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Siemens 802.11n and Outdoor Access Points Now the ‘Green Choice’ – Certified for Microsemi’s Low Power PowerDsine(R) Ethernet Midspans
2008-08-19 05:00:00
HiPath(R) Wireless PoE 802.3af Compliant 802.11n and Outdoor Solutions Available Today BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 19 /EMWNews/ -- Siemens Communications, Inc.'s HiPath(R) Wireless 802.11n and Outdoor Access Points have been certified at Microsemi Corporation's PowerDsine(R) testing facility as the first 802.11n or Outdoor access points available today that are able to operate at the low power ratings specified in IEEE 802.3af standards for Power over Ethernet (PoE). Microsemi, whose PowerDsine technology pioneered Power over Ethernet, conducts comprehensive testing of PoE end devices to assure successful installation of PowerDsine Midspan systems using certified devices. Siemens' 802.11n APs and Outdoor Access Points were the first to meet the requirements for PowerDsine Certification at the low power specified in 802.3af PoE standards for such deployments. Siemens created HiPath(R) Wireless 802.11n APs to plug into existing PoE-enabled Ethernet ports. This allows enterprises to enjoy dual-band 3x3 MIMO and 802.11n high performance while offering the opportunity to save on deployment costs, thereby helping to increase their return on investment from network infrastructures built for the 802.3af PoE standard. "To qualify for PowerDsine certification, we put PoE end devices through long and exhaustive testing," said Steve Litchfield, Microsemi Executive Vice President and President of Analog Mixed Signal Group. "It is a noteworthy achievement for Siemens to handle 802.11n requirements within the maximum 12.95 watts allowed by IEEE 802.3af." Higher power AP solutions can require installing AC power outlets or costly, time-consuming upgrading of network infrastructures. In addition, the new high power 802.3at standard awaits IEEE ratification. Siemens' 802.11n APs typically consume only 11 watts of power, well below the 802.3af limits, making them not only less expensive to deploy, but also more environmentally friendly to operate. "PowerDsine's certification of the HiPath(R) Wireless 802.11n APs and Outdoor APs is further validation that Siemens' advanced power engineering capabilities have delivered a truly unique solution that helps to save deployment costs and offers more 'green' benefits from on-going power savings," said Luc Roy, Vice President of Enterprise Mobility for Siemens Communications, Inc. "This solution enables businesses to start right now to take advantage of the superior speed and capacity offered by advanced 802.11n solutions, without the added cost and installation complexity that may have been holding them back."
About Siemens Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $107.4 billion in 2006. Founded 160 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $21.4 billion and employs approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Eleven of Siemens' worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 480,000 people in 190 countries. For more information on Siemens in the United States: http://www.usa.siemens.com. About Siemens Communications, Inc. Siemens Communications, Inc. is an affiliate of Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world's leading suppliers of Unified Communications technologies. The company's unique Open Communications approach to providing software, solutions and services for enterprises of all sizes enables business processes to be more productive, faster and more secure - with any device, network or information technology infrastructure. Siemens Communications, Inc. and Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG are wholly owned subsidiaries of Siemens AG with global headquarters in Munich. For more information about Siemens Communications, visit: http://www.siemens.com/open Note: OpenScape, OpenStage and HiPath are trademarks of Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG. Siemens is a registered trademark of Siemens AG or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All other company, brand, product and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This release contains forward-looking statements based on beliefs of Siemens management. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should," and "project" are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results to be materially different, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, introduction of competing products, lack of acceptance of new products or services and changes in business strategy. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here. Siemens does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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