Trapeze Networks Announces the Open Access Point Initiative.PLEASANTON, Calif. -- D-Link Delivers First Fully Compatible Access Point in the Trapeze Networks Open Access Point Initiative Trapeze Networks(TM), maker of award-winning wireless local area networking (WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network ) systems, today announced the Open Access Point Initiative (OAPI OAPI Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle ) to make third-party access Third party access policies require owners of natural monopoly infrastructure facilities to grant access to those facilities to parties other than their own customers, usually competitors in the provision of the relevant services, on commercial terms comparable to those that would points (APs) compatible with Trapeze Mobility Exchange(TM) switches and to allow third-party software to be integrated into Trapeze Mobility Points(TM). D-Link(R) is the first to deliver a fully compatible enterprise-grade AP that works with Trapeze WLAN switches. The company is an important Trapeze partner and will deliver a number of APs that are fully compatible with Trapeze equipment. "The Trapeze Open Access Point Initiative has the potential to add newer generation features to existing access points," said Chris Hessing, head of networking for the University of Utah The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U or the UU), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of 10 institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education. Marriott Library. "I believe that this decision by Trapeze to start this initiative will have a lasting, positive impact on customers." Through OAPI, Trapeze will bring the capabilities of its Mobility Points to D-Link and other third-party APs, including features such as full configuration and management with RingMaster(TM), network-wide fast roaming based on 802.11i Pairwise Master Key (PMK PMK Pairwise Master Key (wireless protocol security mechanism) PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi (political party in India) PMK Postmark PMK Popular Mechanics for Kids PMK Person Most Knowledgeable ) caching, Identity-Based Networking, VLANs over the air, location-based services See mobile positioning. , rogue detection and complete management statistics. Future OAPI developments will allow customers to get more value out of their installed base of third-party APs. Software is a central part of the value proposition in WLANs today. OAPI leverages Trapeze's unique modular, layered, Mobility Point software architecture to enable compatibility with third-party APs and to accommodate new services in the AP, such as additional security features and enhanced location capabilities. OAPI future proofs Trapeze WLANs by introducing a software layer that abstracts the radio technology, erasing any hardware dependencies. This means that Trapeze wireless networks can be radio agnostic. As new radio technologies become available they are easily accommodated in Trapeze software architecture. OAPI also has a built in migration path to new standards based protocols for AP to switch communications. As new standards such as CAPWAP CAPWAP Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (LETF) are finalized they will be embedded in the Trapeze Mobility System Software(TM). "We decided to launch an initiative to promote compatibility with third party APs because it is good for customers, good for partners and good for our business" said Dan Simone, chief technology officer of Trapeze Networks. "Customers win because they'll get choices and a migration path for their installed base, partners win because they get access to feature rich AP code and a highly scalable WLAN switch network architecture and Trapeze wins because we can broaden our customer base. "D-Link is committed to the delivery of compatible enterprise wireless networking hardware and software solutions that provide advanced connectivity for workstations and devices seamlessly," said A.J. Wang, chief technology officer for D-Link. "Now is the right time to partner with an enterprise-level software vender like Trapeze, as they have complementary capabilities that assist in the delivery of high value solutions for business." Pricing and Availability The first AP developed under this partnership will be available in April of this year. Pricing has not yet been finalized. About Trapeze Networks Trapeze Networks delivers the power of business applications and services to the mobile enterprise workforce. The company's wireless LAN Mobility System enhances productivity, introduces new efficiencies and accelerates business response time by delivering secure mobility for roaming users and sophisticated services for both users and IT, all while offering the lowest total cost of ownership of any WLAN infrastructure provider. Trapeze announced a partnership with 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) in August, 2004 and has been the recipient of eight industry awards, including InfoWorld's Technology of the Year award for the best WLAN Solution in 2004, in recognition of its product and technology strength. Founded in March 2002, Trapeze raised $50 million in venture funding to date and is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., U.S.A. For more information, please visit www.trapezenetworks.com. Trapeze Networks, the Trapeze Networks logo, the Trapeze Networks flyer icon, Mobility System, Mobility Exchange, MX, Mobility Point, MP, Mobility System Software, MSS, RingMaster, AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. 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