Summit Brings Dual-Band Wi-Fi to Business-Critical Clients

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mobile computers, medical devices, and other business-criticalmobile devices to exploit the little-used 5 GHz frequency band formore reliable connectivity and better performance.

Excitement over 802.11n, the forthcoming IEEE standard forhigh-throughput Wi-Fi that operates in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzbands, is renewing interest in Wi-Fi operation at 5 GHz. Deploying802.11n in a Wi-Fi infrastructure improves range and connectionreliability for all clients, including those that use pre-Nstandards. By supporting 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g, the SummitCF10AG and PC10AG enable businesses to exploit the range andreliability benefits of 802.11n and migrate devices to 5 GHz toavoid the growing interference in the 2.4 GHz band.

"When a business deploys 802.11n in its wireless LANinfrastructure, that business wants to exploit the benefits of802.11n on all devices," said Ron Seide, Summit's president."Because of a lack of suitable silicon, dual-band 802.11n radiosfor business-critical mobile devices are not available yet and maynot be for several years. Summit's new dual-band radios use proven,standards-based technology to deliver secure and reliableconnectivity in both bands."

CCX is a program that tests how well client devices with Wi-Firadios interoperate with enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure productsfrom Cisco Systems, Inc. Products that pass all CCX tests earn theCisco Compatible seal, which signifies not just interoperabilitybut also support for Cisco Wi-Fi innovations for enhanced security,mobility, quality of service, and network management. The CF10AGand PC10AG modules are the first 802.11a/g radios to earn the sealon Windows CE, the most popular operating system for mobilecomputers. Both modules are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(R) and operate onWindows XP, Windows CE, and Windows Mobile(R).

The list price for the SDC-CF10AG module is US$159; the list pricefor the SDC-PC10AG module is US$179. Volume discounts are availableto qualified mobile device vendors. The purchase price covers radiohardware, Summit's market-leading software, software upgrades, anda broad range of certification and support services provided bySummit and Summit partners. Both modules are generally availablenow.

Summit product information and specifications can be found atwww.summitdatacom.com. For more information, send an E-mail to sales@summitdatacom.com , or call +1 330.434.7929.

About Summit

Summit Data Communications, Inc. provides high-performance wirelessLAN radio modules and cards for today's business-critical mobiledevices, such as mobile computers and medical devices. Summitradios are optimized for the challenging radio environments inwhich business-critical mobile devices operate, includingfactories, warehouses, ports, hospitals, and retail stores.

Wi-Fi(R) and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(R) are registered trademarks of theWi-Fi Alliance. Windows(R) and Windows Mobile(R) are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Cisco(R) and Cisco Systems(R)are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

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