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New Ruckus R730 is the First IoT- and LTE-ready 802.11ax Access Point for Stadiums, Public Venues, Train Stations and SchoolsSUNNYVALE, Calif., July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, today announced the Ruckus R730, the industry's first IoT- and LTE-ready, 802.11ax wireless access point (AP). The high-capacity, 12 spatial-stream R730 works in concert with the new Ruckus Ultra-High Density Technology Suite to smoothly deliver high-resolution, latency-sensitive video in ultra-high density user environments such as stadiums, train stations and schools. In addition, the R730 complies with both the new WPA3™ security protocol and Wi-Fi™ Enhanced Open for more secure connections on public networks. Worldwide data and video traffic is growing at double-digit rates, driven by an increase in connected devices. ABI Research predicts that Wi-Fi device shipments will grow to nearly 35 billion by 2022. Data and video traffic also will surge due to increased per-device data consumption driven by applications like 4K video streaming, virtual and augmented reality and live-stream gaming. "Ruckus customers and partners demand more when it comes to their networks," said Ian Whiting, president of Ruckus Networks. "We have a long history of delivering products and technologies that go beyond the current state of the art to meet the world's most demanding network requirements while driving down the cost-per-connection. Ruckus R730 and Ruckus Ultra-High Density Technology Suite are the latest examples." The congestion of people, devices and bandwidth-hungry apps makes for challenges that current wireless tech cannot handle. Adding to the complexity of this environment are diversifying device categories and apps, such as instant messaging, IoT control messages and voice-over-Wi-Fi. "Real-world use cases are bumping up against the limits of existing Wi-Fi standards, and the need for 802.11ax to address a wide variety of heterogeneous, high-density scenarios is clear," said Chris DePuy, founder and technology analyst at 650 Group. "Ruckus has already differentiated itself in the realm of network consolidation. With this launch, Ruckus is reinforcing that by setting the stage for converged Wi-Fi, IoT and LTE deployments." 802.11ax: More connections and bandwidth, higher QoS Delivering expected service levels in ultra-high-density environments "Train stations are especially challenging Wi-Fi environments due to spikes in client count each time passengers exit a train," said Tetsuo Mukai, general manager, KDDI. "We challenged Ruckus to help us improve the in-station experience for subscribers with devices that were already on the network when the train arrives, and Ruckus came back with a solution that dramatically reduced the impact of these transient client events on affected subscribers, minimizing throughput degradation and shortening recovery time." The Ruckus Ultra-High Density Technology Suite addresses these challenges using techniques that go beyond the 802.11ax standard, including:
"At Golden 1 Center, we're committed to delivering the best fan experience in the industry. One of the ways we deliver value to our fans is to build a network that enables live streaming during the games. This is incredibly challenging to do in a venue like ours with as many live-streaming fans as we have," said Ryan Montoya, chief technology officer, Sacramento Kings. "Ruckus was up to the challenge and demonstrated to us several innovative features that let us squeeze the most out of our available spectrum, ensuring no connections are dropped and that adequate bandwidth is available for anyone that wants to live-stream the game." Converging IoT access networks Preparing for private LTE Making users safer at home, in the office and in public
Getting the most out of your 802.11ax deployment
"Many of our customers have future-proofed their networks with the Ruckus ICX 7650 switches, in anticipation of the upcoming 802.11ax access points," said Don Gulling, president and CEO of Verteks Consulting. "The launch of the R730 enables us to quickly get these APs into the hands of our customers that serve high-density Wi-Fi deployments such as stadiums, auditoriums and large public venues. These APs and switches will provide our customers with what they need to meet next-generation demands." Availability About Ruckus Networks About ARRIS Copyright © 2018 ARRIS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. Ruckus, Ruckus Networks and the Ruckus logo are registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other names and brands mentioned in this document or website may be claimed as the property of others. View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-ruckus-r730-is-the-first-iot--and-lte-ready-802-11ax-access-point-for-stadiums-public-venues-train-stations-and-schools-300682209.html SOURCE Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company |