SMC Networks introduced its EliteConnect 2.4GHz 11Mbps Wireless Bridge and the EliteConnect Power Injector, a companion product that allows the Wireless Bridge to draw its power from the Category 5 networking cable using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The Wireless Bridge can link LANs across a campus and its can serve as access point for individual wireless clients. List pricing is $599.99 and $89.99 for the PoE option.
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