Nokia launches A030 Wireless LAN Access Point to bring broadband access to public places and to corporate premises

Nokia today launched a new generation access point, the A030 Wireless LAN Access Point, offering fast mobile access to Internet and corporate intranet. Optimised for mobile operator, enterprise and corporate use, the Nokia A030 Wireless LAN Access Point brings 11 Mbit/s broadband mobility, allowing wireless offices to be set up anywhere.

For mobile operators, the Nokia A030 Wireless LAN Access Point forms an integral part of the Nokia Operator Wireless LAN solution, which allows operators to offer broadband Internet access in places such as airports and hotels. This end-to-end solution caters for all the operator's needs, from access control and roaming to authentication and billing. Utilizing the GSM SIM card for authenticating and charging, offering the same straightforward user experience as with a GSM terminal. The Nokia Operator Wireless LAN solution helps cellular operators to create a broadband and datacom brand together with 3G and GPRS networks. While the increase in data services will also promote further usage of voice services.

"The Nokia Operator Wireless LAN solution is part of the Nokia commitment to helping operators take the lead in the Mobile Internet era," said Paavo Aro, General Manager, IP Mobility Networks, Nokia Networks, "Wireless LAN is one of the fastest growing sectors, with overall wireless data usage predicted to grow rapidly. The Wireless LAN terminals equipped with a GSM SIM card enable users to gain access to services from multiple access locations, thus increasing the footprint and coverage of broadband service providers offering."

Nokia has been driving the standardisation for high data rate wireless networks and is committed to be one of the first suppliers to deliver Wireless LAN and 3G commercial solutions in the Nokia All-IP platform. The Nokia A030 Wireless LAN Access Point, the Nokia C110/C111 Wireless LAN Cards and Nokia A040 Wireless LAN Adapter are all Wi-Fi certified, helping fulfil Nokia's commitment to open interfaces.

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.

Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
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Note to editors

The Nokia A030 Wireless LAN Access Point forms part of the Nokia Mobile Corporate Solutions, acting as a wireless Ethernet bridge to the LAN. It has a factory fitted 11 Mbit/s Nokia C111 direct sequence radio module for broadband Wireless LAN access. Portable devices, such as laptops, equipped with IEEE 802.11b compatible Wireless LAN cards can use the Nokia A030 Wireless Access Point to communicate with a wired LAN or each other. Nokia offer a range of Wi-Fi certified Wireless LAN products to support all types of devices and locations: the Nokia C110/C111 Wireless LAN Cards, the Nokia A040 Wireless LAN Ethernet Adapter, the Nokia C910 PCI Adapter, Nokia MW1122 ADSL and Wireless LAN modem as well a comprehensive range of supporting accessories.