Industry Trends and Issues
Flexible Solution – Ranges, Protocols, Communication Modes
Simultaneous mobility and connectivity
Demand for Ethernet like capacity and functionality
Replacement for Leased Lines - P2P Links
Point to (Multi)point – Support for Business and Residential Solutions
High-Speed Internet/Intranet Access (Alternative to POTS/ISDN)
Wireless access avoids cabling hassle and improves usability
PC notebook and handheld computers are ubiquitous
IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs have been standardized
Wireless LANs do not replace LANs -- they enhance LANs