Introduction - Proxim RangeLAN 802 8520 User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the RangeLAN802 Access Point, a member of the
RangeLAN802 family, Proxim's IEEE 802.11-compliant wireless LAN products.
Proxim has long been a leader in wireless networking and is excited to introduce IEEE
802.11 products.
RangeLAN802 Access Point was designed to be a "plug-and-play" product. In many
cases, you will not even need to run any software to configure it. If you need to use it,
you will find it easy to use. In no time, you will have a wireless connection to your
network's application software, printing, e-mail, and other network services!
This access point allows for easy expandability of your wireless network, increasing
range and facilitating mobility applications. It operates at the Data Link level (layer 2) of
the OSI model, providing protocol-independent access for RangeLAN802 computer
users into an existing wired Ethernet LAN.
Today, Proxim is the leading supplier of spread spectrum radio networking technology
for local area environments. Proxim's unmatched spread spectrum networking expertise,
combined with the company's extensive experience serving the communications needs of
the mobile computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the emerging wireless
LAN market.
Proxim also manufactures the RangeLAN2 family, a family of OpenAir-compatible
wireless LAN products. If you would like more information on RangeLAN2, please
contact Proxim's Sales Department at 800-229-1630.
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