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Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS)

Turnkey, customizable, fully-managed software for advanced Wi-Fi� access points

The SecureF1rst Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS) from TeamF1 is a comprehensive turnkey software package that combines the latest 802.11 wireless standards with field-proven networking and security components.

As a member of TeamF1�s SecureF1rst line of innovative prepackaged solutions, MAPS enables OEMs/ODMs to deliver leading-edge Wi-Fi devices, such as business-class wireless APs and gateways, broadband access points (APs)/routers, WISP and hot-spot infrastructure nodes, for the small-to-medium business (SMB) market.

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A complete secure AP solution

SecureF1rst MAPS provides OEMs/ODMs a production-ready solution for building secure, managed access point devices while dramatically reducing development cost, risk, and time to market. With SecureF1rst MAPS, OEMs can easily differentiate their Wi-Fi AP products by choosing from a wide range of advanced networking and security modules available from TeamF1 as part of its SecureF1rst platform.

SecureF1rst MAPS supports:

	Dual-band, multimode networks (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, 54 Mbps) capable of delivering high-performance throughput.
	Power over Ethernet (PoE), which eliminates extra cabling and the necessity to locate a device near a power source.
	Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless distribution system (WDS), which extends a network�s wireless range without additional cabling.
	Advanced 802.11 security standards � including WEP, WAPI (for devices in the China market), WPA, WPA2 (802.11i) � for any generation of wireless security, in Personal and Enterprise modes.
	802.11n MIMO technology (including support for channel width selection), which uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther with fewer dead spots at high data rates.
	Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), which provides improved quality of service over wireless connections for better video and voice performance and power saving through Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (UAPSD).
	Fully optimized and validated support for IPv6 protocol (host and router) for next generation wireless networking.
	Router and bridge only modes for connecting wireless devices in a network as required by the topology.
	Comprehensive management capabilities, with SNMPv3 and full 802.11 MIB support, enabling network administrators to remotely and seamlessly configure, update, and monitor multiple devices.
	Variety of hardware/software options:
	Linux and VxWorks platforms.
	Broad range of Wi-Fi chipsets, including multiple radios in single system.

Features

Complete turnkey solution for building Wi-Fi devices with secure, managed access points lessens OEMs� development costs, risk, and time to market.

Selected SecureF1rst networking and security modules enable OEMs to easily differentiate products.

Adherence to standards enables:

802.11 a/b/g/n support for maximum flexibility and high performance.

PoE for simplified power requirements.

WEP, WAPI, WPA, WPA2 (802.11i), and WPS for advanced security.

WDS, using a wireless medium, for a flexible and efficient distribution mechanism.

MIMO technology for stronger signals and fewer dead spots.

Comprehensive management capabilities including secure remote management.

Support for a broad range of Wi-Fi chipsets.

Branding options offer a cost-effective, customized look and feel.

OS Platforms:
Linux�, VxWorks� and other embedded OSs.

Hardware Platforms:
ARM/XScale�, MIPS�, PowerPC�, x86.

Key 802.11 standards

SecureF1rst MAPS supports key IEEE standards for WLANs including:
	802.11e Full Wi-Fi Multimedia standard plus MAC enhancements for QoS. Improves audio, video (e.g., MPEG-2), and voice applications over wireless networks and allows network administrators to give priority to time-sensitive traffic such as voice.
	802.11i Strengthens wireless security by incorporating stronger encryption techniques, such as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), into the MAC layer. Adds pre-authentication support for fast roaming between APs.
	802.11n Uses multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) techniques to boost wireless bandwidth and range. Multiple radios create a robust signal that travels farther, with fewer dead spots.
	802.11r Enables fast roaming for wireless devices in motion through quick handoff from one AP to another. Uninterrupted connectivity allows better user experience, particularly while using voice and media streaming applications.
	802.11h Helps avoid wireless channel interference with other radios and reserved frequencies through Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS).
	802.11d Enables the use of 802.11 standard by adhering to specific regulatory compliance requirement of particular regions called �additional regulatory domains�.
	802.11s Provides for creation of wireless mesh networks. Supports both static and ad-hoc topology creation for a wireless setup.

Other major Wi-Fi features

	Multiple SSIDs create virtual access points, whereby a single device can deliver multiple services, each with its own independent security and connectivity profile.
	Advanced radio configuration enables optimized device management. Network administrators can tune APs to specific environments, trading-off range, for example, for increased data rates or power management requirements.
	VLAN support (VLAN tagging per SSID, VLAN-based priority assignment) ensures QoS and segmentation of wireless network data when a mobile user is travelling on the wired network side. Enables isolated guest network access.
	Captive Portal feature with fully customizable page design and elements such as user login, policy compliance checkbox, etc.
	Security features such as MAC address filtering, rogue AP detection, wireless intrusion prevention and built-in RADIUS client for enterprise user authentication.
	Time of day (ToD) mapping of virtual access points with network usage policies and service access levels.
	Support for MeshF1 � an optimized wireless application layer mesh topology with hierarchical, secure and redundant connectivity of multiple wireless devices in a deployment.
	Detailed monitoring capability, utilizing statistics (per client, per AP, per radio), helps to optimize networks and provide additional security.
	Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP) support for communication between access points from multiple vendors.
	SecureF1rst MAPS� hardware acceleration capability and the use of dedicated resources for cryptographic off-load in modern processors and Wi-Fi chipsets ensures high-speed performance.