Motorola Introduces WLAN Mesh-Enabled Access Point for Hazardous ...

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"Wireless is the preferred networking choice in many of theseharsh environments not only because of its mobility and lower costbenefits, but also for the simple fact that some of these settingshave restrictions or special conduit requirements for layingEthernet cables," said Sujai Hajela, vice president andgeneral manager of Enterprise WLAN, Motorola Enterprise Mobilitybusiness. "Motorola is uniquely positioned to offer itscustomers a complete indoor and outdoor wireless solution that notonly meets the needs of the carpeted office but also abusiness-critical offshore oil/gas platform."

The Motorola AP-5181 is Haz-Loc certified Class1Div2 (C1D2) andATEX Zone 2 compliant. C1D2 is required for hazardous operation inNorth America and ATEX Zone 2 is required within the EuropeanUnion.

Motorola's AP-5181 AP has been engineered for flexibility andease-of-use for wireless enterprise deployments. Its adaptivearchitecture enables it to operate as a stand-alone AP or as aswitch managed access point for centralized management.

The AP-5181 also provides state-of-the art security with supportfor Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) and WPA2. Additionally, Motorola'sAP-5181 enables its wireless intrusion protection system (WIPS) tomonitor, detect, protect and help prevent intrusions to thewireless network.

"Motorola's hardened AP-5181's mesh technology offers InvensysProcess Systems and our clients the convenience to place wirelessaccess points in the toughest work environments without the needfor additional wires," said Cory Welch, global practicedirector, Enterprise Architecture and Integration, Invensys ProcessSystems. "Enterprise wireless LAN solutions from Motorolaprovide reliable, scalable, high performance connectivity formobile computing to critical plant assets and real time data,increasing worker productivity, safely and securely."

Enterprise WLAN is part of Motorola's portfolio of innovativewireless broadband solutions and services that complement andcomplete internet protocol (IP) networks. Delivering IP coverage tovirtually all spaces both indoors and outdoors, the portfolioincludes fixed broadband, mesh, broadband over powerline, WiMAX andEnterprise WLAN solutions for private and public networks.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation incommunications. The company develops technologies, products andservices that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolioincludes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobilitysolutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices andBluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering nextgeneration communication solutions to people, businesses andgovernments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact,Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For moreinformation about our company, our people and our innovations,please visit http://www.motorola.com/ .

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