Aerohive Networks wireless infrastructure portfolio

Aerohive Networks has added to its to its cloud managed wired and wireless portfolio for connected enterprises with the release of the AP250 and the AP245X 802.11ac Wave 2 access points, a line of switches and an update of the HiveManager NG network management platform.

The cloud-managed AP250 and the AP245X access points deliver adaptable wireless functionality while operating on existing standard wired infrastructure of 802.af PoE. They feature integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and are both built on Aerohive’s RF-IQ technology, which incorporates distributed control radio intelligence, such as automated channel and power selection, load balancing and band steering. The AP250 offers users a dual 5 GHz mode, which can double network capacity, while the AP245X delivers Wave 2 with external antennas and a rugged design, suitable for warehouses, manufacturing floors and extreme temperature environments.

Four cloud-managed enterprise switches (the SR2208P, SR2224P, SR2324P and SR2348P) are also now available in a range of port densities, from desktop to stacking-capable rack mount, which are managed through HiveManager NG. This network management platform is designed for enterprise-grade scalability and is available for private or public cloud deployment. It is now architected for on-premises deployments of up to 20,000 access points, and offers the centralised management and powerful functionality that enterprises require, as well as streamlined user experience and simplified troubleshooting.