July 15, 2004

 

The Network Appliance Newsletter covers the product lines of Internet Security Platform and Network Application Ready Platform. You can get up-to-date information on unique features, products offerings, and application stories relating to Network Appliances.
In this issue
Application Story : SOHO Wireless Services Gateway Application
Customization Service Highlight (3) : OEM/ODM Standard Workflow: 45 Days
SOHO Wireless Services Gateway Application

Application Product : FWA-660
Application Field : Wireless Services Gateway
Customer Type : Wi-Fi Services/Technology Provider
Country : USA

Wi-Fi technology offers the promise of connectivity anytime, anywhere. It has become the mobile data access technology of choice as it has evolved from enterprise to home and now to public hotspots in coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airport terminals. Over the next couple of years, Wi-Fi usage will increase dramatically driven by a rapid deployment of Wi-Fi enabled clients, hotspots, and wireless broadband applications. It will continue to fundamentally change the way we work initiated by the Internet, and open the way to a world in which customers can work and get information anytime, anywhere, from any device.

Overview
One of our clients provides end-to-end solutions that focus on network and mobile operators who offer Wi-Fi services to their subscribers. The client's solutions enable operators to offer and deploy Wi-Fi by offering multiple entry strategies, ranging from outsourcing to roaming, owning or sharing.

Customer's Requirements
The client's solution comprises of three key components that introduces complete flexibility in deployment. One of the key components is the Wireless Services Gateway.
In order to develop SOHO/Entry level Wireless Services Gateway, The client needs a compact and cost-efficient yet good quality and reliable network appliance platform.

 
Relative Products
FWA-660 : Tabletop Internet Security Platform with 4 Rear LAN Ports
FWA-600 : Tabletop Internet Security Platform with 3 Rear LAN Ports
FWA-60A : Tabletop Internet Security Platform with 3 Rear LAN Ports and PCI                     Expansion Slot

Customization Services Highlight
OEM/ODM Standard Workflow: 45 Days
Working with you every step of the way, NAD has standard workflows that can quickly and efficiently help you to meet your target time-to-market.
Product Response Time: 45 Working Days
Feasibility study: 2 days
Complete Project Scope and Price agreement: 4.5 days
Engineering sample: 3 weeks
Engineering test: 1 week
Product transfer: 1 day
Mass production: 3.5 week
 
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