Dual-band Wi-Fi for business-critical clients

Aug 26, 2008 1:20 PM

Summit Data Communications announced the general availability of the first dual-band Wi-Fi radios certified for Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) Version 4 on Windows CE. The Summit SDC-CF10AG compact flash radio module and SDC-PC10AG PCMCIA radio module enable mobile computers, medical devices, and other business-critical mobile devices to exploit the little-used 5 GHz frequency band for more reliable connectivity and better performance.

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Excitement over 802.11n, the forthcoming IEEE standard for high-throughput Wi-Fi that operates in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, is renewing interest in Wi-Fi operation at 5 GHz. Deploying 802.11n in a Wi-Fi infrastructure improves range and connection reliability for all clients, including those that use pre-N standards. By supporting 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g, the Summit CF10AG and PC10AG enable businesses to exploit the range and reliability benefits of 802.11n and migrate devices to 5 GHz to avoid the growing interference in the 2.4 GHz band.

CCX is a program that tests how well client devices with Wi-Fi radios interoperate with enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure products from Cisco Systems, Inc. Products that pass all CCX tests earn the Cisco Compatible seal, which signifies not just interoperability but also support for Cisco Wi-Fi innovations for enhanced security, mobility, quality of service, and network management. The CF10AG and PC10AG modules are the first 802.11a/g radios to earn the seal on Windows CE, the most popular operating system for mobile computers. Both modules are Wi-Fi Cerftified and operate on Windows XP, Windows CE, and Windows Mobile.

The list price for the SDC-CF10AG module is US$159; the list price for the SDC-PC10AG module is US$179. Volume discounts are available to qualified mobile device vendors. The purchase price covers radio hardware, Summit’s market-leading software, software upgrades, and a broad range of certification and support services provided by Summit and Summit partners. Both modules are generally available now.