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Digi Launches Stand-Alone Wireless Modem Product Line

Mediacom

Friday 13 July 2007, 10:48AM

By Mediacom

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Based on Acquired MaxStream(R) Technology, New Products Provide Simple,

Low-Cost Serial And Ethernet Cable Replacement


Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the XTend(TM) and

XStream(TM) radio frequency (RF) modems, and the XPress(TM) Ethernet Bridge.

These stand-alone wireless modems operate within the industrial, scientific and

medical (ISM) radio frequency bands and require no configuration to provide a

reliable wireless link out of the box. Their outstanding receiver sensitivity

provides robust communications even in the presence of interference. The new

wireless modems are based on and compatible with MaxStream's stand-alone radio

modem product line and are complementary to Digi's recently launched Drop-in

Networking solutions that provide device connectivity where wired

infrastructure does not exist or satisfy customer needs.


"We are leveraging the MaxStream acquisition to strengthen and expand our

wireless product offering," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of sales

and marketing, Digi International. "As the leading provider of commercial

grade device networking solutions, we now offer a growing array of wireless

solutions spanning 3G/cellular, Wi-Fi(R), proprietary wireless, and ZigBee(R)

technologies."


Digi's XTend and XStream modems provide reliable serial cable replacement.

The high-performance XTend operates at 900 MHz and can provide up to 40 miles

of range in line-of-sight conditions. The XStream is available in both 900 MHz

and 2.4 GHz models and features up to 20 miles of range in ideal conditions.

All are offered in industrial-grade enclosures providing extended temperature

tolerance and moisture protection. XTend modems are also offered with NEMA 4

rated enclosures for use in areas with heavy and frequent exposure to

moisture. The XTend and XStream families are offered with a five-year

warranty.


Digi's XPress Ethernet Bridge enables customers to easily and wirelessly

connect a data system to an Ethernet network when using a cable is cost

prohibitive or impractical. The XPress Ethernet Bridge operates at 900 MHz and

125 mW of power, providing up to 15 miles line-of-sight range and an RF data

rate of 1.5 Mbps. It also includes a five-year warranty.


The XTend RF modem, XStream RF modem and XPress Ethernet Bridge are now

available. For more information, please visit http://www.digi.com/rfm/ .


About Digi International

Digi International, the leader in device networking for business, develops

reliable products and technologies to connect and securely manage local or

remote electronic devices over the network or via the web, and offers the

highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality. Digi markets its

products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems

integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).


For more information, visit Digi's Web site at http://www.digi.com