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Intermec Introduces Wireless LAN Access Point for Enhanced Office Productivity

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Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, has introduced a new wireless LAN access point designed to provide seamless network connectivity for mobile computing clients in office environments. The 2102 Corporate Access Point operates with industry-standard IEEE 802.11b high-rate and OpenAir wireless technologies, supporting up to 11 mpbs data rates. This cutting-edge product allows users to roam freely throughout the enterprise without losing network connection, making it ideal for campus-sized wireless LANs with complex network topologies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2102 Corporate Access Point is designed for office environments and weighs less than 8 ounces.
  • It operates with industry-standard IEEE 802.11b high-rate and OpenAir wireless technologies, supporting up to 11 mpbs data rates.
  • The access point features fully integrated IP Tunneling, allowing wireless LANs to span across multiple subnets.
  • This feature enables users of wireless-enabled laptops and other mobile computing devices to maintain continuous, high-quality network connections while roaming.
  • The access point automatically tracks and connects roaming clients without the need for a dedicated mobile IP server or additional hubs and cabling.
  • Intermec's wireless LAN access points eliminate cumbersome user-programming and setup, as well as the risk of a single point of failure on a wireless LAN.
  • Intermec has installed tens of thousands of wireless networks worldwide over the last 15 years.

Statistics:

  • The 2102 Corporate Access Point supports up to 11 mpbs data rates.
  • The access point weighs less than 8 ounces.
  • Intermec has installed tens of thousands of wireless networks worldwide over the last 15 years.
  • The suggested retail price of the 2102 access point is less than $1,000.

Sources:

  • Intermec news release, "Intermec Introduces Low-Cost Wireless Access Point for Enhanced Office Productivity," July 6, 2000
  • Intermec website, www.intermec.com
  • UNOVA website, www.unova.com

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