802.11 via IR

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Source: Boston Pocket PC

Clarinet Systems Develops an Innovative Way to Connect PDAs to a 802.11 Network
(02/11/2003)



Clarinet Systems, Inc. a global provider of wireless infrared connectivity for handheld devices, announced today the release of their new product the ESB3011b, that can uplink data from a Palm Handheld or Pocket PC to an 802.11 network via the devices Infrared (IR) port.

Unlike the other Clarinet Systems Infrared switches, the ESB3011b utilize an 802.11b uplink instead of a cable-based Ethernet uplink. The combination of an 802.11b network and Infrared connectivity enabled by the IR ports on virtually all PDAs and laptops makes the ESB3011b the most powerful single port switch to date. This completely eliminates the need for end users to purchase expansive and power-hungry 802.11b add-ons.

Therefore, the ESB3011b is the perfect choice for environments where Ethernet cable is not pre-wired or accessible, or an existing 802.11b network. While targeting doctors and nurses in the medical field, this device also makes an excellent choice for 802.11b Hot Spots, education, enterprise and hospitality markets.

This looks to be a revolutionary and cost effective universal method to getting connected...

Also check out their ClarinetIR for PocketPC's here. You will be amazed at how fast your IR port can be!


Product Information:
Source: Clarinet Systems, Inc.

EthIR LAN ESB301/ESB3011b

The ESB301 family of products are special single port versions which provide EthIR LAN functionality with special features. Due to these features, they are unique and specialize to fit in some specific environments compare to other switches in the EthIR LAN family. All these switches are also OBEX enabled for custom content delivery similar to EthIR STAR 1000. The ESB301 switches contain one extra Ethernet port within a compact box. The extra 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port allows the EthIR LAN switch to share its network uplink with another Ethernet device.


This makes this device the perfect choice for personal use or on a desk where the computer may already utilizing the Ethernet port.


Unlike any other switches, the ESB3011b switches utilize 802.11b uplink instead of cable-based Ethernet uplink. The mobility of 802.11b and IR enabled by default on PDA and laptop makes ESB3011b the most powerful single port switch to date. This completely eliminates the need for end user to purchase expansive and power-hungry 802.11b add-on. Therefore this device is the perfect choice for the environment where Ethernet cable is not pre-wired or accessible, or an existing 802.11b network.


Features:

Supports Windows 95/98/2000, CE/Pocket PC, Palm OS, Psion EPOC, Linux

Provides up to 4Mbps throughput over IR

IEEE and IrDA standards compliant

Provides two 10/100Base-T switching ports (ESB301) 802.11b Uplink (ESB3011b)

Auto configure/connect for Windows 95/98/2000, Pocket PC and Palm using ClarinetIR™

Supports DHCP, PPP, IrCOMM, IrNET and OBEX (New feature 4/02)

SNMP network management

Benefits:

Wireless & high-speed access to the Internet, LAN and WAN

Eliminates the need for PC cards, cradles or companion PC's

ESB301 Supports (1) 10/100Base-T and (1) IR port simultaneously with one
10/100Base-T up-link to preserve the LAN drop for a PC or a second EthIR LAN

Easy to set up and use