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2 WLAN Management Solutions

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module 10-3 Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to complete the following tasks: Identify basic facts about CiscoWorks WLSE. Identify facts about Wavelink Mobile Manager.

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module 10-4 Wireless LAN Challenges The lack of effective management has inhibited the growth of large-scale wireless networks due to... The challenge of configuring hundreds or thousands of access points Security risks opened up by mis-configurations Lack of sufficient tools for trouble shooting, performance analysis and capacity planning

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AWLF 1.0Module 10-6 CiscoWorks WLSE Product Summary Specialized application for managing the Cisco WLAN Centralized configuration of large deployments of Cisco Access Points

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module 10-7 CiscoWorks WLSE Product Summary (cont.) Security policy and fault/performance monitoring of the Cisco WLAN infrastructure Turnkey, appliance based management solution

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module 10-8 Key Features Centralized, template- based configuration of access points and bridges with user defined groups Access point and bridge misconfiguration alerts to minimize security vulnerabilities Proactive fault and performance monitoring of access points, bridges, LEAP server, and attached switch

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module 10-9 Key Features (cont.) Access point utilization, summary, current & historical client association reports with XML, CSV, PDF data export Secure HTML-based UI Upper-layer NMS/OSS integration via northbound trap, SYSLOG System & User Defined Groups

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Managing the WLAN with WLSE Can launch from CiscoWorks desktop or stand alone Manage to switch port (AP is attached to) Can collect SNMP information Up to 500 access points (across any IP network) Build a template

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Managing the WLAN with WLSE (cont.) Verify configuration across access points Alarm for configuration change Alarm for misconfiguration Centralized template-based configuration Configuration by groups

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module WLSE Value Propositions Reduces WLAN total cost of ownership by saving time and resources in configuring a large number of access points and bridges Minimizes wireless LAN security vulnerabilities by providing alerts for misconfigured access points and bridges

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module WLSE Value Propositions (cont.) Improves wireless LAN uptime by proactively monitoring wireless LAN infrastructure and LEAP authentication server Helps in wireless LAN capacity planning by identifying the most utilized access points Accelerates client problem troubleshooting by generating client association reports

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Target Customers: Enterprise + Vertical Markets

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© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Who is Wavelink? An industry leading developer of wireless solutions to deploy and manage wireless applications and infrastructure 10+ years experience delivering industrial- grade wireless solutions More than 40,000 installations worldwide Enterprise-class solutions for Top Fortune 1000 Companies

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Mobile Manager Advantages Centralized management console for WLAN infrastructure Elimination of individual access point configuration requirements Manageable mechanisms for maintaining WLAN privacy and access control Proactive event response options Single interface to multi-vendor systems

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Mobile Manager Console Mobile Manager Console Corporate WAN Central LocationRemote Site Centralized Management Console Profiles Remote Agent Mobile Manager Architecture

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Management Console Shows the entire wireless network topology Organizes the network into regions Displays alerts real time Gives the exact status of any wireless device Remote Agent Provides continuous real-time monitoring of wireless components Deploys settings defined by your administrator Proactively responds to error conditions with rules-based reasoning Alert Service Generates alerts in real-time Forwards alerts to , pager, and/or alternative console Defines fault, performance and security thresholds Remote Services Automatically upgrades or rolls back firmware Logs statistical records Optional DHCP server Mobile Manager Components

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Mobile Manager Positioning Multi-vendor enterprise-wide wireless LAN management Eliminates the challenges around: Initial configuration costs of large numbers of wireless access points Implementing and maintaining wireless LAN security measures Wireless asset visibility and monitoring On-going attention to updates and maintenance

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Over-the-air device software and configuration updates Support remote site wireless devices from a central location Support a heterogeneous installed base of wireless devices Eliminate manually & repeatedly touching each device Avoid multi-site travel and tech support presence Support several device types from a single mgmt interface Key Capabilities TCO Impact Wide Area Network Avalanche Management Console Wavelink Avalanche – Over-The-Air Software Configuration Central Location Remote Site Wavelink Avalanche 2.0

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Wavelinks Solutions vs. WLSE Wavelink Multi-vendor enterprise-wide wireless network management Monitors APs and mobile client devices Proactively responds to error conditions with rules-based reasoning Automatically upgrades or rolls back firmware on APs or mobile client devices Manage the entire wireless network from a central location Automatic discovery of APs and bridges with automatic configure capability WLSE Wireless network management for Cisco networks Monitors APs, the attached switch/router and LEAP server Identifies error conditions, sends alerts Manage up to 500 APs and bridges from a central location Provides client association reports Automatic discovery of APs and bridges with option to automatically configure

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Other Options SNMP management devices HP OpenView, Tivoli and NetView MIB-II enabled WLAN devices

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Summary Upon completion of this module, you will be able to complete the following tasks: Identify basic facts about CiscoWorks WLSE. Identify facts about Wavelink Mobile Manager.

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 1.0Module Review Questions What is CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE)? What problems does CiscoWorks WLSE solve? How many Cisco devices does CiscoWorks WLSE support? What does CiscoWorks WLSE monitor? What are the major components of Mobile Manager? Identify differences between CiscoWorks WLSE and Wavelink Mobile Manager.