News Release
VIA Networking Extends Range of Wireless Networking
Solutions with Announcement of Wi-Fi Certified VNT VT6655
802.11g WLAN Controller
Single-chip 802.11g WLAN controller chip enables high-speed
54Mbps wireless connections to satisfy the bandwidth needs
of the most demanding enterprise, public access and home
WLAN users
Taipei, Taiwan, May 21, 2004 - VIA Networking Technologies,
Inc, a leading innovator and developer of network solutions,
today announced the VIA Networking VT6655 WLAN Controller,
a single chip solution featuring an IEEE 802.11g media
access controller (MAC) and integrated baseband processor.
Enabling data rates between wireless devices of up to
54Mbps, WLAN modules based on the VIA Networking VT6655
can deliver the bandwidth necessary for real-time streaming
of high-definition digital multimedia content in home
networks, and provide high-speed email, web and LAN access
to multiple mobile users in corporate environments or
public hotspots.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the VIA Networking
VT6655 is compatible with a choice of PCI 2.2, Mini-PCI
or Cardbus interfaces, and offers seamless compatibility
with the leading RF chips currently available, ensuring
WLAN module makers benefit from a wider choice of RF vendors
and potentially lower development costs. Backwards compatible
with the 802.11b standard, VIA Networking VT6655 based
devices enable smooth migration for all 802.11b-based
networks, without the need to sacrifice existing WLAN
infrastructure.
In addition to providing high-speed wireless communication
between devices, the VIA Networking VT6655 ensures optimum
data security through the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
specification. The forthcoming WPA 2.0 specification is
also supported, which will be enabled through a downloadable
software update. The VIA Networking VT6655 is Wi-Fi certified
by the Wi-Fi Alliance (formerly WECA), the global organization
that oversees the Wi-Fi interoperability certification
program. In order to receive official Wi-Fi certification,
all IEEE 802.11 products must undergo rigorous independent
testing.
"IEEE 802.11g provides the bandwidth needed for
today's more demanding Wi-Fi users, while maintaining
compatibility with existing 802.11b infrastructure, commented
Steven S Lee, Head of the VIA Embedded Platform Division,
VIA Technologies, Inc. "The perfect combination of
high-speed data rates, power efficiency and robust security
makes the VIA Networking VT6655 WLAN controller an ideal
solution to enable the next generation of cutting edge
IEEE 802.11g compatible notebooks and peripheral devices."
Additional cutting-edge features of the VIA Networking
VT6655 include a Customizable Hot Key function, which
enables users to instantly turn off the WLAN connection
via a designated key, and a Power Amplifier (PA) Power
Detector. The PA Power Detector monitors and optimizes
power usage to ensure stable transmission power, which
is particularly beneficial to thin and light notebooks
with challenging thermal environments.
VIA Networking also offers WLAN software programming
support to WLAN module vendors, helping enable fast time
to market for customers.
About VIA Networking Technologies, Inc.
Established in 2002, VIA Networking, Inc. is a leading
developer of networking silicon technologies, with a broad
product portfolio including networking controllers, switches
and PHY-ceivers, delivering Fast and Gigabit Ethernet
networking connectivity through standard and fibre optic
technology for home and corporate applications, as well
as wireless and 1394 solutions to meet growing market
demand. With over seven years of experience in networking
product development, VIA Networking is a subsidiary of
VIA Technologies, Inc. and is headquartered in Taipei,
Taiwan.
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