-- Leading Wireless LAN Controller Capacity and Integrated Network Services. Designed to support either a gradual increase or immediate large- scale 802.11n deployment, Cisco's Wireless Service Module (WiSM) for the Catalyst 6500 allows customers to add controller capacity as required. This scalable capability offers customers a flexible, customized solution for their pervasive wireless deployments. With the Catalyst 6500 family, Cisco wireless customers can also take advantage of integrated wired and wireless security, high availability, and application intelligence for both wired and wireless users. -- Cisco Unified Wireless Network 4.2. Cisco is delivering enhanced mobility services through the new Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software version 4.2. These include enterprise wireless mesh, access point monitoring and migration tools, and unified wired and wireless guest access. In addition, these services incorporate voice-ready wireless enhancements, survivable remote access points and integrated spectrum analysis. -- Improved client capabilities including Cisco's Secure Services Client 5.0. Enhancements to the Cisco Secure Services Client focus on simplified enterprise provisioning of a single client security and management framework. Version 5.0 provides a greatly improved user interface offering "2 Click Connect" capabilities."Next-generation wireless offers the promise of higher bandwidth and more reliable mobility, and Cisco has recognized the importance of delivering not only industry-leading wireless technology but also the integrated wired and wireless solution to make it all possible," said Brett Galloway, vice president and general manager of Cisco's Wireless Network Business Unit. "With its continued leadership in innovation, only Cisco has delivered a truly deployable wired and wireless 802.11n solution for customers. This is an unrivaled ability to lower total cost of ownership for customers by eliminating the need to overhaul existing infrastructure." Cisco's commitment to developing innovative technology solutions for business mobility also extends to providing investment protection for customers looking to the emerging market opportunities driven by 802.11n's significant reliability and throughput enhancements. Cisco's Unified Wireless Network is 802.11n-ready today and has the capacity to efficiently scale to handle the draft standard's requirements, while maintaining compatibility with current wireless standards like 802.11a/b/g, without requiring a redesign of network infrastructure. By late 2007 Cisco expects to enable auto-negotiating, single-port power for the Aironet 1250 Access Point on leading switches across the Catalyst portfolio. This unique, integrated solution eliminates the need to run an additional cabling drop or insert a separate power injector. Duke University is taking advantage of the enhanced mobile performance of 802.11n and the new Cisco Aironet 1250 Series access point. According to Duke's chief information officer, Tracy Futhey, Cisco and Duke engineers have been working together to configure the wireless network in a residence hall to ensure proper interoperability, performance and design. "Universities provide a unique role as a microcosm for the broader society: a realistic yet controlled testing ground," Futhey said. "We have people who work here, live here, play here and visit here. They use the Duke wireless network for diverse applications such as video, streaming media and other data-intensive technologies. Our early experience with Cisco's 802.11n technology has been that it can reliably deliver the wireless bandwidth our highly mobile population requires." The new 802.11n technology provides a number of benefits for Cisco's wireless-specialized partner community as well, not only from technology resale opportunities, but from professional services offerings. Cisco's wireless-specialized partners can provide both technical services and design expertise for customers to help them work through the design and development of these new 802.11n offerings. Availability And Catalyst Switching and Wireless LAN Controller Offers The new Cisco Aironet 1250 Series access point is scheduled to be available for ordering next month; corresponding Power-over-Ethernet support via Ciscos Catalyst switch family is scheduled for later this year. Cisco is also offering Catalyst 3750, 4500 and 6500 switching and wireless LAN controller bundles, giving customers compelling savings opportunities as they take advantage of Ciscos next-generation wireless solutions. Businesses can contact their Cisco sales representative or authorized reseller for details or go to www.cisco.com/go/nextgen-wireless. About Cisco Cisco (
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