Proxim’s MeshMAX product line integrates three technologies, WiMAX, Wi-Fi Mesh and Wi-Fi, in one small unit. MeshMAX is a tri-radio, outdoor device offering Wi-Fi connectivity for access, Wi-Fi mesh gateway for network redundancy and a high capacity, carrier-class WiMAX link for backhaul. The convergence of these three technologies in one unit delivers end-to-end QoS for triple-play applications, a reduction in cost of ownership and investment in WiMAX!

As the market demand for city or campus wide mobile connectivity, security, and network scalability increases, there is an escalating need for carrier-grade wireless broadband solutions to provide best of breed in wireless distribution and access technologies. Proxim MeshMAX 5054 integrates three technologies in one unit! The new MeshMax 5054 product is a tri-radio outdoor device, offering Wi-Fi connectivity for access, Wi-Fi mesh gateway for network redundancy and a high capacity, carrier-class, WiMAX link in the unlicensed 5GHz frequencies for backhaul and high speed vehicular roaming. The convergence of these three technologies delivers end-to-end QoS for triple-play applications and reduction in total cost of ownership. The MeshMAx 5054 WM consists of one radio for Wimax backhaul in the unlicensed 5 GHz range, one radio for Wi-Fi Mesh and one radio for 802.11b/g Wi-Fi access. Expanding Wi-Fi coverage, the 5054W includes one radio for WiMAX backhaul and two radios for tri-mode Wi-Fi access, supporting 802.11a and 802.11 b/g clients. The MeshMAX 5054 provides an optimal solution which brings internet connectivity and applications to where the customers are and where they want to be.

The  Proxim Wireless MeshMax 5054 Enables WiMAX and Wi-Fi Applications with Mobile Roaming. Drawing on Proxim’s expertise in WiMAX and Wi-Fi Mesh Technologies, the MeshMAX product line encapsulates the best in class features of the award winning Tsunami point to point and ORiNOCO mesh product families. Proxim is uniquely positioned to offer this leading-edge product given our extensive, experience in delivering Wi-Fi and WiMAX solutions.

Applications for the Proxim Wireless MeshMax 5054

• Security and Surveillance : Wireless solutions for bandwidth intensive and high definition IP-surveillance cameras located at important city and transportation infrastructure, such as airports, bridges and trains
• Metropolitan Area Networks : Secure and reliable backhaul of Wi-Fi Mesh traffic
• Enterprise : Lowers infrastructure costs by not requiring Ethernet cabling to each access point.
• Mobile Hot Spot : On demand entertainment and broadband access solutions for public transportation and local businesses
• Triple Play : Network operator can deliver bundle of IPTV, VoIP and Internet access to subscribers through broadband wireless connection

Proxim is First to Break the 300 Mbps Speed Barrier for 802.11n Solutions, Enabling WLAN Networks at Half the Cost.

With the introduction of its ORiNOCO 802.11n product line, Proxim Wireless is announcing the availability of the industry’s first 802.11n solution to achieve 320 Mbps of throughput with a dualradio solution. In addition, Proxim’s new 802.11n products have been designed to be customerfriendly and overcome the barriers of cost and complexity faced by competing products to deliver 802.11n networks at half the price of existing WLANs. With Proxim’s ORiNOCO® AP-8000 and AP- 800 802.11n access points, organizations of all sizes can achieve higher performance than their existing wired and wireless LANs while avoiding the costly controller upgrades, deployment challenges, and additional network planning that have deterred enterprises from upgrading to 802.11n. IEEE 802.11n is the next generation of the Wi-Fi standard. The primary advantages of 802.11n compliant products are significantly higher throughput and longer range. With the advent of 802.11n technology, the truly unwired enterprise is possible.

Here are the main applications of the Proxim Wireless ORiNOCO 802.11n product line :

• Security and Surveillance : High definition IP-surveillance cameras for monitoring city streets, airports, bridges, seaports, transportation hubs, offices and warehouses
• Enterprise : Enable office workers to be mobile while delivering greater throughput performance than at their desks
• Healthcare : High resolution image files can be transferred with safety and higher speeds than wired networks
• Hotspots : Video and high-speed broadband access solutions for municipalities, public access and local businesses