Farallon Communications, Inc., developer of reliable, plug-and-play networking solutions for Macs and PCs, ships SkyLINE Wireless PC Card for portable computers. Farallon's SkyLINE Wireless PC Card provides both Macintosh PowerBook and PC notebook users access to network resources such as file servers, e-mail, printers and the Internet without wires.
SkyLINE offers Macintosh PowerBook users interoperability with Apple's new iBook and AirPort wireless option. In addition, SkyLINE-equipped computers can connect to a wired Ethernet network through IEEE 802.11 DSSS compatible access points from manufactures such as Nokia, Lucent, Maxtech, Nortel (formerly Bay Networks) and Zoom. SkyLINE users can also create an ad hoc peer-to-peer network between two or more portable computers. A unique Control Panel provides a real-time signal strength meter (Macintosh version), network statistics as well as dynamic configuration, omitting the need to restart.
SkyLINE Wireless PC Card Specifications
- 2 Mbps Type II PC Card (PCMCIA) with the Harris PRISM chip set for advanced Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology in the 2.4GHzv radio frequency band
- IEEE 802.11 standard, including translation and encapsulation addressing modes, for seamless integration with any Ethernet network
- Compatibility with 802.11 DSSS access points from manufactures such as Apple, Nokia, Lucent, Maxtech, Nortel (Formerly Bay Networks) and Zoom
- Support for peer-to-peer ad hoc networking
- Range of up to 1000ft in open air & up to 300ft indoors to an access point or other wireless device
SkyLINE Wireless PC Card Features
- Farallon test utilities & at-a-glance status LEDs simplify troubleshooting
- Unique Control Panel with real-time signal strength meter (Macintosh version), statistics & dynamic configuration
- Multi-platform drivers for use in Macintosh PowerBooks & Windows 95/98, NT notebooks
- Free Dr. Farallon technical support & 3 year warranty
System Requirements
SkyLINE works in Macintosh PowerBook, Windows95/98 or NT notebooks with an available Type II PC card (PCMCIA) slot. NOTE: SkyLINE is certified for use in North America, Australia and Europe except France and Spain. Future certifications to include France, Spain and Japan.
Farallon says the SkyLINE PC Card is shipping now. The company has priced the product at US$299. You can find more information on SkyLINE at the company's web site. [Warning: We found Farallon's web site to be running remarkably slow. If you have trouble getting to the SkyLINE page, try again later.