A comprehensive evaluation of five leading wireless LAN products:
- Lucent Orinoco
- Cisco Aironet
- 3Com AirConnect
- Proxim RangeLAN2
- Apple Airport
This report contains the results of the following tests:
- Indoor Range and Throughput - coverage area and throughtput was evaluated in an indoor office environment.
- Maximum Throughput - wireless LAN throughput was measured under best conditions.
- Outdoor Range versus Throughput - measurements demonstrated how the products throughput
degrades over distance.
- Interference Test - products were tested in the presence of a 2.4Ghz interference source to determine their resistance to interference.
- Line-of-Sight Outdoor Range Test - this test was conducted to determine the maximum range of each product in an open environment.
The information
contained in this report will prove useful to consumers, resellers, businesses, government agencies and any person interested in an objective study of competing wireless LAN equipment. The results will show that although all wireless LAN products appear to be similar on the surface there are performance differences between them. This report will assist anyone interested in purchasing a wireless LAN system by providing data that will help the purchaser make an informed decision. |
