Meru Networks Extends Virtualized WLAN Portfolio with New Value-Priced Business Critical 802.11n Access Points

Meru Networks has announced a new 802.11n access point product line for the extended enterprise, the AP1000i. The AP1000i leverages the power of Meru's market proven Single-Channel, Virtual Port and Virtual Cell technologies, delivering enterprise leaders simple deployment, ease of management, reliability and cost savings for the distributed enterprise. Delivering robust connectivity, mobility and service assurance, the AP1000i is designed to deliver a Wireless-Like-Wire experience for the distributed enterprise and enable businesses to elevate the customer experience and boost employee productivity.

Key Facts

The AP1000i is the newest entry-level, high value enterprise access point solution in Meru's product family with breakthrough connectivity, mobility and security and is designed to be the industry's simplest to deploy and easiest to manage WLAN solution.

Designed for enterprises demanding mission-critical connectivity and mobility without the high cost and complexity of microcell products.

Out-of-the-box support for thousands of 802.11 a/b/g/n devices.

Enhanced by the optional Service Assurance Manager software, IT managers have predictive WLAN availability and complete visibility to branch and remote offices.

Simple and easy to deploy, the AP1000i is administered and managed by centralized IT departments and service providers.

Based on Meru's proven innovative Single-Channel, Virtual Cell, Virtual Port technology, the AP1000i delivers consistent and uniform coverage with minimal RF planning and ongoing RF site surveys.

With an entry-level price of $395, the AP1000i offers extraordinary performance at this price point. The AP1000i is able to significantly lower CapEx by up to 30 percent, and can reduce OpEx savings by up to 50 percent - making the AP1000i an attractive solution for mass adoption.

The AP1000i provides full branch-to-core security that includes integrated rogue mitigation and intrusion prevention, providing secure access to applications and corporate resources.

AP1000i enables companies to rapidly scale to support the expansion of business operations, as well as support the addition of new locations, and is ideal for organizations where IT is centrally located and managing distributed deployments to tens or hundreds of additional sites, nationally or globally.

With Meru, companies now have a low-cost, business critical 802.11n access point for use in their extended enterprise. With the AP1000i, customers can experience the reliable connectivity, mobility, rock-solid performance and the service assurance they need.