Motorola has expanded its wireless LAN portfolio with the launch of AP 6511 802.11n WallPlate access point (AP) that is designed to extend 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) services to multi-room facilities, such as hotels or hospitals.

According to Motorola, the AP 6511 uses in-wall CAT5/6 cabling, field-installable snap-on ethernet module that adds three switched fast ethernet ports for converged guestroom IP services, such as IPTV or secure wired access.

The AP 6511, which can service up to 10 rooms, leverages Motorola’s Smart RF technology to automatically tune power and channels. It has multiple management and service options.

In smaller facilities, up to 25 WallPlates can be deployed without an external controller by using the Controller AP feature resident on the AP 6511, while for larger facilities, the AP 6511 can be locally or remotely managed by Motorola’s RFS wireless controllers, the company said.

Motorola said that AP 6511 can be deployed together with its dual-radio AP 650 or tri-radio AP 7131 APs to provide 802.11n access with integrated full-time wireless security sensing, from guest rooms to conference resources to outdoor pool and recreational facilities.

In addition, customers operating large resorts with wide area coverage needs can also deploy AP 7181 outdoor 802.11n mesh wide area network (MWAN) APs for indoor and outdoor coverage across the entire property.

Daran Hermans, product manager at Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions, said: "High quality wireless voice, video and data services are becoming an expected part of the guest experience, but many travelers still face challenges when accessing these services from rooms, conference spaces or outdoor facilities.

"Motorola’s innovative 802.11n WallPlate, along with its broad enterprise-class WLAN portfolio, voice-over-WLAN smartphones and ruggedised mobile computers, allow hotel operators to realise productivity enhancements and provide an extraordinary guest experience inside and outside the four walls."

The AP 6511 is expected to available worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2010.