Proxim Wireless Launches Latest Orinoco(R) WLAN Access Point AP-8100
02 April 2013 - 2:00PM
Marketwired
Proxim Wireless Corporation (PINKSHEETS: PRXM), a global leader in
advanced indoor and outdoor radio systems, today introduced the
latest member of the ORiNOCO® family of enterprise-class Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) access points -- the ORiNOCO AP-8100
(http://www.proxim.com/products/enterprise-wireless-lan-wi-fi-mesh).
"The Orinoco AP-8100 has an arsenal of features that makes
Proxim access points a great product for enterprises," said Martin
Bauer of Bauer Audio, who has deployed Orinoco access points in
multi-storied hotel projects.
Product Applications
The AP-8100 has been designed to meet the indoor Wi-Fi wireless
connectivity needs for the enterprise market segment, which
includes a wide variety of entities such as hotels and hospitality
venues, hospitals and other medical care facilities, schools and
universities, "hot spot" Internet connectivity providers (both as
an amenity and as a paid service), as well as state, local and
federal governmental agencies. The connectivity needs of this
market segment are as varied as the organizations themselves and
can include:
- 3G/4G Mobile data offload: Relieving over-stressed cellular
networks by offloading the ever-increasing demands for "data to the
handheld" to a Wi-Fi network. The AP-8100 with the cloud based
remote management is able to deliver a "no configuration" rapid
deployment model, enabling lower install cost and time. The AP-8100
also meets other key service provider requirements like robust
performance, remote visibility/control, and integration with the
3GPP core for unified policy management.
- Connected Schools: The AP-8100 enables online and electronic
learning models for the digital classroom by delivering high
capacity bandwidth to handle smart phones, tablets, e-readers, and
online video session. It also provides the ability to separate a
school/staff network from a student network and to support "flipped
classroom" programs.
- Collaborative Healthcare Network: The AP-8100 enables secure
transmission of high-resolution image files enabling collaborative
medical diagnoses and evaluations with remote personnel. The
AP-8100 can also increase clinician productivity with high capacity
ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage enabling health care professionals to use
their mobile devices anywhere in the hospital to access medical
records and diagnostic images.
Product Features
The AP-8100 is an OFDM, MIMO 2x2, 802.11n dual radio access
point. One radio operates in the 2.4 GHz spectrum, while the other
operates in the 5 GHz spectrum for greater flexibility and
interference avoidance and improving maximum throughput. It
provides 300 Mbps data rate per radio for an aggregate data rate of
600 Mbps in a single, low-cost product. The AP-8100 product is
802.3af compliant, enabling PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) (IEEE 802.3
af/at) and deployment in areas where power outlets are not
available without the need for power injectors. In addition,
Proxim's newest ORiNOCO access point has a sleek, lightweight,
compact design to blend seamlessly into an enterprise
environment.
The AP-8100 product also has the full suite of features enabled
by Proxim's ORiNOCO software that runs the AP-8100. These features
include:
- Cloud based wireless network management: The controller-less
AP-8100 can be managed remotely yet securely by ProximVision ES
network management software for rapid network deployment, advanced
security, mobility, and system-wide visibility
- Up to 8 Virtual AP (VAP) per radio module, with each VAP
getting its own SSID and BSSID, multicast rate, security level, QoS
level, VLAN ID, and maximum number of associated clients
- 20 and 40 MHz channel support
- Cell size support: artificially change receiver threshold to
avoid ambient noise
- WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with optimization mode:
allows the creation of an RF point to point link between two access
points (including with Proxim's other ORiNOCO access points)
- Security feature set including WEP, TKIP and AES encryption
based on 802.11i standard with 802.1x Radius based authentication
and Local or Radius based MAC address authentication
- Wireless Multimedia Extension based on 802.11e EDCA
standard
- Packet Forwarding: forward all wireless packet toward a gateway
which is useful in hotspot environment and advance filtering based
on MAC address, TCP/UDP port or protocol
Comment from Proxim
"We know that there are other access points available for
purchase in the marketplace," said Lee Gopadze, President and CEO
of Proxim Wireless. "Competition is good as it demonstrates that
there is a robust demand for products like these. Proxim's ORiNOCO
product line has always been recognized for its combination of
performance and value, and we have just raised the bar even higher.
We invite customers and potential customers to compare the
combination of user features and value offered by our AP-8100
product with any competitive product in the market. We are
confident in the outcome."
Pricing and Availability
Proxim designed the AP-8100 product to enable a compelling price
point for its customers. The list price of the AP-8100 starts at US
$399, significantly below competitive products. The product is now
available for purchase via Proxim's authorized distributors and
value added resellers. Additional information about this product or
any or Proxim's other products can be found at www.proxim.com or by
contacting sales@proxim.com.
About Proxim Wireless Proxim Wireless
Corporation (PINKSHEETS: PRXM) provides Wi-Fi®, Point-to-Point and
Point-to-Multipoint 4G wireless network technologies for wireless
internet, video surveillance and backhaul applications. Our
ORiNOCO® and Tsunami® product lines are sold to service providers,
governments and enterprises with over 2 million devices shipped to
250,000+ customers in more than 65 countries worldwide. Proxim is
ISO 9001:2008 certified. For more information, visit
www.proxim.com. For investor relations information, e-mail
ir@proxim.com or call +1 413-584-1425.
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