In testing throughput for each radio, the 802.11b's came to 4.6 Mbps, while we measured 802.11a's throughput at about 21 Mbps. When we tested both modules simultaneously, total aggregate performance amounted to a dismal 23 Mbps.
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Still, this AP's versatility is impressive. It supports 802.11b bridging, which lets enterprises connect disparate wired networks where landlines cannot be run. And unique to the AP-2000 is wireless support for the 802.1q VLAN protocol. The device also offers an array of enhanced monitoring and diagnostic tools. These features make it a good fit for enterprises requiring a score of capabilities, and for demanding hot spot environments, but only if you can swing the price.
Orinoco AP-2000 Dual-Mode Access Point, $895. Proxim Corp., (408) 731-2700, (800) 229-1630. www.proxim.com
Intermec MobileLAN WA22
Intermec, no stranger to the enterprise and industrial wireless scene, offers dual-mode coverage in its WA22 AP. The device, second only to Cisco's in price, proved very manageable in our tests, but we were disappointed with its range and performance.
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