Symbol AP4121 Access Point

This product has been discontinued. It is replaced by the Symbol AP4131.

Symbol AP4121 Details

AP4121 Access Point

Mobilize Your Workplace with Standards-Based High-Performance Wireless Networking

Symbol Technologies' Spectrum24^® AP4121 Access Points strategically placed throughout the enterprise are the wireless connectivity point to an Ethernet network, or the hub of a standalone wireless network.

Operating in the 2.4 GHz band at speeds up to a fast 11 Mbps, Spectrum24 wireless connectivity mobilizes today's fast-paced workforce with instant, untethered secure access to vital network resources including corporate intranets, the Internet, information databases, e-mail and other productivity and service applications. And it eliminates the expense and time of wiring when IS requirements call for temporary, ad hoc, small office and kiosk networking.

Scalable Connectivity for Laptops, PDAs, Desktop and Mobile Clients

The Spectrum24 AP4121 Access Point supports up to 127 clients with Wi-Fi-certified 802.11b client cards, including Symbol's PC and CompactFlash^™-format Wireless Networker^™ cards for laptops and PDAs, and Spectrum24 Universal Serial Bus for desktop and other USB-enabled equipment. Mobile voice and data devices with embedded wireless connectivity cards also communicate with the Spectrum24 AP4121 Access Point. Adding more access points scales your Spectrum24 wireless LAN to support additional users.

Multi-Option Security Protects Data Clients

The AP4121 Access Point features multi-mode security options to meet data protection requirements: industry-standard 40 and 128 bit WEP encryption; Symbol's Kerberos V5 based mobile security; or a combination of these choices.

Dynamic Rate Scaling, High-Speed Roaming for Maximum Range and Throughput Clients

The Spectrum24 AP4121 Access Point dynamically rate scales, transmitting data at 11 Mbps then automatically scaling to 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps to ensure best range and throughput. As signal strength decreases the transmit rate also decreases, ensuring maximum range while maintaining data integrity. High-speed roaming additionally ensures Spectrum24 clients seek the best possible data rate for fastest throughput.

Mobile IP, International Roaming Clients

Mobile IP functionality allows the AP4121 to seamlessly roam across routers as clients physically move from one subnet to another. This ensures uninterrupted connectivity as associates move throughout your facility. Support of the IEEE 802.11d standard for international roaming enables simple, easy operation for international use—the access point automatically adjusts to local country and regulatory requirements.

Easy Administration and Network Management Clients

The Spectrum24 AP4121 Access Point is administered using SNMP and a number of bundled management tools for quick install, maintenance, and upgrade. In addition, you can manage your entire WLAN installation using Symbol's suite of wireless management tools, including software for monitoring and controlling network activity and performance.

Cost-Effective, Easy-to-Deploy Power for Wireless Access Points

The Power-over-Ethernet Hub from Symbol Technologies delivers operating power and data to AP4121 Access Points via standard Category 5 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for 110/220 volt AC cable and power converters at each access point location. This significantly reduces cabling and outlet requirements. A single-port power connector is also available for small site deployments.

Selection of Antennas

Symbol's selection of high-performance omni-directional (360°) and directional (20° to 90°) antennas provide different coverage patterns to meet site, application and power requirements.

End-to-End Wireless Mobility

The Spectrum24 family is the industry's leading, comprehensive end-to-end wireless LAN solution. Only Symbol combines access points, client connectivity cards, ruggedized mobile voice and data devices and network management software as well as wireless mobility planning and deployment services for high-performance mobility solutions. This unique combination of benefits enables your organization's end-to-end wireless mobile computing strategy and optimizes the capture, computing and communication of data crucial to business decision-making and success.