Skyline 802.11a Takes Networking to the Air

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(11/14/01, 09:18:40 AM EDT)

Proxim's newest family of devices, Skyline 802.11a, makes it possible for small organizations to use a wireless network to share large files, such as presentations and graphics; utilize high-quality multimedia content; and collaborate over a wireless network at wired network speeds. The new Skyline 802.11a CardBus Card and Access Point are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11a standard and also feature Proxim's 2X mode, which enables connection speeds of up to 108 Mbps.

Skyline 802.11a products support the highest level of encryption available for secure communication and provide greater performance at any range than an 802.11b network. In addition, the Skyline 802.11a product family comes with software that simplifies configuration and network management.

Skyline 802.11a products are not affected by interference from devices often found in small offices, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and nearby 802.11b wireless LANs, since Skyline 802.11a operates in the 5 GHz band. Additionally, Skyline 802.11a products support eight non-overlapping channels, which provide increased bandwidth for a greater number of users.

The Proxim Skyline 802.11a CardBus Card is an 802.11a-compliant adapter for Windows notebook computers running Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. Macintosh support is planned for the first quarter of 2002. The Proxim Skyline 802.11a Access Point is designed to extend existing Fast Ethernet networks by providing high-speed wireless access to company data and services.

Proxim's Skyline 802.11a family of products is based on the AR5000 wireless LAN chipset from Atheros Communications.The Skyline 802.11a CardBus Card and Access Point will be available in December at list prices of $179 and $449 respectively.

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