FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2005
AeroComm Selects Digi Connect® ME® to Add Ethernet Connectivity to New Plug-and-Play RF Transceivers
Lenexa,
Kansas AeroComm Inc., global supplier of
complete wireless solutions for industrial and commercial OEMs, announces the
ConnexNet line of Ethernet-enabled transceivers. The rugged
plug-and play units merge AeroComm’s sophisticated RF protocol with the Digi
Connect ME®
embedded device server to facilitate networking virtually around the
world.
ConnexNet
provides a complete hardware and software solution for adding wireless network
connectivity to any serial-based application. The transceiver serves as a conduit
between the user and multiple destination devices via a local network or
Internet connection.
ConnexNet integrates a fully developed TCP/IP network stack and OS
using a plethora of network protocols.
Monitoring and controlling
complete OEM networks is as easy as connecting to a local network or Internet
portal from any location.
Unlike
other industrial wireless Ethernet offerings, ConnexNet does not require
a Com port redirector—all of the software
controls communicate directly to the Ethernet device, thus greatly improving
system latency.
Additionally, while most products available today allow only
Ethernet-to-serial connectivity, ConnexNet will support a wireless
Ethernet bridge, allowing separate networks to communicate with one
another.
“Today’s
wireless products need synergy with OEM communication interfaces,” said Mike
Varady, Cofounder and CEO of AeroComm.
“By uniting AeroComm’s robust RF with world-class Digi Connect ME
technology, we’re able to deliver a superior wireless Ethernet solution.
ConnexNet will quickly become a communication standard in the industrial
community.”
“Digi Connect ME was selected by
AeroComm’s development team for its comprehensive protocols, ease of integration
and overall performance advantages over other Ethernet modules”, said Larry
Kraft, Digi International’s VP of North America Sales and Marketing. “Our goal is to provide solutions that
help innovators like AeroComm and their customers optimize the quickest
time-to-market”.
ConnexNet
transceivers provide ultimate range at 900 MHz with up to 1 watt of scalable
output power offered in either Server/Client or Peer-to-peer protocols. With multiple protocols, programmable
data rates and unmatched product breadth, AeroComm offers extreme flexibility to
an OEM’s wireless design.
About
AeroComm
AeroComm
Inc., based in Kansas, has played a major role in the RF industry for over a
decade with consistent technological advances in both performance and price. The
company’s robust proprietary technology, manufacturing and testing guarantee
reliable communication, while lower frequencies and fewer parts allow for
reduced prices. AeroComm's comprehensive development tools and personal
engineering support help OEMs reduce R&D schedules, expenses and
uncertainties while accelerating time to market. Visit www.aerocomm.com for full details.
About Digi International
Digi
International (NASDAQ DGII), based in Minneapolis, makes device networking easy
by developing products and technologies that are cost effective and easy to use.
Digi markets its products through a global network of distributors and
resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Visit www.digi.com for more information
AeroComm Inc.
11160 Thompson Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone: 913-492-2320
Fax: 913-492-1243
E-Mail: sales@aerocomm.com
Website URL: www.aerocomm.com