U.S. Robotics Announces Commitment to 802.11g Standard Technology

Business Wire, Dec 5, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2002

U.S. Robotics(R) announced today its commitment to forthcoming IEEE 802.11g standard-based wireless local area network (WLAN) products. Ratification of the 802.11g standard is scheduled for March 2003, when U.S. Robotics' 54 megabits per second (Mbps) 802.11g wireless family will be available for purchase through authorized retail, reseller, and distribution partners worldwide.

"In continuing its legacy of providing first-class industry standard products, U.S. Robotics will deliver the most technically advanced products that meet the IEEE 802.11g specification," said Kevin Goulet, director of product management for U.S. Robotics. "We will not rush to market before the IEEE 802.11g standard is ratified in the March 2003 timeframe, because pre-standard products cannot be guaranteed to be fully compliant with the final 802.11g specification."

Goulet added that U.S. Robotics upcoming 54 Mbps industry standard equipment would remain fully compatible with all 802.11b Wi-Fi devices and interoperable with its current 22 Mbps family.

U.S. Robotics comprehensive wireless networking suite includes products designed for quick and easy installation and allows users to securely share Internet access, files and printers. Its products are capable of networking multiple PCs without the hassle of running cables or wires, expanding an existing 802.11 wireless network or creating a new WLAN.

ABOUT U.S. ROBOTICS

For three decades, U.S. Robotics has been the world's leader in Internet access, delivering the highest quality and most innovative modems available. Since re-emerging as an independent company, U.S. Robotics has extended its leadership role in Internet access and connectivity, providing wireless networking products for homes and small offices, cable and DSL modems for broadband access and wireless Internet devices.

The company is partnering with key industry players and new technology providers to bring consumers connectivity solutions through its extensive worldwide distribution channel. U.S. Robotics is committed to ensuring the quality, reliability and ease of use consumers have learned to expect from a leading company.

U.S. Robotics is privately held and headquartered in the Chicago area. For further information regarding the company and its products, please visit the Web site at www.usr.com.

U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark of U.S. Robotics Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. (c) 2002 U.S. Robotics Corporation.