27. Wireline Other Comparable Technologies If you have a network installed today, wireline is what you. Does it satisfy your needs? There is not reason to abandon your current infrastructure for wireless if wireline currently serves all your needs. If it serves some, but not all of your needs, Wireless may be a good supplement.
28. HPNA Other Comparable Technologies HPNA is Phone Line Networking. HPNA allows you to transmit data over normal phone lines at the same time you use that phone for voice calls and DSL. HPNA v2.0 runs at 10Mbps over a standard phone line. V3.0 is coming soon and delivers 100Mbps. If you currently have a lot of phone lines running through your facility this may be an option to consider.
29. Bluetooth – 802.15 Other Comparable Technologies Bluetooth is the standard for wireless personal area networks or WPAN. It allows high speed transmission of data over very short distances. Bluetooth is normally used for transferring data between laptops, or in Internet Kiosk type applications where roaming is not needed.