Hardened Wireless Ethernet Radio meets industrial market demands.

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Suited for use in challenging applications, NetWave® NW-9 comes enclosed in aluminum case that withstands extreme environments in industrial and transportation applications where potential for shock and impact exists. This impact-resistant, hardened, wireless Ethernet link, supporting 500 Mbps throughput, can be used over distances of up to 4 miles under ideal conditions and is suitable for when multiple IP CCTV cameras need to be connected back to central monitoring location.





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Hardened Wireless Ethernet Radio for the Toughest Environments Introduced



NetWave® Radio Meets Demands from Industrial Markets

Danbury, CT. ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, expands the NetWave® wireless Ethernet product line with a new, hardened unit for use in challenging applications. The new model is an Ultra-High Throughput Impact-Resistant, Hardened Wireless Ethernet link.



The new models supports a 500 Mbps throughput and features the same ease of use benefits offered by the entire NetWave® line. The 500Mbps is the highest throughput of any NetWave® model and is the ideal solution when multiple IP CCTV cameras need to be connected back to the central monitoring location. The NW-9 can be used over distances of up to four miles under ideal conditions.

This new model, the NetWave® NW-9 is enclosed in a rugged aluminum case that can be used in the most extreme environments and the company foresees use in industrial and transportation applications where there is a potential for shock and impact.



According to Andrew Acquarulo Jr., ComNet President and COO, “we have enjoyed a great amount of success in a very short time with the entire NetWave® product line. We are now starting to uncover unique needs for the product line. As NetWave® has become so accepted, demand for a truly hardened unit that still met the IP67 standard and could stand up to rigor of a truly industrial applications became a high priority. The NW-9 is that solution.”



“These new additions to the NetWave® product line continues to round out an impressive product line. As with the entire NetWave® product line, these new models feature the same ease of use and setup attributes that we designed into the initial wireless product line,” Acquarulo concluded.



“By continuing to advance our wireless product line, ComNet continues to recognize the needs of the market and develop products accordingly. Although ComNet was founded with a core competency focused on fiber optic transmission, we’re evolving the company to be a single source for all types of transmission through different media”, commented Frank Haight, ComNet Vice President of Marketing. “Our first entry into wireless Ethernet was very successful and well received. ComNet has always been known as the innovation company. Continuous improvement to the NetWave® product line with greater capabilities is what is expected from a company that is known for innovative product advancements. It’s also comforting to know this new product line was designed and will be built here in our Danbury, CT facility”, Haight concluded.



ComNet offers an extensive line of fiber optic video and data transmission equipment as well as a line of fiber optic, wireless and copper Ethernet Network equipment that is uniquely toughened to meet the needs of the Security and Intelligent Transportation System market. Full product line details are available at www.comnet.net. Call direct 203-796-5300 or email sales@comnet.net for details.



For more information, please contact Skip Haight at 203.796.5340; or e-mail ComNet at marketing@comnet.net. You may also find ComNet on the World Wide Web at www.comnet.net.  Electronic files of this release and photos of ComNet products are available by contacting the ComNet Marketing Department via e-mail at fhaight@comnet.com.

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