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HP hides Ethernet/Wi-Fi access in wall | HP hides Ethernet/Wi-Fi access in wall |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Wednesday, 03 June 2009 | |
Here's a neat product: a Wi-Fi access point and four-port Ethernet switch that fits into a standard electrical wall box.Featured Whitepaper
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Intended for commercial premises such as hotels and apartment buildings, the idea is to allow the connection of VoIP phones, IPTV set-top boxes and other networked equipment (Power over Ethernet is supported), while providing in-room b/g Wi-Fi for guests. Priced at $A527, you might think this would be a handy device for keeping things tidy (and signals strong) in a home or small office - but there's a catch. It seems you may also need a $A12,080 ProCurve MSM760 mobility controller to manage the access devices. If you've already installed a ProCurve 5400 or 8200 switch, you can add a $A10,570 MSM765 controller instead. This story has been updated with further information - click here for the new version. |
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