3com Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 WLAN access point

Accesspoint: AirConnect Wireless 8500 (incl 802.11a/54Mbps radio link) The 3Com Wireless 8500 Access Point creates a high-performance enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users. Built-in security, manageability, upgradability and reliability features make it ideal for any organization or institution facing increasing mobile computing needs. The 8500 Access Point ships as a single-mode 802.11a 5 GHz, 54-Mbps access point with an open slot for upgrading to dual-mode operation with optional field upgrade kit. Dual radio-slot architecture provides configuration flexibility and investment protection for current and emerging wireless standards. You can meet existing needs at the time of purchase, then reconfigure and upgrade in the field as requirements and standards evolve.

To protect sensitive communications and data on the WLAN, the 8500 Access Point offers an advanced, comprehensive set of authentication and encryption security capabilities. Web-based network management tools make configuration and remote management of the network painless, while SNMP and 3Com Network Supervisor support integrates the WLAN with your wired infrastructure. Wi-Fi certification ensures the access point will support all Wi-Fi-compatible laptops, handhelds, PDAs, and other mobile wireless devices.