Title :
Wireless LAN over microwave
Author :
Kotsch, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
Microwave Commun. Div., Southwest Microwave Inc., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Of the many solutions available to connect remote sites, microwave can be considered for most applications. Microwave systems can connect remote distances up to 20 miles or more, but most applications fall under 4 miles. Microwave provides a solution that offers full bandwidth LAN connectivity (native Ethernet speeds of 10 Mbps), high reliability, and reasonable payback periods from six months to 2 years when compared with traditional wired solutions. Microwave links are absolutely transparent, acting as an extension of the Ethernet backbone or segment. Because it is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard, microwave supports all Ethernet functionality and applications
Keywords :
IEEE standards; LAN interconnection; microwave links; telecommunication standards; wireless LAN; 10 Mbit/s; Ethernet speeds; IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard; full bandwidth LAN connectivity; functionality; microwave links; payback periods; reliability; remote distances; wireless LAN; Bandwidth; Electromagnetic scattering; Frequency; Integrated circuit interconnections; LAN interconnection; Local area networks; Microwave communication; Microwave technology; Telephony; Wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Northcon/96
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3277-6
DOI :
10.1109/NORTHC.1996.564771
