The primary goal of deploying the new Proxim-based municipal network is cost savings -- eliminating duplicate, unused Internet connectivity to certain buildings and avoiding the installation and monthly charges associated with laying land lines to the Town's Department of Public Works (DPW), public safety, and government buildings. The network will also support an IP-based security system including perimeter alarms, hazard sensors, and IP network cameras.

"We chose Proxim Wireless and DNS as key partners in designing, deploying, and supporting our new municipal network because together they are providing us with a cost-effective, high quality solution that is flexible, easy to install, and that will meet our needs well into the future," said Den Connors, Systems Administrator, Town of Pepperell. "Once we have completed our initial implementation, we will also run voice over our network, as well as provide analog and digital connections among two-way radio remote receivers and repeaters to allow much better coverage in town for public safety and DPW radio users."

Connors also pointed out the importance of the close cooperation between DNS and the Town. "The early set of meetings that DNS held with our technical people had a dramatic effect on lowering the costs to implement our new network. We were able to accurately size-up the project before starting and leverage available in-town resources to save even more money."

Drawing on Proxim's leadership in wireless, the Tsunami MP.11 products have been developed as a platform to enable WiMAX-like capabilities for license-free frequency bands. Available in indoor and outdoor models, the Tsunami MP.11 Series is capable of supporting converged video, voice, and data transmission in both fixed and mobile applications.

"The Town of Pepperell is representative of communities throughout the world who are using Proxim technology and products to meet the challenges of better serving residents and businesses," said Geoff Smith, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Proxim Wireless. "We are pleased to be working with our partner, DNS, to provide Pepperell with a municipal network that enables them to realize the benefits of community-wide wireless networking quickly and cost-effectively."

The Proxim Tsunami MP.11 is a WiMAX-capable, field-proven point-to-multipoint product line including ruggedized base stations, indoor and outdoor subscriber units, and accessories. It has enabled companies and municipalities to create new business opportunities through advanced broadband wireless networking. Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, this OFDM product offers WiMAX Quality of Service (QoS) for voice, video, and data applications; roaming with seamless handoffs at speeds up to 200 km/hour for mobility and consumer-in-motion applications; "listen before talk" using CSMA/CA; dynamic frequency selection (DFS), which has already received EN 301-893 v1.3.1 certification; state-of-the-art security including AES encryption; and extended range.

The Proxim Tsunami MP.16 3500 product line is compliant with the IEEE 802.16d-2004 WiMAX standard. It operates within the 3.4-3.6 GHz frequency band and offers time-division duplex (TDD) method, which is optimal for asynchronous traffic patterns as typically experienced by service providers. The system is comprised of base stations and subscriber units in integrated, outdoor form factors for easy installation. With its pico-cell architecture, the system is ideal for residential last mile access.

Proxim Wireless is the only vendor in the industry to develop both a TDD base station and a subscriber unit based on the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5116 Broadband Interface, assuring its customers the maximum possible system compatibility and interoperability.