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M5 Systems has several types of wireless security options for your business. One thing about wireless
is that while being very useful it can also be very dangerous if not implemented properly. Whether your
organization is installing a singular solution or a more sophisticated integrated solution it is imperative
to secure the wireless properly or invite unwanted visitors into your network.
We have several types of solutions available which your organization can take advantage of and through
proper setup can be just as secure as your wired network. Here are some of our vendor solutions.
solutions
Ruckus Wireless:
M5 Systems has represents one of the fastest growing wireless companies in the industry, Ruckus Wireless. Ruckus Wireless
has a full suite of products which includes their new line of ZoneFlex 802.11n products. The Ruckus Smart Access Points are
designed to deliver better performance at a lower cost. Their ZoneFlex Access Points are also designed to managed from the
ZoneDirector giving the IT administrator total control over the wireless network. Multiple
SSID’s can be used for different
types of access (guest, internal, voice, etc.). The suite of Ruckus Wireless products covers a wide variety of industries
including hospitality, medical, retail, manufacturing and education. Ruckus Wireless can be found here at
http://www.ruckuswireless.com. You can
also download a product overview PDF here.
Astaro:
Astaro wireless solution comes in the form of a wireless access point and integrated wireless security in the Astaro
UTM product. The Astaro UTM product acts as a wireless access controller allowing for the creation of internal and guest
wireless networks. With this powerful tool your network can be secured and monitored for rogue attacks on the wireless
network. This is not an independent solution, it must be integrated with and existing Astaro UTM product. All of the
Astaro wireless access points support multiple zones (SSID's) each with their own authentication and privacy settings.
Each access point can support up to eight SSID's allowing for each access point to act as virtual wireless node on the
network.
Watchguard:
The Watchguard XTM 2 Series line offers wireless access for your network. Wireless models include optional dual-band
802.11n technology for much more responsive wireless network connection and expanded range. Allows users to access
2.4 GHz or less crowded 5GHz band. Three distinct security zones give administrators precise control over Internet access
privileges for different user groups. Wireless guest services segment the Internet for customers/guests.