New Proxim Wireless Software Suite Delivers Centralized Access Point, Client Management for Large-Scale Wi-Fi Deployments
ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite Combines Leading Software Applications for Wi-Fi Planning, Deployment and Management
SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 27, 2004 - Proxim Corporation, a global leader in wireless networking equipment for Wi-Fi and broadband wireless networks, today introduced a new solution offering consisting of planning and management tools designed to help enterprise customers better plan, deploy and manage their Wi-Fi networks. The ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite is a combination of third party software applications for advanced wireless management, monitoring, planning and verification based on software developed by Proxim partners Wavelink and Ekahau.
Comprised of Wavelink Mobile Manager, Wavelink Avalanche and Ekahau Wi-Fi Site Survey and Prediction Software, the Proxim ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite delivers a comprehensive and centralized solution that lets enterprise IT managers ensure the proper configuration, management and performance of their Wi-Fi networks. In addition, when used in combination with Proxim’s latest software release 2.5 for its ORiNOCO access points (also announced today), the ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite delivers a comprehensive, integrated hardware and software solution that lets enterprises automatically deploy 802.11i-based security services, as well as advanced rogue AP and client detection, throughout the network.
“As enterprises deploy larger and more complex wireless networks, planning and management become critical factors for the overall success of the network,” said Lynn Lucas, vice president of product marketing for Proxim. “Particularly as these organizations scale their wireless networks to add voice, data and video, the planning, configuration and ongoing management become increasingly important to maintaining a cost-effective, high-performance network. To that end, the Proxim ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite brings together the best tools available in the industry for planning and management of wireless networks.”
The ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite performs a number of crucial planning and management functions that let enterprises accomplish the following:
- Plan for mission-critical wireless applications by supporting an unlimited number of devices across the Wi-Fi network
- Accelerate configuration and deployment of large numbers of access points and mobile devices
- Improve network health and performance by proactively diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing Wi-Fi system failures before a problem arises
- Enforce security rules, ensure settings and updates and add equipment, software and firmware quickly and easily
Pricing and Availability
The ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite is available now, as part of Proxim’s ORiNOCO Wi-Fi portfolio, through Proxim channel partners. U.S. list price for Wavelink Mobile Manager is $1,900 for 25 access point licenses, including one year of maintenance. Additional licenses for larger network deployments are available. Wavelink Avalanche U.S. list price is $1,900 for 25 mobile device licenses, including one year of maintenance. Additional licenses for larger networks are available. The Ekahau Wi-Fi Site Survey and Prediction software, including one year of maintenance, is available at a U.S. list price of $3,199.
About Proxim
Proxim Corporation is a global leader in wireless networking equipment for Wi-Fi and broadband wireless networks. The company is providing its enterprise and service provider customers with wireless solutions for the mobile enterprise, security and surveillance, last mile access, voice and data backhaul, public hot spots, and metropolitan area networks. This press release and more information about Proxim can be found on the Web at www.proxim.com.
Safe Harbor
This press release may contain forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from Proxim's expectations in these statements. For additional information regarding risks relating to Proxim's business, see Proxim Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Forms 10-Q for quarters ended April 2, 2004 and July 2, 2004, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other relevant materials filed by Proxim with the SEC. Proxim assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
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