Improves Performance
and Scalability with
Distributed Forwarding
at the Access Point
for Voice and
Other Low Latency
Applications
DATA SHEET
OVERVIEW
The 3Com
®
wireless LAN Managed Access Point (MAP) 3850 delivers
secure, voice-ready reliable connectivity for WLAN users. An integral
component of the 3Com Wireless LAN Mobility System, the 3Com MAP
3850 with intelligent switching offers both centralized and distributed
data forwarding, with the MAP automatically determining the best
alternative based on the requirements of the underlying application.
This allows it to support the most demanding wireless applications
indoors and outdoors, including Voice over Wi-Fi.
Fully controlled by a WLAN switch or controller with which it securely
communicates, the MAP contains no local data store for sensitive data,
eliminating the chance of information being compromised due to hacking
or theft. The end result helps reduce capital expenses and ongoing
administrative costs—all while keeping the wireless LAN secure.
KEY BENEFITS
PROVIDES VOICE-READY WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
Distributed forwarding in the 3Com Managed Access Point 3850 optimizes
traffic flow, reducing latency, while providing ultra high performance
and massive scalability. The MAP automatically calculates the data
integrity and RF signal strength of the wireless channel, continually
tuning it for optimal RF channel and transmit power, while enforcing
the prioritization of delay-sensitive voice and other critical applications.
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) or SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) helps
ensure optimal QoS for voice traffic. Policies provide per user, protocol,
or class-of-service (CoS) mapping, while enhanced features such as Call
Admission Control can finely tune deployment of Voice over Wireless.
SIMPLIFIES CONFIGURATION, CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION
With remote management, the arduous process of initially configuring
and deploying access points (APs) is vastly simplified because configuration
settings are centrally distributed for consistency and accuracy. And for
easier long-term management, any added MAPs inherit configuration
settings from their wireless switch or controller.
Automated network controls at the wireless switch improve coverage
and service by optimizing RF gain, assigning radio channels, balancing
traffic loads and monitoring the RF environment of all managed access
points with which it is associated.
3Com
®
Wireless LAN Managed Access Point 3850
3Com Wireless LAN Managed Access Point 3850
