OPTIMIZE YOUR WI-FI INFRASTRUCTURE

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OPTIMIZE YOUR WI-FI INFRASTRUCTURE

FEBRUARY 2013 – WIRELESS WITHOUT LIMITS

TRAFFIC IS EXPLODING

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DEVICE INNOVATIONS DRIVE WIDE SCALE ADOPTION

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What does this mean for

the Wireless Network

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the Wireless Network

WIRELESS NETWORKS ARE GETTING CRUSHED!

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“Without Proper Planning,

Enterprises Deploying iPads

Will Need 300% More Wi-Fi.”

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Tim Zimmerman

“By 2015, 80% of newly

installed wireless networks will

be obsolete because of a lack

of proper planning.”

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Paul DeBeasi

BYOD MAKES THE PROBLEM WORSE

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WHAT DEVICE?

HOW MANY DEVICES?

WHAT APPLICATIONS?

FREQUENCY OF USE?

UNKNOWN

WI-FI HAS BECOME MISSION CRITICAL

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WI-FI OPTIMIZATION IS ESSENTIAL

Wi-Fi must be optimized to deliver predictable performance under load

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5 ELEMENTS TO WI-FI OPTIMIZATION

Secure access to unknown users on network

Unknown and unpredictable usage of the network

Unpredictable volume of application use

Unknown and uncontrolled recreational app use

Unpredictable types of BYOD devices on the network

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Unpredictable types of BYOD devices on the network

Large variety of devices on the network

Congestion in crowded 2.4GHz spectrum

Changing requirements moving from 2.4GHz to 5GHz

Unpredictable wireless usage – numbers of devices

Limited wireless capacity based on available spectrum

HOW XIRRUS OPTIMIZES YOUR WI-FI

• Roaming assist for BYOD devices to improve mobility

Application Control

• Visibility into 900+ applications with comprehensive DPI

• Policy enforcement on applications at the network edge

Xirrus Access Manager

• Guest access for unknown users with BYOD devices

• Onboarding known users with BYOD devices and full security

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• Bonjour Director enabling iOS devices in the enterprise

• AirWatch technology partner for mobile device management

• Software programmable radios for 2.4 to 5GHz migration

• Honeypot and ultra-low power to improve 2.4GHz density

• Auto channel and power setting to maximize performance

• High radio count Arrays put more wireless capacity in the air

• 2 to 16 Radio portfolio to match solution to capacity needs

• Upgradable to expand capacity without equipment swap

CUSTOMERS AGREE PERFORMANCE MATTERS

ENTERPRISE HIGHER EDUCATION K-12 EDUCATION HEALTHCARE

MANUFACTURING EVENTS HOSPITALITY GOVERNMENT

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Xirrus has solved the toughest problems for

customers who depend on wireless access

THE XR PRODUCT FAMILY

XR-500 XR-1000 XR-2000 XR-4000 XR-6000

AP Array Array Array Array

Fixed Chassis Modular Chassis Modular Chassis Modular Chassis Modular Chassis

Comprehensive portfolio that addresses the broadest range of use cases

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2 Radios 2 Radios 2 or 4 Radios 4 or 8 Radios 8, 12, 16 Radios

NA 2 Total Slots 4 Total Slots 8 Total Slots 16 Total Slots

Common Advanced Feature Set

Integrated Controller

Application Control

Zero Touch Provisioning

On-Premise or Cloud Management