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PRESS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
QUATECH EXPANDS DEVICE NETWORKING PRODUCT LINE TO INCLUDE USB DEVICE SERVERS
Quatech’s Wired and Wireless 802.11b/g USB Device Servers are now available
HUDSON, OHIO – August 12, 2008 – Quatech, Inc., a leader in wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) networking and device connectivity solutions, has expanded it’s product line to include USB Device Servers.
Quatech’s USB Device Servers are the latest addition to Quatech’s broad range of Device Networking products and an excellent, cost efficient way to connect a wide range of USB peripherals to members on a network. The innovative technology allows individuals to connect to and share single-user USB devices with co-workers, students and family members through an 802.11b/g wireless network or a wired Local Area Network (LAN).
"The new USB Device Server product family expands Quatech's field proven capability to network enable legacy USB and serial devices into new applications or enable those already deployed at customer sites." said Steve Runkel, CEO of Quatech. "With the addition of USB Device Servers to our existing line of Serial Device Servers, Quatech can now seamlessly integrate a wide range of devices and peripherals into network infrastructures improving work efficiency, data flow and sharing around the office or plant."
Quatech’s USB Wireless 802.11b/g Device Server is one of the first of its kind to come equipped with isochronous data transfer support. USB devices that stream audio and video can be shared among multiple Windows and MAC users over an 802.11b/g wireless network or an Ethernet wired network. With robust support compatibility and 15 USB ports (including additional hub), the USBN-500W supports virtually all types of USB devices, making it an ideal solution for any business, industrial plant, school or home with multiple USB devices.
Equipped with smart technology, the USB Wireless 802.11b/g Device Server comes with a Virtual Link utility, which allows individuals to manage all of their networked USB devices in one window on a real time basis. The individual USB device application software can be set to be launched automatically when the device is connected to a PC using the Virtual Link utility.
To simplify the initial network configuration, the USBN-500W supports Microsoft Windows “Connect Now”. The process is as easy as saving the results of the Connect Now wizard on a USB storage devices and inserting the storage device into the USB Wireless 802.11b/g Device Server. The server creates the wireless configuration automatically in minutes.
The USB Wired Device Server allows individuals to instantly access and share a wide variety of USB devices through LAN access for the workplace or home. The USBN-500 application enables the virtualization of any USB devices over LAN as if they are connected local to a PC. By this implementation, USB devices connected to the USB server can be accessed and shared by remote clients over LAN. Although the network is wired, the USB Wired Device Server comes equipped with features that are not offered by the wireless device server.
The USB Wired Device Server comes with Network Attached Storage (NAS) option, which supplies file based storage to the USB Device Server. With the NAS option, the USB Device Server allows USB devices to be used and share over LAN and Wide Area Network (WAN).
The USB Device Server’s Virtual USB-IP Software contains a Virtual Bus Enumerator driver and Virtual Bus driver. These drivers will help in virtualizing the USB devices attached on the USB Sever. The Virtual Bus driver takes the USB traffic from the USB Client drivers on Windows Host and assesses it to the USB-Server, which sits remotely on the network.
The USB Wired Device Server’s Administrative utility provides two functionalities, the Server Manager and Device Mapping. The Server Manager enables the administrator to configure the USB server on the network and has the option to search for the USB servers on the Network and change the server configuration setting. The Device Mapping enables virtualization of all USB Devices connected to the USB server board on you PC over LAN.
Key Features and Benefits:
USB Wired Device Server |
USB Wireless 802.11b/g Device Server |
- Allows USB Devices to be used and shared over LAN (LAN and WAN for the USBN-500NAS)
- Optional USBN-500NAS- allows USB storage to act as a NAS (Network Attached Storage)
- Supports wide variety of USB devices
- Compatible with bulk, interrupt and isochronous type USB devices
- Supports printing to USB printer from both Wired and Wireless Interface (USB device port only)
- Supports printer auto-reconnect while sharing the printer to different Client PC's (USB device port only)
- Supports auto sharing of USB devices
- Supports USB device safe removal
- User-Friendly application interface
- Over current protection
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- Virtual Link software for compatibility with almost any Inkjet, Multifunction or all-in-one printer
- Transparent operation with your Windows and MacOS applications
- Control all of your USB devices in one window on your PC
- Supports Microsoft Windows "Connect Now"
- Supports a wide variety of USB devices, including streaming audio and video (isochronous) devices
- Connect up to 14 additional USB devices (scanners, network storage, etc.) to the network
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About Quatech, Inc.
Quatech delivers high performance device networking and connectivity solutions to help companies improve their bottom line results. Its products enable reliable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications via secure 802.11 wireless or traditional wired networks, with industrial-grade embedded radios, modules, boards and external device servers, and bridges. For local and mobile connections, Quatech’s serial adapters provide secure connectivity and port expansion via any interface option.
Satisfied customers worldwide rely on Quatech’s unique combination of performance and support to improve operations through real-time remote monitoring and control, streamlined systems, and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). Quatech markets its products through a global network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers in the transportation, instrumentation and industrial control, homeland security, medical equipment, and logistics markets. Founded in 1983, Quatech is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio. Quatech merged with DPAC Technologies (OTCBB: DPAC) in February 2006. Information concerning DPAC is filed by DPAC with the SEC and is available on the SEC website, www.sec.gov. To learn more about Quatech’s complete line of device networking and connectivity solutions, visit www.quatech.com.
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