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The wireless revolution isn't just for cell phones anymore. HP and its partners have developed a variety of products that allow you to set up wireless LANs anywhere, including wireless add-ons for computers, printers, and peripherals. It's all part of HP's office of the future-an office without any wires or cords.
The backbone of wireless networking is the 802.11b standard established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The 802.11b standard defines a low-power 2.4-gigahertz radio signal that allows for wireless networks with a universality similar to Ethernet transmitting data at 11 megabits per second.
Wireless networking starts with the right network architecture. To build a Wireless LAN network from scratch, or complement an existing Ethernet backbone with a Wireless LAN, you'll need wireless access points. The HP Wireless LAN SOHO Access Point acts as a hub for as many as 25 desktop PCs, notebooks, or other devices. For larger networks the HP/Lucent Wireless LAN Corporate Access Point delivers easy network access to as many as 50 devices. Either Access Point expands the networks flexibility for mobile users and in difficult-to-wire locations and provides substantial cost savings to growing companies.
Plenty of devices are ready to connect to the Wireless LAN. The HP OmniBook 500 and HP OmniBook 6100 are the first HP notebooks to have this capability built right into them. Other portable devices can easily add Type II PC cards that will connect them to wireless LANs in an open office environment from as far away as 300 feet. The USB wireless LAN is the desktop equivalent to a wireless PC card. This product allows you to sync up with an access point.
Another international wireless standard of the future is Bluetooth, and HP is prepared for it. Like 802.11b, Bluetooth is a low-power radio signal that allows devices to communicate when they are within 30 feet of each other. The HP/3Com Bluetooth Wireless PC card supports interoperation with all current and pending Bluetooth devices and applications, including a variety of HP OmniBook notebooks and HP Pavilion PCs. This Type II PC card is also compatible with the HP Deskjet 995c, the industry's first integrated Bluetooth inkjet printer.
Closer to your body, the HP Cordless Scrolling Mouse brings tangle-free comfort and control to both right- and left-handers. This PS/2-compatible mouse with rubber scrolling wheel operates on radio frequency. A wireless keyboard and mouse combination kit from HP improves on this convenience even more, virtually eliminating cords from your desktop.
Forthcoming innovations will give mobile professionals access to wide area networks from almost anywhere. HP has put together wireless service bundles with companies like GoAmerica, MobileStar, and OmniSky that will allow notebook users to access data networks as easily as they use a mobile phone.
Need more incentive? HP plans to offer compelling rebates to end users who buy during the autumn launch of the integrated wireless OmniBooks and special incentives will accompany the purchase of wireless connectivity accessories.
For More Information
Learn more about these new products and promotions and links to other HP special offers , or ask your reseller.
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