Given advances in design, security and QoS, fixed wireless is a viable option that more enterprises should consider instead of typical leased lines when connecting buildings in close proximity. Of course, no P2P system can replace a 10-Gbps Ethernet link, or other high-bandwidth fiber connections. But the cost savings just might make that a worthwhile trade-off.
NWC Reports: Point-to-point Wireless
To qualify for our point-to-point wireless review, radios had to operate in the 2.4-GHz, 5.3-GHz or 5.8-GHz range and support network traffic management, including honoring QoS (802.1p) and VLAN tags (802.1Q); operate at full data rates at a distance of at least half a mile, with minimum throughput of 10 Mbps; and provide an Ethernet interface that supports a minimum of full-duplex, 100-Mbps connectivity. We also wanted SNMP management/trapping and Layer 2 encryption using 3DES or AES. Radios also had to include support for external antenna connectors.
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Alvarion, Motorola, Proxim Wireless
TESTING SCENARIO
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