Proxim Wireless breaks 320 Mbps with 802.11n

Proxim Wireless has rolled out a new 802.11n dual-radio solution that promises 320 Mbps of throughput, or a maximum speed of 170 Mbps using the single radio version. What caught my attention is Proxim's claims that the dual-radio version can be powered off of existing POE (Power over Ethernet) infrastructure. This results in savings by eliminating the cost of additional wiring or power injectors to each access point, as is typical of other 802.11n products. The dual-radio AP8000 will cost $1,099 while the single-radio AP800 will be available for $799. Proxim did away with the use of a centralized controller found in products of its class, which the company says creates network bottlenecks; the result is cost savings compared with similar systems. Despite the promise of newer 802.11 products, cost and complexity in deployment put a damper on the predictions of the end of Ethernet by some.

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