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AeroComm Selects Digi Connect
ME to Add Ethernet Connectivity to New Plug-and-Play RF Transceivers
May 10, 2005
Lenexa, Kansas, USA
AeroComm Inc., global supplier
of complete wireless solutions for industrial and commercial OEMs,
announces the ConnexNet line of Ethernet-enabled transceivers.
The rugged plug-and play units merge AeroComm's sophisticated
RF protocol with the Digi Connect® ME® embedded device
server to facilitate networking virtually around the world.
ConnexNet provides a complete hardware and software solution for
adding wireless network connectivity to any serial-based application.
The transceiver serves as a conduit between the user and multiple
destination devices via a local network or Internet connection.
ConnexNet integrates a fully developed TCP/IP network stack and
OS using a plethora of network protocols. Monitoring and controlling
complete OEM networks is as easy as connecting to a local network
or Internet portal from any location.
Unlike other industrial wireless Ethernet offerings, ConnexNet
does not require a Com port redirector—all of the software
controls communicate directly to the Ethernet device, thus greatly
improving system latency. Additionally, while most products available
today allow only Ethernet-to-serial connectivity, ConnexNet will
support a wireless Ethernet bridge (Ethernet-to-serial), allowing
separate networks to communicate with one another.
"Today's wireless products need synergy with OEM communication
interfaces," said Mike Varady, Cofounder and CEO of AeroComm.
"By uniting AeroComm's robust RF with world-class Digi Connect
ME technology, we're able to deliver a superior wireless Ethernet
solution. ConnexNet will quickly become a communication standard
in the industrial community."
"Digi Connect ME was selected by AeroComm's development team
for its comprehensive protocols, ease of integration and overall
performance advantages over other Ethernet modules", said
Larry Kraft, Digi International's VP of North America Sales and
Marketing. "Our goal is to provide solutions that help innovators
like AeroComm and their customers optimize the quickest time-to-market".
ConnexNet transceivers provide
ultimate range at 900 MHz with up to 1 watt of scalable output
power offered in either Server/Client or Peer-to-peer protocols.
With multiple protocols, programmable data rates and unmatched
product breadth, AeroComm offers extreme flexibility to an OEM's
wireless design.
Pricing for the ConnexNet CN4490-1000 (Server/Client) and CN4790-1000
(Peer-to-peer) starts at $199.00 each. Starter Packs, which feature
one ConnexNet Ethernet device and one ConnexLink Serial device,
will be available for $325 per system.
About Digi International
Digi International (NASDAQ
DGII), based in Minneapolis, makes device networking easy by developing
products and technologies that are cost effective and easy to
use. Digi markets its products through a global network of distributors
and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs). Visit www.digi.com for
more information.
About AeroComm
AeroComm Inc., based in Kansas,
has played a major role in the RF industry for over a decade with
consistent technological advances in both performance and price.
Its robust proprietary technology, manufacturing and testing guarantee
reliable communication, while lower frequencies and fewer parts
allow for reduced prices. AeroComm's comprehensive development
tools and personal engineering support help OEMs reduce R&D
schedules, expenses and uncertainties while accelerating time
to market.
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