Fast, reliable 11n technology for future-proof access networks Undoubtedly, mobility is the key to improve employee productivity & efficiency in all modern businesses as more & more bandwidth-consuming Web applications & mobile devices are involved in daily operations today. Beyond mobility, the ratified 11n technology allows faster (up to 300 Mbps) data rates & better network reliability that supports more users to accommodate business needs. As performance of 11n Wireless LAN has exceeded the speed of basic wired Ethernet, it turns out to be a more cost-effective option for businesses building or expanding access networks over investing on a large number of wired LAN switches. No extra cost converting standalone AP into management WLAN architecture The Zy XEL NWA3550-N is a hybrid" AP that acts as a standalone AP infrastructure or a centralized management structure with controller mode & managed AP. The hybrid feature has full flexibility to deploy secure & reliable WLAN networks. In the initial phase constructing a WLAN, the NWA3550-N can be configured as a fully functional standalone AP; with more APs installed, the NWA3550-N can be set to the WLAN controller mode to manage the rest of APs. The scalability is able to manage up to 24 APs & it is also suitable for companies with a staff of 300-500. Effortless deployment with Po E, auto-discovery & auto-provisioning In order to eliminate complicated configuration & installation processes, the NWA3550-N AP provides a variety of features to allow quick network deployments. All ranges of NWA3000-N Series APs comes with standard 802.3af or 802.3at Po E support that enables the APs to utilize the existing cabling & receive power from Po E switches. Once installed & powered up, the NWA3550-N AP automatically discovers the controller AP & join the management group; & secure automatic provisioning is established between the controller AP & the managed APs effortlessly. SMB networks with best security, resilience & effective features Small & medium-sized businesses usually have tighter equipment budgets & limited IT staff. With the NWA3550-N, the SMBs can take advantage of the flexibility to meet growing needs while building a future-proof office network. More than just WPA/WPA2 personal & enterprise certification, the NWA3550-N also features an embedded RADIUS server that saves expense & maintenance efforts by eliminating standalone RADIUS servers; the NWA3550-N also supports device HA to provide stable & reliable connections for non-stop productivity. All indoor units of the NWA3000-N Series adopt LSOH material for plenum spaces; in case of fire, the material would produce the least amount of toxic or corrosive smoke to avoid harming people around. With all the considerate design along with business AP features such as multiple SSID, the NWA3550-N AP is the smart & pragmatic choice for growing SMBs.