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Lantronix Unveils MatchPort NR, Network-Enabling Virtually Any Device, Anywhere -- Designed to Save Time and Cost for OEM Partn

^{Published on 2010-06-18 05:10:34 - Market Wire}
 

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - June 18, 2010) - [ Lantronix, Inc ]. (NASDAQ: [ LTRX ]), a leading provider of secure, remote device networking and data center management technologies, today announced the availability of MatchPort® NR, the newest addition to the popular MatchPort family of device servers. Pin-for-pin and form factor compatible with the MatchPort wireless device server, the MatchPort NR allows customers to easily configure their products for wired or wireless connectivity with the swap of a module. MatchPort NR is a full-featured, secure, embedded, wired networking device server module. Additional inputs and outputs (I/O) enable MatchPort NR to accommodate the demanding application requirements found in medical equipment, security, retail, manufacturing, building automation, smart metering and slot machines.

Continuing the family of form-factor and pin-compatible wireless and wired device networking platforms, MatchPort NR enables OEMs to implement an Ethernet networking solution within their products through a reliable and industry-proven solution to match their price and performance requirements. With a simple connection between the device microcontroller's serial port and one of MatchPort NR's two serial ports, OEMs can create feature-rich applications, all while saving on design costs and enabling faster time-to-market.

"Having a pin-compatible family of embedded products allows our customers to easily interchange a wired or wireless solution that significantly shortens development time and reduces risk of developing robust and secure Ethernet connectivity," said Paul Pishal, vice president of product marketing at Lantronix. "OEMs need a solution enabling easy design, guaranteed to be compatible with industry standards and affordable. The MatchPort family provides ultimate design flexibility with a choice of media-independent 802.11 b/g or Ethernet networking modules. It takes the complexity out of RF design and embedded Ethernet networking so you can focus on designing your products."

The MatchPort Family
MatchPort NR is the fourth member of the MatchPort product family of pin/form factor-compatible device networking platforms. The MatchPort family enables OEMs to future-proof their designs with the flexibility of delivering wired or wireless connectivity on the same board design with a choice of modules offering an array of price and performance options. The family also includes [ MatchPort b/g Pro ] (embedded device server with an advanced operating system and Web Server technologies that delivers WiFi networking with the highest levels of security), [ MatchPort AR ] (turnkey, application-ready programmable device server module with highly secure Ethernet connectivity and advanced Web server capabilities), and the [ MatchPort b/g ] (full-featured, secure, embedded 802.11 b/g device server module).

MatchPort NR is a complete device server with the following industry demonstrated features:

• Robust operating system
• Full-featured network protocol stack
• Proven, ready-to-use serial-to-Ethernet application
• Built-in web server for device communication and configuration via a standard browser Windows-based DeviceInstaller™ -- making configuring one or more units in a subnet quick and easy

MatchPort^™ NR is now available. For more information, please visit: [ http://www.lantronix.com ].

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About Lantronix
Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ LTRX ]) is a global leader of secure communication technologies that simplify remote access, management and control of any electronic device. Its solutions empower businesses to make better decisions based on real-time information, and gain a competitive advantage by generating new revenue streams, improving productivity and increasing efficiency and profitability. Easy to integrate and deploy, Lantronix products remotely connect and control electronic equipment via the Internet; provide secure remote access to firewall-protected equipment; and enable remote management of IT equipment over the Internet. Founded in 1989, Lantronix serves some of the largest security, industrial and building automation, medical, transportation, retail/POS, financial, government, consumer electronics/appliances, IT/data centre and pro-AV/signage entities in the world. The company's headquarters are located in Irvine, California, US with EMEA offices based out of Breda, Netherlands. For more information, visit [ www.lantronix.com ].

Lantronix is a registered trademark, and MatchPort are trademarks of Lantronix, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.