Introduction - Proxim RangeLAN2 7500 User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of RangeLAN2 7500 Access
Point, a member of the RangeLAN2 family. As with all members
of the RangeLAN2 family, RangeLAN2 7500 is a long range,
high performance LAN product that allows networked
computers to communicate wirelessly.
RangeLAN2 7500 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, the configuration software is
simple to understand and has on-line help. In no time, you will
have a wireless connection to your network's application
software, printing, e-mail, and other network services!
RangeLAN2 7500 is a wireless access point which 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 RangeLAN2 computer users into an
existing wired Ethernet LANs.
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 RangeLINK, a family of high speed
wireless inter-building bridges, and ProxLink. ProxLink is a
family of RS-232 cable replacement products. If you would like
more information on RangeLINK or ProxLink, please contact
Proxim's Sales Department at 800/229-1630.
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