Depending on model, WiFi and smart card support is offered either as a built-in or external add-on. The V series,
released last fall, for example, offers built-in WiFi. With support for WPA (WiFi protected access) and WPA2 protocols for 802.1x authentication, the units can securely connect to any supported wireless network without requiring driver installation or assembly, according to Wyse.
Chief marketing officer Jeff McNaught stated, "The new wireless and smart card capabilities open up new applications for thin computing including kiosks, internet cafes, hospitals and school rooms. The simple, secure set-up of our Wyse wireless thin clients enables our customers to operate in places that can't be wired with traditional Ethernet."
Wyse thin clients are available in versions based on Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, and Linux software platforms. The company also announced a new release of its own operating system, Wyse Thin OS 5.3, with support for wireless and smart card options. V and S class thin clients with WiFi capability and smart card support are available immediately, according to Wyse.
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