Juniper Systems Allegro CX Manual - Manual (Page 286)

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Bar Code/802.11b Expansion Pod
The Bar Code/802.11b Expansion Pod integrates the wireless
networking technology and the laser bar code scanning technology
with the Allegro CX. Combining these two technologies adds a new
level of versatility and usability to the Allegro, which includes the
following features:
High performance bar code scanning in bright, outdoor light
Scanning distances of 1 to 3 feet from the Allegro
Excellent scan capability for poorly printed or low contrast bar
codes
Low power performance
Compatible with nine different bar code symbologies
Superior range and throughput
Indoors: 130 feet (40m) at 11 Mbps and 350 feet (107m) at 1 Mbps
Outdoors: 800 feet (224m) at 11Mbps and 2000 feet (610m) at 1
Mbps, up to 5000 feet with external antenna on access point
Secure network communications
World mode for international roaming
The following example shows one work environment that could
greatly benefi t from using an Allegro with the Bar Code and 802.11b
expansion pod. This is only one possible scenario. The effi ciency and
usability of this expansion applies to a wide variety of bar code data
collection environments.
Example: A shipment of logs needs to be inventoried and stored in to
the company’s database at a lumber mill. The logs are identifi ed by
using bar codes. An Allegro with a bar code expansion pod is ideal
for this situation.
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