Proxim Wireless Corporation introduced the latest member of the ORiNOCO(R) family of enterprise-class Wireless Local Area Network access points the ORiNOCO AP-8100. The AP-8100 has been designed to meet the indoor Wi-Fi wireless connectivity needs for the enterprise market segment, which includes a wide variety of entities such as hotels and hospitality venues, hospitals and other medical care facilities, schools and universities, 'hot spot' Internet connectivity providers (both as an amenity and as a paid service), as well as state, local and federal governmental agencies. The AP-8100 is an OFDM, MIMO 2x2, 802.11n dual radio access point. One radio operates in the 2.4 GHz spectrum, while the other operates in the 5 GHz spectrum for greater flexibility and interference avoidance and improving maximum throughput. It provides 300 Mbps data rate per radio for an aggregate data rate of 600 Mbps in a single, low-cost product. The AP-8100 product is 802.3af compliant, enabling PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) (IEEE 802.3 af/at) and deployment in areas where power outlets are not available without the need for power injectors. In addition, Proxim's newest ORiNOCO access point has a sleek, lightweight, compact design to blend seamlessly into an enterprise environment.

Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that Dr. Arogyaswami Paulraj has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Dr. Paulraj is an Emeritus Professor at Stanford University and a Senior Adviser to Broadcom Corp.

Proxim Wireless Corporation announced that it is now accepting orders for its new Tsunami(TM) 8200 series of products. Products will be available for delivery starting in November 2012. In developing the 8200 series of products, Proxim has utilized all of its in-depth knowledge of wireless products and real-world customer needs to create yet-another product line. The heart of the 8200 product line is a versatile high-performance wireless platform. Common key building blocks are used to create the different products within the 8200 product line. This enables Proxim to pass the resulting efficiencies on to its customers through very cost-effective pricing. Highlights of specific 8200 product line features include: point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PmP) products available to meet its customers' specific connectivity needs; data rates up to 300 Mbps with up to 210 Mbps in deliverable user throughput; MIMO 3x3 OFDM technology allowing Non-Line of Site (NLOS) operation; certified for operation in licensed and unlicensed frequencies from 4.9 - 5.925 GHz; mobile roaming allowing subscribers to roam seamlessly between PmP base stations at speeds up to 70 mph (112 km/h); high-power 25.8 dBm transmit power available for extended coverage; dual gigabit ethernet port with PoE in/out, capable of powering 802.3af-compliant devices such as video cameras; centralized management enabling rapid network deployment and configuration; channel bandwidths of 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 20 MHz, and 40 MHz available to maximize the usage of spectrum available to customers; water proof, IP67 rated and tested to operate under 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes; and compatible with earlier versions of Proxim's products to minimize customer cost of upgrading Powered by WORP(R). Proxim has designed the 8200 products to deliver performance at very attractive prices for its customers. Proxim's MP-8200 point-to-multipoint products are available for a list price starting at $3,999.00 for base stations and $1,129.00 for subscriber units. Proxim's QB-8200 point-to-point links are available for a list price starting at $3,999.00 per link.