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News Release from: PCTEL
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 31 December 2003
Micro-Star takes soft approach to Wi-Fi
Micro-Star International (MSI) has signed a licensing agreement for PCTEL's Segue SAM (soft access module) software.
Micro-Star International (MSI) has signed a licensing agreement for PCTEL's Segue SAM (soft access module) software The agreement permits MSI to bundle PCTEL's soft access point software with its WLAN devices and PC motherboards
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Segue SAM software, when bundled with a supported Wi-Fi network interface card or NIC, will convert any PC into a fully functional access point, thereby eliminating the costly need for external devices such as routers and access points.
Segue SAM's intelligent installer feature automatically scans the user's PC on startup and configures itself in seconds, taking the complexity out of installing and setting up a wireless network.
MSI, one of the world's top three PC motherboard designers and manufacturers, will bundle Segue SAM software, along with one of their industry leading WLAN devices, and with its motherboards as a value-added option, allowing PC users to instantly set up a wireless broadband network through their computer with a single broadband connection, whether at home, the office or on the road.
A broadband connection to a PC with Segue SAM immediately illuminates the area with Wi-Fi capability.
"We are very excited about using PCTEL's Segue SAM software with our WLAN devices and motherboards", commented Kenny Chiu, Director of MSI's Communications Business Unit.
"MSI is dedicated to providing the most feature rich and cost-effective computing experience to our OEM partners and consumers.
Bundling Segue SAM software with the PC will significantly lower the costs and complexity of establishing wireless networks, and thus make broadband wireless networking possible for millions of users".
"It is rewarding to have a world leader in the PC motherboard industry select the Segue SAM for their soft access point integration", said Biju Nair, PCTEL's Vice President and General Manager of its Segue operation.
"The Segue Soft Wi-Fi access point continues the PCTEL tradition of replacing hardware with software, reducing costs for the industry, and simplifying the user experience".
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