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OSPET OF SWITZERLAND TO DISTRIBUTE CLARINET SYSTEMS' WIRELESS LAN

SAN JOSE, CA, May 18, 1999---Clarinet Systems, Inc., provider of high-speed, wireless LANs for portable computing applications, has signed an agreement with Ospet AG of Switzerland to distribute the company's wireless LAN called EthIR LAN (TM).

Ospet is a distributor of computer and networking products to VARs, system integrators and dealers throughout Switzerland and was chosen because of its knowledge, contacts and expertise in wired and wireless networking.

Clarinet Systems' EthIR LAN has recently been   granted CE (Community of Europe)  approval for safety. This is the first European distributor signed by Clarinet with many more to follow as Clarinet builds its European sales and  distribution channels.

"Ospet's expertise in IR and wireless networking will significantly bolster our sales and marketing efforts throughout Europe," said Colin Petty, VP of marketing at Clarinet Systems. "Their knowledge and experience in infrared networking is a valuable asset to us as we begin to establish our European presence".

ETHIR LAN

Clarinet Systems' EthIR LAN, based on the IrDA standard and targeted at any mobile computer user who requires network access, provides each user with a dedicated 4Mbps connection. EthIR LAN consists of the EthIR Switch(TM), an IR and 10/100BaseT switch and EthIR Beam(TM), a desktop infrared, LAN access point. The EthIR Switch automatically detects and handles IR and hardwired 10/100BaseT inputs and provides power to the EthIR Beam over the existing wired infrastructure.

Clarinet Systems' EthIR LAN is available now in two versions, a "dedicated IR mode" and "pass through mode". Both are available in 8- and 16-port configurations.

MICROSOFT WHITE PAPER

The obvious value of IrDA connectivity is that it is wireless, but there are other equally important qualities to consider. IrDA makes it possible for several server  applications to be quietly waiting for incoming connections from clients without interfering with each other. This feature alone makes IrDA a better choice than the traditional RS-232 serial cables and associated COM ports. IrDA enables customers to install server applications and have them work together without answering even a single configuration question.

IrDA is uniquely suited for public access applications because the connector can be completely sealed and because the IrDA connectivity model does not require that connected devices be treated as PC-peripherals. This means that there is no persistent relationship between IrDA devices, nor are there any device drivers to install to enable connectivity.

Microsoft has prepared a white paper (www.microsoft.com/homenet/download/win-nonwin-irda.zip)

that provides a technical overview of the IrDA protocols supported under the Windows 2000 and Windows 98 operating systems, and explains how these protocols are exposed through the Winsock API. Also, please see www.irda.org for more information on the Infrared Data Association.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

List pricing for an 8-port EthIR LAN (which includes EthIR Switch and EthIR Beam) is $1,700 and $3,200 for a 16-port system. Resellers, integrators and dealers should call Ospet  directly for specific pricing.

EthIR LAN is available now from Ospet.

Ospet AG was founded in 1988. The company specializes in the distribution of numerous networking systems and technologies including IR and fiber optics, and storage and I/O products including SCSI and optical drives. The company is located at Zugerstrasse 74, CH- 6340 Baar, Switzerland.

Clarinet Systems, Inc. was founded in 1997 to develop and market wireless networking products for portable computing application. The company is based in San Jose, Calif., and is privately held. 

© 2004 Clarinet Systems, Inc

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