From 2004 through 2009 the market for Wireless Mesh Network access points is expected to grow from $335 million to $9743



Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25256) has announced the addition of Mesh Networks: Moving From Ad Hoc to Fixed Infrastructure to their offering

The market for wireless mesh network infrastructure, based on Wireless LAN (WLAN) Access Points (APs), is in the early stage of growth. Many small trial and pilot installations are in operation, while a few large-scale projects have recently been installed. Both inquiries and Requests For Proposal for wireless mesh networks have increased in recent months. This report examines the applications for WLAN wireless mesh networks, the major equipment providers, advantages and disadvantages compared to other types of mesh networks, as well as, non-mesh networks. The 5-year equipment forecast is also included.

Findings:

Wi-Fi-based WMNs are being applied as Hot Zones, which cover a broad area, such as a downtown city district.

Most WMN equipment vendors are located in North America, and most equipment sales are being completed in North America.

WMN is a powerful and potentially disruptive technology. It is already being used to extend the range of Wi-Fi technology, and has the potential to expand and extend the reach of numerous wireless technologies from WiMAX to Ultra-Wideband.

Companies Mentioned:

BelAir Networks
Firetide
LocustWorld
Mesh Dynamics
Motorola/MeshNetworks
Nortel
SkyPilot Networks
Sensoria
Strix Systems
Tropos Networks
PacketHop
Additional Mesh Vendors
Cisco
RoamAD
RadioNet
Hopling Technologies
Microsoft
SOHOware
3e Technologies International
AirMatrix Networks
DragonWave
Kiyon
Dust Networks
Moteran
Forecast
Access Point Forecast


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From 2004 through 2009 the market for Wireless Mesh Network access points is expected to grow from $335 million to $9743