New Release : APPs and Gadgets
Common WIFI Problems for Centers
Security• Traffic must be secure against wireless snooping• Users must be secure from each other just as wired connections are• It’s hard to manage WIFI and “be sure” it’s working securely
Control• Who gets access at each point in the building• What services are provided? Are users networked or isolated?• Managing users as groups is more efficient than as individuals
Performance• Control how WiFi bandwidth is used by each group of users
Cost of solution• Hardware costs• Management costs – ability to reconfigure to respond
Why you should consider Medusa WiFi
Provides full security for all users...and many other solutions do not.
Revenues from personal devices... Revenues from IPhones, Tablets, etc.
Easy to use...control from Medusa web pages and now APPs & Gadgets
Structure your centre... Different groups of users in different parts of your building
Medusa WiFi is available
on all systems.
There is also a standalone
WiFi controller.
The only WiFi solution that is designed for business centers
Medusa Hotdesk and Standard
Suites are both compatible.
Medusa AP – Summary Details
• 4 SSIDs (Groups) per device
• PoE (injector incl). Single Cat 5 cable required
• 54 Mbps or 150 Mbps options
• Controllable Wireless power (set at installation)
• Repeater function (WDS) (set at installation)
• Ceiling mount
Each Access Point Can Offer
4 Groups of usersControllable security Controllable
Performance Virtuals & Hotdesk Admin
Iphones etc SuitesYou decide how
to structure – for each Access
point
Revenues from WiFi Groups
Group Usage
Hotdeskers Extend service anywhere and allow instant access
iPhone & tablets Personal devices roam automatically to WiFi.
Training & Events Flood meeting areas – maximise users in area
Admin Hidden group for centre staff. Tablets, WiFi cameras, door locks, signage,
projectors, etc.
Roaming Customers
Occupants can use WiFi anywhere yet remain on their own network
A proper WiFi system can enhance your revenues while also selling your space more effectively.
Medusa WiFi Groups makes this easy.
ACCESS POINT Coverage Zone 2
Keep adding APs to extend users..
ACCESS POINT Coverage Zone 1
Hotdesk
Admin
IPhone
Company-1 network
Admin
IPhone
Company-2 network
Company-3 network
Your APs don’t need to have
the same Groups of Users
MeetingHotdesks
ADMIN
Coverage Zone 2
Keep Adding Medusa APs to cover area
Coverage Zone 1
Medusa APs are designed to fit in ceilings.
So it’s easy to ensure good coverage.
Plan on 15-25 simultaneous users per AP
What is meant by “Roaming”?
User is out of office, eg in a
Meeting Room
But Medusa ‘Roams’ the user back to their office
network
Wireless Security
Wifi Coverage Zone 1
Hacker “snoops” traffic from outside building or public space
User 1
User 2
User 2 can “see” User 1’s files and identity – sometimes desirable (meeting), sometimes not.
Who is User 1 ? Does he/she have rights of access
HackerCheap AP, no security, and no controls
WiFi creates many threats that a wired connection doesn’t have...
You know where your Access Points are
Each AP has a name to refer to, making it easy to work with it
Medusa web based management
Control Security for Each Group
Entry Function
SSID Broadcast identity of Group of Users seen by wireless user
Passphrase Requested of user to register with Access Point
Hide Make SSID invisible to all – you need to know its name to access it
Security/Encryption Method of security & Encryption chosen
Separation If checked, users cannot network together, only access Internet/Printers
Without Medusa you would need to log on to each AP individually and learn how to change all these settings.
Allocate User Groups to Access Points (APs)
Access Points may carry different groups of users.
Allocate Groups of Users against APs here.
Each AP can carry 4 groups.
Group of Users
Access Points assigned to Group
Wireless User Status
Don’t operate in the dark:* Monitor who is logged on to each AP* Signal Sensitivity (DB ) – is client in range?
On Medusa
Manage Performance for each group of users
• Each Group can be given a Service Plan • Control bandwidth, Quality of Service etc.
So you can assure that each group has the right resources, and reserve performance for where it is needed.
More information
For information on PBL and Medusa,
new products and documentation:
http://www.medusabusiness.com
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