Centralized switches can monitor several thousand points receiving Wi-Fi signals over several buildings, checking laptops and other devices for viruses and quarantining infected machines.

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The new system also has centralized administration, making it easier for the IT department to manage and monitor.

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This new network topography is ideal for use in public places such coffee shops, airports and arenas, enabling venues to monitor, upgrade and set policies for each Wireless Charging Spot from a centralized cloud-based system.

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