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Enterprise Leaders are Choosing Xirrus

The benefits of Xirrus Wi-Fi are well understood by leading Enterprises. The difference between Xirrus Wi-Fi and all other offerings is significant – nothing else comes close.

In a head-to-head technical competition Xirrus does not lose, because on a per device and per system basis, we provide:

  • More intelligence
  • More bandwidth
  • More throughput
  • More coverage
  • More channels
  • Higher user density
  • Better security
  • Better reliability
  • Simpler installation
  • Automatic channel assignment
  • Automatic cell sizing
  • 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

The Xirrus Advantage

The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array obsoletes all other Wi-Fi offerings and is the only Wi-Fi device capable of replacing Ethernet workgroup switches.

FeaturesBenefits
Multi-Radio ArchitectureMaximum usage of the Wi-Fi spectrum for greater bandwidth and user density.
4 radios in XS4216 Mbps of bandwidth supporting 256 clients per device.
8 radios in XS8432 Mbps of bandwidth supporting 512 clients per device.
16 radios in XS16864 Mbps of bandwidth supporting 1,024 clients per device.
Onboard 2Gbps Wi-Fi Switch and
Controller in each device
Puts the control, processing, intelligence, and security at the edge closer to the
client resulting in higher performance.
High-Gain, Directional AntennasFocused signal reaches further than traditional omni-directional antennas
delivering 2X the range and 4X the coverage – resulting in 75% fewer devices,
cables, switch ports, and installation time.
Single, integrated designSelf-contained device includes radios, controller, switch, and antennas to greatly
reduce and simplify installation and setup time, including rapid deployment
scenarios.
Modular radio boardsHardware upgradeable to new standards, e.g. 802.11n, etc.
FPGA-based hardwareSoftware upgradeable to new standards, e.g. 256-bit AES, etc.
Embedded Wi-Fi Threat SensorDedicated 24/7 threat detection and protection across all channels without the
need for separate overlay or time-sliced sensor network.
Multi-level redundancyComprehensive redundancy at the power, device, radio, wired uplink, and wireless
backhaul level for enterprise-grade, mission critical application resiliency.
Radio AssuranceDedicated monitor radio in each device systematically tests the other radios in the
device by mimicking a client and can execute self-healing actions.
Multi-radio Wi-Fi MeshingBond up to 3 radios per bridge, and define up to 4 bridges per Array, for dedicated,
non-time shared wireless backhaul with up to 162 Mbps bandwidth per link.
Embedded Spectrum Analyzer24/7 distributed monitoring of noise and activity on all Wi-Fi channels.
Distributed, hardware-based encryptionFPGA-upgradeable line-rate encryption/decryption at the edge that scales
seamlessly as the network grows.
Embedded Stateful FirewallPolicy and protocol based access at the edge of the network, closer to the client.
Dual Gigabit Uplinks (XS8/XS16)Redundancy, load balancing, and capacity already sized for 802.11n.
FPGA-based QoSField programmable/upgradeable traffic prioritization and queuing in each device.
Sharp Cell TechnologyPatented technology maintains high data rates and more cleanly defines cell edge.
Upgradeable Internal MemoryFuture-proof and easy upgradeability for new requirements.

Selecting Your Wi-Fi Network

When selecting your Wi-Fi system, ensure that you are comparing apples-to-apples:

  • Have you calculated how much bandwidth and throughput is needed per user?
    Because Xirrus delivers more bandwidth and throughput per cable drop, effectively replacing Ethernet workgroup switches.

  • Have you calculated how many radios you will need to support your user population?
    Because Xirrus delivers more radios using more channels per cable drop, providing far more user flexibility while using fewer devices.

  • Have you calculated how many devices you will need to install?
    Because Xirrus covers more area per device, far fewer devices are required reducing complexity and installation time.

  • Have you calculated how much new cabling you will need to pull?
    Because Xirrus uses fewer devices, far fewer new cable pulls are required saving significant time and cost.

  • Have you calculated how many switch ports you will use?
    Because Xirrus requires fewer devices and cables, far less switch ports are required saving significant cost.

  • Have you calculated how long it will take you to install your Wi-Fi network?
    Because Xirrus requires fewer devices, cables, and switch ports, far less installation and configuration time is required.

  • Have you calculated how much power and closet space you will consume?
    Because Xirrus provides more coverage, bandwidth, and throughput per device, you will save both on energy and closet space.

  • Will your Wi-Fi vendor at NO COST TO YOU…
    • Do an active pre-purchase site survey and proposal using the same equipment they would be installing?
    • Provide onsite technical assistance during installation and configuration of the solution?
    • Do an active post-installation test to validate coverage and performance as planned?
    • Provide onsite and personalized training of the technology and solution?
    • Provide a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee?

Are You Getting the Most for Your Money? (Estimation only: Site survey required to determine the actual number of Arrays)

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