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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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Field-proven software modules

TIn order to create specific instances of the Managed Access Point Solution, TeamF1 leverages pre-existing software blocks that have proven their merit in thousands of deployments, not only minimizing risk for OEMs but also keeping licensing terms flexible. And only TeamF1�s Managed Access Point Solution can offer such a comprehensive set of features with completely modular packaging that allows for full customization to meet an OEM's specific requirements.

Mix and match SecureF1rst software modules

To create a fully customized device, OEMs first select from a comprehensive set of SecureF1rst software modules. In addition to SecureF1rst modules, OEMs can select from third-party modules provided by TeamF1 partners or modules developed in-house by OEMs. TeamF1 then integrates these modules to create validated software packages that meet an OEM�s specific needs.

The final custom touches are added by TeamF1's professional services experts, who develop specific features such as BSPs, bootloaders, drivers, and hardware accelerators for OS platforms running the Managed Access Point Solution; integrate non-TeamF1 software modules; and customize end-user device management interfaces.

The result is a standard, field-tested software solution in a production-ready custom package, with all hardware integration, porting, testing, and validation completed by TeamF1.

Easy-to-use device management features

	User friendly, browser-based remote management.
	Advanced AJAX-enabled web management powered by TeamF1's DynaMO (Dynamic Management Objects) technology optionally offers cutting-edge interactive features including dynamic refresh, RSS feeds and search tags.
	The flexibility of user profiles with different privileges such as super-users, administrators, operators, and guests.
	Multi-user features for simultaneous device management and information sharing with two-factor authentication support for stronger identity management.
	Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) enables administrators to remotely monitor and fully control network devices and to manage configurations, generate usage reports, and monitor performance, and security. Monitoring features alert managers to events such as exceeded traffic limits reached, authentication failures, and attacks, while also tracking statistics.
	A flexible and powerful command line interface (CLI) is provided to configure and monitor the Wi-Fi device and automate common tasks. The CLI has a hierarchical command structure for direct execution of management commands using a serial/USB console or remote access mechanisms such as FTP/SFTP, Telnet/SSH and RCP/SCP and includes easy-to-use features such as line editing and history.
	Support for executing device maintenance tasks such as manufacturing tests capability for ODMs, and device diagnostics and custom CLI scripts for administrators. Predefined CLI scripts can also be saved and run through the GUI.
	An internal, extensible management framework can be used with automated techniques such as XML/SOAP.

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Customization Flexibility

SecureF1rst MAPS is based on an advanced networking and security platform with well-integrated modular technologies tailored to the SMB/SME market. The modular approach enables end-product requirements technically as well as from the perspective of each device�s look and feel. TeamF1's solution engineering team specializes in integrating and customizing our technologies into branded, ready-to-deploy turnkey solutions meeting specific market requirements.

Aggravation-free branding

TeamF1 offers OEMs different ways to customize, or �brand,� the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of Wi-Fi devices. Options include:

	Support for multiple themes that provide an OEM-branded look and feel with no programming or HTML changes.
	Support for multiple GUI skins that provide GUI design customization beyond the use of OEM-branded colors and graphics, while requiring no code changes or retesting.
	Advanced user interface control requiring some programming�using documented APIs supported by the flexible management infrastructure. This enables options such as dynamic graphics, Flash, and Java that provide the ultimate in branding with a unique look and feel.

Benefits for End-Customers

	Advanced wireless security.
	Easy-to-use device management features.
	Multiple add-on options for VPN, firewall, QoS, and authentication functions.

Validated software components

TeamF1�s software component products are all extensively validated on a variety of embedded operating systems including Linux and VxWorks, and CPU platforms that include ARM/XScale, MIPS, PowerPC, and x86 processors.

Flexible Licensing

TeamF1�s embedded software products are licensed with very flexible terms from cost-effective object-code licenses to full-source and royalty-free licenses to best suit our customers' financial and technology requirements, with production-license fee as well as royalty-free options available.

The SecureF1rst Advantage

SecureF1rst software modules provide OEMs flexible connectivity options, aggravation-free branding, and validated software components. In addition to Wi-Fi capabilities, OEMs can select modules for building an AP bridge or AP gateways between multiple LAN, WLAN, and DMZ interfaces � plus any other security zones � of several different types. In addition to a standard Ethernet interface on the wired side, SecureF1rst MAPS supports a variety of other back-haul options such as broadband and serial interfaces, and cellular data (3G/4G) links.