Heathrow Terminal 5
Terminal 5 will have wireless access throughout
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Wireless network to support Terminal 5 operations

System will provide baggage handling support and public internet access

Tom Young, Computing 17 Mar 2008
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Heathrow Terminal 5 (T5), due to open to the public next week, will have wireless aceess throughout the building provided by Aruba Networks.

The wireless infrastructure will provide access for the public as well as supporting airport operator BAA's services such as an advanced baggage handling system.

Providing secure and separate functions for the different wireless services is crucial, according to Kevin Fallon, commercial leader for T5 systems at BAA.

“In our view Aruba had the only architecture that could guarantee the level of security we required,” he said.

The infrastructure will allow BAA to act as service provider, offering wireless services to retail establishments and British Airways among others.

Coverage will extend onto the apron around the terminal, allowing staff with wireless readers to scan luggage loaded onto aircraft against the main database.

See also:

picture of terminal fiveThe opening of world's most technologically advanced airport is two weeks away  13 Mar 2008
Picture of BA planesEmployees put new IT systems to the test in development process  13 Mar 2008
picture of planeAirline joins forces with BAA to carry out six-month trial  21 Feb 2008
Picture of BA planeThe completed IP network will handle BA staff communications when the terminal opens in March  05 Feb 2008

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