Cisco has introduced the integrated 802.11n solution designed for the wireless industry.

Cisco's next-generation Unified Wireless Network offering includes the modular Cisco Aironet 1250 Series access point, as well as the 48 Gbps scalable Cisco Catalyst 6500-based wireless local-area network controller system, and wired and wireless services with the Unified Wireless Network Release 4.2. Cisco will also deliver, via its family of Catalyst switches, the ability to fully power the dual-radio Aironet 1250 Series from a single Ethernet port.

Extensive 802.11n draft 2.0 joint interoperability testing was conducted with Cisco's partner Intel at the Intel Oregon testing facility. By testing with Intel, Cisco is helping to ensure that its next-generation wireless solutions offer more reliable performance and greater compatibility between Intel-based client devices and Cisco wireless networks.

"Ensuring compatibility and performance are foremost in the adoption of next-generation wireless technologies," said Randy Nickel, director of wireless marketing, Intel mobile platforms group. "Cisco and Intel have worked together closely to ensure that adoption of 802.11n technologies is as seamless as possible for enterprise customers."

Cisco's next-generation wireless products supporting 802.11n capabilities include Wireless LAN Controller Capacity and Integrated Network Services, Cisco Unified Wireless Network 4.2, and improved client capabilities including Cisco's Secure Services Client 5.0.