WirelessLogix and ZyXEL Certify WiMAX Device Compatibility

WirelessLogix, announced the completion of interoperability testing between its WiMAX data collection solutions and the ZyXEL MAX-100 aircard by WirelessLogix and ZyXEL Communications.

 

This new 802.16e device integration will enable WiMAX engineers to perform network tests using ZyXEL devices and the WirelessLogix' real-time data collection (XCAL-X) and analysis tool (XCAP-X).

 

Network engineers can also collect PHY RF and MAC metrics from the ZyXEL WiMAX devices to optimize network deployment and system performance. Collected data can then be post processed and analyzed using WirelessLogix XCAP-X software platform for in-depth troubleshooting and detailed analysis.

 

"WirelessLogix continues to expand its WiMAX eco system partner list and is very pleased to welcome ZyXEL Communications," said Larry Smith, WirelessLogix CEO. "As our expanding WiMAX customer base continues to add new devices and chipsets to their commercial deployment plans, our solutions must pass the necessary interoperability testing."

 

"ZyXEL is pleased that our WiMAX products have been recommended by WirelessLogix, the industry leader in wireless testing and measurement tools," said ZyXEL's Munira Brooks, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "WirelessLogix's endorsement is a testament to ZyXEL's ability to provide dependable and flexible solutions to our customers."

 

WirelessLogix, a California-based corporation, is a joint venture of major wireless solution groups with it largest shareholder being one of the strategic investors from Korea (InnoWireless, Inc., a publicly traded company listed under KOSDAQ). Together with InnoWireless, WirelessLogix operates in progressive wireless test and measurement market around the world, supplying test and measurement solutions to various wireless carriers including Sprint, AT&T, Clearwire, SK Telecom, KT Freetel, LG Telecom, KDDI, and Vodafone.

 

It has also developed and manufactured field testing tools for WiMAX, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA and CDMA, 1xRTT, EVDO and WiFi technologies for network performance optimization and provides these tools to carriers and infrastructure vendors worldwide. This results in assisting carriers and infrastructure vendors to achieve quicker returns on investment and increased profitability while offering the end subscribers better quality and a more practical communications experience to ensure their satisfaction.

 

ZyXEL Communications has its headquarter in Anaheim, California. It supplies broadband networking and Internet connectivity/routing products. ZyXEL develops MSAPs, xDSL DSLAMs / modems / gateways, cable access, broadband-sharing, WiMAX, VoIP, wireless and security solutions for Telcos, cable operators, ISPs, small-to-medium sized businesses, SOHO, residential and institutional MxU (multi-tenant unit/multi-dwelling unit) markets. ZyXEL's customers include Sprint, Time Warner, Charter, Earthlink, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telefónica Brazil, Telia and Verizon.