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NTRODUCTION
The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Points 8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode
architecture that supports 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b wireless users on a single
device. This means you can mix and match radio bands to meet different coverage and
bandwidth needs within the same area. Different access point models give you the
flexibility to choose to support both radio modes immediately or choose one radio
mode now and upgrade to newer standards later as they become available with an
easy-to-install optional Mini PCI upgrade kit.
With their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way
people work. Now with 3Com’s enterprise-class wireless access points, you can build
a cost effective, reliable, secure wireless network that provides users with seamless
connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from
anywhere they happen to be—conference room, cafeteria or office.
3Com’s dual-mode design supports 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards
on a single access point. This capability increases configuration and coverage
flexibility and protects your network investment for both existing and emerging
wireless standards.
Industry-leading security features and comprehensive management and performance
features combine to make these enterprise class wireless access points an ideal choice
for organizations ready to serve their increasingly mobile workforce.
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Access Point 8250
—Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to
250 simultaneous users. The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps
access point upgrades to 802.11g-802.11a dual mode with optional upgrade kit.
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Access Point 8500—
Creates a high-performance enterprise-class wireless LAN
supporting up to 250 simultaneous users. The single wireless interface 802.11a 5
GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to 802.11b/g-802.11a dual mode with
optional upgrade kit.
