Thousand Oaks, CA (USA), December 2011 - Xirrus has announced the XR-1000 and XR-2000 Wireless Arrays, new two- and four-access-point models that extend the flexibility of the XR-series wireless switch platform and deliver a seamless solution for any wi-fi deployment.
The XR-1000 model provides flexibility for delivering wireless service in low-user-density scenarios, challenging deployments in areas with high RF attenuation, and in isolated or physically separated locations. The XR-2000 model supports a range of low to high-performance applications, including offices, hospitals, campuses and classrooms, and hotels. The new models are available in low-profile enclosures, making them ideal for space-constrained environments.
The XR-1000 Wireless Array is a two-slot, two-access-point model with an elliptical-shaped coverage pattern produced by its directional antennas - ideal for covering facilities with central hallways and adjacent rooms commonly found in office buildings, hotels, and dormitories. The XR-1000 supports multi-state (2.4GHz and 5GHz) operation on both its modular access points, providing flexibility not found in conventional two-radio access points for optimising spectrum utilisation and performance.
The XR-2000 Wireless Array is a four-slot, four-access point model designed for a wide range of applications - ideal for delivering wireless coverage in offices, hospitals, retails spaces, and classrooms. The XR-2000 comes standard with four modular access points, each upgradeable to support new wireless technologies.
"While conventional wireless infrastructures have helped organisations augment their wired infrastructure for network access, most have become obsolete due to the explosive growth of mobile applications and wireless devices accessing networks", says Dirk Gates, founder and CEO of Xirrus.
"Xirrus took a different approach to wireless design, offering cost-effective wireless arrays that deliver on capacity and performance while offering easy scalability. With these two new array models, our product line can now service any wi-fi scenario regardless of size or complexity - whether you are covering a few users in a remote location or a few thousand users in an auditorium."
The XR-1000 and XR-2000 Wireless Arrays will be commercially available in Q1, 2012.
