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Altai Technologies unveiled its low cost, pocket size and high performance Altai U1 Super WiFi USB Client, the latest addition to its Super WiFi solution. The Altai U1 is 802.11n capable and is designed as an essential component in the Altai Super WiFi system to extend outdoor WiFi coverage to indoor areas for broadband connectivity.

The Altai U1 employs patented smart signal processing algorithms and antenna design to increase WiFi signal strength as well as the client's throughput in areas covered by the A8 series Super WiFi Base Station or A2 series Super WiFi Access Point. With powerful built-in antennas, the Altai U1 can be used to improve the link budget as much as 15 dB.

Key features of the Altai U1 include:

• Increase signal strength for both non-line-of-sight and line-of-sight coverage areas by A8 series Super WiFi Base Station, it achieves a line-of-sight range of up to 4km
• Modern and compact design provides increased mobility for the end-user, allowing the user to reach the wireless signal anywhere from the indoor area
• Simply plug & play and it can be powered from a laptop using a USB connection

The U1 is specifically designed for service operators to provide high performance wireless broadband services at an affordable price. When combined with the A8 series Super WiFi base station and A2 series AP/bridge, it can be used to build a high capacity WiFi system that achieves the fastest ROI for both service operators and enterprises. This newly-launched Super WiFi product enables service operators a greater flexibility and cost effective options for building wireless broadband networks.

Altai is featuring its Super WiFi products as well as its complete end-to-end WISP solution at its booth#1214 in the IT Expo West (Sept 13-15) in Austin, US and booth#C140 in the Futurecom 2011(Sept 12-14) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The Altai Super WiFi Solutions are being trialed and deployed by more than 20 tier one operators around the world.