December 10, 2002
CompUSA select stores to stock Wi-Fi router and cable modem unit bundled with JumpMASTER software
IRVINE, Calif. - December 10, 2002 - Toshiba America Information Systems, Network Products Division (NPD) today announced that its PCX5000 DOCSIS Wireless Cable Modem Gateway bundled with the JumpMASTER™ Self-Installation Wizard is now available in select CompUSA retail stores throughout the United States.The PCX5000 represents the only device in its class to include, in one unit, a cable modem, wireless router, self installation software, and Internet security technology based on Check Point Software Technologies' VPN-1®/FireWall-1®.
The PCX5000 is Toshiba NPD's first home networking product, and will be marketed through retail stores and is available for purchase by major cable operators.
The PCX5000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway self-installation tool, JumpMASTER Home Networking Wizard, proactively configures the wireless local area network (WLAN) for users. Designed to intuitively guide users through the entire wireless network set-up in a matter of minutes, the JumpMASTER drastically reduces installation time for both consumers and broadband service providers who will be rolling out home networking services in the near future. This innovative software was developed for Toshiba by Promptlink Communications and customized for the Toshiba PCX5000 in order to meet the market needs for a turnkey home networking solution.
The unit comes standard with Safe@ security software developed by SofaWare, a Check Point company. Safe@ provides critical Internet security protection to home networking users based on Check Point's professional-grade and industry standard Stateful Inspection technology. The MSRP for the gateway is $299.99
"The wireless gateway's JumpMASTER self-installation software solves the primary challenges that consumers have experienced when moving to a wireless home network," said Fred Berry, vice president and general manager of Toshiba's Network Products Division. "It is so easy to use that the average computer user can set up a wireless local area network (WLAN) in a matter of minutes with only a few clicks."
The gateway includes both wired and wireless networking features, with four 10/100 ports and an 802.11b wireless interface. Users have the ability to create a flexible local area network (LAN) and a wireless local area network (WLAN) with a range of 300 feet, and can connect up to 250 computers via a broadband cable connection simultaneously.
Toshiba's PCX5000 gateway has been approved by the WiFi Alliance, CableLabs and Microsoft, having met the stringent standards for compatibility for cable broadband, Wi-Fi and Microsoft systems as established by the three organizations.
Promptlink Communications has been providing software and system integration solutions to the cable broadband industry since 1994. Promptlink is an innovative company with a focus on development and deployment of support tools for broadband cable service providers. Promptlink’s engineers were instrumental in Time-Warner's initial high-speed data trials, providing products and support for the launch of these services in multiple markets.
Promptlink currently offers a cost-effective suite of software applications for management of cable broadband networks and equipment. Promptlink´s unique technologies have been developed through the experience of 12 years in systems integration and network management.
Promptlink Communications is a privately held company headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in other parts of North America, Latin America and Europe. www.promptlink.com.
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Promptlink Communications
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