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
8:1
  • Number of additional access points saved
84
  • Number of additional cable runs saved
84
  • Number of switch ports that saved
84
  • Average power savings per year (kWh)
13,140