NETGEAR intros easy, affordable networking soln

LONDON, UK: NETGEAR, Inc, a provider in networking solutions, today announced the introduction of ProSafe wireless management solutions to meet the demands of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and enterprises.

As the first solution set in the market designed specifically for growing businesses, this  family of products will, for the first time, enable growing businesses to easily and affordably manage their wireless network from one place, with a clear upgrade path as their company grows and their needs change, said a press release.

"Most wireless networking vendors offer either expensive solutions designed for the FORTUNE 500 or single AP solutions – neither of which is suitable for a growing business," said Laurent Masia, NETGEAR product line manager for managed infrastructure products.

Masia further added that the management of wireless networks has been identified as a top priority for growing businesses, and NETGEAR has responded to this request with leading price/performance solutions.

The ProSafe Wireless Management Suite of products enables growing businesses and mid-size enterprises to easily and affordably deploy a scalable, secure, feature-rich wireless network. They deliver enterprise-class connectivity and secure wireless LAN functionality, as well as the ability to configure, control and manage seven different access points (APs) ranging from SOHO-class IEEE 802.11g APs to professional-caliber dual-band IEEE 802.11n APs.

The ease-of-use simplifies wireless deployments and network expansion with best-in-class wireless reliability, coverage, bandwidth and performance. These new management products also provide centralized management and robust security, but are installable in minutes, the release said.

NETGEAR designed the enterprise-class, ProSafe Wireless Controller specifically for mid-size enterprises, and it scales up to 1,500 users. The WC7520 Controller enables businesses to grow their wireless network as needed with a high return on investment.

NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Controllers are backed by a NETGEAR Lifetime Warranty and optional ProSupport Maintenance Packages, which include 24/7 technical support. The products will be sold by value-added resellers, e-commerce sites and leading direct marketers.