This document discusses VoWiFi solutions from Meru Networks and Ascom. It provides information on: 1) Meru's converged voice, data, and video WLAN platform which guarantees application delivery and continuously optimizes networks for different applications. 2) Key reasons to choose Ascom, including its VoWiFi system and integration platform that enables voice, messaging, and data convergence across devices. 3) A comparison of Ascom's i75 handset to SpectraLink's h340, noting advantages of the i75 like support for Meru's virtual cell technology and robust/purpose-built design.

1. “Best in Class” VoWiFi Solutions
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2. Innovative wireless LAN (WLAN)
solutions
• Meru’s converged voice, data, and video
WLAN platform sits at what Gartner calls
"the high end of the technology
spectrum“
• The highest performance, the lowest total
cost of ownership
• Meru is the only WLAN vendor to provide
guaranteed application delivery
• Adjusts in real-time to mission-critical data,
voice, and streaming video applications
• Analyzes traffic in real-time, continuously
optimizes the network for every
application
• WLAN provides flow control by deciding
when clients transmit, yielding the highest
performance WLAN in the industry
• The result: highest bandwidth, highest
density, fastest handoffs, highest MOS
scores
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3. Key reasons customer should choose
Ascom…
Ascom is the only company that can deliver both
the VoWiFi system and integration platform
required to enable voice, messaging & data
convergence!
Largest display of any on-site wireless device
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Up to 500 characters per message
Connectivity at 54Mbps (802.11g)
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Auto-detect feature utilizes higher bandwidth if available
UNITE appliance-based, integration platform
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Integration with disparate information systems; provide unified voice, messaging
& data on a single device
• Virtual SIM (individualized handset profiles)
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Portable Device Manager downloads personal settings to any i75 device
Personal alarm
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Programmable alarm button may be customized for specific uses
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4. SIP enables a diverse set of
devices to meet your needs.
Outside Enterprise Inside Enterprise
Cellular
Network
BlackBerry® 7270
Nokia E61
Dual-mode phone
Hitachi-Cable
WIP-5000
Meru AP 201
PSTN
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T1 / PRI
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i75 Handsets
Avaya SES (SIP)
SIP PBX
Meru WLAN Controller
Meru AP 201
Avaya S8300/G700 Example Deployment Options:
Communication Manager
Industrial/Healthcare Ascom i75
Applications
Basic WiFi VoIP Handset WIP-5000
“Corridor Warrior”, IT Staff BlackBerry
Ascom Portable 7270
4 Device Manager (PDM) Mobile, Multi-site Worker Nokia E61

5. Ascom/SpectraLink Comparison
Ascom i75 NetLink h340
Support of Meru VirtualCell & Yes No
Single-Channel Deployment Option
Call Control Protocol Standards-based SIP and H.323 Proprietary SVP
Robust, Rugged, Purpose-Built Yes No
Handset
802.11 Bandwidth 802.11b/g w/Auto-detect 802.11b only
4.5 oz
5.2 x 2.2 inches
Battery Life 6 hr talk time 4 hr talk time
Yes No
Shared Handset/ Individual Profile
Auto-load profile & settings
Yes No
Unique Alarm/Ringing Functionality
e.g. Code Blue/Toilet Cord/Pillow Speaker
Handsfree Mode Yes No
Push-to-talk Yes (Release 2) No
Alarm or Group Conference Button Yes No
4-Way Navigation Button Yes No
Yes No
Intuitive User Interface
Iconic display, Navigation Button, Soft keys 4.2 oz
5.5 x 2.0 inches
Large Font Option No
Text Options
Inverted Text Option No
Yes No
Chemical Resistant
Able to disinfect & clean handset
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Security Alarm Options Man down, No Movement, 911 No

6. Meru + Ascom Differentiation
= supported
= not supported
Meru Cisco Aruba
Dual-Speed to provide 50% higher performance in mixed
802.11b/g networks
Zero Handoff (incl. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise)
Ability to stack 3 channels in areas of high density (e.g. nurse
station)
Single Channel Installation (co-channel mgmt.)
Guaranteed Upstream and Downstream QoS
Ability to deploy without traditional Channel/Site Survey
Locate devices by phone number
SIP
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7. The elements of Meru’s platform
E(z)RF
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8. AP200 Access Points
• Single radio and dual radio Access Points for use with Meru
Controllers
• 802.11b/g and 802.11a radios simultaneously support a/b/g clients
• Zero configuration setup using plug and play architecture
• Automatic discovery and configuration
• Compatible with existing enterprise deployments
• Reassociation with non-Meru Access Points for hand-offs
• Multi-layered security with automatic rogue detection, location
positioning, and neutralization
• Every Access Point includes an integrated network sniffer for channel supervision
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9. WLAN Controllers
• Coordinates Access Points and Radio Switches
• Centralized control for easy configuration and management
• Enforces WLAN security
• Provides RF resource management and mobility
• Coordinates contention management and QoS policies
• Provides seamless client mobility across subnets
• Redundant configurations available
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10. E(z)RF™ Application Suite
• BASE software suite includes
dashboard, monitoring, configuration
settings and templates, reports, and user
administration
• VISUALIZE software suite complements
the BASE suite with real-time
visualization for coverage, performance,
locationing, and diagnostic data
• COVERAGE PLANNER software suite
provides RF coverage and survey data on
existing RF coverage
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11. The elements of Ascom’s platform
Optional
Ascom Integrated
Message Server (IMS/IP)
Messaging Suite
Existing
Local Area Network (LAN)
Infrastructure
PBX
PSTN
Meru AP201
Interface
T1 or E1
Meru WLAN Controller
Meru AP201
Ascom
i75 Handsets
Ascom Ascom Portable
VoIP Gateway Device Manager (PDM)
11 Required for H.323, Optional for SIP

12. Ascom i75 Handset
• Supports 802.11g at 54Mbs
• Multi-System WLAN support (up to 4 ESSIDs)
• 3 customizable soft keys & navigation button
• Large graphical display with an intuitive GUI
• Illuminated display and keypad
• Lightweight: 4.5 oz
• Vibration alert for privacy
• Handsfree mode for conferencing
• 2-way Messaging
• Mobile alarms and data
 Push button alarm
 No-movement, man-down alarm option
• “Virtual SIM” with Portable Device Mgr
• Local phonebook (100 entries)
• Look-up on central directory
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13. UNITE Messaging Suite Overview
Info Systems Middleware Handsets
Examples
Laboratory Critical Value Notification
Radiology Abnormal Call Reports
PSTN, Public Network
UNITE Messaging Suite
Order Entry Order Requisitions
Building
Blood Bank, HVAC Alerts
Mgmt
Security
Mgmt Fire Alarm, Infant Abduction
Nurse Call Meds Request, Code Blue
On-site Wireless Network
Patient
VTACH, Vital Signs
Monitoring
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Email SMTP Messaging
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14. Ascom FreeNET VoIP
Gateway/Gatekeeper
Telephony interface to PBX or IP-PBX
 Physical connection: 2 T1 or E1 ports per Gateway
 PRI protocol support: 5ESS, DMS100, QSIG, NI-2
 T1 CAS trunk protocol support (E&M)
IP to IP call switching
19” rack mountable (1U), stackable
High reliability, contains no movable parts
2 Ethernet ports with separate addressing
60 simultaneous speech channels toward PBX
Single management of multiple Gateways
Easy administration via web browser
Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
H.323 support plus H.450 (suppl. services)
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15. FreeNET Portable Device Manager
(PDM)
Web-based management tool for IP handsets
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Pre-deployment configuration
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On-going configuration management
Two PDM options
 Ascom Network Appliance (Over-the-Air)
 PC (USB Cradle)
Centralized storage of user configurations
 User configurations downloaded over-the-air
 Call number, User ID, ESSID
 Menu settings, phonebook, etc.
Delivers IP handset software updates
Single PDM capable of managing multiple sites
PDM enables shared phone & easy service replacement
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16. Integrated Messaging Server (IMS)
Two-way messaging and alarm interface
between UNITE Messaging Suite and handsets
Basic Alarm Manager: Entry level Event
Manager
Purpose-built network appliance – Linux kernel
 Wall mountable or ‘blade’ option
Creation & storage of messaging groups
Provides an event log for all messaging traffic
(audit trail for ACS)
Allows Handset access to Central Phonebook
 IMS Internal Directory – max 500 entries
 Central directory (ODBC data base)
Open Access Protocol (OAP) – Custom
Applications
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17. Do you want the “best in class”
solution?
Choose Meru Networks WLAN
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Ascom FreeNET VoWiFi System
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