Wireless Ethernet -- 802.11, WiFi ™

Within a building or a campus, ZFrame fully supports wireless Ethernet. With 802.11b (also known as WiFi™) you get a broadband connection on a handheld device. The ZFrameWorks client has settings that let you "open up the throttle" and get high resolution graphics and images on every page. Wireless Ethernet is widely adopted by corporations. Public wireless Ethernet hot spots are now available in airports, conference centers, hotels and Starbucks coffee shops.

What about security?  ZFrame's secure mode encrypts every transmission using the industry-standard SSL protocols. Even when you are working with a public web site, all wireless transmissions are secure. In addition, every communication is authenticated with a User ID and password. No one can access the ZFrameWorks server without proper credentials.

802.11b cards are available for iPAQs and other PocketPC devices from Xircom and other leading wireless networking vendors. There is also an 802.11b sled available from Xircom the Palm m505 and m515. The maximum data rate for 802.11b is 11 mbps. In the future, expect to see handheld devices supporting 802.11a (up to 55 mbps). With ZFrame, your transition to next generation wireless LANs will be seamless.

Hi-Speed Cellular -- GPRS, CDMA/1xRTT

When you are on the go, high-speed cellular networks let you stay connected. ZFrameWorks is optimized for realistic cellular speeds in the 19.2 to 56K range. Payloads are compressed without losing any critical information. When you need detailed graphics and images, you control how much you download. ZFrame's optimized protocols save time and money.

You can access high speed cellular networks in every metropolitan area in the US, Europe and Asia. In the US, Sprint Vision and Verizon Express are based on the CDMA/1xRTT standard (average 40-70 kbps). AT&T, Voicestream (T-Mobile), and Cingular are offering GPRS networks (average 28-40 kbps). The Nextel iDEN network (19.2 kbps) can also be used with ZFrame software.

ZFrame supports the Handspring Treo 180 / 270 (GPRS) and 300 (CDMA/1xRTT). Supported PocketPC devices include the T-Mobile PocketPC Phone (GPRS) and the Sprint and Verizon adapter cards for iPAQ devices. You can also connect your PocketPC device through your cell phone using Bluetooth.

Desktop and Wireless Sync

ZFrame also offers sync support. Connect through your desktop cradle, or sync from a remote location using any wireless protocol (802.11b, cellular or Bluetooth). For sync operations, transactions can be buffered on the handheld device and submitted when a sync connection is available. Information is always cached locally on the handheld device, so you remain productive without being on-line.