Wireless Infrastructure
Whether you have a single office or a worldwide network, adding wireless
capability is easier and more secure than ever. A centrally managed
next-generation infrastructure is the foundation for a real-time automatic
identification and data collection solution.
Switch-based solutions are rapidly gaining in popularity because they
offer true mobility. Users can roam freely throughout the network without
the risk of dropped signals. Companies can protect their data by taking
advantage of the full breadth of security protocols formerly limited
to their wired networks.
Wireless Network Solutions offers award-winning products by Motorola (formerly Symbol),
the developer of the first wireless LAN, and Cisco, including:
- Next-generation wireless switches and access ports that keep employees
connected and put more control in the hands of the network manager.
- Access points for cost-effective wireless LAN for your environment.
- Bridges and client adapters which allow you to easily connect
literally any device — from mobile handheld devices to bar code scanners,
cash registers, and even large assembly line equipment.
- Power-Over-Ethernet products that simplify and reduce the cost
of installing access points and access ports by eliminating the need
for power outlets
Thin is In
Today’s wireless networks overlay a centrally-controlled and managed
wireless LAN switch and thin access ports onto an existing Ethernet
network. Compared to the traditional thick access point wireless network,
the thin approach delivers greater scalability, manageability, accessibility,
reliability, and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
With thick access points, wireless traffic competes with wired traffic,
often resulting in significant delays when users moved between different
access points. Also, thick access points are more costly to maintain
since the intelligence is located within each access point, requiring
each device to be managed individually.
The thin access approach corrects these problems. Instead of placing
a series of intelligent access points at the edges of an existing wired
network, a wireless switch solution centralizes and integrates network
intelligence and management functions in the wireless switch itself.
Scalability
The wireless switch overlay architecture system can easily grow and
adapt to changing network requirements and organizational needs. This
allows you to add functions to the software rather than incurring the
cost of hardware upgrades.
Manageability
centrally-managed wireless switch architecture seamlessly integrates
with existing wired networks to manage both thick access points and
thin access ports, with virtually no disruption to existing network
traffic. Network managers enforce network policies, security and Quality
of Service (QoS) from a graphical user interface.
Security
Wireless LANs should be no less secure than their wired counterparts.
Thick access points are inherently vulnerable in that they are packed
with sensitive data such as user IDs and passwords, IP addresses, access
control lists and more. Switch-based wireless solutions offer a comprehensive
suite of security mechanisms consisting of access control, authentication,
and encryption and authorization measures.
Reliability
The wireless switch system maximizes throughput and uptime through unique,
built-in pre-emptive roaming and load balancing capabilities. In addition,
in the unlikely event of a wireless switch failure, the system automatically
fails over to backup device, ensuring nonstop service.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Installing thin access ports is simply a matter of “plug and play” –
they do not need manual configuration, firmware installation or maintenance.
This greatly reduces installation, maintenance and troubleshooting costs.
Wireless Network Solutions will help you design and build a wireless
infrastructure that maximizes user mobility, strengthens network security,
and accommodates advances in technology.
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