Proxim Introduces Harmony, a Unified Wire-Free Networking Infrastructure Solution

Strategic Insights -

Proxim Inc., the leader in wire-free broadband networking, has introduced Harmony, a new wire-free networking infrastructure solution that supports all leading wireless LAN standards, including OpenAir, IEEE 802.11b, future 10 Mbps frequency hopping, and 5 GHz technologies. This solution reduces equipment acquisition costs, installation complexity, and long-term operating costs by centralizing network management, communication, and security services. Harmony also protects current and future wire-free infrastructure investments by supporting all leading and forthcoming wireless LAN protocols, making it an attractive option for enterprise customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harmony is the first wire-free networking solution to support all current and future wireless LAN standards in a single, homogeneous architecture.
  • Harmony reduces equipment acquisition costs, installation complexity, and long-term operating costs by centralizing network management, communication, and security services.
  • Harmony supports all leading and forthcoming wireless LAN protocols, protecting current and future wire-free infrastructure investments.
  • Harmony's SmartArchitecture provides one-click, system-wide security updates and remote office infrastructure management through a single interface.
  • Harmony's SmartAttach software auto-discovers and configures new access points upon connection to the Ethernet network, simplifying installation.
  • Harmony may be managed through a Web-based interface or standard enterprise SNMP packages, providing customizable network maps and traffic statistics.
  • Harmony Access Points may be connected to any portion of the Ethernet network, eliminating the need for special wireless subnets common in other installations.
  • Harmony clients roam seamlessly anywhere there is wireless coverage, without the need for extra client software.
  • Where electrical wiring is not available, the optional Harmony Power Server delivers power to access points over Ethernet, eliminating the need for additional wiring.
  • Harmony reduces total network costs by up to 50% according to Proxim's analysis.
  • The Harmony SmartArchitecture is composed of the Harmony Access Point Controller, Harmony Access Points, Harmony PC Cards, and the Harmony Power System.
  • Prices for the first available members of the product family will start at $1495 for the Harmony Access Point Controller.

Statistics:

  • Over 15 years of experience designing and building wire-free broadband networking solutions.
  • Nearly one million installed units of RangeLAN2, Proxim's leading enterprise, OEM, and wireless service provider product.
  • Up to 50% reduction in total network costs.
  • Up to 300 feet distance for powering Harmony Access Points with the Harmony Power System.

Sources:

  • Business Wire
  • Proxim Inc.
  • Proxim's website (www.proxim.com)