ONT Notes - WLAN Management

Elements of Cisco Unified Wireless Network

• Client devices - Cisco compatible extensions on WLAN clients
• Mobility platform - allows configuration of LWAPs through WLCs
• Network unification - integration into the rest of the network with WLCs doing RF management, IPS, etc.
• World-class network management - centralized management through WCS
• Unified advanced services - supports advanced technologies and threat detection

WLAN Implementation

Autonomous and LWAP

Wireless LAN Services Engine (WLSE)

• Part of CiscoWorks
• Manages autonomous APs
• Centralized configuration, firmware, and radio management
• Autoconfig of new APs
• Misconfiguration and rogue AP alerts
• Proactive monitoring of APs, bridges, and 802.1x servers
• Supports SSH, HTTP, CDP, SNMP for up to 2500 APs
• WLSE Express supports 100 devices in either automatic or manual setups

Wireless Control System (WCS)

• Supports 50 WLCs and 1500 APs
• Three versions
  • Base - can determine with which APs a devices in associated
  • Location - Base plus RF fingerprinting
  • Location + 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliance - Tracks devices in real time and stores historical location data