Organization/Scenario Application Advantage Health Care Hospital Patient monitoring and instant access to patient information Mobility Flexibility Consulting or accounting audit engagement teams or small workgroups Quick network setup Increased productivity Network managers in dynamic environments Minimize the overhead of moves, adds, and changes with wireless LANs Reduction in the cost of LAN ownership Manufacturing Network connectivity for machinery in open locations and hazardous environments Mobility Flexibility Increase in productivity Conference Centres Provide connectivity to attendees with enabled devices Rapid deployment Quicker decision making Education Connectivity to facilitate access to information, information exchanges, and learning. Mobility Inventory Control Connectivity for portable inventory devices with central storage facility Real-time reporting Residential Quick setup of low cost network infrastructure Low cost networking solution Multimedia Resources Provide wireless access to multimedia resources Shared Resources Tactical/Military Rapid establishment of network with mobility support in hazardous environments Mobility Rapid network deployment Small Office/Home Office SOHO) Quick setup of low cost network infrastructure Low cost networking solution Travel/Train Provide instant access to internet to travellers Mobility Flexibility Retail Outlets/Hot Spots Quick access to internet to the public Mobility Flexibility Instant access
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