Article: Pico Communications to Demonstrate Industry-First Tri-Mode Access Point Technology at Bluetooth(TM) Developers Conference; PicoBlue II Combines Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Access Points, Wi-Fi Bridging Functionality.

CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Pico Communications will demonstrate at the Bluetooth Developers Conference its new tri-mode Bluetooth/802.11b access point (AP) technology. The technology demonstration is the basis for a new product, the PicoBlue II, which will feature a unique modular design allowing users to upgrade the base Bluetooth AP with additional Wi-Fi AP and bridging capabilities for a total of three operating modes. The PicoBlue II will be targeted at both SOHO users and hotspot operators and will be available during the first quarter of 2003.

PicoBlue II will feature the extended range technology found in the successful PicoBlue Internet Access Point, as well as ...

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