Sierra Wireless introduces AirCombo 350
Sierra Wireless Inc
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1999-08-09 close $13.75
Tuesday Aug 10 1999
Mr. Rick Freeman reports
At APCO 99, Sierra Wireless has introduced a new wireless data system that
delivers both portability and power -- the AirCombo 350. This solution is
designed to give mobile users the flexibility to use their laptops for wireless data
access using the Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) network in the most
demanding conditions and the confidence to have cellular access even in remote
cellular coverage areas.
The AirCombo consists of two new Sierra Wireless products, the AirCard 350
and the AirBooster 350. Each product brings unique features to the AirCombo
wireless solution. The AirCard 350 is a true type II PC card wireless wide-area
network interface card (NIC) for notebooks supporting Windows 95, 98, or NT.
The AirBooster 350 is a vehicle-mounted power amplifier that increases the
AirCard 350's output power from 600 megawatts to a full three watts.
This high-performance combination gives users of wireless data more flexibility
than ever before. The AirCombo 350 provides reliable access to various
information resources while travelling in a vehicle, yet offers users the benefit of
being able to remove their notebook from the car for remote communications right
at the job site or incident scene. In the vehicle, if users approach the limits of
cellular coverage and risk losing communications, the AirBooster provides the
power to maintain continuous cellular coverage. An added feature is an integrated
GPS receiver option, built right into the booster.
"We have been an avid user of the AirCard," said McKinley Boutte, information
systems at Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. "It has proven to be a key enabler for
enhanced field productivity and safety. With the addition of the new AirCombo
350, we are looking to give our field officers new levels of continuous cellular
coverage and the portability of using laptops at incident scenes."
"Our new combo couples the performance and reliable communications our
customers demand, with the flexibility to be portable when necessary," said Rick
Freeman, product manager for Sierra Wireless. "And the many features of the
combo such as internal GPS, and automatic antenna switching, make the
AirCombo 350 the most powerful wireless data system currently available."
AirCard 350 for Windows
The AirCard 350 is a true type II PC card and wide-area network interface card
(NIC) that operates on notebooks running Windows 95/98/NT. Having a wireless
network interface card rather than a modem means automatic cellular data
connection upon power up of your laptop and automatic reconnection after
suspend and resume. There are no more manual steps required to register on the
wireless network.
The AirCard 350 also offers a new robust, removable antenna ideal for
transportation and storage convenience. Power management is key for mobile
computing devices. Consequently, the AirCard 350 uses leading-edge
power-saving techniques to enable laptops to use the network interface card with
minimal effect on battery life. The AirCard 350 is backed by a three-year
warranty.
AirBooster 350
The AirBooster is designed to boost the radio frequency signals of Sierra Wireless
600-megawatt wireless modems and network interface cards to three-watt-output
capability. Complemented by useful features that include an integrated GPS
option, rugged MIL specification design, and a three-year warranty, the
AirBooster gives the mobile user the confidence and convenience of continuous
access to mission-critical information.
For product information
Please contact Sierra Wireless at (604) 231-1100 and ask for the sales desk.
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