WiFi software

What is a WiFi software? It is an application that helps the setting up of a WiFi network and its smooth running. It is a must have for the network guys as more and more organizations are beginning to go wireless. As the thing of the future, (really a future with clumsy wires is not very high-tech) WiFi software's too are sure to see a high demand.

Here are a few WiFi software products of today.

EngageIP WiFi Software: This software enables automated, secured and metered WiFi billing service delivery for hotspots, WISPs and ISPs. In simpler terms, it allows users to access Internet anywhere.

EngageIP allows companies to deploy a fully automated, manageable and secured WiFi network locations. Whether at a hotspot or at a corporate mobility center, users through this are able to connect and run. All that is needed is to install this software. However it is necessary to keep in mind that it will naturally take more time to deploy it for larger installations. This is because it is necessary to first built a wireless infrastructure. The EngageIP architecture provides centralized command and remote control of a large scale, multi-point WiFi deployment.

With VPN support, companies are assured that the data is protected when it travels the airwaves. Multi-location deployments can be automated from a centralized administrative console.

WiMax: This software combines broadband and Internet to deliver access at high speeds. It is an effective 'last mile' solution for delivering broadband to the home and for creating wireless hotspots at airports, campus and small communities. It works best because it can be used over long distances.

WiMax actually is a point-to-multipoint architecture. Thus it is best for broadband especially at locations where wired connections would be difficult or costly. It is also an effective solution to deliver broadband to rural areas where high-speed lines are not yet available. A WiMax connection can also be bridged or routed to a standard wired or wireless Local Area Network (LAN).

WiMax needs a tower, similar to a cell phone tower, which is connected to the Internet using a standard wired high-speed connection, such as a T3 line.