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To: Tony Viola who wrote (103990)	6/5/2000 11:50:00 AM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Monday June 5, 11:02 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Intel Introduces Products for Wireless Internet Access Intel Also Selects San Diego as Center for Wireless LAN Product Development SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2000--Intel Corporation today announced two new networking products that allow wireless access to the Internet and networks used by businesses. Intel's new wireless networking devices provide high-speed, secure and reliable network connections for mobile workers using radio frequencies instead of wires and cables. Companies and organizations using the new products can build wireless networks or provide wireless access to existing networks. Intel's wireless devices are the first products resulting from the joint development agreement announced in February between Intel and Symbol Technologies, Inc. Intel today also announced it has selected San Diego as the location for the company's wireless networking development activities. San Diego, with one of the highest concentrations of wireless engineering talent in the United States, will become the headquarters for Intel's Wireless LAN Operation. The Wireless LAN Operation has accelerated its staffing since announcing the joint development agreement with Symbol Technologies, and plans to employ more than 100 engineers in the San Diego area. ``Less than four months after announcing our joint development agreement with Symbol Technologies, Intel is moving quickly to introduce advanced wireless products that provide high-speed access to local area networks and the Internet,'' said Greg Lang, vice president and general manager of the Intel Platform Networking Group. ``Computing freedom and reduced infrastructure costs make wireless networking a key element in the next phase of Internet expansion.'' Wireless local area networks (LANs) can augment existing wired networks by accommodating growth in locations where laying new network wires is expensive or not feasible, such as historic buildings, leased office spaces or temporary project sites. In addition, a wireless LAN can serve as a bridge between disparate or hard-to-reach networks, which would otherwise remain unconnected. Elements of the Intel's Wireless LAN Solution Intel's wireless LAN networking solutions are based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b High-Rate industry standard and provide secure, reliable and high-speed access to real-time network activities, such as managing e-mail, accessing the Internet and sharing files and applications. The new products include: -- Intel© PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card -- A device about the size of a credit card that is inserted into a laptop allowing wireless transmissions to be sent and received. The Intel© PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card provides advanced roaming capabilities that enable mobile workers to freely move throughout a building, while maintaining a consistent network or Internet connection through a series of access points. The card transfers data at speeds up to 11 million bits per second (Mbps) providing ample bandwidth for video streaming, file transfers, voice over IP or demanding applications used in e-Business transactions. Intelligent power management features preserve battery life for longer connectivity. -- Intel© PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point -- Functioning as a wireless hub, these devices are mounted on ceilings, walls or shelves, communicate with mobile cards, and serve as a connection between the existing wired network and the wireless devices. The Intel© PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point boasts advanced management features that allow IT managers to remotely configure and monitor network performance eliminating the need to personally visit each access point. It also ships with a site survey tool that helps determine the proper placement of access points to obtain the desired coverage. In addition, Intel's wireless LAN solutions offer high levels of encryption to protect the critical information and privacy of mobile workers. All the Intel© PRO/Wireless LAN products are compatible with other products based on the IEEE 802.11b High-Rate industry specification, helping to ensure interoperability. Pricing and Availability The Intel© PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card and the Intel© PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point will be available on August 7th at suggested retail prices of $199 and $999, respectively. All Intel networking and communications products are available worldwide through a network of distributors and value-added resellers. Additional product information is available at www.intel.com/network or 800/538-3373 for U.S. and Canadian customers; (44) 1-793-431-155 for European 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. Note to Editors: Third party marks and brands are property of their respective holders.