Radicom S USB Wifi Modules Now Feature Soft AP Support
Radicom’s USB WiFi Modules Now Feature Soft AP Support
These USB WiFiHU2 Modules can turn your PC or Laptop into a WiFi Wireless Access Point
SAN JOSE, CA. - March 13, 2012 - One of the leaders in the modem industry, Radicom Research, just announced today the release of WiFiHU2 series of USB WiFi modem modules. With the WiFiHU2 modules, WiFi connectivity can easily be added to virtually any processor-based device. WiFiHU2 supports the latest wireless standards including 802.11b/g/n, all through a USB 2.0 interface, at a price normally found for last-generation wireless hardware.
With reliable transmissions, protocol stack and use of 2TX/2RX MIMO antenna technology, these high speed USB wireless devices achieve over-the-air data throughput up to 300Mbps downstream and 300Mbps upstream PHY rates using 40MHz bandwidth.
The WiFiHU2 family supports fast receiver Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with synchronous and asynchronous control loops among antennas, antenna diversity functions, and adaptive transmit power control functions to obtain better performance in the analog portions of the transceiver.
The WiFiHU2 series feature Soft AP support. It can turn your Internet Connected PC or Laptop into a WiFi Wireless Access Point. As a result, nearby WiFi devices such as the iPhone, iPod, and Smart Phones can connect to the Internet through your sharing.
It is designed for industrial OEM use. It features -40°C to +85°C extended operating temperatures in a small footprint, and it comes with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security protocols to protect the host. Other specifications include firmware/configuration parameters stored in on-board NVRAM and low overall power consumption.
“With increasing demand for wireless communications, today’s OEM manufacturers are facing growing competition to cost effectively enhance their products with wireless connectivity.” says Alex Tsau, VP Operations at Radicom Research “Focused on servicing OEM’s, Radicom continues to innovate and add enhanced features such as –40°C to +85°C operating temperatures and Soft-AP support without extra charges to OEM's. Along with our strong support staff, Radicom always provides fast engineering and manufacturing turnaround to OEM customers.”
Radicom’s WiFiHU2 series comes in two models: WiFiHU2-a and WiFiHU2-c. WiFiHU2-a has dual-chip antennas built in to eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming RF development, which creates a faster time to market. WiFiHU2-c has two U.FL connectors to attach antenna cables and antennas. This gives OEM engineers the flexibility to place antennas in locations best suited to their design.
Features:
- Soft-AP Support
- Designed to meet IEEE802.11 b/g/n™WLAN standards
- Small size: 1” x 1.1” x 0.25”(H)
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
- 2 x 2 MIMO technology for exceptional reception and throughput
- 300Mbps receive PHY rate and 300Mbps transmit PHY rate using 40MHz bandwidth
- 150Mbps receive PHY rate and 150Mbps transmit PHY rate using 20MHz bandwidth
- USB 2.0 hot swappable interface
- Compatible with USB2.0 host controllers
- Operates in 2.4GHz frequency bands
- Fast receiver Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
- WiFi security using WEP, WPA and WPA2
- 2 U.FL TX/RX antenna ports
- 2 LED driver outputs for visual monitoring of link and activity
- Windows 2K, XP, Vista, Win7 support
- Linux 2.4/2.6 support
- RoHS compliant
Applications:
- Embedded Systems
- POS Systems
- Hand-held Devices
- Medical Devices
- IP Cameras
- Set Top Box
- Cable Replacement
Pricing & Availability:
WiFiHU2-a and WiFiHU2-c are now available with prices starting at US$19.00 in quantities of 1,000 pieces. Bulk discounts are available for higher OEM volume requests. Customized OEM specifications and private labeling are welcome.
About Radicom Research, Inc.:
Founded in 1993, Radicom Research develops reliable, high quality, simple to implement dial-up and wireless modems, competitively priced. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with offshore manufacturing capabilities.
Radicom specializes in designing and manufacturing embedded modem modules for OEMs. Radicom modifies its award-winning modems to meet specific requirements, and designs custom products to fit special needs.
OEMS and product designers are invited to contact Radicom Research for consultation and help in implementing these state of the art WiFi modem modules to efficiently meet their system applications. Phone: 1-408-383-9006, ext. 112; Fax: 1-408-383-9007; Email: . Website: