Intel takes new step in LAN development

NEWS Intel is stepping up its wireless Local Area Network (LAN) push with the announcement of PC Card and Access Point products, and the establishment of a development centre in San Diego. Intel has made available its PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card and PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Access Point. Both are IEEE 802.11b High-Rate standard compliant, and will first be available in the US from 7 August. They are also fruits of the chip giant's partnership with wireless LAN and mobile device specialist Symbol Technologies. Research house Frost & Sullivan forecasts the wireless LAN market, driven by new entrants, will be worth $350.3m in 2006, up from $120.1m in 1999. Intel said it will employ over 100 engineers at its San Diego facility, which is in the heart of the US wireless industry.