Access Ports are a key component of Symbol Technologies' award winning Wireless Switch System, the second-generation wireless LAN architecture that does more, yet costs less. Working in conjunction with Symbol's Wireless Switch 5000 and Wireless Switch 2000, Access Ports deliver robust and feature rich IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11a/b wireless LAN connectivity (802.11a/b/g available soon). Access Ports substantially reduce the cost of deploying, implementing and managing a wireless LAN, while significantly increasing features, functionality and security of the wireless LAN infrastructure.

IEEE 802.11 Seamless, Wireless Connection Between Wired Ethernet LANs and Mobile Clients
Symbol's Spectrum24 AP 3021 Ethernet Access Points strategically placed in your facility create a seamless, wireless extension of your network, providing mobile workers with immediate access to mission-critical information and enabling real-time communications throughout the enterprise. Designed for high levels of speed, the AP 3021 provides a fast 2 Mbps network link with any number of devices equipped with Spectrum24 Wireless LAN PC adapter, radio or ISA cards.

The AP 3021 is designed to IEEE 802.11 standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN) and is based on frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology for secure, reliable data and voice communications at ranges of up to 2,000 ft./606 m. Each access point supports up to 256 clients. Advanced mobile IP features allow Spectrum24 clients to roam freely about the facility while remaining connected to any standards-based LAN system.