ESPOO, Finland -- Nokia today announces a new wireless LAN access point tailored to the exact needs of public "hotspots", such as airports, hotels, and convention centers, as well as corporate premises. The Nokia A036 Wireless LAN Access Point has the built-in style, convenience and technology that make it the ideal choice for operators deploying wireless LAN in public hotspots. "The owners of public places are often understandably reluctant to allow unsightly telecom infrastructure to be installed on their premises," says Matti Mikkola, senior industrial designer, Nokia Networks. "That's why we went directly to them when designing the Nokia A036 Wireless LAN Access Point. We wanted a clear idea of what property owners require in such equipment. We interviewed the staff of airports, hotels, shopping malls and conference centers, and the results were very informative. We found their major requirement was a discreet visual design. This direct feedback helped us to design an access point that property owners will be more than happy to have located on their sites." Designed with public-property owners in mind, the Nokia A036 Wireless LAN Access Point is easy and attractive to deploy in heavily used locations where appearance is an important consideration. Nokia Corp.