MDU's Lush Landscaping Adds to Already Difficult Wireless Install

Networking Companys Wireless success in luxury multi dwelling complex utilizing new obstruction penetrating technology launches antenna partnership.

(PRWEB) May 11, 2005 -- MDU managers and owners are quickly moving to solve the communication demands of their guests and tenants with cost effective alternative to hard-wiring. Wireless delivery is the obvious choice but not without its own challenges, mainly trees, walls and other obstructions that can disrupt or cause dead signal areas. Horner Networks has found an answer to the problem and rethinking projects that previously looked impossible after having discovered MP antennas from Wifi-Plus Inc.

Terry Horner, President of Horner Networks said, Our biggest challenges thus far have come in supplying 802.11b/g Internet access to apartment communities that for insurance reasons are built like bomb shelters. On top of the multiple layers of cinder block and brick façade (often wet/dry/snow covered) are differing levels of terrain and beautiful landscape features, including thirty foot tall pine trees that block wireless signal." He continued saying," Aside from having residents stand in the entryway or in front of a window with their laptops, signal reception was faint if received at all. We tried a variety of different high-gain antenna combinations, omni, sector, etc., with minimal success. You name the type of antenna and odds are we tried it. Having seen Wifi-Plus was the Apogee Partners Antenna Shoot out winner and recently awarded a DIGI award, we decided to call them."

Dr. Jack Nilsson, Chief Science Officer for Wifi-Plus Inc. stated, The problem faced by Horner on this MDU project is problem faced in all wireless deployments. This is what led me to inventing a better antenna that will work in harmony with natural and man-made obstructions, not against. I was pleased to work with Horner on recommendations that produced favorable results while at the same time reducing the number of access point radios required to cover the tenants. He concluded by saying, This should lower the cost of the project as well as reduce support needs."

Mr. Horner ended with, Weve had phenomenal test results to say the least. We were able to improve signal strength and quality in each and every residence simply by changing to MP antennas. Our clients couldnt be happier. This has opened up a world of possibility in application that is simply not possible with prior generation antennas."

The project success has brought the two companies together to form a business partner relationship to better service wireless needs in the MDU, Hotel, Commercial, municipal and government sectors. Details of the relationship are undisclosed.

About WiFi-Plus, Inc.

Wifi-Plus, Inc. designs and manufactures MP obstruction penetrating antennas and holds exclusive patent rights on its proprietary antenna designs. This new innovative approach to antenna design utilizes multi-path reflection and refractions in multiple polarizations and multiple planes to achieve superior coverage in areas that other antennas will receive noise or drop out.

WiFi-Plus, Inc. antenna users include municipalities, telecom providers, retailers, corporations, military, public safety, emergency response, academic, research and government organizations. The firm operates through various distribution channels such as Connectronics, HD Communications, WAV ONline. See www.wifi-plus.com

About Horner Networks:

Founded in 2003, Horner Networks was born out of the need to challenge people to improve the way they live and work through technology. We focus on delivering easily understood solution plans coupled with the highest level of quality and service to give you an unparalleled technology experience.

The team at Horner Networks is made up of individuals from a variety of different backgrounds and levels of experience. We feel that it is this trait that gives our team a competitive advantage and allows for unique perspectives in everything we do. From large corporate networks to the smallest home solutions, we combine excellence in all areas to develop a solution with you that meets your needs.

Horner Networks constantly challenges our team to use their imagination in every aspect of their work. We believe that imagination is the key to success. Imagination in new quality processes, services and products keep our team at the top of their game.

Contact:

Terry Horner

Horner Networks, LLC

sales@hornernetworks.com

440-368-5649

www.hornernetworks.com

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