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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
PCTEL Unveils Soft Access Point for Wi-Fi Networks
Segue SAM Disrupts Current Price Points For Wi-Fi Networks
CHICAGO--May 7, 2003--PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), a leading
provider of Internet access products, 802.11 mobility software, and
software-defined radio products announced today the Segue(TM)SAM, a
Soft Access point Module for Wi-Fi(TM) networks. The Segue(TM)SAM
permits Wi-Fi enabled notebook or desktop PC's to function as a Wi-Fi
access point and router. The approach leverages a standard ethernet
connection to the notebook or PC.
"This breakthrough creates the same type of cost discontinuity
that PCTEL pioneered with soft modems," said Marty Singer, PCTEL's
Chairman and CEO. "Our traditional strength is exploiting
opportunities to eliminate hardware and replace it with software. Our
Host Signal Processing (HSP) modem and soft DSL accomplished this for
wired access. We are now applying our core competency to wireless
access," added Singer.
With the Segue(TM)SAM, any location that has wired broadband
access can be instantly converted to a Wireless Broadband network
simply by using a PC equipped with a WLAN client card. There is no
need to have an external wireless router or access point. There are
instant applications for this in homes as well as conference rooms
where multiple people have a need to share broadband access. The
Segue(TM)SAM Technology, or "soft AP", will facilitate the rapid and
viral growth of Wi-Fi networks by lowering the costs of establishing
WLAN's.
The Segue(TM)SAM will be delivered as a bundled solution from the
manufacturers of retail 802.11 client adapters, licensed to 802.11
chipset suppliers and motherboard manufacturers as a value added
option, or licensed for distribution to wire line broadband service
providers as part of their home networking solution. The Segue(TM) SAM
will be commercially available starting in Q3, 2003.
About PCTEL
PCTEL, founded in March 1994, is a leading provider of innovative
and cost-effective Internet access solutions, 802.11 mobility software
and software-defined radio products. PCTEL's products include analog
soft modems, DSP-based modems, WLAN software products (Segue(TM)
Product Line) that simplify installation, roaming, Internet access and
billing. Through its subsidiary, DTI, the company designs, develops
and distributes OEM receivers and receiver-based products that measure
and monitor cellular networks. The company maintains a portfolio of
more than 80 analog and broadband communications and wireless patents,
issued or pending, including key and essential patents for modem
technology. The company's products are sold to PC manufacturers, PC
board and card manufacturers, wireless carriers, wireless ISPs,
software distributors, wireless test and measurement companies, and
system integrators. PCTEL headquarters are located at 8725 West
Higgins Road, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: 773-243-3000.
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.pctel.com.
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