WIRELESS NETWORKS
Zyxel introduces premium switch series for bandwidth-sensitive deployments
Cambium cnPilot ready for take off
As profit margins are squeezed , systems integrators and internet service providers are beginning to look at better ways to deliver connectivity to small-business and residential customers , while still providing a reliable offering with the quality of service required by the end-user .
Cambium Networks ’ cnPilot is a suite of Wi-Fi products for use in home , enterprise and industrial networks . Managed through the company ’ s cloud-based network lifecycle management platform cnMaestro , cnPilot fulfills network operators ’ increasingly rigorous requirements for affordability , scalability and frictionless deployment .
The company said that cnPilot provides best-in-class range and capacity in an easily installable package . Cambium Networks also offers its E500 range of access points for harsh , outdoor environments , which the added functionality of PoE-Out ports that can power external devices .
The combined power of cnPilot and the cnMaestro enables users to deploy new managed services such as Wi- Fi hotspots with social log-ins and access vouchers , all while gathering data for targeted marketing and keeping an eye on key network parameters . cnMaestro can be deployed on premise or via the cloud , allowing networks to be managed centrally from a single platform that provides workflows on firmware management , device events , alarms and historical usage statistics . For further information visit : www . cambiumnetworks . com
Zyxel Communications has announced the launch of the XGS4600 Series , a premium line of 28-port Gigabit Layer 3 managed switches with 4 SFP + Uplink that come in two models : XGS4600-32 and XGS4600-32F .
The company said the XGS4600 Series boasts high stackability and fault-tolerant networks . It offers physical stacks of up to four units created through one or two 10-Gigabit SFP + slots , managed as one switch .
The innovative , flexible stacking topology under the ring architecture ensures the system can quickly use another stacking connection if the existing one fails , offering enhanced reliability . The switches are designed to support active-standby power redundancy allowing a backup power supply to take over in case the main one fails . Future-proof network design for the easiest data migration and management The XGS4600 Series can be managed via CLI , which is consistent with Zyxel managed switches . As the IP address scheme evolves to accommodate a growing number of network devices , the Zyxel XGS4600 Series assures excellent protection for any enterprise ’ s investments in future network upgrades . Zyxel said it has also embedded an ultra-intuitive Web-based GUI to further increase the productivity of skilled network administrators . For further information visit : www . zyxel . com
Pinpoint Wireless makes IP camera installation easy
Veracity said that the Pinpoint Wireless makes POE IP camera installation easy by adding a wireless link near the camera to allow connection to a smartphone , tablet or laptop for local image display .
Pinpoint Wireless features automatic camera discovery , including ONVIF , enabling rapid and precise adjustment of lens focus , viewing angle and positioning of IP cameras in-situ . It is powered by the POE delivered to the camera from the network so no local power is required , leaving you free to move quickly between camera locations . Inserted and removed in seconds , you can increase the speed and efficiency of your installation saving you time on site .
Whilst using less than 2W itself ,
Pinpoint Wireless can pass through up to 60W of POE for those IP cameras which require very high power levels , such as some external IP PTZ models .
Veracity ’ s smart app , Campoint , is available for iOS and Android and enables the installer to wirelessly view video from one or more cameras on their smartphone or tablet . For further information , visit : www . veracityglobal . com
26 | April 2017