USENIX is the Advanced Computing Systems Association. For over 30 years, it has been the leading community for engineers, system administrators, scientists, and technicians working on the cutting edge of the computing world. USENIX conferences and symposiums are the essential meeting grounds for the presentation and discussion of technical advances in all aspects of computing systems.

Requirements

• Pervasive Wi-Fi network throughout conference centers and hotels
• Provide sufficient bandwidth supporting file transfers of presentation material
• Handle large numbers of immediate client associations ensuring conference attendees quickly get online
• Quick set up and tear down of the Wi-Fi network using limited personnel
• Tri-mode, dual band (802.11a/b/g) coverage for an entire conference area
• Future proof Wi-Fi equipment to handle new, higher bandwidth presentation applications such as video streaming

• Variable number of Xirrus High-Performance Wi-Fi Arrays depending on size of event and facility

• Over 2X the range, 4X the coverage per cable drop
• Up to 864Mbps of 802.11a/b/g bandwidth per cable drop
• Over 1,000 simultaneous users per cable drop
• 75% fewer devices, cables, and switch ports with automatic channel selection, cell sizing, coverage shaping, and spectrum analysis
• Ease of deployment, using fewer man hours than any other source