Introduction - Proxim Harmony 8550 Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing Proxim's Harmony 802.11b Access Point Model 855x, a
member of Proxim's Harmony wireless infrastructure family. The Harmony 802.11b
Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard to provide mobile
clients with network connectivity at data rates of up to 11 Mbps.
The Harmony 802.11b Access Point can be used on its own or in conjunction with a
Harmony Access Point Controller. A stand-alone Harmony 802.11b Access Point
connects to a small Ethernet network to provide wireless access for mobile clients.
When used in conjunction a Harmony Access Point Controller, the Harmony 802.11b
Access Point is part of a single wireless networking solution that supports all current and
future wireless LAN standards, including OpenAir, IEEE 802.11b, and future 10 Mbps
frequency hopping and 5 GHz technologies, simultaneously within a single, homoge-
neous architecture. A Harmony system of Access Point Controllers and Access Points
provides centralized management, configuration, and security for a wireless LAN.
Proxim is the leading supplier of wireless networking solutions. Proxim's unmatched
expertise in spread spectrum radio networking technology, combined with the
company's extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile comput-
ing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the wireless LAN market.
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