U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps wireless networking devices now deliver up to 54 Mbps performance

U.S. Robotics new 54 Mbps XLerator Technology, the company's latest development firmware upgrade and driver update, is available now for a FREE download to existing U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps customers in the Middle East and other parts of the world at http://www.usr.com/4xfaster.

According to Kevin Goulet, director of product management for U.S. Robotics, 'Installation is quick and easy. U.S. Robotics 54 Mbps XLerator Technology allows users to reach data throughput rates comparable to 54 Mbps draft standard wireless products at the affordable price of our most popular 22 Mbps Wi-Fi devices.' He added, 'Our 22 Mbps family also offers 256-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy for an enhanced level of security and up to 30 percent greater range that's not available with other wireless networking equipment.'

'In recent tests, U.S. Robotics new firmware upgrade actually surpassed the connectivity of other suppliers' 802.11g variants,' said Lonny Paul, director of eCommerce, Tiger Direct. 'Surpassing the speed achieved with 'g' devices was too easy-just install U.S. Robotics 54 Mbps XLerator and voila!'

Through the optimization of software and a driver update, U.S. Robotics is providing the fastest wireless speeds available today in the 802.11b product range. This feature enhancement increases productivity by allowing faster file transfers between multiple network users. Based on advanced 802.11b silicon chip technology from Texas Instruments, U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps product family remains fully compatible with standard 802.11b Wi-Fi devices and interoperable with 802.11g equipment.

U.S. Robotics' 22 Mbps wireless networking suite includes products designed for quick and easy installation and allows users to securely share Internet access, files and printers. The products are capable of networking multiple PCs without the hassle of running cables or wires, expanding an existing 802.11b wireless local area network (LAN) or creating a new wireless LAN.

The following U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps wireless networking equipment will offer the firmware upgrade and driver update:

- USR2249 - U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps Wireless Access Point enables users to wirelessly connect to the Internet and securely share files and peripherals with multiple users when combined with U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps PC Cards or PCI Adapters. Firmware upgrade and driver update available now worldwide.
- USR2210 - U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps Wireless PC Card for laptop computers. Firmware upgrade and driver update available now worldwide.
- USR2216 - U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter for desktop computers. Firmware upgrade and driver update available now worldwide.
- USR8022 - U.S. Robotics 22 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router allows users to securely share Internet access, files and peripherals. The USR8022 is a four-in-one product solution that includes a 2-port Ethernet switch, integrated 802.11b 22 Mbps wireless access point, router and integrated print server. Firmware upgrade and driver update available May 2003 worldwide.