New WLANs Still Don't Come Easy
This is from eWeek describing Cisco Systems, Inc. announcement that it will provide a dual-band version of its 1100 Series access point meant for customers who wish to support data and voice on a wireless LAN.
The Aironet 1130AG will include two integrated radios, one that supports 802.11a at 5GHz and one that supports 802.11g at 2.4GHz, which can run simultaneously, according to sources familiar with the plans. While the two protocols offer similar speeds, the 5GHz range, with its increased number of channels, is considered better for voice traffic.
The article quotes Dr. Halamka of Harvard Medical School and CareGroup Health System: "As we add wireless voice over IP, we will need more channels and more bandwidth, which are available with 802.11a."
This underscores the need to develop a wireless handheld with a microphone of good quality so that this function can be conveniently accessed. I don't know of a wireless handheld that has a good microphone or microphone jack. I haven't tested HP's iPAQ H6315 which should have an acceptable mic since it also is a cell phone.
in a related story....Cisco to Buy SIP Trailblazer Dynamicsoft
Cisco Systems Inc. announced Monday (from Sept. 15th) that it will buy SIP infrastructure provider Dynamicsoft Inc., which has been instrumental in developing the SIP (session initiation protocol) VOIP signaling protocol and its attendant network servers. The deal represents Cisco's second VOIP acquisition in as many months.
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Samsung's Wireless Handheld: Nexio XP30
