SMCs New Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless PCI Card Beats Competition on Speed and Advanced Features

SMC Networks introduces its newest dual band 802.11a/802.11b wireless network adapter, the EZ Connect 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless PCI Card (SMC2302W). Designed to connect desktop computers to either 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant wireless networks, the SMC2302W is the perfect choice for evolving networks, providing connectivity now with a built-in migration path for the future.

IRVINE, CA -- November 19, 2002 -- SMC Networks (www.smc.com), the company that takes the work out of networks with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for business and home, today introduced its newest dual band 802.11a/802.11b wireless network adapter, the EZ Connect 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless PCI Card (SMC2302W). Designed to connect desktop computers to either 802.11a or 802.11b-compliant wireless networks, the SMC2302W is the perfect choice for evolving networks, providing connectivity now with a built-in migration path for the future. The versatility of the new SMC2302W lets users optimize network connectivity and provides the ultimate in speed, coverage, security, and flexibility for todays wireless users. Available December 15, 2002 at a US List price of $159.99, the SMC2302W is backed by SMCs Limited Lifetime Warranty, superior technical support, and outstanding reputation for quality.
The SMC2302W provides flexibility, great management tools that make it easy to install and use, and data transfer rates that are unmatched in dual band adapters," said Betty Chan, SMC Networks Product Marketing Manager for wireless networking products. Joining the SMC2335W Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless CardBus Adapter that we introduced in September, its a great addition to the EZ Connect family of wireless networking products."
Leveraging the latest in breakthrough technology with the Atheros 802.11a/b combination chipset, the SMC2302W supports bandwidth-intensive applications such as voice, data, video, graphics, and multimedia files without compromising performance. Its automatic data rate and channel selection ensure optimal performance and connection to any available 802.11a or 802.11b wireless access point on the network. Operating in 802.11a mode, the new dual band PCI card supports data rates as high as 54 Mbps -- doubling its speed to 108Mbps in Turbo Mode. When placed in an 802.11b-compliant network, the SMC2302W adapts automatically, and connects using its standards-compliant 802.11b mode to operate at speeds up to 11 Mbps. A system administrators dream, the new 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless PCI Card comes with an EZ Installation Wizard that makes driver and utility installation a breeze; a site survey utility that displays a listing of all available wireless access points on the network, and the ability to create and save multiple profiles for different wireless LAN settings. Security is covered as well: the SMC2302W supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption in 802.11a mode and 64/128-bit WEP encryption in 802.11b mode; and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in both modes. With Plug-n-Play support for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, the SMC2302W 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless PCI Card integrates easily and seamlessly into new and existing wireless networks.

About SMC Networks
SMC takes the work out of networks, with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for businesses and homes. Leveraging its more than 30 years market and technology experience with strong attention to end-user and reseller feedback, SMC Networks has set the standards for quality, reliability, ease-of-use, and affordability in network solutions and components. The company continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products that benefit from the combination of its strong internal R&D resources, global manufacturing resources and strategic relationships with technology innovators. From basic to leading-edge, SMC Networks portfolio of products provides solutions for small-to-medium sized businesses, corporate workgroups, branch offices, and home and small office environments.

The companys commitment to providing unsurpassed service with a personal touch is backed-up by limited lifetime warranties and 24/7 technical support for all of SMCs products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, U.S.A, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States and 20 other countries. For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4You (800-762-4968).

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