Wireless Networking

Wireless can play a strategic role in providing lower cost network connectivity and better quality of service for your users. Leading organizations are forecasting that 30%-60% of their users could be equally or better served via wireless access in the next 2 years, at half the ongoing annual cost of traditional wired access.

Many IT organizations are facing budget cuts of 20% or more this year, yet they must still address users’ growing demand for better performance and more connectivity. The only way for IT to free up funds to enhance their network infrastructure is to significantly reduce costs elsewhere in the network access layer.

The wired LAN has been the source of some of the most excessive spending on infrastructure. Until recently, it was common to install 2 to 4 wired ports for every user, backed up by large multi-port switches and miles of cabling. For an organization with 1,000 users that was 4,000 ports, 4,000 cable drops, a boxcar of switches and untold maintenance fees. While spending on wired connectivity is inherently inefficient, IT has lacked credible alternatives. Until now.

802.11n Wi-Fi technology turns this model on its head. A single access point can support more than 100 simultaneous users, and yet costs less than a typical 48-port switch. Fewer ports mean fewer switches and lower operating and annual maintenance fees. Add, move and change costs evaporate. In fact, 802.11n technology may cost just 10% of a comparable wired build-out and can reduce recurring costs too.

Additionally, 802.11n technology untethers users so they can work more productivity, roam freely, and collaborate more easily.  And since 20% to 60% of users in most organizations rely on laptops, netbooks, smart PDAs, or some other form of Wi-Fi enabled mobile computer, the transition to wireless access will deliver instant savings.

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