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New version of AirWave for LANCOM access points - State-of-the-art enterprise WLAN offers the options of WLAN switching systems based on LANCOM access points
PRESS RELEASE 2005-071

New version of AirWave for LANCOM access points

State-of-the-art enterprise WLAN offers the options of WLAN switching systems based on LANCOM access points

Aachen, Germany, San Mateo, California, September 12, 2005 - LANCOM Systems GmbH and AirWave Wireless Inc., a leading wireless network management software provider, today announced full support of LANCOM access points in the latest version of AirWave Management Platform (AMP). The new version offers AirWave and LANCOM customers’ central management capabilities for wireless LANs on the basis of LANCOM access points. Both Companies had announced a technical and marketing alliance earlier this year.

All of the advantages of wireless LAN switching systems, including centralized management and monitoring on the basis of LANCOM access points, are now available even for large and largest scale installations. This overall solution together with the advantages provided by access points offers an incomparable level of service, reliability, flexibility and performance.

The AirWave Management PlatformTM also offers significant advantages over similar solutions, such as its monitoring functions and documentation options, for example. Its comprehensive range of functions offers administrators significant cost and time savings as well as improved system availability.

The AirWave Management PlatformTM can be scaled up flexibly and can handle over 10,000 access points at once. The web-based management console provides sophisticated, intelligent control functions that monitor, analyze, configure and secure complex wireless network infrastructures in real time.

The latest AirWave version 3.4.1 supports not only the LANCOM L-54g und LANCOM L-54ag access points, but also the LANCOM 3550 Wireless with up to 2 WLAN wireless modules as well.

The new integrated LANCOM module is a powerful controlling and monitoring tool that allows every single LANCOM device (with one or two WLAN interfaces in the 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges) to be configured and managed in fine detail.

Furthermore, the LANCOM access points are now also supported by the AWSP Site Planner. This is a software module that allows WLAN installations to be planned graphically with the help of floor plans, and subsequently carries out an automatic device configuration.

Mr. Wilhelm Fries, M.Sc. in Informatics, of the University of Karlsruhe Computer Center, Networks and Communication Dept.:
“It took only a brief test phase before we were conveniently managing our DUKATH system with AMP from AirWave. It helps to identify and alleviate configuration errors very quickly, which in turn leads to a significant improvement in the operation and security of the WLAN network. A smooth implementation of existing systems, the intuitive web-based user interface and optimal tuning to LANCOM access points quickly served to reduce workloads through the multi-user access for administrators. The result is more efficient organization, which in turn lead to enormous cost savings."

Further information is available from the LANCOM web site www.lancom.de.


Background
LANCOM Systems GmbH is a leading German manufacturer of reliable communications solutions for large enterprises and SMEs, public authorities and institutions. We supply products and software for IP-based VPN, VoIP and wireless networks, along with support and services. These solutions are planned and developed specifically for the requirements of business customers. The company's focus is on Internet access products with integrated high-quality firewalls for ADSL, SDSL, ISDN and UMTS access and on comprehensive solutions for network connectivity and security with virtual private networks (VPN), wireless networks (wireless LAN) and public spots. LANCOM Systems GmbH is headquartered in Würselen near Aachen and has sales offices in Munich, Vienna, London and Prague. Ralf Koenzen and Ulrich Prinz are the company's founders and Managing Directors.

AirWave Wireless, Inc. is the leading developer of network management software solutions that provide administrators a single point of intelligent control to monitor, analyze, and configure their wireless network infrastructure. The privately held company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, and is backed by investors Ignition Partners, Idealab and Westbury Equity Partners. The company’s patent-pending AirWave Management Platform™ software is sold through a global network of value-added resellers and systems integrators. For more information about the AirWave Management System, visit the company’s website at www.airwave.com.


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