Intel Brings AnyPoint Wireless II Home

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iApplianceWeb
(08/30/01, 10:01:57 AM EDT)

Intel Corporation brings AnyPoint Wireless II, a family of networking products consisting of a USB version, a PC card version, and a standalone Intel Wireless Gateway, to homes and small offices. Based on the IEEE 802.11b wireless Ethernet standard, the products provide data transfer speeds up to 11 million bits per second and are capable of Internet access, video streaming, MP3 sharing, photo sharing, file sharing, and other networking applications. Intel has designed the products specifically for consumer installation and ease of use.

The AnyPoint Wireless II devices incorporate Intel's AnyPoint Connectivity Software Suite, which supports file and printer sharing and includes Internet security features, such as Web site filtering for parental control, integrated firewall protection, and 128-bit 802.11b Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP).

The products also include the AnyPoint Connection Manager for mobile connectivity that provides a convenient way for laptop users to switch between different 802.11b networks. Laptops equipped with the AnyPoint Connection Manager and the AnyPoint Wireless II Network PC card can surf the Web anywhere within range of another AnyPoint Connection Manager.

The Intel Wireless Gateway combines the functionality of an access point, Internet router, and firewall into a single device. It has been optimized for homes and small offices sharing an Internet connection among desktop PCs, mobile PCs, or handheld devices. The gateway features Ethernet connectivity on one side and 802.11b wireless connectivity on the other. The Gateway includes a 128-bit WEP encryption and an embedded firewall.

The Intel Wireless Gateway expands the options for setting up a wireless network. The gateway can connect multiple PCs to a single broadband modem. The Intel Wireless Gateway can also be used as an access point for adding wireless connectivity to an existing Ethernet network. These configuration options are in addition to simply using the AnyPoint Wireless II adapters to enable a PC to serve as an Internet gateway in a PC-to-PC wireless network.

The products are compatible with high-speed Internet access specifications, such as digital subscriber lines and cable modems. The products are certified by the Wireless Interoperability Compatibility Alliance Wi-Fi(a) and are interoperable with other products based on IEEE 802.11b.

The AnyPoint Wireless II Network products are now available in North America. The suggested retail prices are $129 for the PC card and $149 for the USB model.

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