Chapter 1 - Introduction - Proxim Harmony 8569 User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Proxim's Harmony 802.11a Access Point, a member of
Proxim's Harmony wireless infrastructure family. The Harmony 802.11a Access Point
complies with the IEEE 802.11a wireless standard to provide mobile clients with
network connectivity at high speed data rates of up to 54 Mbps (up to 108 Mbps in
2X mode).
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The Harmony 802.11a Access Point is used in conjunction with a Harmony Access
Point Controller as part of a wireless networking solution that supports all current and
future wireless network standards including IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and OpenAir
simultaneously within a single, homogeneous architecture. A Harmony System, which
includes Access Point Controllers and Access Points, provides centralized
management, configuration, and security for a wireless network.
Proxim is the pioneer in wireless broadband networking. Proxim's unmatched
expertise in radio networking technology, combined with the company's extensive
experience serving the communication needs of the mobile computing user, have
kept Proxim at the forefront of the wireless LAN market.