The WiMAX Forum has a new member!
NETGEAR Inc., provider of networking products has just announced that they have joined the WiMAX forum as a principal member. Not only are they a principal member, the group is among the first for vendors that provide networking solutions for homes and small- and medium-sized businesses.
"As with MIMO and OFDM, WiMAX is another example of how NETGEAR positions itself ahead of the technology curve in developing solutions for emerging wireless standards," said Patrick Lo, NETGEAR's chairman and chief executive officer. "WiMAX is a potentially significant technology that could revolutionize the way people get broadband access. NETGEAR's commitment to providing innovative and affordable devices for the home and business will be instrumental in driving a faster adoption of this new and open standard."
"We welcome NETGEAR to the WiMAX Forum," said Ron Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum. "It's important that we include equipment vendors such as NETGEAR that have a close affiliation with home and small business networking users. By applying to join the organization, NETGEAR has reinforced its commitment to industry standards for product compatibility."
From the release:
By joining the WiMAX Forum, NETGEAR will design and manufacture innovative solutions tailored for portable and mobile use in a WiMAX environment, including routers, gateways, cards, and other access devices, enabling users to receive data at speeds comparable to fixed T-1 lines and at distances of several miles.
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