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Unit 10: Wireless MAN Technologies

access, backhaul and private network applications, Redline products meet the needs of Notes
carriers, service providers and enterprises worldwide. Redline is a principal member of
the WiMAX Forum(TM), and was first in the world to market an 802.16 compliant product.
Redline has over 10,000 installations in 75 countries across six continents through a global
distribution network of 80+ partners
Redline Communications, a leading provider of standards-based broadband wireless
equipment, announced today that it is unveiling its WiMAX ready product at the WCA
International Symposium and Business Expo (Booth #306) taking place January 12 - 14 at
the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, Calif. On display will be Redline’s universal platform, the
AN-100U, a fully compliant IEEE 802.16-2004 platform. The AN-100U, which functions
as a base station and subscriber station, advances Redline’s readiness for WiMAX(TM)
interoperability testing and commercial viability.
As a principal member of the WiMAX Forum(TM), Redline plays an active role in the
technical development of IEEE 802.16 standards. The company is now actively participating
in the development of the 802.16e standard for mobile applications.
“From our earliest days of product development, Redline has been committed to delivering
solutions that support the standardization needs of the industry,” said Keith Doucet,
VP of Marketing and Product Management. “We led the market with our introduction
of an 802.16a compliant product, the AN-100, which today is being used worldwide by
Tier 1 operators primarily for backhauling wireless access networks. The AN-100 has
demonstrated the viability of the standards based technology for backhaul applications,
while the AN-100U will serve the access market, representing Redline’s foyer into the
residential space”.
Redline achieved a world first when it introduced the AN-100 802.16a compliant solution
to the industry early 2004. This product received the Telecommunication Industry
Association’s (TIA) SUPERQuest award in the Backbone/Edge Networking Equipment
category.
Roger B. Marks, Chairman of IEEE 802.16, says the evolution of 802.16 has been
instrumental in accelerating broadband wireless deployment. “Interest in IEEE Standard
802.16 continues to explode around the world, with hundreds of engineers from global
industry cooperating on its evolution. As companies introduce new products based upon
on that foundation, the synergies created by the standard are set to bring about a rapid
evolution of broadband wireless access as an essential communications tool.”
Doucet adds, “We are now ready with 802.16-2004 and will once again be counted among
the first to move forward on this important initiative that will see true interoperability
become a reality for the industry.”
“We are pleased that Redline has chosen the WCA International Symposium as its venue
of choice to preview its new 802.16-2004 compliant broadband wireless solution,” said
Andrew Kreig, President of Wireless Communications Association International. “The
achievements to date from the broadband wireless community are commendable as they
advance their solutions towards WiMAX interoperability. The dedication from companies
like Redline will ensure that the promise of WiMAX will soon become a reality.”
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Source: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050110005400/en/Redline-Debuts-802.16-2004-Compliant-
Broadband-Wireless-Solution

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