AirMagnet Introduces Industry's First Comprehensive, Enterprise-class Voice-over-WLAN Analysis Tool.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Vo-Fi Analyzer From Wireless Network Assurance Leader Delivers Most Complete Voice-Focused Monitoring and Troubleshooting to Optimize Wireless VoIP See voice over Wi-Fi. End-User Experience AirMagnet Inc., the leader in wireless network assurance, today expanded its industry-leading portfolio of solutions with the unveiling of the AirMagnet Vo-Fi Analyzer, a new, dedicated voice-over-wireless-LAN (Vo-WLAN) analysis tool that provides the industry's most comprehensive VoWLAN performance analysis and problem resolution. The new product was named one of three finalists for the 2006 Best of Interop award in the VOIP and Collaboration category. VoWLAN requires a very reliable, predictable network and is far more susceptible than regular data traffic to issues such as irregular packet delivery (jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle ) and packet loss, than data traffic. VoWLAN problems can be caused by a number of different sources, including the handset, wired or wireless network, QoS settings or call manager. AirMagnet's dedicated Vo-Fi Analyzer detects voice problems at the source and determines their origin. By monitoring everything that affects the VoWLAN experience and providing response strategies for swift problem resolution, the AirMagnet Vo-Fi Analyzer is the most complete tool available for wireless voice analysis. While the worldwide Wi-Fi phone market grew 76 percent from 2004 to 2005 to $102.5 million, it is poised to grow even faster in the coming years, with revenues predicted to climb to nearly $1.9 billion by 2009, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Infonetics Research. With VoWLAN still in the early stages of adoption, issues affecting the end-user experience--such as dropped or failed calls, dead spots Dead spots are abnormally fast decays of the fundamental tone on stringed instruments and are caused by a damping of the string's vibrations at a given note, due to energy transfer from the string to the instrument body. , poor voice quality and choppy chop·py 1 adj. chop·pi·er, chop·pi·est Having many small waves; rough: choppy seas. [From chop1. audio--are proving to be significant barriers to adoption. "If an Internet page takes a few extra seconds to load, or an e-mail takes an extra minute to arrive, the impact on the user is minimal. But when voice packets are delayed, and calls are dropped, users are negatively affected," said Chia-Chee Kuan, cofounder co·found tr.v. co·found·ed, co·found·ing, co·founds To establish or found in concert with another or others. co·found and chief technology officer of AirMagnet. "It's not enough to know that a VoWLAN problem exists; to solve a problem absolutely, it is necessary to determine the specific source and eliminate it." The AirMagnet Vo-Fi Analyzer is also the only available tool to monitor every call from end to end, going beyond the traditional boundary of wireless to integrate with the call manager, or IP PBX (Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange) A telephone switch that supports voice over IP (VoIP). IP PBXs convert IP phone calls into traditional circuit-switched TDM connections for the PSTN. . By providing a more complete picture of the elements affecting the VoWLAN network from both the wireless and wire side, AirMagnet is uniquely able to accurately determine the root cause of VoWLAN problems. AirMagnet's Vo-Fi Analyzer also validates and monitors QoS for all devices on the network. Users can see the relative amount of voice and data traffic, identify mismatched QoS settings and ensure all traffic is handled according to QoS prioritization standards. QoS configuration validation guarantees that both wireless access points (APs) and wire-side devices are properly configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: to meet the technical QoS specifications for VoWLAN. The AirMagnet Vo-Fi Analyzer incorporates a number of additional features designed to streamline the management and performance analysis of VoWLAN networks, including: --VoWLAN-specific Alarming, based on AirMagnet's AirWISE analysis engine, generates alarms specifically tailored to VoWLAN problems, including both device issues and network issues. Auto-generated alarms alert support staff to VoWLAN problems in real time, defining issues and suggesting appropriate responses for prompt resolutions. --Real-time Statistical Analysis allows users to view and analyze real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to all aspects of VoWLAN--including QoS, jitter and roaming--and also respond to VoWLAN issues as they occur. --Device Analysis provides an in-depth look at VoWLAN devices, mapping out VoWLAN connections, separating voice traffic from data traffic for further analysis, and detecting potential device problems. The AirMagnet Vo-Fi Analyzer also features wireless voice-quality monitoring to allow users to gauge how well their VoWLAN is performing at any given time. The Vo-Fi Analyzer calculates R-values and mean opinion scores (MOS (1) (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) See MOSFET. (2) (Mean Opinion Score) The quality of a digitized voice line. It is a subjective measurement that is derived entirely by people listening to the calls and scoring the results from ), measurements long used by telcos to measure voice performance, by proactively monitoring the wireless airwaves airwaves Noun, pl Informal radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting for calls and measuring packet loss, jitter and delay. By providing scores for each channel as well as for every individual call and comparing them to user satisfaction levels, the Vo-Fi Analyzer provides an extremely accurate diagnosis of voice quality on the network in real time. "The convenience and cost savings of VoWLAN make it extremely attractive to enterprises, but setting up a reliable VoWLAN network is not easy, and maintaining consistent performance is an ongoing challenge," continued Kuan. "Continuing our legacy as the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area analyzers, we've designed a dedicated wireless voice analyzer that gives enterprises all of the tools they need to identify, monitor and solve any VoWLAN problems that might arise, and assure a reliable VoWLAN end-user experience." Pricing and Availability The AirMagnet Vo-Fi Analyzer starts at $15,000 in the U.S., with specific pricing determined by configuration, and will be available by July. For additional information, contact AirMagnet at 408-400-0200 or e-mail sales@AirMagnet.com. About AirMagnet Inc. AirMagnet Inc. is the world leader in wireless network assurance. The company's wireless LAN monitoring and analysis products--available in handheld, laptop and enterprise configurations--are designed to provide an integrated set of solutions to plan, set up, secure and manage wireless networks. AirMagnet customers--more than 4,500 organizations worldwide in industries as diverse as manufacturing, financial, retail, service, health care, utility, transportation, education, government and technology--include 75 of the U.S. Fortune 100. AirMagnet solutions solve Wi-Fi connection problems, block unauthorized access, simplify site surveys and guarantee WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network performance, compliance and security. Additional information about AirMagnet and its products is available at www.airmagnet.com. (C)2006 AirMagnet Inc. All rights reserved. AirMagnet(R) and AirWISE(R) are registered trademarks, and the AirMagnet logo is a trademark, of AirMagnet Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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