Cisco Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module Prospecto

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Feature Brief—Simplified Migration of Standalone Access
Points to Operate as Lightweight Access Points in the
Cisco Unified Wireless Network

Challenge

Organizations need a WLAN that supports current business applications as well as future

technology developments and applications. They want a WLAN architecture that delivers low

operational costs, requires minimal training, and supports reduced capital investments. They need

assurance that investments made today will carry them forward for years to follow.

Solution Overview

To meet these needs, many organizations are migrating from their existing Cisco

Aironet

standalone (autonomous) access points to the

Cisco Unified Wireless Network

. The benefits of

migrating to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network include simplified WLAN management, enhanced

scalability, advanced feature velocity, lower total cost of ownership, and cost-effective, built-in

mobility services for voice, guest access, location, and security. In addition, the Cisco Unified

Wireless Network’s innovative RF capabilities optimize real-time access to core business

applications and provide proven enterprise-class secure connectivity.

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 4.2 simplifies the process of migrating

standalone access points to operate as lightweight access points and interface with a

Cisco

wireless LAN controller

and

Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

. This release includes a new

Cisco WCS standalone access point migration tool and capabilities to monitor standalone Cisco