Proxim Wireless Corporation is introducing a new approach to wireless infrastructure management with the introduction of the latest ProximVision® Advanced software - a hybrid Het-Net controller merging cloud based carrier management system and WLAN controller features into a single software platform and supporting multiple wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Proxim’s proprietary WORP® technology, or licensed microwave. In keeping with its 'Simply Powerful' theme, Proxim has completely overhauled the graphical user interface (GUI) for its Tsunami® Quickbridge 820 PtP series and the newly introduced Quickbridge 10100 PtP series. Proxim is announcing two advances to meet these challenges. Proxim has taken two significant steps to bring to the market management interfaces that are 'Simply Powerful'. ProximVision Advanced 1.1 Software: As systems become more complex, and span not just buildings but cities, the need for a controller that combines advanced network management systems with wireless LAN controllers is a necessity. The new ProximVision Advanced v1.1 software brings a new layer of automation for large city wide, heterogeneous network deployments. Specific new features are: Automatically adds newly connected devices to the network map and list in PVA; Provides automatic provisioning and upgrade to the latest firmware for connected devices; Provides detailed base station/access point and subscriber unit/Wi-Fi client statistics; Displays a graphical frequency usage chart showing each device’s activity; and A true Het Net management system supporting Tsunami, ORiNOCO®, and third party equipment giving customers the power to control their Het Net under a single platform. Overhauled GUI: In conjunction with ProximVision Advanced v1.1 software, Proxim is also expanding its new GUI (introduced with Tsunami Quickbridge 10100 series) to the Tsunami Quickbridge 820 lines. The new GUI has been engineered to be easier to use while at the same time maintaining the granularity of control that users have come to expect and enjoy from Tsunami products. Already deployed links automatically implement the new GUI after a firmware update. The new GUI summarizes and simplifies the display of critical information in a single screen and provides access to common tasks with fewer “clicks.” This simplification will make it easier for non-experts to complete the bulk of tasks involved in deploying and operating a wireless network. With a wizard available to pre-configure the products for common applications such as video security or a wireless ISP application, initial setup has never been easier. At the same time, Tsunami products are known for their powerful and comprehensive ability to fine-tune the system in a vast number of areas from the RF layer and Satellite Density to advanced QoS configurations. With the new GUI, these controls are still available for the advanced users under a separate tab, ensuring customers and carriers who use these sophisticated features still can enjoy these capabilities. As part of the introduction of the PVA 1.1 software, Proxim has upgraded its PVA demo program to allow users to download a free, 30 day version capable of supporting up to 100 nodes.