New 802.11B-based wireless networking products bring the ultimate in connection flexibility by enabling high performance cable-free, WEP-secure networking across distances in excess of 500 feet

June 05, 2001- Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying IP networking for businesses of all sizes, today announced its new wireless networking solution. Shipping today, the new AT-WL2411 Access Point transmitter and AT-WR2411 receiver beat the competition in performance, features and price.

"We continue to pursue the goal of making networking easy and affordable – this new product line hits the center of that target" said Jim Berthot, Allied Telesyn’s Head of the Americas and Senior Vice-President. "We designed it for easy integration into office environments for transient as well as permanent connection; and the economic benefits are undeniable – no wiring, no hubs, no dedicated mobile IP server. Just simple, flexible, connectivity – wherever and whenever it’s needed."

Allied Telesyn’s AT-WL2411 Access Point and AT-WR2411 PC Card combine to provide a top-of-the-line wireless network. The advanced security and high-end management features of the AT-WL2411 create a wireless network that performs like a wired network – but users can take their connectivity with them. A user of any portable computer or other mobile device with a PCMCIA type II slot can pop-in an AT-WR2411 PC card and roam anywhere in the enterprise, all the while maintaining constant, secure network connection, thanks to the IP Tunneling feature, which allows large wireless LANs to span multiple subnets. And there’s no need to swap cards or share computers, because a single AT-WL2411 can serve as an access point to multiple devices at any given time. Based on the 802.11b specification, the AT-WR2411 PC card offers a high performance solution with full support for both 40-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security, with ZERO throughput degradation.

AT-2411 wireless networking is an ideal solution for schools, where classroom connectivity can be easily and efficiently rotated with no wiring involved; for telecommuters and traveling staffers who split time between multiple offices, but need to maintain access to the corporate net wherever they are; and even for public access environments like Internet cafés, libraries, and airports. Thanks to the built-in security, companies can use it to allow visitors access to the Internet without worries about company-confidential information.

When compared with the competition, the AT-2411 series wins hands-down on both features and price:

Wireless Access Module Comparison

The AT-WL2411 and AT-WR2411 are both available for immediate shipment, at US List prices of $799 and $199, respectively.