What Is A Wireless LAN?

• a means of wirelessly connecting computers
• once installed a wireless LAN is transparent to the user and performs exactly like a wired LAN
• for small networks ( up to 10 users) it is approximately 80% as fast as a 10BaseT wired LAN
• for larger networks a wireless LAN operates best as an extension to a wired LAN
• allows you to access servers, email, share files, printers and internet access
• connects to a wired network backbone through an Access Point
• gives you freedom to roam with your computer anywhere within range of the Access Point
• supports ranges of 50m to 100m indoors and 100m to 500m outdoors (depending on the number of walls or obstacles)
• any area can be covered by adding more Access Points wired together in a cellular fashion
• wireless modems are available for desktops, laptops or handheld computers and external units with serial, USB or Ethernet interfaces are also available
• low cost products are available for home use as well as high end products for enterprise networks

   What Are The Benifits To You?

• faster installation time, literally up and running in minutes
• reduced installation costs, no cables!
• less expensive than running fibre for outdoor applications
• excellent backup link for outdoor wired links
• outdoor wireless bridges can pay for themselves in less than a year when replacing expensive leased lines
• ability to set up an ISP without leasing network access from phone or cable companies
• indoor LANs are more flexible, easily move your desk, or entire office
• transportable, go anywhere and take the network with you
• network your computer in areas difficult to reach with cables, industrial complexes, historic buildings, environmentally sensitive areas where digging is prohibited
• network mobile units, forklifts, point of sale terminals, computer carts for schools

   Want to learn more?

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