Motorola launches predictive 802.11n planning tool suite

The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola has unveiled the 11n LANPlanner, which it calls the "most robust" 802.11n planning tools featuring predictive networking capabilities. The software suite now in its 11th edition has been enhanced to simulate the performance of 802.11n products like Motorola s AP-7131 tri-radio 802.11n access point (AP).

The new generation of WLAN technology 11n is considered a key enabler for enterprises to transition from wired networking to an all-wireless enterprise. However, the company explained, as enterprises start to deploy 11n technology in their network, they face several challenges not previously encountered with legacy standards. The new LANPlanner migration wizard provides predictive RF modeling for the AP-7131 and other 11n access points, which is required for taking the guesswork out of WLAN design and development for enterprises deploying homogeneous or mixed 11n networks. In addition, customers deploying intrusion prevention systems will be able to predict sensor coverage for the AP-7131 s built-in sensor radio for secure 802.11n deployments.

Motorola has added new capabilities to LANPlanner, including an advanced network migration wizard that addresses the three most popular 11n deployment scenarios. The new building/new deployment scenario provides predicted performance based on installing 11n network in a clean slate environment. The rip and replace deployment scenario provides predicted performance based on replacing legacy APs with new 11n APs in an existing enterprise WLAN. The mixed deployment scenario provides predicted performance of mixed 11n and legacy networks in the same environment.

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