© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) Module 6: Implement Wireless Scalability

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Module 6: Implement Wireless Scalability Lesson 6.3: Managing WLANs

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Objectives  Identify the components of Wireless LAN networks.  Describe the differences between distributed and centralized WLANs.  Describe the purpose and features of the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine.  Describe the purpose and features of the Cisco Wireless Control System.  Explain how the Cisco Location device can be used in WLANs.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Unified Wireless Network

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Unified Wireless Network (Cont.)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WLAN Implementation  Distributed WLAN solution Autonomous AP Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE)  Centralized WLAN solution Lightweight AP Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Cisco offers 2 “flavors” of wireless solutions:

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Wireless LAN Solution Components Distributed Solution Centralized Solution Autonomous access points Lightweight access points Wireless Domain Services (WDS) WLAN controller WLAN Solution Engine (WLSE) WLAN Control System (WCS) PoE switches, routers DHCP, DNS, AAA

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Comparison of the WLAN Solutions  Autonomous WLAN: Autonomous access point Configuration of each access point Independent operation Management via CiscoWorks WLSE and WDS Access point redundancy  Lightweight WLAN: Lightweight access point Configuration via Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Dependent on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Management via Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco Wireless LAN Controller redundancy

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CiscoWorks WLSE Software Features  CiscoWorks WLSE is a solution for managing the Cisco autonomous access point infrastructure: Configuration of access points Fault and policy monitoring Reporting Firmware upgrade on access points and bridges Radio management CiscoWorks WLSE administration Deployment wizard for access points

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Improved WLAN security Simplified access point deployment RF visibility Dynamic RF management Simplified operations CiscoWorks WLSE Key Benefits

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CiscoWorks WLSE and CiscoWorks WLSE Express  Both offer centralized management appliance for autonomous access point solutions  CiscoWorks WLSE Express: Used for SMB, commercial, and branch offices (up to 100) AAA server included  CiscoWorks WLSE: Used for medium-to-large enterprises (up to 2500) Requires external AAA server CiscoWorks WLSE CiscoWorks WLSE Express

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Simplified CiscoWorks WLSE Express Setup  Setup options: Automatic configuration download from DHCP server: DHCP enabled by default Options 66 and 67 provide TFTP IP address and filename Use setup command to configure CiscoWorks WLSE Express

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CiscoWorks WLSE Configuration Template

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CiscoWorks WLSE Benefits FeatureBenefits Centralized configuration, firmware, and radio management Reduces WLAN total cost of ownership by saving time and resources required to manage large numbers of access points Autoconfiguration of new access points Simplifies large-scale deployments Security policy misconfiguration alerts and rogue access point detection Minimizes security vulnerabilities Access point use and client association reports Helps in capacity planning and troubleshooting Proactive monitoring of access points, bridges, and 802.1x EAP servers Improves WLAN uptime

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) Features  Solution for managing Cisco lightweight access point infrastructure  Flexible and secure network management tool: Intuitive GUI Browser accessible via HTTPS Device management via SNMP (supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3)  Ease of system maintenance  Three versions of Cisco WCS: Cisco WCS Base Cisco WCS Location Cisco WCS Location + Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliance

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WCS Versions

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WCS Base Software Features  Autodiscovery of access points  Autodiscovery of rogue access points  Map-based organization of access point coverage areas  User-supplied campus, building, and floor plan graphics  System-wide control of streamlined network, controller, and managed APs: Configuration with customer-defined templates Status and alarm monitoring Automated and manual data client monitoring and control Automated monitoring of rogue APs, coverage holes, security violations, controllers, and APs Full event logs Automatic channel and power level assignment User-defined automatic controller status audits, missed trap polling, configuration backups, and policy cleanups

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WCS Location Software Features  All Cisco WCS Base software features  On-demand location of rogue access points to within 33 feet (10 meters)  On-demand location of clients to within 33 feet  Ability to use Cisco Wireless Location Appliances

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WCS System Requirements  Runs as a normal application or a service on: Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 2003 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES  Configures and monitors one or more WLAN controllers and associated access points.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WCS Network Summary Page All reporting is available for a seven day rolling window to allow detailed trending reports.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco WCS Controller Summary Page Cisco WCS can support 50 Cisco Wireless Controllers and 1500 access points.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Wireless Location Appliance Overview  Cisco 2710 Series Wireless Location Appliances combine the features of a Cisco WCS server and a stand alone chassis to: Compute historical location data Collect historical location data Store historical location data  Configuration and operation uses Cisco WCS with an easy-to-use GUI.  Uses a CLI console session for initial configuration before using the GUI.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Wireless Location Appliance Architecture

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Wireless Location Appliance Applications  Visibility and tracking of 1500 mobile devices for 30 days  Work-flow automation and people tracking  Telemetry  WLAN security and network control  RF capacity management and visibility

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Self Check 1.Which type of WLAN deployment uses controllers and lightweight APs? 2.What is the purpose of the controller? 3.How is the Wireless Location Appliance used?

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Summary  The Cisco Unified Wireless Network is an end-to-end unified wired and wireless network that cost-effectively addresses WLAN security, deployment, management, and control issues.  The distributed WLAN solution is based on autonomous access points and uses the Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) for management. The centralized WLAN solution is based on lightweight access points and wireless LAN controllers.  The Cisco Wireless Location Appliance uses advanced RF fingerprinting technology to track thousands of wireless devices simultaneously from directly within a WLAN infrastructure.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Q and A

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Resources  User Guide for the CiscoWorks WLSE and WLSE Express ucts_user_guide_book09186a008061ab4f.html  Cisco Wireless Control System Configuration Guide, Release ation_guide_book09186a00806b57ec.html  Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliance Deployment Guide _reference09186a008059ce31.html

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