ZyXEL launches NWA 1100 WLAN Access Point for SMBs

Offers the freedom of high-speed networking without wires with this Wi-Fi certified ZyXEL NWA 1100 11b/g PoE Access Point

ZyXEL, the leading manufacturer of Networking Products, announces the launch of ZyXEL NWA 1100 802.11g Business WLAN Access Point in the Indian market. Focused at the SMB market, it offers the freedom of high-speed networking without wires. Designed to enable the WLANs of the organizations, NWA 1100 can be installed anywhere, even in locations unreachable by power outlets.

“NWA 1100 is one of the flagship products from the stable of ZyXEL wireless range for the SMB space. Along with PoE feature, which is essential for modern day space crunching offices, it includes high performance radio for expanded Wi-Fi coverage eliminating the use of multiple access points,” says, Rishi Samadhia, Executive Director – Channel, ZyXEL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. “Because of the market slowdown the CAPEX of the SMBs are getting a bigger hit, ZyXEL NWA 1100 actually minimizes the expenses towards putting in a number of AP for the WLAN infrastructure to a greater extent.”

With high-class reliability with output power of 200mW or 23dbm, NWA 1100 is a 4-in-1 design, featuring Access point, Repeater, Bridge and WiFi Client operating modes. It provides superior flexibility for WLAN network deployments. With these multiple operating modes, NWA 1100 positions as an ideal solution for a wide range of applications in vertical industries like education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, etc.

With Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, NWA 1100 does not require any AC adapter. Eliminating installation difficulties and providing everything needed to easily set up or to extend a wireless network in workplaces, NWA 1100 is connected through CAT -5 Ethernet cable with other ZyXEL PoE switch models or 802.3af standard-based PoE devices to get power and data. For the ease of handling, the antennas are detachable.

ZyXEL NWA 1100 delivers enterprise-class security features to small businesses. To shield wireless communication at the source, WPA2 with AES encryption provides the latest, toughest standards-based security, while WEP encryption supports legacy wireless clients. Additionally, Wi-Fi certified WPA2 ensures compatibility with all Wi-Fi certified wireless clients.

The ease to manage and simple user interface, allows the network administrator to manage the access point settings via Telnet or the comprehensive Web-based configuration utility.  For advanced network management, SNMPv3 is also supported to configure multiple access points from a single location.

Features:

• Multiple operating modes for most flexible deployments including Access Point, Repeater, Bridge and WiFi Client 
• IEEE 802.3af PoE supports easy installation for administrators 
• High-power design to extend WiFi coverage 
• WEP/WPA/ WPA2 supported for complete network protection 
• Various management interfaces to merge into existing business networks

Price and availability: Priced very competitively at MRP Rs. 25,900 + Taxes, ZyXEL NWA 1100 is available at all its authorized distributors.

About ZyXEL:
Founded in 1989 and set up in Taiwan, ZyXEL is now the leading provider of complete broadband access solutions for service providers, as well as business and home users.ZyXEL solutions boast the latest, hottest networking features such as Triple Play, Quality of Service (QoS), Network Security and Network Management. Both corporate and home users can take advantage of ZyXEL products and services to enjoy high quality, versatile media applications in a secure and manageable networking environment.