Axis Communications AXIS9010 LAN Access Point User Manual Preliminary Manual

Axis Communications AB LAN Access Point Preliminary Manual

Preliminary Manual

Product Information SheetBluetoothTM Access PointAxis Communications is entering the wireless communications market. With a unique expertise in network connectivity and strongtechnology partnerships, Axis is a leader inthe converging world of wireless and wirednetworks.Axis is creating new possibilities for wireless broadband services for users with mobile devices,by offering solutions for local mobile systems.Local mobile systems in this context means accesspoints based on unlicensed radio technologies —such as Bluetooth wireless technology, IEEE 802.11and HiperLAN/2, and a system platform incorpo-rating system intelligence for security, mobility andaccess control.The dramatic growth of wireless broadband services based on unlicensed radio technologies isdriven by three fundamental industry trends:iSustained high growth rate for mobile devices — mobile/cell phones, PDAs and laptop computers, due to decreasing investment and usage costs as well as developments in functionality, battery life length and size.iUnlicensed radio technologies are being deployed for short distance wireless voice and data communication, such asBluetooth wireless technology.iExtensive roll out of broadband access to Internet, for example xDSL, cable modem and Ethernet.Product DescriptionThe Bluetooth Access Point from Axis is a wireless access point based on Bluetooth wireless technology supporting both telephony and data services. Like other Axis products, it is based on the latest version of our integrated system-on-a-chip,ETRAX, which is optimized for Internet applications and features embedded Linux. The Bluetooth Access Point will be developed and expanded into a product family encompassing other wireless technologies.Network Systems supported Supported Clients• Systems running TCP/IP • All clients with support for Bluetooth Cordless • 10/100 Ethernet on RJ45 Telephony Profile or LAN Access ProfilePerformance Voice over IP Gateway• 723 kbps down-link, 57 kbps up-link, or • SIP user agent (rfc 2543)• 434 kbps down-link, 434 kbps up-link • G711, G723 and G729 codecsBluetooth LAN Access Profile RF Specification• Up to 7 simultaneous data users • Unlicensed 2.4 GHz frequency band• RX Sensitivity -90 dbmBluetooth Cordless Telephony Profile • TX Power 20 dbm• Up to 3 simultaneous voice users Hardware• 100 MIPS RISC processorTechnical DataPreliminary data sheet Technical specification may be subject to change without notice
Axis Communications is a leader in network connectivity and emerging wireless Internet-based services. The company is taking an active role indriving technology development and standardization as part of the steering committee in the Microsoft Universal Plug and Play forum, as a member in SUN's Jini forum, and as associate member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Other initiatives include development and integration of embedded Linux into Axis products as well as development and release under GPL of a Bluetooth stack for Linux. For more information, see http://developer.axis.comAxis products are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide through a network of distributors, value-added resellers and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1984, Axis Communications employs more than 350 people worldwide, and is based in Lund,Sweden with 17 offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Corporate Headquarters U.S. Headquarters Asia-PacificAxis Communications AB Axis Communications, Inc Axis CommunicationsScheelevägen 34 100 Apollo Drive Level 28,Central PlazaS-223 63 Lund, Sweden Chelmsford, MA 01824, USA 34 Jalan Sultan IsmailPhone: +46 46 272 18 00 Phone: +1 (978) 614 2000 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia+46 46 270 18 23 +1 (650) 903 2221 Phone: +60 3 2474-582Fax: +46 46 13 61 30 Fax: +1 (978) 614 2100 Fax: +60 3 2474-585E-mail: info-mobile@axis.comwww.axis.com©2000.Axis Communications AB.The Axis logo is a registered trademark of Axis Communications AB. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson,Sweden and licensed to Axis Communications AB.All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respecitive companies.About Axis CommunicationsUser ScenariosAs you enter your room, you have instant wireless broadband access to the Internet and email on your laptop. From yourmobile/cell phone you can make business calls at a considerably lower charge than the hotel’s regular phone service. In theconference room, you have access to all your files on the company’s intranet. While waiting for your potential customer inthe restaurant, you look up the latest sales statistics in order to be fully up to date. When you check out, the bill is confirmedby a single click on the check-out button and you can bypass waiting in line to check out and catch the pre-ordered taxi.iIn the hotelWhen you enter the airport, your mobile device is identified by the local mobile operator —which could be the airline,lounge or airport administration center, and the check-in gate for your departing flight is presented on your display. Youmay also pull up additional information such as estimated check-in waiting time, whether the flight is on time or delayed,and arrival time to your destination. If you wish, special duty-free offers in combination with product advertisements couldbe presented on the display. Furthermore, a broadband connection for accessing the Internet and email access is available,as well as phone calls via the airport’s phone network at a considerably lower charge than the regular mobile/cell phone system. When you arrive at your destination, the baggage belt number will be presented on the display. While you wait foryour baggage, you can book a taxi, hotel accommodation or any other airport related service using your mobile device.iAt the airportAs you enter the retail center, your mobile device downloads a program that supports you in all the aspects of shopping. Theprogram can assist you in finding that special item, whether it is available in stock, and whether or not the retail center is offering a promotional discount on your item of choice. The system automatically transmits all your purchases to the check-out counter for fast and easy payment.iWhile shoppingEntering your home - your mobile phone becomes an IP-phone, using Voice over IP, providing cordless telephony within your home as well as inexpensive external phone calls. Your laptop is always connected to the Internet — any-where you are within your home. Through an intuitive Web interface you are able to control your household applianceswith Bluetooth wireless technology.iAt homeUpon entering the office, you have immediate wireless access via your laptop to all applications on the company’s Intranet,email, Internet browsing, printing and file access. The calendar and address book software in your PDA will be automati-cally synchronized. Using your mobile/cell phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can make free internal calls and inexpensive external calls, using the company’s IP telephony service, from anywhere within the office.iAt the office

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