WILIBOX ports embedded Linux wireless platform with enterprise
and telecom grade feature set to a widely available 802.11
hardware platforms
Kaunas, Lithuania - November 23, 2005 - WILIBOX, embedded
Linux and IEEE 802.11 specialists ported the embedded Linux
software platform WILI-S to an affordable 802.11 hardware
platform based on Atheros System on Chip.
The combination of highly functional WILI-S software platform
and industry standard mass produced hardware opens new horizons
for the wide deployment of 802.11 networks implementing
functions and network structures earlier available only on
expensive enterprise and carrier grade wireless devices and
pushing enterprise/carrier grade wireless networking equipment
street price to sub $100 level.
The Demo version of WILI-S for Atheros AR2313 chipset based on
Wistron Neweb CA8-1, CA8-4 802.11 a/g hardware is available for
download and evaluation on
www.wilibox.com site. The
evaluation guide provides information for quick evaluation of
WILI-S functionality on CA8-4/1 including step-by-step
instructions on how to upload WILI-S and how to backup and
restore original CA8-4/1 firmware.
WILI-S on AR2313 supports up to 16 multiple BSSID (Virtual AP),
per BSSID security settings, including WEP/WPA/WPA2 PSK and
Enterprise (RADIUS), 802.1X, intra access point user isolation,
per BSSID VLAN tagging, WEB login, dynamic white and black lists
for walled garden forming and guest access, IP routing,
bridging, stateful inspection firewall. Secure WDS capabilities
together with WILI-S client mode (STA) functionality in open,
WPA/WPA2 PSK and Enterprise modes make WILI-S a platform of
choice for wireless CPE, PtMP bridges. The extensive client mode
(STA) support on the affordable hardware platforms allows
incorporating 802.11 networking capabilities into telemetry,
utility metering and multimedia devices.
More information on the features and application scenarios can
be found in WILI-S User's Guide, which together with the sample
configuration files is available for download on company's WEB
site.
WILI provides functionality and flexible management options for
the large-scale Enterprise, ISP and Wireless Public Access
networks. The platform is targeting WISPs, telecom operators and
OEM, ODM manufacturers.
WILI-S is available immediately under flexible licensing schemes
starting from single device license and ending with royalty free
platform acquisition. Our experienced team of software
engineers, which have developed and support WILI-S software,
will customize and expand WILI-S user and management interfaces
as well as will provide integration services of WILI-S based and
customer's 802.11 networking equipment on the request under
attractive conditions.
About WILIBOX:
WILIBOX is a leading wireless networking specialist providing
embedded Linux software platform for 802.11 wireless networks as
well as flexible management system for WISPs, telecom operators
and OEM, ODM wireless devices manufacturers. WILIBOX is a
privately held company located in Kaunas, Lithuania. Find more
information at
www.wilibox.com.
WILIBOX Contact
press@wilibox.com
+370 37 759007
WILIBOX, WILI and RCMS are trademarks of WILIBOX company. Other
brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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