U.S. Robotics brings 100Mbps wireless to Middle East
Posted: 15 July 2003
US Robotics, world’s first provider of 100Mbps wireless
access kit that is secure, compatible and affordable
U.S. Robotics, the world’s leading vendor of internet access
solutions, announced the launch of its 802.11g Wireless Turbo range,
powered by the company’s pioneering “Accelerator Technology”
— increasing performance levels up to 100 Mbps all on a single
channel.
Yusuf Syed, Regional Manager, U.S. Robotics, said that the product
is the first of its kind in the world, and will revolutionise the
wireless industry. “With access at this speed, users will
be able to send and receive data faster, more securely and with
greater compatibility.
The Wireless Turbo range functions on a single channel, to ensure
greater network capacity and the highest data throughput.”
The Accelerator Technology, according to Tony Field, Product Manager
EMEA, U.S. Robotics, provides users with 54 Mbps accelerated to
100 Mbps performance.
“To ensure the fastest data throughput rates at all times,
U.S. Robotics designed the 802.11g Wireless Turbo line for total
compatibility with all 54 Mbps 802.11g, 22 Mbps and 11 Mbps 802.11b
wireless devices,” Field added.
“And because security is a critical concern in any network,
U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo products are designed to be
up to 10 times more secure than standard wireless networking products.
Users can work wirelessly with the confidence of knowing they have
the highest level of security protecting their network data and
communications.”
The U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo portfolio, which will
be available in the Middle East early next month, includes a router,
multi-function access point, PCI adapter and PC card. This product
line will allow users to set up state of the art wireless networks
with no hassle at all, giving them access to a truly mobile lifestyle.
“The versatility and ease of use of U.S. Robotics 802.11g
Wireless Turbo products mean a wireless network can be easily set
up in an existing wired network without expensive infrastructure
costs”, explains Syed.
“With a quick and easy three-step installation process, users
can quickly become productive with their new wireless network. The
unique, stackable case design of the router and multi-function access
point require minimal space, so that both home network users and
small-to-medium size business owners alike can grow their networks
with an entire family of other U.S. Robotics networking and broadband
devices. The U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo product line includes
the following solutions designed to optimise any network.”
Competitive products will commonly experience network slowdowns
in mixed mode networking environment of 802.11g and 802.11b wireless
networking equipment, which essentially sacrifices data throughput
for compatibility. U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo products
ensure that each device will securely connect independently at the
highest speed possible with any combination of 54 Mbps 802.11g,
22 Mbps and 11 Mbps 802.11b wireless devices.
“The new US Robotics Wireless Turbo Range is designed for
the future, built upon proven technology and backed by an organization
that is committed to the highest standards of product quality and
customer satisfaction," said Field.
U.S. Robotics Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router (Model no.
8054) is ideal for sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection,
data files, music and games among multiple computers.
The router includes four products in one—an 802.11g Wireless
Turbo Access Point, 4-port Ethernet switch, router and firewall.
Indicative end-user buy price of $165.
U.S. Robotics Wireless Turbo Multi-Function Access Point (Model
no. 5450) is a professional-grade access point that has the power
and features of being used as a high-performance client adapter
for Windows and non-Windows devices.
The access point includes five products in one — an Access
Point, Bridge, Multi-Bridge, Client and Repeater.
The repeater function relays signals across multiple access points
for greater wireless range and coverage, and a powerful class-leading
ARM9 processor allows for maximum data transfer in large, critical
networks.
The device is capable of bridging both wired and wireless networks,
includes full SNMP management for network administration, and incorporates
configurable transmit/receive power control for optimal network
configuration. Indicative end-user buy price of $183.
U.S. Robotics Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter (Model no. 5416) allows
users to wirelessly connect to the power of an entire network from
their desktop computer. The included Site Survey feature makes finding
the closest access point easy and simplifies wireless network configuration.
Indicative end-user buy price of $87.
U.S. Robotics Wireless Turbo PC Card (Model no. 5410) for laptops
lets users take the power of an entire network with them for staying
connected to e-mail, shared files and the Internet from wherever
the user needs it. The PC card’s unique low-power design to
get the most from a laptop’s battery to keep users online
longer. Indicative end-user buy price of $73.
About U.S. Robotics
For three decades, U.S. Robotics has been the world’s leader
in Internet access, delivering the highest quality and most innovative
modems available.
Since re-emerging as an independent company, U.S. Robotics has
extended its leadership role in Internet access and connectivity,
providing wireless networking products for homes and small offices,
DSL modems for broadband access and wireless Internet devices.
The company is partnering with key industry players and new technology
providers to bring consumers connectivity solutions through its
extensive worldwide distribution channel. U.S. Robotics is committed
to ensuring the quality, reliability and ease of use consumers have
learned to expect from a leading company.
U.S. Robotics is privately held and headquartered in the Chicago
area. For more information see www.usr.com.
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