SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today introduced the industry's first
Wave2 integrated camera access point (AP) as part of the
ExtremeWirelessTM portfolio. The AP3916i, an
802.11ac Wave2 AP with an integrated high-definition camera, offers
significant cost savings and unified management when compared to
traditional surveillance camera solutions.
Extreme is also introducing the AP3912i, a new 802.11ac Wave2
wall plate AP that provides unified wired and wireless
connectivity, seamless control over connected devices and
ease-of-use with its simple plug-and-play installation model. Both
of the new access points support Extreme's unique flow-based
capabilities, providing embedded application analytics and
control.
The 3916i and 3912i access points complement Extreme's
software-driven vision to help customers address the surge in
connected devices and growing demand for network connectivity.
While business critical networks remain focused on device
onboarding and high-performance connectivity, many organizations
haven't begun planning for the Internet of Things (IoT). According
to a recent survey conducted by Extreme, video surveillance,
physical access control and PoE lighting systems are the top smart
building IoT devices that concern customers who are without unified
wired and wireless management. With the foundation of Extreme's
unified solution, customers can have complete visibility, control
and analytics for every device type with new and expanded
capabilities to handle smart building IoT devices.
Extreme's new access points match the growing needs of many
enterprise environments including K-12, higher education,
healthcare and hospitality.
Key Features
- New Access Points Solutions
- 3916i – Integrated camera access point with dual 802.11ac Wave2
2x2 radios
- 3912i – Wall plate access point with integrated LAN and PoE
ports
- Flow-Based APs with Layer 7 Policy – An industry-first,
Extreme's flow-based APs provide granular security, visibility and
control over users, devices and data flowing across the network
without sacrificing throughput performance. Extreme's Layer 2
through 7 centralized visibility and control software allows IT to
create contextual based policies right at the AP. This allows IT to
segment IoT devices, applications and data from their business
users, devices and applications, thereby securing the business
network from the IoT.
- Radio and Bluetooth Capabilities – Each AP includes 3
radios for 2.4GHz, 5GHz supporting 802.11ac Wave2 and a separate
radio that supports BLE or ZigBee to support gateway communication
functions between networks.
- Cost Savings – AP3916i High-Definition Camera Access
Point reduces costs in cabling infrastructure as compared to
typical video surveillance deployments while AP3912i Wall Plate
Access Point can be installed into an existing Ethernet wall
plate.
- Management Flexibility – These new access points can be
seamlessly managed via ExtremeCloud™ or traditional on-premise
management to provide unmatched application visibility and
control. This eliminates architecture lock-in and allows
customers to move from cloud to on-premise (or vice versa) without
expensive hardware and software rip-and-replace.
Executive Perspectives
Mike
Leibovitz, Director of Product Strategy, Extreme
Networks
"We're excited to bring the industry's first
Wave2 camera AP to our customers and help them easily manage the
continued surge in connected devices for the enterprise campus
market. As a leader in the wired, wireless and software markets,
our focus is to provide best-in-class, innovative wireless
solutions that make networking easier and more secure for
enterprises looking to shift to smart buildings."
Craig Mathias, Principal,
Farpoint Group
"Extreme is once again taking a leadership
position with yet another smack-yourself-in-the-forehead
innovation, a high-definition camera built directly into an IEEE
802.11ac Wave-2 access point. Since cameras and APs have similar
placing and mounting requirements, and since cameras increasingly
depend upon Wi-Fi infrastructure for connectivity, this combination
simplifies life for network planners and installation staffs alike,
making it astonishingly easy to add live video monitoring as part
of a Wave-2 upgrade or new deployment."
Robert R. MacGregor, Director
- Infrastructure Technology, Massachusetts
Maritime Academy
"The wall plate access points are
ideal to extend coverage into dormitory spaces with difficult
geometries to cover with the standard ceiling mount APs.
Also, the additional LAN ports are key for cost savings in
situations where we would have to buy additional switch gear for
the IDFs to cover the hard wired needs in the dorms. The wall plate
access points were very easy to install and through the reuse of
existing Ethernet drops we save both time and money."
Richard Hazlett Jr., IT
Services, Saint Francis
University
"We really liked the new Extreme Networks
AP3912i Wall plate access points (APs). The APs were very easy to
install, in fact we gave them to our work-study students who
installed them on their own and had them up and running within
minutes. Our students also really liked the capability to plug in
game consoles, televisions or desktop computers into one of the
supplied LAN ports. We are installing these APs into our dorm rooms
and the fact that they just plug into the existing Ethernet cabling
saves us money, time and effort and eliminates the need to pull
cable to provide an extra run for the AP inside of the room. This
is a robust and complete enterprise solution with integrated policy
and application controls delivered in an attractive package, and
one aimed at solving the dorm life wireless issues many campuses
face!"
Additional Resources
- ExtremeWireless AP3912i Wall Plate Access Point Data Sheet
- ExtremeWireless Product Page
- IoT solutions Page
- Smart Building eBook
- AP3912 and AP3916 Video
- Smart Building Webinar
- Connect with Extreme
via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks,
Inc. (EXTR) delivers software-driven networking solutions that
help IT departments everywhere deliver the ultimate business
outcome: stronger connections with customers, partners and
employees. Wired to wireless, desktop to data center, on premise or
through the cloud, we go to extreme measures for our customers in
more than 80 countries, delivering 100% insourced call-in technical
support to organizations large and small, including some of the
world's leading names in business, education, government,
healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality. Founded in 1996, Extreme
is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit
Extreme's website or call 1-888-257-3000.
Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo,
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