Description Tropos Networks wants to spread wireless LANs across the land. The company has developed routing devices that extend the coverage of networks utilizing 802.11 wireless networking technology (also known as Wi-Fi). Its products include indoor and outdoor networking equipment, as well as management software. The company markets to network operators, service providers, and government agencies. Tropos has worked with EarthLink and IBM to install city-wide networks in cities including Philadelphia; San Mateo, California; and Corpus Christi, Texas. Founded in 2000, Tropos has received backing from investors including Benchmark Capital, Boston Millennia Partners, Hewlett-Packard, and Intel Capital.