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Honeywell WebPAD II

Full-Featured, Wireless Web Surfing and E-mail in Your Home, Office or Yard Now a Reality!

The NEW Honeywell WebPAD™ II Internet Appliance - an easy-to-use, portable tool for wireless, high-speed connection to the Internet and centralized home control applications. Weighing less than three pounds and measuring less than an inch thick and about the size of a standard sheet of paper. The Honeywell WebPAD™ II device allows a user to surf the Internet, send , receive e-mail, and enter information via a wireless touch screen display at higher speed and with more features. The device uses a 802.11b radio to link to a 802.11b access point-- that's connected to broadband cable or DSL or a dial-up phone connection. Enjoy the benefits of a high-bandwidth Wireless connection from anywhere inside or outside the home within 330 feet of an access point.

WebPAD™ is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation

Surf Faster, Better and Still Unfettered With Honeywell's Radically Enhanced WebPAD™ II Internet Appliance
Device Gives Instant, Portable, Convenient Web Access

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 4, 2001 - Honeywell [NYSE: HON] has packed even more speed, features and functions into its new WebPAD™ II Internet Appliance. Weighing in at less than three pounds, measuring less than an inch thick and about the size of a standard sheet of paper, the WebPAD device gives portable, wireless high-speed access to the Internet, email and home control.

Its better-than-ever features include:

• Doubled surf range. Enjoy portable, high-speed surfing up to 330 feet (100 meters)-from the access point. Surf unfettered by wires in your home, yard, tree house, poolside or porch.
  
  
• Faster, more powerful performance. Save time with "instant on" and data transfer rates that, at up to 11 megabits per second, are five times faster than before. WinCE 3.0 offers higher performance. SDRAM 64 megabits and Macromedia Flash memory 32 MB give twice the oomph. And communications using 802.11 rf at 2.4 ghz speeds you ahead.
  
  
• Larger, brighter screen. Expanded to 10.4", the TFT (thin-film transistor) color screen is easier to see and use.
  
  
• Way more room for same-time surfers. Now up to 250 WebPAD devices (up from eight) can wirelessly connect to each WebPAD access point base station. The upshot: Never again will you wait to get online; you and your family members can simultaneously surf.
  
  
• More popular functions. A built-in reader lets you scan Word, PowerPoint and Excel attachments. You can print with a compatible printer. The WebPAD device now supports Windows Media Player, MP3s, JVM Web pages and Flash files.
  
  
• Easy charge up. The AC/DC adapter and power cords connect simply to either the base cradle or the WebPAD itself.

You can surf the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and enter information via the WebPAD's wireless touch-screen display. The WebPAD device wirelessly connects to an access point base station, which connects to broadband cable or DSL.

The WebPAD suggested retail is $1650. The 802.11b access point base station (which permits wireless surfing by up to 250 WebPAD devices) with Ethernet port and built-in router and firewall functions carries a suggested retail of $355. The future-ready WebPAD device accepts software updates and plug-in modules to boost performance and tackle new applications.

The global market for information appliances, such as the WebPAD device, stands on the verge of explosive growth, say industry observers. International Data Corporation, a market research firm, forecasts sales of 55.7 million units in 2002, representing a 76% annual growth rate from 1998.

FORTUNE magazine ranked the Honeywell WebPAD appliance one of the 10 "best technologies for 2001."

The WebPAD device is part of Honeywell's broad portfolio of "connected-home" solutions, which include residential gateways, integrated structured wiring, home control, and next-generation temperature control systems. These in-demand solutions help consumers create and enjoy homes that are Web-enabled for optimum connectivity now, allow easy future upgrades, and are more comfortable, secure and convenient.

For more information or to buy, go to www.honeywell.com/yourhome/. Or send e-mail to info@honeywell.com.

Honeywell Home & Building Control is a US$5 billion business that provides products and services to create efficient, safe, comfortable environments. The business offers controls for heating, ventilation, humidification and air-conditioning equipment, security and fire alarm systems, home automation systems, energy-efficient lighting controls and building management systems and services.

Honeywell is a US$25-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials. The company is a leading provider of software and solutions and Internet e-hubs including MyPlant.com and MyFacilities.com, and it is a founding member of Cordiem, LLC, an aerospace industry business-to-business Internet exchange and applications service provider. Honeywell employs approximately 120,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about future business operations, financial performance and market conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in business forecasts as further described in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act. ###

WebPAD™ is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.

For Immediate Release

Survey Finds Americans Want Easy Home Internet Access

Second Annual Honeywell Your Home Survey Focuses on Bringing Home The Web

Introduction of first wireless Internet Appliance Will Meet These Needs

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – (Oct. 11, 2000) –  Internet access is significantly changing the American home life, according to the second annual Honeywell Your Home survey released today by Honeywell Inc. [HON].   According to the study, 81% disagreed with the statement, "Nobody really needs the Internet at home," indicating that Americans overwhelmingly agree that Internet access is useful in the home.  In addition, 61% said the Internet was so useful it was hard to imagine doing without it. 

The survey is the second that Honeywell has commissioned to better understand the needs and attitudes of today's homeowners.  This year's inquiry focused on current impact and potential trends of the Internet on American home life.

Americans want control in how they access the Internet.   More than two out of three (68%) say that Internet access would be more useful if users could log on where and when they needed it.   Some of the places they would find it useful: 57% would like to access recipes and 53% would like to order groceries while working in the kitchen; 52% would like to order car parts online while tinkering in the garage.  

Moreover, Americans dislike having choices made for them: 91% of Americans want to choose their own Internet Service Provider (ISP).

            This growing popularity of the Internet is introducing new challenges to the American household.  Nearly a third report that two or more people needing to use the computer at the same time has been an issue in their household, and a third report that they would like to use the Internet, but don't feel like going to their computer.    

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"As the Web increasingly becomes a standard tool in today's homes, Americans want it easily integrated into their current lifestyles," said Jay Schrankler, vice president, Honeywell Home Comfort and Systems.  "We continue to see the Internet as a key tool in our customers' lives and our innovations will build on that as we bring solutions to American homes." 

            As part of that commitment, Honeywell also introduced today the first available, hand-held, wireless Internet appliance.  The Honeywell WebPAD™ II Internet appliance will allow homeowners portable Internet and e-mail access up to 330 feet from a base station, about the average size of an American home including the yard.

 “The WebPAD appliance is one of several Web-enabled, home solutions that Honeywell will bring to customers,” Mr. Schrankler said.  “Technologies in the home continue to converge, allowing the integration, monitoring and controlling of key home functions via the Internet.  The Honeywell WebPAD will be a fundamental component in this convergence – permitting wireless Internet access today and a wide range of wireless home control capabilities in months and years to come.”

The Home of the Future

            The survey also found that Americans believe their homes will evolve with today's innovations: two out of three (62%) said they envisioned their home 20 years from now as similar to the one they have now, but with a lot of high-tech devices.  Only 7% said their home would be like the Jetson's, while a surprising 28% said their homes would be "unchanged" from their current state.

The Honeywell WebPAD is designed to operate either as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with the Honeywell Home Controller Gateway.  With its intuitive Web browser interface, the Home Controller Gateway offers convenient, centralized monitoring and control of temperature, lighting, security and appliances throughout the home. 

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Honeywell is a US$24-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials.  The company is a leading provider of software and solutions, and Internet e-hubs including MyPlant.com, MyFacilities.com and MyAircraft.com (joint venture with United Technologies and i2 Technologies).  Honeywell employs approximately 120,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock exchanges.  It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com.

National Semiconductor and WebPAD are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation.

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Honeywell WebPAD II Internet Appliance

Peripherals & Accessories

Note: All of the accessories below ARE included in the package with your WebPAD!

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1. What is the Honeywell WebPAD™ II device?
   
2. What are the benefits?
   
3. Tell me about the specifications.
   
4. Where can I buy it?
5. How much does it cost?
   
6. Why is it so expensive? I've heard of other products offered for less .
   
7. Can I use the WebPAD™ II with any ISP?
   
8. How easy is it to install?
9. What are the installation steps for the 802.11b router?
10. What are the installation steps for the WebPAD™ II?
11. Can we use a 802.11b router or bridge from another vendor?
    
12. Where is this assembled?
    
13. What is the warranty on the product?
    
14. Who will support it for me?
    
15. How can I get upgrades?
    
16. Who can I contact to get more information?
    
17. Do you have any product literature?
    

1. What is the Honeywell WebPAD™ II device?

   The Honeywell WebPAD™ II device is a portable Internet appliance that enables users to "surf' the web from within 330' of the base station.
   
   
   

    

2. What are the benefits?
   • High speed cordless connection to the Internet. Like your portable phone, the Honeywell WebPAD™ II enables you to surf the web or read e-mail without being tethered to a computer at speeds of up to 11 M bps. Wander throughout your home, office or yard while you read e-mails and surf the net from within 330 feet of the basestation.
   • Capability for multiple surfers at the same time Hook up to 250 WebPAD™ II devices to one wireless basestation and surf the Internet simultaneously. You no longer have to wait for your spouse, kids, or housemates to log off the Internet. With the Honeywell WebPAD™ II device, you can all log on to the Internet at the same time.
   • Ability to do word processing with Pocket Word from Microsoft as well as open up Word attachments in e-mail with Web-based e-mail or InBox by Microsoft.
   • Maintains favorites and other settings when turned off
   • Future Proof - easily upgrade your software as new features become available
   • Up to 4-5 hours of usage using the battery before it needs to be recharged
   • A USB Port for adding an accessory keyboard, mouse or printer.
   • On board speaker and headphone jack for listening to audio
   • Quick access to soft keys: Desk top, e-mail and the H-Link which provides Honeywell WebPAD™ II support
   • Scroll buttons for vertical scrolling and value adjustments
   • Adjustable timer for battery saving features (sleep or full off)
   • Cradle for charging and viewing
     
   
   
   
   
   
3. Tell me about the specifications

   Screen	10.4" TFT Touch screen
   Operating System	WindowsCE 3.0
   Processor	Highly integrated National Semiconductor Geode processor
   SDRAM	64 MB
   Flash Memory	32 MB
   Audio	internal microphone and speaker, external jack for headphone
   Battery	One Lithium Ion battery pack
   Communications	802.11b RF transceiver, 2.4 GHz, RF for wireless LAN
   Display	800 x 600 SVGA display
   Expansion Slots	1 Compact Flash

    

    

4. Where can I buy it?

   The WebPAD™ II is sold through the following Home Systems Dealers:
   http://web.archive.org/web/20011201183003/http://content.honeywell.com/yourhome/webpad/webpad_buy.htm

   You may also purchase the WebPAD™ II on Honeywell's website at:
   http://web.archive.org/web/20011201183003/http://hcpretail.honeywell.com/HCP_Store/catalog/Thumbs_View.asp?subgroupnum=74

    

    

5. How much does it cost?

   The suggested retail price of the Y-Pack is approximately $1970.00. The suggested retail price of the WebPAD™ II is $1,650.00.

    

    

6. Why is it so expensive? I've heard of other products offered for less.

   First, many of these products are not portable. They are stationary devices like your PC. Second, many of these Internet appliance manufacturers are using a subsidization pricing mode. Similar to a cell phone pricing model, consumers pay a lower "product" cost, but must lock into a "service" contract for several years. Third, the cost of the touch screen, and lithium ion battery add to the cost, but add to the user experience.

   
   
   

    

7. Can I use the WebPAD™ II with any ISP?

   The WebPAD™ II does not require a particular ISP. Some ISP's require unique software to be downloaded to your PC. This unique software may not be available for WindowsCE.

    

8. How easy is it to install?

   Depending on your in-home network, your your WebPAD™ II and the 802.11b Router may work by simply plugging them in.

   You will probably want to change the security code and possibly enable encryption. Dialog boxes are available on both the WebPAD™ II and the 802.11b Router to make these entries.

   The W7351B 802.11b Router is configured from a browser on your PC or your WebPAD™ II. Follow the instructions found in the manual. The security code and encryption entries must match those set in the WebPAD™ II

    

    

9. What are the installation steps for the 802.11b router?

   Connect to your Cable or DSL modem via an Ethernet cable
   Connect your PC to the 802.11b router via an Ethernet cable
   Connect the AC-DC adapter
   Turn the 802.11b router on.

   If you have several PC's or other TCP/IP devices that need to be part of you're in-home network you may want to add a hub to expand the connections to the 802.11b router.

   Some ISP's require static IP addresses, PPPoE, and other special connection protocols. Ask your ISP for any special requirements. Most of these can be accommodated using the configuration tools on the 802.11b router. These tools are viewed using a browser on your PC or WebPAD™ II.

    

    

10. What are the installation steps for the WebPAD™ II?

    Switch the WebPAD™ II "on" after the 802.11b router is installed. After the PAD is operational, set the security code (SSID) and encryption values to the same as those used on your 802.11b router using the 802.11b utility on the WebPAD™ II (see the User Guide).

    After a few minutes to allow the IP addresses to be established you should be able to use the browser to access a web site.

    You should be off and running. Check out your favorite web locations and save them using the browsers "Favorites" function.

    Check the User Guide to configure the WebPAD™ II for special situations.

     

11. Can we use a 802.11b router or bridge from another vendor?

    The Honeywell WebPAD™ II complies with the 802.11b standard. It has been tested with routers and bridges from several vendors. Routers and bridges from other vendors may work but are not supported by Honeywell.

    Caution: The WebPAD™ II does not contain the utilities needed to configure a router or bridge. It is highly recommended that 802.11b routers or bridges be configurable from the web via a browser.
    
    
    

12. Where is the WebPAD™ II assembled?

    Taiwan

    
    
    

     

13. What is the warranty on the product?

    1 year

    
    
    

     

14. Who will support it for me?

    You can call the WebPAD™ II™ technical support center at 1-800-520-8977.

    
    
    

     

15. How can I get upgrades?

    The software can be upgraded on-line. When available, Honeywell will communicate software upgrade options via the Honeywell WebPAD™ II device support site. Simply press the "H" link on the WebPAD™ II device.

    
    
    

     

16. Who can I contact to get more information?

    The fastest way to get a response is to submit your inquiry on our web-site at http://web.archive.org/web/20011201183003/http://content.honeywell.com/yourhome/feedback.htm. Your question will be routed to the appropriate person.

     

     

17. Do you have any product literature?

    Download the Owner's Manual Here

FAQ for Version 2 WebPAD™ II and 802.11b Router

1. W7351B Description
   
2. What are the key features of the W7351B 802.11b Router?
   
3. What functions does the W7351B provide?
   
4. What is 802.11b RF technology?
   
5. How does 802.11b RF compare with Home RF and Bluetooth?
   
6. What is an Access Point?
   
7. What is the data rate of 802.11b RF technology?
   
8. What if I have more than one Honeywell WebPAD™ II or 802.11b clients?
   
9. What is Roaming?
   
10. Is 802.11b RF technology safe?
    
11. Is 802.11b RF technology secure?
    
12. Other than WEP, what other security features are available?

1. W7351B Description
   
   W7351B 802.11b Router is the ideal networking solution for home and small business users alike, providing the ultimate in mobility with its wireless operation. The router is an all-in-one solution provides an 802.11b Bridge, IP sharing, DHCP, PPOE, an RS-232 COM port for use with an external dial-up modem, and firewall security for protection against hackers and other intruders.
   
   W7351B 802.11b Router provides a WAN port as well as Network Address Translation (NAT), which extends simultaneous Internet access for up to 250 Internet devices on the in-home or office LAN using DHCP technology.
   
   The 802.11b base station provides data rates of 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps with a functional operating range of up to 330 feet(100m). As with any RF technology the actual operating range is determined by the characteristics of the physical space. The 802.11b standard provides for lower data rates in noisy environments.
   
   LAN and WAN IP addresses are auto-assigned and easily managed by a web-based interface and the IP routing supports a range of popular applications.
   
   Security of the 802.11b technology is enhanced by using 40/64 bit and 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.
   
   The W7351B 802.11b Router is a comprehensive networking solution for your Honeywell S7350B WebPAD™ II and other Internet devices.
   
   
   
   
2. What are the key features of the W7351B 802.11b Router?
   
   
   • Built-in NAT firewall security
     
   • Simultaneous Internet access for up to 250 Internet devices on the in-home LAN using only one WAN IP address
     
   • Wireless operation at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps
     
   • Wireless operating range of up to 330 ft. (11 Mbits/sec - Indoor 80 ft, Outdoor 165 ft, 5.5 Mbits/sec - Indoor 115 ft, Outdoor 230 ft, 2 Mbits/sec - Indoor 130 ft, Outdoor 300 ft, 1 Mbits/sec - Indoor 165 ft, Outdoor 330 ft).
     
   • LAN and IP addresses auto-assigned and easily managed using DHCP technology
     
   • Connects to a cable/xDSL modem, dial-up modem, or Ethernet backbone
     
   • 10/100 Mbps in-home LAN port plus 1 port for your WAN connection
     
   • All-in-one solution provides 802.11b Bridge, IP sharing, DHCP, PPOE and firewall security o Web-based utilities allow configuration through any networked PC's Web browser.
     
   • 40/64 bit WEP Encryption
   
   

    

3. What functions does the W7351B provide?

   The W7351B is a broadband IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless access point or base station and a router/ gateway. It connects to your DSL or Cable modem and also provides an Ethernet port to connect to your in-home network. Its integrated Router and Firewall provide NAT, DHCP, and packet filtering services between the local network and the Internet.

   The W7351B allows wireless multiple LAN users to share a single Internet connection while providing the safety and security of port blocking, packet filtering, and a natural firewall. Static address support, integrated DHCP, PPPoE, and device name support will allow it to connect to nearly any broadband provider whether Cable or DSL based, and at the same time simplify local area network settings.

   The W7351B provides two levels of security support. First, it masks local users' IP addresses from others on the Internet making it much more difficult for a hacker to target a machine on your network. Secondly it can block and redirect certain ports to limit the services that outside users can access. Specific ports can be opened by the user to ensure that games and other Internet applications will run properly.

   It also provides special pass through support for common VPN implementations including PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec. The Virtual Server feature allows the user to expose HTTP, FTP, Game Servers and other local services to be accessible to Internet users located outside of the LAN. The User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel feature allows the user to define the attributes to support special applications requiring multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, and Internet telephony.

   Unlike PC based proxy server or NAT software that requires the PC to remain visible on the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when using the W7351B. The W351B like broadband, is always on, removing the need to constantly boot your PC when access is desired from a WebPAD™ II.

   Integrated DHCP services allow up to 250 users to get their IP address automatically on boot-up from the W7351B.

    

    

4. What is 802.11b RF technology?

   The 802.11b wireless LAN systems use radios in the 2.4-GHz frequency band - the same band used by microwave ovens. The advantages of this band are that it provides a lot of spectrum space and doesn't require licensing of the radio devices.

   Recognizing the critical need to support higher data-transmission rates, the the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802 committee ratified the 802.11b in September 1999 for transmissions of up to 11 Mbps. These radio-based standards operate within the 2.4 GHz ISM band. These frequency bands are recognized by international regulatory agencies, such as the FCC (USA), ETSI (Europe), and the MKK (Japan) for unlicensed radio operations.

   The 802.11b standard is the first standard to make WLANs usable in the workplace by providing robust and reliable 11 Mbps performance, five times faster than the original 802.11 standard. Recently the costs for this technology are such to permit it to also be used in a home environment. The new standard gives WLAN customers the freedom to choose flexible, interoperable solutions from multiple vendors, since it has been endorsed by most major networking and personal computer vendors. Broad manufacturer acceptance and certifiable interoperability means users can expect to see affordable, high-speed wireless solutions proliferate throughout the large enterprise, small business, and home markets. This global wireless LAN standard opens exciting new opportunities to expand the potential of network computing.

    

    

5. How does 802.11b RF compare with Home RF and Bluetooth?
   
   

   	IEEE 802.11b	HomeRF	Bluetooth
   Speed	11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps	Mbps 1, 2, 10	30-400 Kbps
   Use	Home, office or campus LAN	Home office, house and yard	Personal area network
   Types of terminals	Add-on to notebook, desktop PC, Internet appliances, palm device, internet gateway	Add-on to notebook, desktop PC, modem, phone, Internet appliance, mobile device, Internet gateway	Built into notebook, cell phone, palm device, pager, appliance, car
   Typical configuration	Multiple clients per access point	Point-to-point or multiple devices per access point	Point-to-point or multiple devices per access point
   Range	50 to 300 feet	150 feet	30 feet
   Frequency sharing	Direct sequence spread spectrum	Wideband frequency hopping	Narrowband frequency hopping
   Backers	Cisco, Lucent, 3Com, WECA consortium	Apple, Compaq, Dell, HomeRF Working Group, Intel, Motorola, Proxim	Bluetooth Special Interest Group, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia
   Status	Shipping	Shipping	In development

    

    

6. What is an Access Point?

   The 802.11b standard defines two types of equipment, a wireless station or client (may be a PC or an Internet Appliance such as the Honeywell WebPAD™ II that is equipped with a 802.11b radio or wireless network interface card) and an access point (AP), which acts as a bridge between the wireless and wired networks. An access point usually consists of a radio, a wired network interface and bridging software conforming to the 802.1d bridging standard. The access point acts as the base station for the wireless network, aggregating access for multiple wireless stations onto the wired network. Access points may also include functions such as Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Network Address Translation (NAT), PPPOE registration, and Firewall functions. The Honeywell W7351B includes an 802.11b access point

    

    

7. What is the data rate of 802.11b RF technology?

   To support very noisy environments as well as extended range, 802.11b WLANs use dynamic rate shifting, allowing data rates to be automatically adjusted to compensate for the changing nature of the radio channel. Ideally, users connect at the full 11 Mbps rate. However when devices move beyond the optimal range for 11 Mbps operation, or if substantial interference is present, 802.11b devices will transmit at lower speeds, falling back to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps. Likewise, if the device moves back within the range of a higher-speed transmission, the connection will automatically speed up again. Rate shifting is a physical-layer mechanism transparent to the user and the upper layers of the protocol stack.

    

    

    

8. What if I have more than one Honeywell WebPAD™ II or 802.11b clients?

   The logic of the S7350B and the W7351B allows for up to 250 802.11b devices. As on any network , performance degrades as traffic increases. Depending on utilization of the WebPAD™ IIs on a single access point, users may experience delays.
   
   It is possible to add additional in-range 802.11b access points to share the traffic load.

    

    

9. What is Roaming?

   When an 802.11b client such as the Honeywell S7350B WebPAD™ II is in an environment with two or more access points are in-range the client is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point based on the signal strength, network utilization and other factors. When a station determines the existing signal is poor, it begins scanning for another access point. The station selects the most appropriate signal and sends an association request to the new access point. If the new access point sends an association response, the client has successfully roamed to a new access point.
   
   Periodically the 802.11b clinet surveys all 802.11b channels in order to assess whether a different access point would provide it with better performance characteristics. If it determines that this is the case, it reassociates with the new access point, tuning to the radio channel to which that access point is set.
   
   
   
   

    

10. Is 802.11b RF technology safe?

    As with other wireless technologies, WLANs must meet stringent government and industry standards for safety. There have been concerns raised across a number of wireless technology industries regarding the health risks of wireless use. To date, scientific studies have been unable to attribute adverse health effects to WLAN transmissions. In addition, the output power of wireless LAN systems is limited by FCC regulations to under 100 mW, much less than that of a mobile phone, and it is expected that any health effects related to radio transmissions would be correlated to power and physical proximity to the transmitter.

     

     

11. Is 802.11b RF technology secure?

    Security is a common concern among potential WLAN users. 802.11b specifies 40-bit (often called 64 bit because the SSID security code is added to the key) or 128-bit encryption via wired equivalent privacy (WEP), an optional security mechanism designed to make wireless link integrity equal to that of wired links. Note that WEP is optional, which means some products might not use it. If you're concerned about the security of your wireless data, be sure to choose access points and client adapters that support WEP. The Honeywell S7350B provides both 64 bit and 128 bit encryption. The Honeywell W7351B router supports 64 bit encryption.

     

     

12. Other than WEP, what other security features are available?
    
    
    • ESSID (often called SSID) For the access control, the ESSID (also known as a WLAN Service Area ID) is programmed into each access point and is required knowledge in order for a wireless client to associate with an access point. An identification value called ESSID is programmed into each access point to identify which subnet it is on. This can be used as an authentication check; if a station does not know this value, it is not allowed to associate with the access point.
      
      
    • Normal LAN Security 802.11b RF networks support the same security standards supported by other 802 LANs for access control (such as network operating system logins) and encryption (such as IPSec or application-level encryption). These higher-layer technologies can be used to create end-to-end secure networks encompassing both wired LAN and WLAN components, with the wireless piece of the network gaining unique additional security from the 802.11 feature set.

       

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Honeywell WebPAD II        Includes: Integrated 802.11b WiFi wireless connectivity 800 x x 600 10.5" TFT touch screen Internet Explorer with support for MacroMedia Flash Java Virtual Machine Viewers for .pdf, .doc, .ppt, and .xls files Windows CE 3.0 64M RAM for improved performance. Citrix and Microsoft terminal server thin clients Full-Featured, Wireless Web Surfing and E-mail in your Office, Factory, School, Hospital or Home! The NEW Honeywell WebPAD™ II Internet Appliance - an easy-to-use, portable tool for wireless, high-speed connection to the Internet and centralized home control applications. Weighing less than three pounds and measuring less than an inch thick and about the size of a standard sheet of paper. The Honeywell WebPAD™ II device allows a user to surf the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and enter information via a wireless touch screen display at higher speed and with more features. The device uses an integrated  802.11b radio to link to a 802.11b access point-- that's connected to the internet using broadband cable, DSL or a dial-up phone connection. Enjoy the benefits of a high-bandwidth Wireless connection from anywhere inside or outside the office or even your home within 330 feet of an access point. Applications in the workplace      In the home Only $1650...in stock for same day shipment! including integrated 802.11b and cradle with pass through power! WebPAD™ is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation

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Trademarks used herein are the property of their owners.   Bluetooth is a trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Honeywell WebPAD II        Includes: Integrated 802.11b WiFi wireless connectivity 800 x x 600 10.5" TFT touch screen Internet Explorer with support for MacroMedia Flash Java Virtual Machine Viewers for .pdf, .doc, .ppt, and .xls files Windows CE 3.0 64M RAM for improved performance. Citrix and Microsoft terminal server thin clients Full-Featured, Wireless Web Surfing and E-mail in your Office, Factory, School, Hospital or Home! The NEW Honeywell WebPAD™ II Internet Appliance - an easy-to-use, portable tool for wireless, high-speed connection to the Internet and centralized home control applications. Weighing less than three pounds and measuring less than an inch thick and about the size of a standard sheet of paper. The Honeywell WebPAD™ II device allows a user to surf the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and enter information via a wireless touch screen display at higher speed and with more features. The device uses an integrated  802.11b radio to link to a 802.11b access point-- that's connected to the internet using broadband cable, DSL or a dial-up phone connection. Enjoy the benefits of a high-bandwidth Wireless connection from anywhere inside or outside the office or even your home within 330 feet of an access point. Applications in the workplace      In the home Only $1650...in stock for same day shipment! including integrated 802.11b and cradle with pass through power! WebPAD™ is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation

Copyright © 2001 INFOCATER, Inc.  All Rights Reserved     

Trademarks used herein are the property of their owners.   Bluetooth is a trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

The files are located on a public ftp site: 129.17.22.194.

A. BIOS UPDATE

1. 1. Start the "Update Program" by selecting "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then "Update" (looks like a Swiss Army knife).
2. 2. Enter the filename 325stx348.mbs in the "File Name" field.
3. 3. Enter the ftp site: 129.17.22.194 in the "Server IP Address" field.
4. 4. Select the "Use anonymous FTP Connection" checkbox.
5. 5. After the BIOS file is updated you will be prompted to reboot the WebPAD II. After the WebPAD reboots you need to update WinCE to the new level.

B. WinCE UPDATE

1. 1. Start the "Update Program" by selecting "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then "Update" (looks like a swiss army knife).
2. 2. Enter the filename 325HOC335-0214.bin in the "File Name" field.
3. 3. Enter the ftp site: 129.17.22.194 in the "Server IP Address" field.
4. 4. Select the "Use anonymous FTP Connection" checkbox.
5. 5. After the WinCE file is updated you will be prompted to reboot the WebPAD II.

Comdex 2000 - Honeywell's WebPad, weighing less than three pounds, offers a portable, wireless connection to the Internet