Toshiba Extends Its Mobile Computing Portfolio by Entering the Wireless Router Market

Business Wire, Nov 18, 2002

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Toshiba's WRC-1000 Wireless Router Solution Allows End-Users to Share

Internet Access and Network Data with the Freedom and Convenience of

Wireless Connectivity

Continuing to expand its line-up of innovative mobile computing products, Toshiba's Computer Systems Group (CSG) today announced its entrance into the wireless router market with the introduction of its WRC-1000 multi-functional wireless Cable/DSL router.

Ideal for retail shops, small offices, homes and education venues, Toshiba's WRC-1000 offers a high-performance sharing solution that allows users to share data between existing wired and wireless computers. Users can share files, photos and printers with the ease and convenience of wireless connectivity.

"The WRC-1000 router complements Toshiba's already extensive line of wireless mobile computing products," said Oscar Koenders, vice president product marketing and worldwide product planning, Toshiba CSG.

"We continually strive to offer customers new innovative products at exceptional values. With the addition of our wireless router, Toshiba's customers have the ability to choose from a variety of wireless computing solutions that best fit their needs and have the backing of Toshiba's renowned reputation for quality and reliability."

Protecting Your Network With Enhanced Security

Toshiba's WRC-1000 enables sharing of a high-speed Internet connection while protecting the network with four levels of maximum-security features. The first level of protection starts with a robust firewall security feature that enhances protection against hackers and other invaders. Secondly, it supports the new 802.1x feature for enhanced access control capability.

Advanced SSID protection is the third level of protection, concealing the network name from unwelcome users. Lastly, the WRC-1000 supports both 64- and 128-bit WEP encryptions for maximum privacy.

Ideal Wireless Networking Product Extends Internet Connection

For both the mobile home and small business user looking for security and wireless mobility, Toshiba's WRC-1000 is the perfect networking solution. The WRC-1000 offers an affordable easy way to share and extend broadband Internet connection anywhere in the home or office, either with or without cables.

The high-performance 802.11b Access Point connects all computers wirelessly, while an integrated 4-port 10/100 Mbps router connects all peripheral devices. This high-performance combination enables the end-user to experience the ideal wireless or wired connectivity solution.

Ease of Use and Set-Up

With plug and play functionality, Toshiba's WRC-1000 ease of use and set-up allows the purchaser to just plug it in, follow a few easy steps and it's ready to go. Fully compliant with the Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) standard, the WRC-1000 networking solution is compatible with all existing 802.11b wireless connectivity devices.

Pricing and Availability

The WRC-1000 is available via shoptoshiba.com for $179 with a $30 instant rebate.

About Toshiba Computer Systems Group

Toshiba Computer Systems Group is a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS), a leading vendor for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, Pocket PCs, projectors and mobile server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name.

For more information call 800/TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com. With headquarters in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services.

Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors.

TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America.

TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of more than $40 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

WRC-1000 Product Specifications:

-- Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard, interoperable with existing 802.11b compliant devices

-- Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption

-- Broadcom BCM4702 processor, 125MHz speed, 1.8V/3.3V core voltage

-- 16MB/16MB (min/max) SDRAM on-board memory

-- 4MB flash memory BIOS (firmware) ROM

-- Ethernet

-- RJ 45 WAN -- Connect to DSL or Cable Modem

-- RJ 45 LAN -- 10Mbps (10 Base-T) 100Mbps (10 Base-T)

-- RJ 45 Ports (WAN/LAN) -- Auto Sensing and Crossover

-- System Bus-A

-- PCI (V2.2) Bus Architecture

-- BCM4702 integrated Bus controller

-- 32bit Bus Width

-- 33MHz Bus Clock Speed

-- 1 WAN Port, 4 LAN Ports

-- Physical dimensions -- 8.46-inches (w) x 5.91-inches (h) x 1.46-inches (d)

-- Weight -- 1.27 lbs

-- 802.1X authentication uPnP

-- Available through ShopToshiba.com

-- Pricing: $179 with a $30 instant rebate