We found both platforms to be similar -- in most ways. Once they support a given AP and firmware version, both systems enable you to manage all your APs, via SNMP, HTTP, and telnet using a single graphical interface. However, while the platforms have similar features sets and functionality, AirWave's AMP came away the clear victor for its ease of use and the flexibility it offers administrators thanks to its Web-based design.
AirWave Management Platform 3.0
Installation of the AirWave Management Platform was straightforward and easy. The hardened Linux-based server arrived in our lab preinstalled on a 1U Dell machine and only required IP address configuration through a command line interface. After that, I could access its Web-based configuration pages from any PC on my test network.
Unlike Wavelink's Windows application-based Mobile Manager, AirWave's AMP simplifies administration efforts by allowing multiple users to access the management interface at once. It also allows remote administration from any AP-reachable network. This, coupled with the easy, intuitive interface, made managing the test APs a breeze.
After initial setup of AMP, I had to configure it with appropriate SNMP, HTTP, and telnet credentials to manage my test bed of APs. AMP shares this time-intensive task with Mobile Manager, but AirWave's interface makes entering and keeping track of each entered credential easier. This entry process can be greatly lessened on both platforms in single-vendor environments and where consistent credentials are used.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
