Ruckus to Introduce Wireless ZonePlanner

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Ruckus Wireless, the smart mobile networking company has tied-up with AirMagnet, now part of Fluke Networks, to introduce ZonePlanner, a wireless LAN (WLAN) network planning tool designed specifically for use with Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access points

Ruckus Wireless, the smart mobile networking company has tied-up with AirMagnet, now part of Fluke Networks, to introduce ZonePlanner, a wireless LAN (WLAN) network planning tool designed specifically for use with Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access points (APs).

As per a press release, ZonePlanner combines technology advancements from AirMagnet and Ruckus Wireless and integrates directional high-gain antenna patterns derived from BeamFlex. With ZonePlanner, network managers can accurately plan, design, deploy and manage Ruckus Smart WLAN networks in any indoor environment, claims a company statement.

In order to increase throughput and channel capacity while also significantly improving reliability and range, Ruckus ZoneFlex AP integrates a high-gain directional smart antenna array that constantly focuses and directs Wi-Fi energy over the best performing signal paths.

The combination of Ruckus ZoneFlex APs with the new ZonePlanner effectivel

y takes all the guess work out of accurately designing and deploying a wireless LAN, said Brian Young, president of inVision Networks, a leading network solutions provider.

The planning process with Ruckus APs is already simple because not only do we need far fewer APs to cover a given area with their smart antenna array, the APs automatically adjust Wi-Fi signals to real-time changes in the environment, said Young. Combining this technology with a low-cost, custom planning tool radically reduces the upfront time it normally takes to plan a wireless network and this detailed level of planning really streamlines deployment and network support with complete reports, bills of material, and accurate placement, he added.

ZonePlanner supports all Ruckus ZoneFlex single and dual-band indoor APs. Planners can calculate and optimize AP counts, layout and configuration - adding Ruckus APs to any location and experimenting to find the ideal AP and placement for the

environment.

ZonePlanner makes it very easy to build a detailed model of any Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi environment by simply loading in a map of the location and using the built-in library of doors, walls and windows to match buildings characteristics.

ZonePlanner is available now and is priced at US $495 for end users and comes with one year of free support. Deeply discounted not-for-resale (NFR) packages are available to Ruckus BIG DOG channel partners upon request.