News | March 9, 2006

Socket Communications Taps 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Module Market

Innovative Hardware Enables Device Manufacturers and Software Developers to Embed Enterprise Class Wireless LAN Connection in Mobile Devices and Applications

Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, today announced it is broadening its product offerings in the mobile device marketplace with the development of an 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Module.

"There is a huge demand in the market to support organizations with smaller scale deployment volume and different operating systems," said Shail Talati, product manager for Socket's WLAN division. "The 802.11b/g Module will enable device manufacturers to focus on their core competencies while leveraging Socket¹s expertise in Wireless LAN hardware, low-level device drivers, and application software."

Based on customer and market demand, Socket is developing the WLAN Module to allow mobile device manufacturers and software developers to easily integrate a superior Wi-Fi connection into their devices and applications. Designed to work with Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, Windows Mobile 5.0, Linux and RTOS operating systems, the new WLAN Module will enable faster data throughput, providing a seamless roaming experience when moving from one access point to another. The related software and driver developer kits will support third party application developers to create and integrate Wi-Fi applications.

Key Features of the 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Module will include:

  • Enterprise Class Security ­ AES, WPA2-Enterprise
  • Small Form Factor
  • Multiple Interfaces
  • Enhanced Roaming Algorithms
  • Wi-Fi Certified
  • RoHS and WEEE Compliant

Specifications
Socket's Wireless WLAN Module will be compatible with Windows Mobile 2003/SE/5.0, and WinCE 4.2/5.0, in addition to RTOS, such as ThreadX, VxWorks, ulTRON, Mobilinux and multiple Linux operating systems.

Pricing and Availability
Samples of the Socket 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Module will be available in Q2 with general availability in Q3 directly through Socket. Interested parties should contact Socket for further details, and to get on the list for early evaluation samples. Interested parties should contact Socket for further details, and to get on the list for early evaluation samples.

About Socket Communications
Socket Communications (NASDAQ: SCKT) develops and distributes a broad range of data collection and network connectivity products for mobile devices such as PDA's, Smartphones and tablet PCs. Working collaboratively with mobile solutions from leading Strategic Vertical Integrators, world-class 3rd party software developers and OEM's, Socket's Mobility Friendly® products are proven to drive operational efficiencies, increase mobile workforce productivity, boost corporate performance and improve customer satisfaction. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or http://www.socketcom.com/.