SAN JOSE, Calif., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus
Networks, an ARRIS company, today announced the availability of two
new 802.11ac Wave 2 access points (APs) designed to provide Wi-Fi
coverage in space-constrained sites and in hard-to-reach areas. The
Ruckus E510 is the industry's first embeddable enterprise AP and
features an innovative two-element design that allows for
deployment at sites with strict form-factor or aesthetic
constraints. Separately, the Ruckus
M510 features LTE backhaul, allowing for AP placement in
locations where Ethernet connectivity is a challenge or in
situations in which redundant backhaul is needed to
help ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs).
"As our customers and service provider partners seek to improve
the level of service they provide to end users, they often
encounter challenging deployment scenarios in which typical
approaches won't work," said Greg
Beach, vice president of wireless products, Ruckus Networks.
"We're committed to helping them provide a great Wi-Fi experience,
regardless of environmental constraints. And with the E510 and M510
we're living up to that commitment."
One early adopter is SmartWave, who is working with Ruckus to
provide connectivity at various smart city deployments.
"As a leading technology integrator for smart cities, SmartWave
is excited to partner with Ruckus to deploy the E510 access point
in various smart cities and street furniture applications," said
Al Brown, president and CEO,
SmartWave. "We have been testing the E510 AP for over a month, and
this AP addressed the flexibility requirements for street furniture
and smart city applications to make visually appealing Wi-Fi
deployments possible. Additionally, the E510's low-profile radio
enclosure and separate antenna module enable us to easily deploy
APs throughout the city, yielding an overall better
experience."
Ruckus E510: Embedded flexibility with BeamFlex+
performance
The Ruckus E510 is designed to minimize the
aesthetic or physical impact at deployment sites such as outdoor
digital signage, street furniture, kiosks, lighting fixtures and
stadium seats. The E510 features:
- Centralized management—The E510 can be managed centrally along
with other Ruckus APs to simplify operations for cities,
transportation authorities, pubic venue operators and service
providers.
- Low-profile radio module—At only 21 x 14.2 x 3.3 cm, the E510
base unit can squeeze into most enclosures—including cylindrical
light poles—expanding the reach of any Wi-Fi network.
- Weatherproof BeamFlex+™ antenna module—The diminutive 17.5 x
8.0 x 8.0 cm antenna module is built for outdoor stealth placement
and can be positioned up to 3 meters away from the radio module.
The patented BeamFlex+ antennas maximize flexibility and
help ensure high service quality regardless of placement
location.
- 802.11ac Wave 2—With 2x2:2 spatial streams, MU-MIMO support and
a data rate of up to 867 megabits-per-second (Mbps), the E510
delivers sustained throughput for demanding users and
applications.
Ruckus M510: Mobile Wi-Fi with LTE backhaul for expanded
coverage and redundancy
The Ruckus M510 is designed for use
wherever supported LTE service is available. The M510 is ideally
suited for use on buses, trains, and in temporary locations where
Ethernet connectivity is absent, unreliable or cost-prohibitive.
Furthermore, the M510 can be used anywhere wide area network (WAN)
redundancy is desired. The Ruckus M510 features:
- Centralized management—The M510 can be managed centrally along
with other Ruckus APs, simplifying operations and eliminating the
need for a separate mobile hotspot management system.
- Integrated LTE modem—Allows network designers to create Wi-Fi
hotspots at-will and to implement redundant backhaul to improve
Wi-Fi service reliability and/or to help ensure that SLAs are
maintained.
- 802.11ac Wave 2 with BeamFlex+ antennas—With 2x2:2 spatial
streams, MU-MIMO support, and integral BeamFlex+ antennas, the M510
delivers high coverage efficiency and sustained downlink throughput
of up to 150 Mbps when using LTE backhaul.
Pricing and availability
The E510 is available now at
a list price of $2,095 USD (including
radio module, antenna, module and antenna cable). The M510 will be
available in June 2018 at a list
price of $1,095 USD.
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS
company, is redefining connectivity around the globe. With our
partners, we build secure wired and wireless access networks for
organizations that place a premium on connectivity experiences for
end users as well as simplicity and lower-cost-per-connection for
IT.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is
powering a smart, connected world. The company's leading hardware,
software and services transform the way that people and businesses
stay informed, entertained and connected. For more information,
visit www.arris.com.
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