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Firetide Launches New High-Performance Wi-Fi Access Points with Special Introductory Pricing
LOS GATOS, Calif. --(Business Wire)--
Firetide, Inc. (http://www.firetide.com), a leading provider of wireless mesh and access networks, today announced the new Firetide HotPoint® 4100/4200 series of indoor and outdoor lightweight access points designed specifically to meet the price and performance requirements of small and medium business, enterprise, public safety and campus markets. Firetide also announced introductory pricing at 50% off list price on Firetide HotPoint 4100/4200 access points for six months, when purchased as a complete enterprise-class solution with the Firetide WLAN Controller. Stand alone or combined with the Firetide WLAN Controller, the new access points deliver superior end user experience at a cost significantly lower than its competitors.
"The new access points are designed to appeal to the small business and enterprise markets as well as open new market opportunities for our channel partners," said Bo Larsson, chief executive officer of Firetide. "With the introduction of HotPoint 4100/4200 and very attractive pricing, reliable and high-performing connectivity can be placed within financial reach of most organizations."
Firetide HotPoint 4100/4200 access points are available in indoor and outdoor models for maximum flexibility. The outdoor model has a weatherproof enclosure and is Power over Ethernet enabled, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. Both models share the same features to enable consistent service coverage inside buildings and in outdoor areas. Performance-enhancing features include:
Fairness algorithms prevent bandwidth "hogging" per SSID
Per-user rate limiting helps accommodate more users per access point
Comprehensive security, including standards based encryption and authentication controls including 802.11i, WPA2, 802.1x, and RADIUS for interoperability with any .11a/b/g Wi-Fi client
Tri-band capability with software-selectable support for 2.4, 4.9 (U.S. public safety licensed band) and 5 GHz frequency bands
Auto-discovery and access point grouping for efficient configuration and management of networks with large numbers of access points
Firetide HotPoint 4100/4200 access points are the latest addition to the family of Firetide mesh and access solutions. 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 minimal amount of bandwidth taken up by management traffic. As part of the total mesh and access solution, Firetide access points provide secure Wi-Fi access in applications such as:
Enterprise WLANs - Firetide HotPoint access points provide secure, simple to manage and high performance Wi-Fi connectivity for enterprise, education, and municipal applications. When operating in conjunction with Firetide WLAN controller, the Firetide Wi-Fi solution provides policy, user and network management features, as well as deployment assist capabilities for hassle-free deployment and optimal placement of access points.
Wi-Fi Hot Spots and Hot Zones - The combination of HotPoint access point and HotPort wireless mesh network provides a flexible solution for public and private Hot Spots and Hot Zones spanning large facilities and campus environments, without the cost and inconvenience of running wire to access points.
Mobile Wi-Fi - Firetide AutoMesh™ technology enables infrastructure mobility with seamless handoff and no dropped packets between mobile and stationary mesh nodes for always-on connectivity on moving vehicles. Combined with access points, Wi-Fi service can be provided on public transportation and first responder vehicles for video, Voice over WLAN and data applications.
Firetide HotPoint 4100/4200 APs are available immediately through Firetide distribution channels. To take advantage of the 50% off introductory pricing, HotPoint 4100/4200 APs must be ordered with Firetide WLAN Controller. Promotional pricing is valid March 10 - September 30, 2009.
About Firetide Inc.
Firetide is the leading provider of wireless mesh and access networks that enable concurrent video, voice, and data for municipal, public safety, and enterprise applications. Firetide provides a reliable high performance wireless infrastructure and access solution for video surveillance, Internet access, public safety networks and temporary networks wherever rapid deployment, mobility and ease of installation are required. Headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif., Firetide is a privately held company with worldwide product distribution. http://www.firetide.com
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