Microwave Bypass and the Start
of Fixed Wireless Access
NEWS STORIES
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Communications Week, Sept. 22, 1986, by Jon Swartz. “An Unlikely Couple Form Company to Sell Microwave Ethernet Link”
Computer Systems News, Sept. 22, 1986 by Jon Swartz. “An Unlikely Pair Makes Waves at Microwave Bypass Systems”
DataPro Research
Report: “LAN Extension Using Microwave”
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Network World, Feb. 29, 1988, by Laura DiDio.
“LAN Users Look to Microwave Links”
LAN Magazine, May 1988, by Patricia Schnaidt.
“Microwave LANs: Harvard and BU are Cooking with Microwave LAN Extensions”
InfoWorld, Aug. 7, 1989 by Barbara Darrow.
“Microwave Link Runs at Ethernet Speed”
Network World, Aug. 7, 1989, by Laura DiDio.
“Microwave Bypass Upgrades LAN-LINK”
Network World, Aug. 21, 1989, by Laura DiDio. "Microwave Technique Extends E-net Links"
PC Week, Oct. 23, 1989, by J.B. Miles.
“MBS Adds SNMP to Ethernet Microwave Link"
Government Computer News, Jan. 8, 1990, by J.B. Miles. “Microwave Package Doesn’t Sacrifice Ethernet Speed”
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Digital News, Mar. 19, 1990 by John Cox.
“Microwave Links are Talking LAN-to-LAN”
Digital Review, May 7, 1990 by Eric Smalley.
“Inexpensive Microwave Ethernet Bridge Replaces T1 Links”
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LAN Times, Jan. 21, 1991, by Laura DiDio.
“Charting the ‘90s Top LAN Contenders.”
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Computing Magazine, July 22, 1991.
“CSIRO Pulls off Ethernet Microwave Link Triumph”
Connexions, The Interoperability Report
Editorial Advisory Board Member, Vinton G. Cerf
NEARnet Profile, co-authored by David Theodore
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Networking Magazine, July 22, 1991, by Lisa Mitchell. “Microwave Link Proving Cheap—and Rainproof”
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SI Business, The Magazine for Canadian Systems Integrators and VARs, Sept. 1992 by James Buckok, “Catch a Wave: Wireless LAN microwave link technology is heading this way.”
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Computer Reseller News, May 25, 1992 by Diana Hwang. “Microwave Bypass Upgrades Etherwave Radio Transceiver and adds bridge.”
LAN Times, June 22, 1992, by Patrick Dryden.
“Radio Link Between Ethernet Networks Jumps to 15-Miles”
LAN Times, Oct. 26, 1992, by Laura DiDio.
“Microwave LAN Links Rocket Test Site”
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LAN Times, Sept. 20, 1993, by Douglas Gold.
“Some Unknown Wireless Product—for Now, That Is”
Communications Week, Mar. 14, 1994, by Laura DiDio. “A Lesson in Saving Money: For school district, microwave net Is a penny saved and a lesson learned”
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Computerworld, April 18, 1994, by Stephen P. Klett Jr. “School District Goes Wireless to Link Remote Schools”
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InfoWorld, Oct. 17, 1994, by Bob Wallace.
“Microwave Radio Challenges Costly Leased-Line Solutions”
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Computerworld, Aug. 21, 1995, by Laura DiDio.
“Microwave Technology Lures New Users.”
(Bill Mountjoy: “I thought the crazy weather patterns in Washington D.C. would disrupt the microwave signal. That hasn’t happened; we’ve had 100% uptime...”)
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Computerworld, Feb. 13, 1995, by Laura DiDio.
“School Districts Give Microwave Top Marks”
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An in-depth look at Microwave Bypass conducted by independent analysts at Aberdeen.
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CUSTOMER LETTERS
Boston University Re: BETA Test at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard
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Sudbury General Hospital, July 21, 1991
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NAVEOTECHDIV, Re: microwave performance and weather, March 28, 1995
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CUSTOMER NEWSLETTERS
ADE Network Newsletter, March/April 1991
CSIRO Biomolecular Research Institute Installs
10Mbps Ethernet Microwave System (Australia)
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MIT News, July 14, 1993. BBN to Operate NEARnet
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CUSTOMER LISTS
Trade and Industry References:
“If anyone has a better track record, buy from them.”
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ARTICLES BY DAVID THEODORE
Data Communications, July 1991, by David Theodore. “LAN Interconnect Takes to the Airwaves.”
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LAN Times, Oct. 21, 1991, by David Theodore.
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LAN Times, Jan. 6, 1992, by David Theodore.
“Installation of Microwave Not a Mystery”
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First Technical Overview
“Transmission of LANs between Facilities: Methods and Considerations”
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PRODUCT SHEETS
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LAN-LINK 1000 Bridge, v. 2
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MARKETING
First Ad for Connecting LANs Wirelessly.
Boston Business Journal, December 1987
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Full-page ad in Data Communications Magazine.“Connecting your LANs with T1? Don’t waste your time. And money.”
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Full-page ad in LAN Magazine.
“Is there really an alternative to fiber?”
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Print ad for LAN-LINK 1000 Bridge
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First “Flyer” to Market Wireless LAN Connectivity
“Extend Your Local Area Network Across Town or Across the State”
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Newsletters to Resellers Describing the Opportunity | First LAN "thought leadership" to wireless VARs | 1986
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Interop 90, First Live Internet Access at a Conference. Show floor to San Jose Fairmont and NASA Ames.
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First Mail Marketing Piece
Direct Mail Flyer: Featuring NEARnet
“Don’t get tangled up in all the wireless hype!”
Direct Mail Flyer: “The Global Classroom is Here”
Featuring the first K-12 all-wireless network.
Direct Mail Flyer: The Solution for Distance Healthcare. “Full Speed LAN & Real-Time Teleradiology for up to 20-Miles!”
Direct Mailer Design with Return Postage from
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Direct Mail Flyer: The Global Classroom is Here: Computer Networking and Distance Learning For your K-12 Schools
Mailer announcing 1997 Winner of the Computerworld Smithsonian Award, Desert Sands USD, “The Classroom of the 21st Century”
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APPLICATION PROFILES
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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FIRST PURCHASE ORDERS
Mass General Hospital, 06/01/87
Boston University, 06/03/87
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INSTALL PHOTOS
MIT Lincoln Laboratories
Edwards Air Force Base [Pic_1] [Pic_2] [Pic_3]
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
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SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
10Mbps with optional T1/E1 Channel
20Mbps, Extended Distance Configuration
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CUSTOMER NETWORK DIAGRAMS
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New England Academic & Research Network (ARPANET)
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Early Fixed Wireless and Fiber Optic Backbone
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Edwards Air Force Base:
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MOTOROLA RELATIONSHIP
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Letter to Motorola for Market Collaboration, May 1988
Motorola Press Release, June 1988
Re: Licensing/Joint Marketing Agreement
UltraStar 23GHz LAN Extension Brochure
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BBS BULLETIN BOARD BLURBS
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Testimonial by Jim Seymour, July 21, 2004
“System never gave us a moment of trouble. Ran day and night Through driving snow and torrential rain. Never missed a beat.”
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Testimonial by Professor Dave Molta, June 11, 2004. First mention of WISPs.