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More on Xircom's Wireless Ethernet Module Tuesday May 8, 2001 - 5:01 PM EST - By Marcus Adolfsson  Intel Corporation today officially introduced the Xircom SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module, the first wireless local area network (WLAN) device for the Visor.
The new module complements Intel's existing line of WLAN products and is the first product announced after the company's acquisition of Xircom.Slightly smaller than a deck of cards, the module plugs in to the Springboard expansion slot on the back of the Handspring Visor, providing secure, high-speed, wireless access to applications and data located on a network, including Internet browsers, email and files. The SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module enables mobile professionals to increase productivity with access to real-time information and communications. The module is compliant with the IEEE 802.11b high-rate standard and interoperates with Wi-FiTM certified products including the Xircom Wireless Ethernet Access Point and the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN products. "The Handspring Visor is a powerful device to help on-the-go individuals organize their lives. Now, with the addition of real-time access to information, they are further empowered to make critical decisions without sacrificing mobility within the office or corporate campus," said John Merrill, product marketing manager for Xircom, an Intel company. "We are in the business of connecting mobile professionals to their data. The new SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module complements our existing line of wireless and wired network connections." "Intel is delivering a new level of mobile productivity to Handspring Visor customers," said Michael Rosenthal, developer relations manager for wireless at Handspring. "Xircom's SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module enables individuals, including those at universities, healthcare institutions, and corporations, to access real-time, critical information on the web, email and their Intranets." The SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module offers up to 11 Mbps transfer rates within 300 feet (90 m) of any installed access point, or hub, on a WLAN. This makes it an excellent solution for organizations of all sizes. The SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module will be demonstrated in the Intel booth (#5343) and WECA pavilion (#1014) at the Networld + Interop (N+I) conference in Las Vegas, May 8-10, 2001. For additional information on the SpringPort Wireless Ethernet, visit www.xircom.com/wireless. Availability and Pricing Xircom's SpringPort Wireless Ethernet module for the Visor handheld has a suggested retail price of $299 (US) and will be available in May. The module will be available through valued-added resellers (VARs), direct marketers, e-tailers and system integrators and online at the ShopXircomSM store. Related stories: InnoGear PowerCradle (updated), Module Madness, Updated: Modems get cheaper, Handspring posts $61.0 million in Q4 revenue, $67.2 million in net loss, PC Expo Summary, O'Reilly reviews the Wireless Ethernet module, Updated: SpringPort Wireless shipping, More on Xircom's Wireless Ethernet Module , Wireless Ethernet Module available for pre-order, Wireless Ethernet update, Handspring introduces authorized reseller program, Gone Fishing Updates, SpringPort 56 Patch, 802.11 Xircom module in beta, Xircom rebate, Intel buys Xircom, Comdex rumors, I shall call him... Mini-Visor, SpringPort Modem 56 shipping, Pre-Expo Poll results, Module poll results, YARA, Xircom announces SpringPort Modules, Control your house w/ the Visor, Ethernet Springboard Modules, SpringPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS, PC Expo Video Streams, SpringPort Wireless Preview, Handsprings to Learning, Happy Birthday to You - My Visor Turns One, Forget Wireless - I want Wired, InnoGear Comdex Interview, Comdex 2000, Traveling with the Visor, Around the US in 8 PDAs, Looking back at PC Expo, Springing into action, Counting down to PC Expo 2000, Visor goes Wireless with SpringPort, |
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