A press release from Meru announces a new “Video over Wireless” technology specifically designed for streaming High-definition video over 802.11N. While 802.11N definitely has the bandwidth for high-definition video, it lacks the reliability necessary in many situations.
“But high-definition video delivery over wireless is especially challenging because it combines the high bandwidth requirements of heavy data traffic with the delay sensitivity and loss characteristics of voice traffic. And while 802.11n dramatically increases available bandwidth it also increases per-transmission error rates. “
The offering is based around their new “Video Services Module” which combines various prioritization and management strategies into a single tool for easier configuration. It should be available in June as an addon to their existing System Director software for $8000 for 100 nodes.
via Meru Unveils First Video-Over-Wireless Infrastructure Solution Optimized for 802.11n Networks.
