Trapeze Networks has released the latest version of its WLAN Mobility System, the Trapeze Mobility System Software 5.0. The company has worked with core customers and partners to develop and deliver leading mobile applications to satisfy their current and emerging business needs for increased wireless network functionality.
The new solution offers intrusion detection and prevention services by building on core security capabilities and embracing
802.1X standards. The company has also partnered with
AirDefense to offer an integrated solution that meets the requirement for comprehensive intrusion protection.
New security capabilities include 360-degree protection against 230 threats and attacks like denial of service, ad hoc networks and evil twins/rouges. It offers 24/7 monitoring, comprehensive forensic analytics and common hardware to reduce upfront investment and operating costs.
Additional features include integrated configuration and management and dynamic threat response, so that access points may be easily converted into sensors for rapid counter-attack, then converted back to access points.
The solution also offers toll quality voice and implements the Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) protocol, which extends the talk time of battery-powered WiFi (
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“No other solution meets the Common Criteria certification requirement for wireless IDS/IPS set down by the Department of Defense,” said Doug Laird, vice president of worldwide marketing for Trapeze Networks.
Laird continued: “Despite their claims, Aruba's mobile edge fails to deliver against this highest security standard, whereas Trapeze Networks with AirDefense is cost-effectively bringing the ultimate WLAN IDS/IPS security functionality to enterprises today.”
“We expect the advanced IPS features in Trapeze Mobility System 5.0 will allow us to quickly convert our access points to AirDefense sensors to monitor for intrusions and provide a more secure wireless environment,” said Mark Mitchell, principal technologist at Sandia National Laboratories.
Mitchell added: “We also like the fact that we now will be able to use the same Trapeze access point hardware as a Trapeze AP or as an AirDefense sensor to help reduce cost of ownership.”
“With our 5.0 release, Trapeze continues to steer clear of the proprietary approaches taken by companies such as Cisco,” said Dan Simone, vice president and chief technical officer for Trapeze. “Adhering to industry standards is the only way to deliver real choice in the marketplace and drive widespread adoption of voice-over-wireless technology, which we believe is what today's customers are demanding.”
Laura Stotler writes about IP Communications and related topics for TMCnet. She has covered VoIP and related technologies for seven years, contributing to Internet Telephony magazine and TMCnet, and as a freelance writer. To see more articles, please visit: Laura Stotler’s columnist page.
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