Siemens enters the Middle East market with wireless dsl/cable products for home users

Gigaset SE505 is ideal for households where several users require fast internet access but do not necessarily want to be confined to just one room. The simple device also allows local networking so that different members of the household can share files.

The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable provides wireless internet access and local area networking up to 300 meters outdoors and 30 meters indoors, all without cluttering the home with meters of wires & cables. Connected to a DSL or cable modem, the stylishly compact unit also gives the option of connecting up to four PCs to the device by cable if preferred.

Providing broadband access, the high-speed Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable is able to transmit even heavy data files quickly at up to 54 Mbps between the PC's and/or laptops within a home network. Security is ensured with comprehensive safeguards, from an integrated firewall to 128-bit WEP encryption.

A 'virtual assistant' make start-up, configuration routines and security settings straightforward to set-up for users who are not technologically minded. In addition, an extra manual provides practical tips and advice on configuration and makes the most of the wireless benefits that the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable offers. To surf wirelessly, users are connected with the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable base station via a Gigaset PC Card 54 in their laptop or a Gigaset PCI Card 54 in their PC.

The benefit of the Gigaset PC Card 54 is that they allow users to roam and make use of public wireless networks wherever they would like to access the internet, such as 'hot spots' in airports or coffee shops.

The Gigaset SX550dsl cable the first DSL phone with wireless LAN for cordless high-speed internet access, representing a new category of voice and data products.

An ideal product for family households or if you are sharing apartments. The Gigaset SX550dsl/cable uniting all PCs and /or labtops upto 253 terminals in theory via radio.

The high speed allows to transfer digital photos, music and video files across home network at 54 MBPS using the 802.11g Wireless LAN standard thus allowing different family members to access the internet, play games in different rooms and make telephone calls to friends simultaneously.

With Gigaset PCI card 54 for the computer and/or the Gigaset PC card 54 for the laptop it is possible to set up an ad-hoc network between two PCs or laptops easily exchanging files even without basic or internet access. Users can get on line with a note book using Siemens' Gigaset PC card whereever there's a Wireless LAN network. This network is usually found in airports and hot spots.

Preventing unauthorised data access the Gigaset SX550 dsl/cable comes fully equipped with all security mechanism. The state of the art funtionality SX550dsl/cable comes complete with features commonly associated to mobile phones like SMS up to 640 characters, intelligent typing, EMS logos and download ringtones.

An attractive system for all-round cordless service in people's home that couldn't be simplier or more convienent meeting all communication needs.