20061218v2 Meru Ascom Value
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This document discusses VoWiFi solutions from Meru Networks and Ascom. It provides information on: 1) Meru's converged voice, data, and video WLAN platform which guarantees application delivery and continuously optimizes networks for different applications. 2) Key reasons to choose Ascom, including its VoWiFi system and integration platform that enables voice, messaging, and data convergence across devices. 3) A comparison of Ascom's i75 handset to SpectraLink's h340, noting advantages of the i75 like support for Meru's virtual cell technology and robust/purpose-built design.
20061218v2 Meru Ascom Value
- 1. “Best in Class” VoWiFi Solutions + ascom 18 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 Meru Networks, All Rights Reserved. Third party copyrights are the property of their respective copyright owners.
- 2. Innovative wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions • Meru’s converged voice, data, and video WLAN platform sits at what Gartner calls "the high end of the technology spectrum“ • The highest performance, the lowest total cost of ownership • Meru is the only WLAN vendor to provide guaranteed application delivery • Adjusts in real-time to mission-critical data, voice, and streaming video applications • Analyzes traffic in real-time, continuously optimizes the network for every application • WLAN provides flow control by deciding when clients transmit, yielding the highest performance WLAN in the industry • The result: highest bandwidth, highest density, fastest handoffs, highest MOS scores 2
- 3. Key reasons customer should choose Ascom… Ascom is the only company that can deliver both the VoWiFi system and integration platform required to enable voice, messaging & data convergence! Largest display of any on-site wireless device Up to 500 characters per message Connectivity at 54Mbps (802.11g) Auto-detect feature utilizes higher bandwidth if available UNITE appliance-based, integration platform Integration with disparate information systems; provide unified voice, messaging & data on a single device • Virtual SIM (individualized handset profiles) Portable Device Manager downloads personal settings to any i75 device Personal alarm Programmable alarm button may be customized for specific uses 3 ascom
- 4. SIP enables a diverse set of devices to meet your needs. Outside Enterprise Inside Enterprise Cellular Network BlackBerry® 7270 Nokia E61 Dual-mode phone Hitachi-Cable WIP-5000 Meru AP 201 PSTN Ch ann T1 / PRI el 1 Vi r tua lCe Ascom ll i75 Handsets Avaya SES (SIP) SIP PBX Meru WLAN Controller Meru AP 201 Avaya S8300/G700 Example Deployment Options: Communication Manager Industrial/Healthcare Ascom i75 Applications Basic WiFi VoIP Handset WIP-5000 “Corridor Warrior”, IT Staff BlackBerry Ascom Portable 7270 4 Device Manager (PDM) Mobile, Multi-site Worker Nokia E61
- 5. Ascom/SpectraLink Comparison Ascom i75 NetLink h340 Support of Meru VirtualCell & Yes No Single-Channel Deployment Option Call Control Protocol Standards-based SIP and H.323 Proprietary SVP Robust, Rugged, Purpose-Built Yes No Handset 802.11 Bandwidth 802.11b/g w/Auto-detect 802.11b only 4.5 oz 5.2 x 2.2 inches Battery Life 6 hr talk time 4 hr talk time Yes No Shared Handset/ Individual Profile Auto-load profile & settings Yes No Unique Alarm/Ringing Functionality e.g. Code Blue/Toilet Cord/Pillow Speaker Handsfree Mode Yes No Push-to-talk Yes (Release 2) No Alarm or Group Conference Button Yes No 4-Way Navigation Button Yes No Yes No Intuitive User Interface Iconic display, Navigation Button, Soft keys 4.2 oz 5.5 x 2.0 inches Large Font Option No Text Options Inverted Text Option No Yes No Chemical Resistant Able to disinfect & clean handset 5 Security Alarm Options Man down, No Movement, 911 No
- 6. Meru + Ascom Differentiation = supported = not supported Meru Cisco Aruba Dual-Speed to provide 50% higher performance in mixed 802.11b/g networks Zero Handoff (incl. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) Ability to stack 3 channels in areas of high density (e.g. nurse station) Single Channel Installation (co-channel mgmt.) Guaranteed Upstream and Downstream QoS Ability to deploy without traditional Channel/Site Survey Locate devices by phone number SIP 6
- 7. The elements of Meru’s platform E(z)RF 7
- 8. AP200 Access Points • Single radio and dual radio Access Points for use with Meru Controllers • 802.11b/g and 802.11a radios simultaneously support a/b/g clients • Zero configuration setup using plug and play architecture • Automatic discovery and configuration • Compatible with existing enterprise deployments • Reassociation with non-Meru Access Points for hand-offs • Multi-layered security with automatic rogue detection, location positioning, and neutralization • Every Access Point includes an integrated network sniffer for channel supervision 8
- 9. WLAN Controllers • Coordinates Access Points and Radio Switches • Centralized control for easy configuration and management • Enforces WLAN security • Provides RF resource management and mobility • Coordinates contention management and QoS policies • Provides seamless client mobility across subnets • Redundant configurations available 9
- 10. E(z)RF™ Application Suite • BASE software suite includes dashboard, monitoring, configuration settings and templates, reports, and user administration • VISUALIZE software suite complements the BASE suite with real-time visualization for coverage, performance, locationing, and diagnostic data • COVERAGE PLANNER software suite provides RF coverage and survey data on existing RF coverage 10
- 11. The elements of Ascom’s platform Optional Ascom Integrated Message Server (IMS/IP) Messaging Suite Existing Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure PBX PSTN Meru AP201 Interface T1 or E1 Meru WLAN Controller Meru AP201 Ascom i75 Handsets Ascom Ascom Portable VoIP Gateway Device Manager (PDM) 11 Required for H.323, Optional for SIP
- 12. Ascom i75 Handset • Supports 802.11g at 54Mbs • Multi-System WLAN support (up to 4 ESSIDs) • 3 customizable soft keys & navigation button • Large graphical display with an intuitive GUI • Illuminated display and keypad • Lightweight: 4.5 oz • Vibration alert for privacy • Handsfree mode for conferencing • 2-way Messaging • Mobile alarms and data Push button alarm No-movement, man-down alarm option • “Virtual SIM” with Portable Device Mgr • Local phonebook (100 entries) • Look-up on central directory 12 ascom
- 13. UNITE Messaging Suite Overview Info Systems Middleware Handsets Examples Laboratory Critical Value Notification Radiology Abnormal Call Reports PSTN, Public Network UNITE Messaging Suite Order Entry Order Requisitions Building Blood Bank, HVAC Alerts Mgmt Security Mgmt Fire Alarm, Infant Abduction Nurse Call Meds Request, Code Blue On-site Wireless Network Patient VTACH, Vital Signs Monitoring ascom Email SMTP Messaging 13
- 14. Ascom FreeNET VoIP Gateway/Gatekeeper Telephony interface to PBX or IP-PBX Physical connection: 2 T1 or E1 ports per Gateway PRI protocol support: 5ESS, DMS100, QSIG, NI-2 T1 CAS trunk protocol support (E&M) IP to IP call switching 19” rack mountable (1U), stackable High reliability, contains no movable parts 2 Ethernet ports with separate addressing 60 simultaneous speech channels toward PBX Single management of multiple Gateways Easy administration via web browser Power over Ethernet (PoE) support H.323 support plus H.450 (suppl. services) 14 ascom
- 15. FreeNET Portable Device Manager (PDM) Web-based management tool for IP handsets Pre-deployment configuration On-going configuration management Two PDM options Ascom Network Appliance (Over-the-Air) PC (USB Cradle) Centralized storage of user configurations User configurations downloaded over-the-air Call number, User ID, ESSID Menu settings, phonebook, etc. Delivers IP handset software updates Single PDM capable of managing multiple sites PDM enables shared phone & easy service replacement 15 ascom
- 16. Integrated Messaging Server (IMS) Two-way messaging and alarm interface between UNITE Messaging Suite and handsets Basic Alarm Manager: Entry level Event Manager Purpose-built network appliance – Linux kernel Wall mountable or ‘blade’ option Creation & storage of messaging groups Provides an event log for all messaging traffic (audit trail for ACS) Allows Handset access to Central Phonebook IMS Internal Directory – max 500 entries Central directory (ODBC data base) Open Access Protocol (OAP) – Custom Applications 16 ascom
- 17. Do you want the “best in class” solution? Choose Meru Networks WLAN + Ascom FreeNET VoWiFi System + ascom 17