As for security, beyond basic 128-bit WEP keying, Intermec has included support for 802.1x authentication.
MobileLAN WA22, $1,149. Intermec Technologies Corp., (800) 934-3163, (425) 348-2726. www.intermec.com
Intel 5000 LAN Dual AP
Setting up the 5000 was a breeze. We connected directly to the unit via its factory-set static IP address to assign it a new one on our test network (DHCP support was lacking until we got a firmware upgrade). Any PC on our network could then access its Web-based management console.
Intel's 5000 LAN Dual AP is an 802.11a LAN AP populated with a mini-PCI 802.11b radio. In fact, similar to Cisco's design, Intel intends its 802.11a APs to be user-upgradeable to handle both 802.11a and 802.11b traffic. But because the upgrade process requires that end users open the device, Intel says the FCC has yet to sign off on the legality of such an upgrade kit. For now, administrators interested in dual-mode coverage will need to purchase 5000 LAN Dual APs rather than upgrade an existing Intel 802.11a installation. When we asked about 11g support, Intel neither confirmed nor denied, saying that if possible it will make the 5000 11g-upgradeable, but if not, another product will be released for both 11g and 11a.
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