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Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS)

Turnkey, customizable, fully-managed WLAN access point software

TeamF1's Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS) is a comprehensive turnkey software package that combines the latest 802.11 wireless standards with field-proven networking and security components.

A member of TeamF1�s SMBware� family of innovative prepackaged solutions, MAPS enables OEMs/ODMs to deliver leading-edge Wi-Fi� devices, such as business-class wireless gateways, broadband access points (APs)/routers and hot-spot infrastructure nodes, for the small-to-medium business (SMB) market.

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Field-proven software modules

In order to create specific instances of the Managed Access Point Solution, TeamF1 leverages preexisting software blocks that have proven their merit in thousands of deployments, not only minimizing risk for OEMs but also keeping licensing terms flexible. And only the Managed Access Point Solution can offer such a comprehensive set of features with completely modular packaging that allows for full customization to meet an OEM's specific requirements.

Mix and match SMBware software modules

To create a fully customized device, OEMs first select from a comprehensive set of SMBware software modules. In addition to SMBware modules, OEMs can select from third-party modules provided by TeamF1 partners or modules developed in-house by OEMs. TeamF1 then integrates these modules to create validated software packages that meet an OEM�s specific needs.

The final custom touches are added by TeamF1's professional services experts, who develop specific features such as BSPs, bootloaders, drivers, and hardware accelerators for OS platforms running a Managed Access Point Solution; integrate non-TeamF1 software modules; and customize end-user device management interfaces.

The result is a standard, field-tested software solution in a production-ready custom package, with all hardware integration, porting, testing, and validation completed by TeamF1.

Easy-to-use device management features

	User friendly, browser-based remote management.
	SNMP enables administrators to remotely monitor and control network devices and to manage configurations, performance, and security. Monitoring features alert managers to events such as exceeded traffic limits reached, authentication failures, and attacks, while also tracking statistics.
	A flexible and powerful command line interface (CLI) is provided to configure and monitor the Wi-Fi device and automate common tasks. The CLI has a hierarchical command structure for direct execution of management commands using a serial/USB console or remote access mechanisms such as telnet and SSH and includes easy-to-use features such as line editing and history.
	An internal, extensible management framework can be used with automated techniques such as XML/SOAP.

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Aggravation-free branding

TeamF1 offers OEMs different ways to customize, or �brand,� the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of Wi-Fi devices. Options include:

	Support for multiple themes that provide an OEM-branded look and feel with no programming or HTML changes.
	Support for multiple GUI skins that provide GUI design customization beyond the use of OEM-branded colors and graphics, while requiring no code changes or retesting.
	Advanced user interface control requiring some programming�using documented APIs supported by the flexible management infrastructure. This enables options such as dynamic graphics, Flash, and Java that provide the ultimate in branding with a unique look and feel.

Benefits for End-Customers

	Advanced wireless security.
	Easy-to-use device management features.
	Multiple add-on options for VPN, firewall, QoS, and authentication functions.

Validated software components

TeamF1�s software component products are all extensively validated on a variety of embedded operating systems including Linux and VxWorks, and CPU platforms that include ARM/XScale, MIPS, PowerPC, and x86 processors.

The SMBware Advantage

SMBware software modules provide OEMs flexible connectivity options, aggravation-free branding, and validated software components. In addition to Wi-Fi� capabilities, OEMs can select modules for building gateways between multiple LAN, WLAN, and DMZ interfaces � plus any other security zones � of several different types. In addition to a standard Ethernet interface on the wired side, MAPS supports a variety of other back-haul options such as broadband and serial interfaces, and cellular data (3G) links.