Advanced Mobile Wireless Card From Dell Bolsters Speed, Range; Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi Technology, Dell Network Assistant Software Deliver Faster, Easier-to-Operate Wireless Networking Connections

The Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n dual-band wireless card isavailable now for all Dell(TM) XPS(TM) mobile systems and selectInspiron(TM) notebooks.

Dell also unveiled a new software utility, Dell Network Assistant,to help simplify the setup and management of wireless networks. Theapplication is pre-installed on all new Dell XPS systems, Inspironnotebooks, Dimension(TM) desktops and select Dell Precision(TM)workstations.

When connected to a wireless Draft 802.11n network routerfeaturing Intensi-fi(TM) technology, the Dell Wireless 1500 Draft802.11n wireless card supports data rates up to 270 megabits persecond (Mbps)(1), versus the maximum 54 Mbps(1) with 802.11g wirelesstechnology(4). The Dell card is Wi-Fi certified to ensure backwardcompatibility with 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a wireless standards.

With increased throughput and greater range, 802.11n wirelesstechnology easily manages challenging tasks that can bog down awireless network, such as multi-user, graphic-intensive gaming,high-definition video streaming or transferring large data ormultimedia files. Users can also experience greater mobility,connecting to the wireless network in areas that may have formerlybeen out of range, such as porches and decks.

The Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n wireless card, priced at $59,features a next-generation wireless technology based on the 1.0 draftof the IEEE 802.11n specification. Faster speeds and increased rangeare enabled by a sophisticated antenna system that manages thetransmission and receipt of multiple simultaneous data streams(Multi-Input, Multi-Output or MIMO).

Dell Network Assistant

Since almost 90 percent of Dell notebooks are configured with awireless card, Dell understands that mobile users need a fast and easyway to work with wireless networks. Dell Network Assistant is anall-in-one utility that helps users set up, maintain and eventroubleshoot networks and networked devices.

Dell teamed up with SingleClick Systems to develop the utility,which features various setup wizards, including file and printsharing, a digital home interface and self-diagnosis and self-healingcapabilities.

A full version of Dell Network Assistant is pre-installed on allDell consumer notebooks and desktops available today. Current Dellcustomers can view a product demonstration and download theapplication at www.dell.com/networkassistant. After initiating thesoftware, customers have access to the full version for 90 days. Afterthat, the utility will continue to provide basic support, such asnetwork status, troubleshooting and help with repairs. Customers canpurchase the full version for $39 to use for the life of the system.

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(1) For comparative purposes only. Actual speed varies with environment, equipment and other factors and will be less.

(2) Range may vary due to number of users, interference, transmission barriers (such as walls and building material) and other factors.

(3) Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n wireless card must be connected to Draft 11n routers with Intensi-fi(TM) technology. Tests were conducted by a third-party testing company in June 2006 comparing the Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n and the Intel 3945 802.11a/g internal wireless cards in a Dell XPS M1210 notebook.

(4) For best performance and interoperability, network routers should have latest firmware updates. Firmware updates can be downloaded from router manufacturers' websites.

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