations. More information about Xircom's products may be found at www.xircom.com. -0- (a)56Kbps refers to server download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. speed only, and requires compatible modems at both the user and server sites. Download speeds of 56K are currently unavailable in the U.S. Other country-specific regulations may impose similar limits. Additional technical information on 56Kbps performance can be found at www.xircom.com/56. Note to Editors: Xircom is a registered trademark of Xircom, Inc. CreditCard Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56, CreditCard Ethernet 10/100-Ready, GlobalACCESS and CountrySelect are trademarks of Xircom, Inc. Other company or product names have been used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Xircom is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and has regional headquarter head·quar·ter v. head·quar·tered, head·quar·ter·ing, head·quar·ters Usage Problem v.tr. To provide with headquarters: offices in Antwerp, Belgium and Singapore. U.S. Sales: 800/438-4526. Telephone: 805/376-9300 Fax: 805/376-9311. CONTACT: Xircom, Inc. Rochelle Puccia, 805/376-6929 rochelle_puccia@xircom.com or Xircom Europe Carina Carina (kərē`nə) [Lat.,=the keel], southern constellation, representing the keel of the ancient constellation Argo Navis, or Ship of the Argonauts. Carina contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky. Govaert, +32 3 450 0904 carina_govaert@xircom.com or Xircom Asia-Pacific Yinyin Ho, +65 323 1511 yinyin_ho@xircom.com or Rourke.MS&L Heather Aiello, 408/453-9194 haiello@rourkemsl.com |
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