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| Firetide Launches the New Firetide WLAN Controller Firetide announces the new Firetide WLAN Controller that enables network-wide management and control of Firetide access points from a single interface. With the launch of the WLAN controller product, Firetide addresses a growing convergence trend in the channel, where a single integrator, be it security or IT, now provides the entire spectrum of networking services to an enterprise – from IP video surveillance to Wi-Fi access for employees and guests. Firetide WLAN Controller enables Firetide channel partners to meet requirements for full WLAN management capabilities and ubiquitous coverage, even in areas where access points cannot be hardwired. The combination of wireless mesh backhaul and client access managed from a single interface delivers unprecedented ease and flexibility of deployments, allowing areas without existing infrastructure – such as parking garages, elevators, and outdoor spaces – to be covered so that workers, visitors or residents alike never disconnect from the network. Firetide WLAN Controller is the latest addition to the Firetide Wi-Fi access solution, which includes HotPoint access points, HotClient customer premises equipment, HotView network management system, and Firetide Mobility Controller for client and infrastructure mobility. Building on its extensive experience with wireless mesh backhaul, where bandwidth is precious, Firetide designed its access solution to distribute intelligence at the edge, resulting in superior coverage and user experience with only a minimal amount of bandwidth taken up by critical management traffic to the centralized controller. To facilitate enterprise deployments, Firetide WLAN Controller provides radio power management, Wi-Fi coverage mapping and gap analysis, policy and user management, AAA functionality, mobility, and security features. Integrated DHCP authentication services, plug and play access point configuration, and zero-touch management make the Firetide WLAN solution suitable for small footprints with limited onsite IT staff as well as distributed environments where access points can span buildings, campuses or entire cities. Firetide WLAN Controller is available immediately through Firetide distribution channels. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Networking News :: home page |