Why Use 802.11? (cont.)

• A significant number of manufactures are putting money and releasing hardware that are compatible with 802.11 standards.

  • Cisco, Agere, Breezecom, Symbol/3com, Xircom/Intel, Intersil/Prism, Atheros, Proxim/ORiNOCO, etc.

• Of course its wireless

  • Good solution for older installations/buildings
  • Roaming of laptops

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