This document summarizes a presentation by Xirrus about their next generation wireless networking solutions. Xirrus is a Wi-Fi solutions provider that offers cloud-managed wireless access points. They highlight key trends driving wireless networking needs, including increased devices and emphasis on user experience. Xirrus' solution provides scalable access points with up to 8 radios, application intelligence to ensure reliability, and flexible cloud-based management. Their EasyPass solution simplifies wireless access. Xirrus presents case studies showing their solution can address varying density needs while reducing equipment requirements compared to traditional Wi-Fi.
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Businessday okt 2016 - Xirrus
1. The Future
of
Next Generation Wireless Networking
is
NOW!
October 18, 2016
Ramón Hemelrijk
Director Benelux & Nordics
ramon.hemelrijk@xirrus.com
2. Who Is Xirrus?
Wi-Fi experts for ALL vertical markets,
SMB accounts, Enterprises and
Governments
Recognized for Product Innovation and by Gartner as a VISIONARY,
we are deployed with hundred thousands of customers and run the
most demanding Wi-Fi networks worldwide… ALWAYS ON!
The only NEXT GENERATION Wireless Networking Vendor
3. Customers Around the Belux
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ENTERPRISE / SMB
PUBLIC VENUES /
HOSPITALITY / RETAILEDUCATION
Secundair onderwijs
Sint-Jozef Sint-Pieter
10. Wi-Fi Architecture Comparison
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Xirrus
Distributed ControllerCloud Controller
Single point of failure
WAN-dependent performance
Controller-limited scalability
Central Controller
Single point of failure
Controller-limited performance
Controller-limited scalability
No single point of failure
Full performance
‘Infinite’ scalability
= Control Function
16. Zero-touch Deployment and Provisioning
• Pre-configure APs offline before install
• Fast plug-and-play on site install
• Configure by customer and/or location
• Nearly instant (second) configuration
changes with no service disruption
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17. Customizable Dashboard Monitor
Create custom views from 18 widgets
based on most important parameters
Flexibly view application types, top
users, throughput, device types, AP
coverage, alerts, and much more
18. Fast Problem Resolution
• Integrated geo maps
• Drill down to floor plans and
coverage maps
• Detect problems at a glance
• Apply policies to mitigate
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27. • Easy to use:
- Single Sign-on for Wi-Fi access and domain resources
• Simplify IT operations:
- No local authentication infrastructure
- Control Wi-Fi access with domain management tools
• Secure Communication
- No Wi-Fi access unless authenticated with Azure
- Encrypted communication with PSK
• PSK set up on SSID, not in EasyPass Portal
Xirrus Integration With Microsoft Office 365
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28. Connect to insecure SSID
Open browser and redirect
Download agent/app to device
Agree to terms of control
Reconnect to secure SSID
EasyPass Onboarding: Secure Wi-Fi Comparison
EasyPass: 1 Step & Done
Connect to secure SSID
Reduce time & complexity of onboarding by 5X
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Others: 5 Steps & Complex
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4
5
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29. EasyPass Personal Provides:
• Personalized Public Wi-Fi security
• Secure individual network for each user
• Simplified connection of devices
• Protection from snoopers/hackers
EasyPass Personal: The Best Security for Public Wi-Fi
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30. Comprehensive portfolio of Wi-Fi
access services in the Cloud
EasyPass is…
…Simple for users and IT
…Platform independent of device types
…Secure for all types of users
…Free of charge in XMS-Cloud
Why EasyPass
34. Xirrus Wi-Fi
4 8
Density: Lower Lower Higher Highest
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Traditional Wi-Fi
Fixed 2 Radio AP
(1) 2.4 + (1) 5GHz
2
Flexible Software Definable Radios
The Xirrus Difference – Scaling for Wi-Fi Density
More Radios = Greater Bandwidth and Less Equipment
That’s Next Generation!
45. Key Differentiators vs. Competitors
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Differentiator Xirrus Cisco Meraki HPE/
Aruba
Aerohive Ruckus
EasyPass – free access control for all types of users
Scalability – 2 to 8 radio APs address all density needs
App Control at Edge – Visibility and control of 1400+ apps
Dual High Speed 11ac – Twice the 11ac radios per AP
Flexible Management – Cloud and on-premise options
Distributed Control – No controller, no single failure point
acXpress™ – Optimize performance by segmenting clients
46. A Superior Wi-Fi Solution
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Adaptable
Meet future growth and
new requirements with
highly flexible solutions
Reliable
Application prioritization
to ensure reliability in
all scenarios
Best Value: Better Management + Less Equipment = Extended Life & Lowest Cost
Scalable
Meet every density
need with solutions
from 2 to 8 radios