DAX Network has also strengthened its portfolio by adding some world class technologies like Voice over WLAN, WiMAX, 802.11n, Ultra-Wideband etc. Apart from these, three primary innovations are Multiple Input and Multiple Output Technology (MIMO), Packet aggregation, and Channel Bonding.

For Juniper, many new technologies have been introduced in the wireless LAN sector, including simultaneous support of multiple SSID per access poin, virtualization, integrated firewall, integrated threat management, URL filtering for parental control in home users, integrated IPSEC VPN for corporate VPN, user authentication-web based, client based, 802.1x, unified access controlling, future proof-IPv6 readiness and other standard features are Network Address Translation, Quality of service, IP address management, etc.

Hurdles to Cross
The major concerns of enterprises for large scale deployment are lack of security and lack of access control.The roadblocks for service providers are regulatory compliance, offering managed security services and future proof-IPV6 support.

While enterprise wireless deployments have taken off in a big way with verticals such as hospitality, manufacturing and educational institutions being early adopters, the responses to public hotspots had been tepid till recently. However, with recent announcements like the government's move to de-license the 2.4 Ghz and 5.1 Ghz bands, the adoption is set to grow.

bandwidth backhaul is a challenge-be it broadband backhaul for homes, Internet leased lines or WiMax for remote locations.

But the greatest challenge in the wireless project implementation is the line of sight. Moreover, in order to cover long distances, great height is needed. Hence, tower erection increases the implementation costs. The second challenge is wireless management.

Bright Prospects
In the current state of economic turbulance, the industry is expecting 'more at less'. Hence, one needs to analyze investments and align them with the business value that is driven from it.

Service providers will focus on the managed wireless LAN switches and regulatory compliance. The demand for well-designed wireless LAN products will continue to grow as customers' needs for security increases.

The industry will continue to explore new opportunities and applications to improve the business and enhance productivity through a mobile workforce. Technologies that drive Wi-Fi enabled business applications and devices for a variety of uses, including-mobile healthcare, inventory management, video surveillance, real-time data access, asset tracking and network visibility-will have an edge.