Aruba Networks launches new product

Aruba Networks, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for mobile enterprise, has introduced its flagship 802.11ac solution. “This is the first in the industry to deliver gigabit Wi-Fi combined with the device density and application intelligence required by today’s Wi-Fi networks,” said Craig Matthias, principal of Farpoint Group.
He added that IT departments are challenged by the overwhelming number of devices connecting to their networks, as well as increasing device intensity, both of which can lead to inadequate Wi-Fi capacity.
These IT administrators, he said, face the issue of “sticky” clients or devices that do not automatically connect to and stay connected to the best possible access points, resulting in slower speeds and inconsistent and unreliable connections.
Aruba’s 802.11ac solution solves these density, performance and reliability issues. With the Aruba ClientMatch technology, “sticky” clients are always connected to the best possible access points as they roam within Aruba’s wireless LAN, ensuring predictable performance for all mobile devices.
The Aruba 220 Series APs are purpose-built for 802.11ac, resulting in time and costs savings for enterprises. Unlike modular 802.11ac APs, the Aruba 220 Series access points draw less power, so enterprises can delay replacing their existing switch infrastructure and can avoid the expensive labor costs associated with closet upgrades during WLAN design and deployment.
“Lufthansa Technik is offering a new aviation-qualified high-performance Wireless Access Point (WAP) based on the new 802.11ac solution from Aruba Networks,” said Andrew Muirhead, director of the business unit Innovation at Luftansa Technik.
He added that as one of the first 802.11ac-based aircraft access points available for the aviation market, the solution offers airlines the ability to deliver high speed Wi-Fi for in-flight web browsing, real-time communications, streaming video, point-of-sale applications, passenger gaming and other Internet-based services.