LightPointe introduces rapid deployment kits for instant high-speed wireless networks

LightPointe, a designer and manufacturer of high-speed outdoor wireless products, has announced the availability of its Rapid Deployment Kit, a complete, end-to-end optical wireless solution for accelerating connectivity and network restoration during disasters, as well as providing fast and efficient temporary communications links at Fast Ethernet speeds or more. Ideally suited for disaster recovery applications, LightPointe's optical wireless links eliminate the lengthy waits and installation challenges typically associated with establishing new wired connections or deploying redundant fiber-optic cable. Optical wireless also alleviates the bandwidth constraints of low-speed radio frequency (RF) and T1/E1 connectivity.

Each LightPointe Rapid Deployment Kit consists of a rugged rolling travel case containing an optical wireless transceiver, power source, and heavy-duty mounting stand for simple rooftop or window installations to quickly restore network connections in as little as an hour. The kits can be shipped easily through standard courier services or checked as luggage on commercial airlines.

"Our optical wireless links can quickly establish high-throughput, primary connectivity or provide instantaneous communications fail-over as a secondary connection when disaster strikes," says Bob Preston, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at LightPointe. "For enterprises with facilities visible by line-of-sight, LightPointe's new Rapid Deployment Kits deliver a fast, secure and reliable networking solution that ensures uninterrupted access to vital information and bandwidth-intensive corporate applications required to succeed in today's 24/7 world."

All LightPointe products are license-free and use beams of light to transmit voice, data and video through the air. Entry-level models are available for less than $10,000 USD.

•Date: 8th Nov 2005 • Region: N.America • Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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