Access Point provides wireless connectivity over large area.
Press Release Summary:
Model MR58 is rugged, weatherproof 3-radio 802.11n access point that delivers high bandwidth across multiple hops, supports long distance links, and is suited for content like voice and video. It includes centralized configuration, monitoring, and security. Providing wireless access for large outdoor networks, it is also suited for indoor areas with high-bandwidth needs and operates in temperatures from -4 to +122°F. Unit can be mounted on walls, poles, and other locations.
Original Press Release:
Meraki Launches High Performance Three-Radio 802.11n Access Point
New Rugged Device Designed to Provide Robust Wireless Connectivity Across Large Areas Quickly and Cost Effectively
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 / / - Meraki, an award-winning hosted networking company, today launched the MR58, a powerful, next-generation three-radio 802.11n device. The weatherproof MR58 provides five times the capacity and speed of standard 802.11b/g wireless devices, delivers high bandwidth across multiple hops, supports long distance links, and is ideal for high-bandwidth content like voice and video. The rugged MR58 includes the premium networking features of Meraki's cloud-based Hosted Services, such as centralized configuration, monitoring and security.
The Meraki MR58 provides wireless access for large outdoor networks across campuses, apartment complexes, hotels and resorts, and other large outdoor areas like cities and public spaces. It is less than half the cost of traditional wireless networks and can be deployed in a fraction of the time. In addition, the MR58 is well suited for indoor areas with high-bandwidth needs such as classrooms, convention centers, stadiums, student housing and manufacturing facilities.
"The Meraki MR58 is the ideal solution for those looking to build fast, strong and secure networks that cover large areas," said Hans Robertson, vice president of product management at Meraki. "Also, unlike any other product in its class, the MR58 is actually easy to use and quick to deploy."
Meraki's technology is unlike any other wireless access technology currently available, and it significantly changes the economics of Internet connectivity. With powerful hardware and integrated hosted services, Meraki provides enterprise-level networking services to customers of any size. Meraki's patented networking systems and technologies enable the rapid creation of better WiFi networks at lower cost. Today there are thousands of Meraki networks with millions of users across more than 130 countries.
Meraki MR58 Deployed at Babylon, NY
The Town of Babylon, NY is providing free wireless Internet service in all of its 38 town parks and beaches using Meraki MR58s. Authorized Meraki reseller and local network specialist Sky-Packets (a division of Corporate Biznis, Inc.) is leading the deployment, which will be completed in time for the summer season. The wireless network will serve 220,000 residents and their guests. Town Supervisor Steve Bellone said the first locations to receive Meraki MR58s are Tanner Park and Venetian Shores Park in Lindenhurst.
"Wireless coverage is a cost-effective amenity we can offer our community to make our public spaces even more valuable. In these economic times, we knew we had a real responsibility to our residents to make sure that we were getting the best system at the best price. Sky-Packets and Meraki were able to bring us a top-notch wireless network at less than half the cost of competitors' solutions. Meraki's hosted services make it simple enough for us to manage the network on our own," Bellone said.
Pricing and additional details
The Meraki MR58 is sold in packages starting at $1,499. The unit is rugged and weatherproof for tough indoor and outdoor environments ranging from -4 degrees F to 122 degrees F (-20 degrees C to 50 degrees C) and can be mounted in a wide range of locations, including walls and poles. For additional information on the Meraki MR58, visit www.meraki.com/MR58.
About Meraki
Meraki is an award-winning provider of WiFi networking solutions. Meraki's patented networking systems and cloud-based management services are fundamentally improving the quality, speed of deployment, and economics of providing high-speed wireless Internet access. Today there are thousands of Meraki-based networks with millions of users across more than 130 countries throughout the world. Meraki is located in San Francisco, California, and is funded in part by Sequoia Capital and Google. For more information, go to www.meraki.com. For information on becoming a Meraki certified reseller, go to www.meraki.com/partners
Source: Meraki
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