Digi High Speed Wireless WAN Router Receives Certification on Verizon Wireless EV-DO Network

Digi High Speed Wireless WAN Router Receives Certification on Verizon Wireless EV-DO Network

September 13, 2006

ConnectPort WAN VPN is Industry's First Upgradeable, Commercial-grade 3G Wireless WAN Router

    MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Digi
International (Nasdaq: DGII) today announced that its
ConnectPort WAN VPN is now certified by Verizon Wireless
for use on its high speed EV-DO network.  The ConnectPort
WAN VPN is the first commercial grade, upgradeable, 3G
wireless wide area network (WWAN) router that provides a
secure, high-speed WWAN connection for reliable primary and
backup network connectivity to remote sites and devices. 
Because the solution is modular, it is upgradeable, making
it easier for customers to quickly migrate to future
advanced platforms as networks evolve.  Verizon Wireless'
EV-DO network gives customers high-speed access to
corporate data, device information, and the Internet
anywhere within the coverage area at download speeds
averaging 400 to 700 kbps.  Customers outside of the EV-DO
coverage area will seamlessly switch to Verizon Wireless'
1xRTT network to remain connected while on the road. 
 
    Using the ConnectPort WAN VPN with its integrated
Sierra Wireless MC5720 PCI Express Mini Card embedded
module, customers can deploy on Verizon Wireless'
EV-DO-1xRTT Rev 0 network today and can upgrade to
EV-DO-1xRTT Revision A when it becomes available, by
replacing the wireless module.  The ConnectPort WAN VPN is
the only Verizon Wireless-certified commercial grade
solution to provide this level of flexibility.  The PCI
Express Mini Card module is easy to upgrade, like a PCMCIA
card, but is a superior choice for rugged commercial
applications because of its smaller, fully enclosed form
factor.
  
    The ConnectPort WAN VPN offers an easy and
cost-effective means of connecting virtually any remote
location into the corporate IP network at broadband-like
speeds.  It is ideal for use where wired networks are not
feasible or where alternative network connections are
required.  It can be managed locally via a built-in web
interface or remotely using Digi Connectware(R) Manager,
the industry's only enterprise class remote device
management software for Wireless WAN applications.  For a
complete list of carriers and more information about the
ConnectPort WAN VPN, visit
http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/connectportwanvpn.jsp
.

    About Digi International

    Digi International, based in Minneapolis, makes device
networking easy by developing products and technologies
that are cost effective and easy to use.  Digi markets its
products through a global network of distributors and
resellers, systems integrators and original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs).  
    
    For more information, please contact:

    Digi International
     Lucy Hou 
     Marketing Communication Specialist, China
     Tel: [phone]
     Fax: [phone]

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