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News
Issue #2002 - 04 (January 2002)
(Updated Jan.
30, 2002)
TECHNOLOGY
Symbol Unveils Mobius Family of
Wireless LAN Products
Symbol Technologies has
announced the Symbol Mobius wireless LAN architecture, which
delivers 802.11a WLAN communications while supporting 802.11b and
802.11 frequency hopping (FH) wireless infrastructure investments.
"While there is a lot of interest in the new 802.11a
technology, it is important to support the installed base of WLAN
users while offering the next generation of technology,"
commented Ray Martino, vice president, Wireless Network Products,
Symbol.
The Mobius 5224 Access Point will be the first product to be
shipped, the company said. Designed to deliver 54 mbps of data speed
over a 5.2 GHz band, the Mobius 5224 complements Symbol’s popular
wireless networks -- Spectrum24 802.11 FH or Spectrum24 High Rate
802.11b.
Symbol said it will ship the Mobius 5224 in three form factors:
802.11a/802.11b,
802.11a/802. FH, and 802.11a expansion kit, which will provide
seamless expansion to 802.11a communications for installed 802.11 FH
or 802.11b access points on existing wireless infrastructures.
Plans are underway to launch 802.11a-capable handheld mobile
computing devices later this year.
For more information: http://www.symbol.com
Mobileinfo Comments & Advisory: 802.11a
products are coming along nicely and quickly. We warn network designers
and planners to think through 802.11b versus 802.11a analysis wisely. It
is not this or that. It s - where is 802.11a technology most suitable
and where is 802.11b technology most suitable? Distance coverage,
interference with other devices using the same spectrum, integration
with existing infrastructure and cost of one versus the other are issues
that you must consider. No pat answers. Only serious systems engineering
discipline of analysis and making the best decision for your
organization's specific needs.
Note: This news release may contain
forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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