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January 2010

October 2009
Freedom Nx2 upgraded to support two +26dBm 802.11 wireless modules

January 2009
Freespace Networks demonstates the FS2000-N wireless bridge, based upon the Freedom Nx2 wireless platform

December 2008
New website launched

May 2008
FreeSpace Networks demonstrates it product range at IFSEC.

September 2007
In a series of recent trials, Wireless Solutions Vendor, FreeSpace Networks and Abicom International have sucessfully demonstrated the long range, high capacity capability of the FS2000 Wireless Bridge. Our modelling suggested that we should be able to achieve a usable range of 18km@54Mbit/sec, this has now been demonstrated. Further work is planned to demonstrate that the FS2000 device can deliver 34km @ 36Mbit/sec and 60km@18Mbit/sec.

January 2007
Freedom CPE Rev05 available.

As part of the Freedom MFR development, we've upgraded the Freedom CPE to offer better performance and improved PSU options. The Freedom CPE supports either 2.4GHz 802.11b/g or 5GHz 802.11a operation using a single MAC. It's small footprint (85mmx85mm) makes it ideal for integration into customers own equipment.

Enhanced features are available, including 108Mbps Turbo mode, extended range mode, real-time data compression, and packet bursting for higher throughput.

January 2006
Freedom CPE Rev03 available.

Freedom CPE has now been upgraded to offer additional optional features. These include 8Mbyte Flash memory, 12-24VDC non-POE input (for battery applications) and remote LED option (for custom enclosures).

July 2005
Freedom CPE available, Freedom AP upgraded to support PoE.

Abicom International is now shipping the FreedomCPE OEM module to customers. Further details can be obtained by contacting Abicom. The FreedomAP module has now been upgraded to provide support for Power over Ethernet. Please contact Abicom for further details. A revised datasheet will be available shortly.

November 2004
Freedom CPE announced.

The "Freedom CPE" module is the latest addition the the Freedom range from Abicom. It's designed as the ideal partner to the "Freedom AP", giving lower cost single channel, dual band capability. The small form factor of the "Freedom CPE" makes it ideal for integration into CPE and other small footprint housings, whilst still delivering the same outstanding performance of the "Freedom AP" module.

July 2004
Freedom AP demonstrates 65 Mbps over 1.3km and 35Mbps at 9km.

In a series of outdoor field trials, Freedom AP has demonstrated its exceptional capability by delivering 65Mbit/sec over a 1.3 km 5.8GHz WDS link. The results of further field trials will be announced shortly.

May 2004
Abicom announces it's "Freedom AP".

Freedom AP is a high performance wireless platform that can be tailored to a variety of applications. It is suited to FWA applications, including wireless bridges; wireless Internet backbones, hotspot, and last mile access. "Freedom AP " is built around a dual channel, concurrent, 2GHz & 5GHz AP chipset that is capable of delivering user data-rates in excess of 60Mbit/second simultaneously on both wireless channels.

October 2003
Abicom joins Atheros AADC program.

Abicom International is proud to announce that it has joined the Atheros Authorized Design Center Program (AADC). More information about the program, and the services that Abicom can now offer to clients can be found at www.atheros.com.

September 2003
Abicom International's UK office relocates.
We've moved our UK office.
Our new address is:

          Abicom International Ltd.
          The Old Grammar School
          Phoenix Bank
          Market Drayton
          Shropshire
          TF9 1JR

          44 (0)1630 655933

May 2002
Abicom International joins PFWACC.

Abicom International joins the Public Fixed Wireless Access Consultative Committee. This is a UK government committee aimed at setting up a 3GHz Public FWA system within the United Kingdom.

February 2002
Abicom completes 5GHz study for Japanese ISP.

Abicom International completes a study on the availability of 4.9GHz technology and the feasibility of utilising 802.11a technology for use in the Japanese band.

 

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