Intel Delivers Industry's First Suite Of High-Speed Wireless Networking Products
New Products Based on Advanced 802.11a Standard

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2001 -- Intel Corporation today announced availability of the industry's first suite of wireless networking products that allow companies and individuals to connect to the Internet and corporate networks five times faster than with previous wireless products. Intel's new wireless networking gear is based on the next-generation IEEE 802.11a standard.

"Connecting to the Internet and other networks using wireless technology is the next step in making computing truly pervasive," said Taizoon Doctor, general manager of Intel's Mobile Communications Division. "Intel will help accelerate the growth of wireless networks by driving the development of wireless standards and delivering high-performance products and software. Our 802.11a family of products is designed to significantly improve the mobile computing experience."

The wireless local area network (LAN) market is expected to grow to $5 billion by 2005 according to some estimates.** The 802.11a standard is a much faster, more robust technology for exchanging data between computing devices and networks.

The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN family of products include everything a small to medium enterprise needs to deploy a high-speed wireless network, including access points (wireless hubs), desktop PC and notebook PC adapters, and software designed for easy setup. In addition, Intel is providing a mini-PCI adapter to system manufacturers for integrating wireless LANs directly into notebook PCs. Intel also offers an optional, dual-mode expansion kit enabling the new access point to support networks using products based on 802.11a and the IEEE 802.11b standard.

The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN family of products include Intel® PROSet Software to enable easier configuration and management of wired and wireless networks. The PROSet software includes the Intel® PRO/Wireless Adapter Switching software and advanced profile, power and network management tools to help network administrators reduce training costs and simplify deployments. The Adapter Switching software, developed by Intel Labs, enables mobile users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless network connections without reconfiguring or rebooting the PC.

The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN CardBus Adapter for notebook PCs, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN PCI Adapter for desktop PCs are now available in the United States and selected countries where regulatory approval exists for the suggested list price of $449, $179 and $229, respectively. The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN 3A Mini PCI Adapter for embedded solutions is also available now with pricing dependent on volume.

All the networking and communications products are available through a network of distributors and value-added resellers. Additional product information and pricing are available at http://www.intel.com/network or (800) 538-3373 for U.S. and Canadian customers; or (503) 264-7354 for other international customers.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom

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Very nice. I just shopped around, and 802.11a NICs don't cost that much more then the 802.11b ones do and there are already a few vendors to choose from. This is definately something I'll have to get a hold of. Has anyone gotten to use this 802.11a equipment yet?

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