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Room at: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20011112net.htm

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 
Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.


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