Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction - Symbol LA-4121 Reference Manual

Chapter 1
Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide

Introduction

The LA-4121 PC Card and the LA-4123 PCI adapter
are Spectrum24 direct-sequence (DS) products.
Spectrum24 DS is a spread spectrum network operating
between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. Spread spectrum
communication provides a high-capacity network within
large or small environments. Spectrum24 DS products
provide a high-capacity network using multiple access
points within large or small environments.
• Spectrum24 bridging architecture allows
communication between wired network devices
and mobile devices.
• Spectrum24 supports the IEEE 802.11 specification.
This open architecture allows Spectrum24 devices
to communicate with wireless devices from
other manufacturers.
• Spectrum24 allows mobile devices to roam
throughout large facilities while remaining
connected to the LAN.
• Spectrum24 allows protocol firmware upgrades
while devices remain operational.
• Spectrum24 antenna diversity feature alternates
between antennas with the best reception,
increasing overall performance.
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