Equipment

RadioLan's BridgeLink-II for Europe

RadioLAN Marketing Group (RMG), a developer of high-speed wireless bridge systems, released new versions of its wireless Campus BridgeLINK-II system for the license-free 5.2 and 5.3 GHz bands.

by Wayne Kawamoto [December 27, 2001]

According to the RadioLAN Marketing Group (RMG), the new models are among the first in the industry to broadcast in the license-free 5.2 and 5.3 GHz bands, and can bring broadband speeds to areas that lack DSL or cable.

The Campus BridgeLINK-II now uses more than one frequency, and is designed to enable providers to improve performance by providing non-interfering transceivers, and thereby extend ranges farther and increase the aggregate throughput of the system. All models of Campus BridgeLINK-II use 10BaseRadio technology and are compatible with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards. Also, the products are designed to be plug and play compatible with standard 10BaseT wired networks, and be completely scalable, which should allow networks to be expanded to new locations without a drop in performance.

"These new bands promise to be a real catalyst for the Wireless Internet Providers in the U.S. and overseas," said Guy McIlroy, chief technology officer of RadioLAN Marketing Group. "It enables them to offer a faster, more reliable broadband service to subscribers at a lower cost than the competition, with no lengthy and costly installation delays."

"Having access to the 5.2 gigahertz frequency is a big advantage for us here in Europe," said Tom Bogaard, managing director of Wireless Data Systems, a System Integrator in the Netherlands. "Our service area covers some very challenging environments such as remote lowland areas or city sections with heavy radio activity. We wanted a bridge system that had a good reputation for reliability, was cost-effective, and gave us the flexibility to operate at 5.3 gigahertz. Campus BridgeLINK-II fit the bill."

Pricing and availability
Available now, the list price is $2,499 per side (two sides makes one link). There's also an optional RSA encryption package that's available for building secure networks.

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