Ultra-High Density Wi-Fi Network Connects Thousands of Users Simultaneously at Microsoft's PDC2008
The Professional Developer's Conference is Microsoft's premier gathering of leading-edge developers and architects, where attendees come to learn about upcoming products, meet Microsoft's leaders and top engineers, write code, and be inspired. The successful deployment of Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays at the PDC2008 consisted of 12 Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays, delivering high-speed Internet connectivity to over 7,000 attendees utilizing all manner of Wi-Fi enabled computer devices.
Requirements
- Ability to simultaneously connect 3,000 users in a single room
- Simple network to be centrally managed
- Quick installation with minimum number of devices
Benefits
- No issues with Wi-Fi connectivity - everyone connected
- Enough bandwidth for all attendees
- Quick installation in less than a day
- Fewer devices and cabling needed than any other offering
- Cost-effective and reliable high-performance Wi-Fi
- Support and expertise of the Xirrus Account Team
Savings
- Ratio of Wi-Fi Arrays to traditional APs
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8:1 |
- Number of additional access points saved
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84 |
- Number of additional cable runs saved
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84 |
- Number of switch ports that saved
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84 |
- Average power savings per year (kWh)
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13,140 |