Extreme, Foundry tools make Wi-Fi safer, sturdier

摘要

As wireless networks continue gaining acceptance in the enterprise, Extreme Networks Inc. and Foundry Networks Inc. are each pumping up their wireless LAN offerings with improved voice and security features. Pushing the convergence of wired and wireless networks, Extreme this week will unveil an edge switch and companion software that enable VOIP (voice over IP) on WLANs. The 24-port Summit 300-24 supports POE (power over Ethernet) and up to 24 access points, IP phones or video surveillance cameras, said officials in Santa Clara, Calif. It has optional support for Layer 3 routing. For security, it includes authentication based on RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service).