PLEASANTON, California, August 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Julich Research Center Researches Wide Range of Issues With Help of 
Trapeze Wireless Networking

With 4,400 employees, Julich is one of Europe's largest research centers.
Julich recently selected the Trapeze NonStop Wireless Networking as its WLAN
platform for its optimal reliability and security because the center is
responsible for the most important research projects in Germany and all of
Europe. Trapeze Networks is a Belden brand (NYSE: BDC).

In the first phase of the project, Julich's NonStop Wireless Networking
infrastructure consists of 400 centrally-managed access points. Using Trapeze
Networks' SmartPass software, the network allows easy - and secure - guest
access for visiting scientists and students.

The wireless network was installed by Cologne-based systems integrator
Telonic. "Our main reason for choosing Trapeze Networks was its reputation
for being a manageable solution," says Telonic key account manager Norbert
May. The network is managed by Trapeze Networks' RingMaster network planning
software and incorporated Julich's CAD plans and other building planning
documentation to design the optimal network configuration. Despite the large
size of the Julich campus - 2.2 square kilometers in all - students can go
online from even the most remote corners of the campus.

Before people can access the Wi-Fi network, they are required to register
using a custom tool developed at Julich. Once a user has registered, access
permissions are granted that make it possible to log on to different data
networks. Some networks are reserved for Julich staff members whereas guests
are only allowed to access the Internet.

"It's a very simple and comfortable system to work with," says Julich IT
project manager Markus Meier. "Trapeze's RingMaster network management
application enables us to precisely track our users and determine their exact
bandwidth requirements, and this in turn simplifies the task of determining
how many access points and how much bandwidth we need."

The Trapeze solution also integrates Mobility Exchange Controllers that
encrypt data and manage RF security. The first phase of the network
implementation has gone so well that Julich is scheduled for WLAN expansion.
"The network is set to grow each year. This year alone we will be installing
between 40 and 50 additional access points," says Meier.

About Trapeze Networks

Trapeze Networks, a Belden Brand, is a leader in enterprise wireless LAN
equipment and management software. Trapeze was the first company to introduce
NonStop Wireless - delivering unmatched reliability to the enterprise
wireless LAN and its solutions are optimized for companies requiring mobility
and high bandwidth such as healthcare, education, and hospitality. Trapeze
delivers Smart Mobile(TM) providing scalable wireless LANs for applications
such as Voice over Wi-Fi, location services, and indoor/outdoor connectivity.