Firetide launches WLAN Controller for enterprise Wi-Fi access networks

摘要

Firetide Inc., a developer of wireless mesh and access networks, announced 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 s extended wireless portfolio from high-performance mesh backhaul to feature-rich WLAN management is an excellent solution for integrators looking to break into new markets. Wireless LAN in a business environment has to provide a reliable and secure connection while being easy to manage, said Abner Germanow, director of enterprise networks at IDC. Mesh networks are growing in popularity for businesses that need to create temporary networks, deploy quickly, or extend connectivity to places where cable cannot reach, and I am not surprised to see Firetide use its mesh expertise to move into the enterprise wireless LAN space.