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| Overview |
Connect devices quickly and easily, without wires or complex gear. |
Network your office and move around while you're in the office, staying connected the whole time. |
Stay connected virtually anytime, anywhere, without having to hunt for hotspots or pay access fees. |
| Range |
Up to 328 ft/100 m |
100-300 ft depending on obstructions |
Limited only by cell signal strength |
| Bandwidth |
Low (not for transferring large files) |
High (as capable as a traditional LAN) |
Midrange (can transfer large files if necessary) |
| Initial cost |
Midrange |
Low |
Low |
| Ongoing cost |
Minimal |
Minimal |
Low monthly access charges |
| Require initial activation? |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Security concerns? |
Minimal |
Substantial, but easily controlled |
Minimal |
| Easy to retrofit onto older systems? |
Yes, with USB Bluetooth card |
Varies depending on age of equipment |
Yes, if the notebook has a PC Card slot free |
| Availability |
Yes
(Be sure your new notebook has integrated Bluetooth) |
Yes
(Be sure your new notebook has integrated Wireless LAN) |
Yes
(Be sure your new notebook has integrated Broadband) |
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