Fluke's AirMagnet Planner Helps Customers Plan and Deploy Wireless Networks

Jan. 19, 2012
Global connectivity leader leverages Fluke Networks AirMagnet Planner to help customers accurately plan and deploy 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless networks

Fluke Networks announced that D-Link Corporation has chosen its wireless planning technology to power its new Wi-Fi planning solution, the D-Link Wi-Fi Planner, Powered By AirMagnet. IT managers and engineers deploying D-Link-based wireless infrastructure will now be able to leverage wireless LAN (WLAN) planning software, specifically optimized for their wireless environment.

According to Anthony Lai, vice president of business development at D-Link, the proper planning and design is a critical step in the wireless lifecycle, whether deploying a new network, migrating legacy technology or validating an existing WLAN.

"To ensure our customers have the best tools to accomplish these goals, we've chosen Fluke Networks' technology and are excited to launch the D-Link Wi-Fi Planner, Powered By AirMagnet," said Lai. "Our longstanding partnership with Fluke Networks allows us to deliver powerful WLAN planning and design functionality that provides superior predictive modeling to help users determine ideal quantity, placement and configuration of D-Link WLAN infrastructure for optimal security, performance and compliance," Lai continued.

D-Link Wi-Fi Planner is a wireless network planning tool that allows a user to model the Wi-Fi network and provide a reliable predictive map of Wi-Fi signal and performance by accounting for building material and environment conditions.

For more information about AirMagnet Planner and other WLAN tools, visit Fluke Networks.