Chapman University Selects Xirrus For Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Implementation

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xirrus, Inc., the only Wi-Fi "Power-Play" that can replace Ethernet workgroup switches with Wi-Fi as the primary network connection, announced today the campus-wide deployment of their Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays at Chapman University in Orange County, California. Chapman chose Xirrus because the Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays are the only solution capable of solving the user density and bandwidth issues which continue to plague traditional access points. The Wi-Fi Arrays will be deployed first at the Marion Knott Studios and then rolled out across the entire campus, starting with the Davis Apartments and the Lastinger Athletics Complex.

"We looked at several Wi-Fi vendors, searching for a solution that could provide a pervasive and reliable connection for our more than 6,000 students in lecture halls, across open spaces, and in their living quarters – also one that could grow with us as we deployed VoIP phones and upgraded to 802.11n," said Dave Young, Director of IT at Chapman University. "We tested and were amazed at the capabilities of the Xirrus Wi-Fi Array: It provided the coverage, user density, and bandwidth we needed along with a simplified central management system and was completely upgradable to 802.11n – traditional access points couldn't come close."

"Chapman University has begun to install the Wi-Fi Arrays in their film school and will quickly implement the new Wi-Fi network across the entire campus this summer, including their student housing comprised of five separate three story buildings, Beckman Hall where dense coverage is needed for lecture halls, and other student and administration buildings campus-wide," said Charles Bettinelli, Regional Sales Manager at Xirrus.

"It will be refreshing to have a robust and highly intelligent Wi-Fi network that we can depend on and that does not require more wire than our wired network," added Dave. "These wireless switches from Xirrus can indeed replace our workgroup switches, freeing our students and faculty from desks and improving communications for everyone."

About Chapman University
Chapman University, founded in 1861, is one of the oldest, most prestigious private universities in California. Chapman's picturesque campus is located in the heart of Orange County – one of the nation's most exciting centers of arts, business and technology – and draws outstanding students from across the United States and around the world. Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: the Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the College of Science, the College of Performing Arts, the School of Law and the College of Educational Studies. Named to the list of top universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review, Chapman University enrolls more than 6,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students.

About Xirrus
Xirrus, the leader in high performance Wi-Fi, designs and manufactures the patented Wi-Fi Array. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array obsoletes traditional Wi-Fi offerings by integrating 4, 8, or 16 radios and high-gain directional antennas into a single device along with an onboard Gigabit Switch, Wi-Fi Controller, Firewall, dedicated Wi-Fi Threat Sensor, and embedded Spectrum Analyzer, providing the performance and security to replace Ethernet workgroup switches with Wi-Fi technology. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array delivers more range, more coverage, more bandwidth, more throughput, and more intelligence per cable drop than anything else available today - resulting in a solution that uses 75% fewer devices, cabling, switch ports, and installation time compared with any other offering. Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays are ideal for any organization moving towards Wi-Fi as their primary network connection, especially those that must cover large areas, support large user po

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