Dimension Data Uses Wi-Fi 802.11n WLAN Suite To Optimize Wireless Network


SUNNYVALE, Calif.-/Wi-Fi Technology News/- AirMagnet Inc., the leader in security, performance and compliance solutions for wireless LANs, today announced that the company’s new 802.11n WLAN Suite has been used for the first time in Europe by Dimension Data, the specialist IT services and solutions provider.

Dimension Data employed several of AirMagnet’s wireless tools and software to determine the number and positioning of access points needed to support an 802.11n network being installed in a new office building for a large telecoms company based in the UK.

AirMagnet is the preferred wireless assessment tools vendor for Dimension Data’s regional service teams in Europe. The AirMagnet tools are critical to the planning phase of wireless deployments, where priority applications such as voice require a predictable and accurate level of wireless coverage.

Peter Ellis, Network Integration Director, Europe at Dimension Data explains, “Our client required a solution that included the latest types of wireless access points to give a high standard of coverage for a potentially large number of Wi-Fi clients and which would be “future proof”.

Ellis continues “We conducted the assessment in May this year with a Beta version of 802.11n WLAN Suite. In June, a second assessment confirmed that the installed network was functioning perfectly, as predicted. We measured a range of parameters during the site survey including signal distribution, signal to noise ratio, and speed distribution. The AirMagnet tools provided this information in graphical format which we presented in a report back to the client.”

“By using the AirMagnet 802.11n (draft 2.0) assessment, we were able to demonstrate to the client the expected throughput of wireless traffic in its new premises, as well as the enhanced wireless coverage when compared with 802.11a, b and g protocols. In addition, we had transmission rates of around 130Mbit/s compared with 54Mbit/s when using 802.11g.”

Ellis went on to say “Where it appears that there may be coverage problems, we employ AirMagnet’s Spectrum Analyser to identify issues such as RF interference caused by non-802.11 signals such as from Bluetooth which is often present in office environments.”

Since 2005, Dimension Data has conducted various site surveys with AirMagnet tools, including AirMagnet Survey PRO and AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer (formerly AirMagnet Laptop Analyzer). “The benefit of adding the most recent releases to our portfolio has paid dividends for both the European region and our clients” Ellis concludes.


About Dimension Data

Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions.

For more information, visit http://www.dimensiondata.com


About AirMagnet Inc.

AirMagnet Inc. is the leader in security, performance and compliance solutions for wireless LANs. The company's innovative products include AirMagnet Enterprise, the leading 24x7 WLAN security and performance management solution, and AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer – which is known as the “de facto tool for wireless LAN troubleshooting and analysis.” Other products provide WLAN site survey and design, RF interference detection, remote diagnostics, and the world’s first voice over Wi-Fi analysis solution. AirMagnet has more than 7,500 customers worldwide, including 75 of the Fortune 100. The company, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., has offices worldwide.

For more information, visit http://www.AirMagnet.com.