Funkwerk Enterprise Communications (FEC) now offer a new release for the access points. The core component of the firmware update 7.5.1 for the devices of the Wx002 and the WI series is the Funkwerk Configuration Interface (FCI). It implements a common user interface for all Funkwerk devices in the network. In other FEC devices, such as the Media Gateways or the UTM series, it has already been implemented. With the FCI, the Nuremberg-based full-line provider has established the basis for simplified and efficient network administration. Especially in small- and medium-scale enterprises, the FCI can take the strain off the IT department and releases time and financial resources for new investments and project management tasks.

With the homogeneous configuration interface, administrators are always working with a well-known, Web-based interface, independent of the FEC device applied. All system management settings required for network configuration, such as routing functions or an overview of the interfaces, can thus be found quickly. The monitoring functions permit fast troubleshooting in the case of problems. Time-controlled events and extended configuration options permit the fast implementation of complex applications. The clear-cut structuring according to areas, such as VoIP, VPN, or routing, enables users unfamiliar with the device to become quickly acquainted with the administration of the network infrastructure. This allows companies to save money when setting up their IT infrastructure and when performing daily administration tasks.

With the common user interface, Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH, a company of Funkwerk AG, implements the merge of the core technologies access, WLAN, IT security, and voice on the product level. The multilingual FCI can be used for the UnifiedCom Box funkwerk TR200, the IT security appliances of the UTM family, the access points of the W and WI series of release 7.5.1 and higher, and the Media Gateways of the R series. The Web-based configuration interface permits the access to several devices independent of the operating system.