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TMCNet: 4ipnet Unveils IP68-rated, Dual-Radio OWL800 Outdoor Access Point with built-in AAA for Harsh Environments

[January 14, 2009]

4ipnet Unveils IP68-rated, Dual-Radio OWL800 Outdoor Access Point with built-in AAA for Harsh Environments

Taipei, Taiwan - January 14, 2009 - 4ipnet, Inc., a provider of wireless network security and management products, today unveiled its high-power-capable, IP68-rated OWL800 Outdoor Access Point (News - Alert) designed to build trusted and scalable wireless mesh networks in outdoor environments, extending WLAN range beyond the walls while maintaining enterprise-grade network security and manageability required to support mobile applications. In addition to two Atheros (News - Alert) 802.11a/b/g radios installed (dual-band concurrent 802.11a/b/g), the OWL800 has two additional mini-PCI slots on board for future expansion - expandable to four radios!

As wireless LAN devices proliferate, the need to provide Internet connectivity extends from just indoors to outdoors. Applications such as public Internet access, VoIP, surveillance, and outdoor real time inventory control all stretch the need for outdoor WLAN access. Specifically developed for outdoor use, the fully-hardened, IP68-rated OWL800 saves additional costs of installing network cable or fiber, and can withstand dust, rain, power surges, and extreme temperatures. It is capable of supporting diverse deployment options, delivering secure network services over outdoor campuses, indoor/outdoor warehouses, and extreme harsh environments.

The OWL800 supports multiple operational modes including AP mode, Relay mode, and the most unique AAA Gateway (News - Alert) mode. When activating the Gateway mode, the built-in AAA functionality allows remote management and maintenance for certain outdoor deployments - no need for additional subscriber gateways or authentication servers at the edge of the WLAN infrastructure for Internet service providers (ISPs). For a large-scale network deployment, multiple OWL800 APs can also couple with 4ipnet WLAN Controllers to support user roaming across multiple WLANs. In its Relay mode, the OWL800 supports up to 4 WDS links per radio module and can extend the wireless coverage by connecting other WDS-enabled APs wirelessly - easy to link multiple buildings using industrial-standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

The 4ipnet OWL800 Outdoor Access Point cost-effectively deploys high-speed broadband and delivers secure wireless services in open-air environments for ISPs. The list price of the OWL800 is US$1,500 FOB Taiwan. For more information, please contact sales@4ipnet.com.

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[About 4ipnet]
4IPNET, INC. is a leading provider of cost-effective wireless networking solutions for wireless Connectivity, Management, Security, Mobility, and Services. 4ipnet's complete WLAN infrastructure solution portfolio addresses the needs of different network operation environments ranging from the ISP to the SOHO. For more information, please visit www.4ipnet.com.

[Press Contact]
Siva Huang
4IPNET, INC.
marketing@4ipnet.com

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