Cisco Cisco Aironet 1310 Access Point Bridge Getting Started Guide
At-A-Glance
Migrate to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
Option 3:
Existing Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g standalone
access points can be replaced with the
access point to enjoy the enhanced reliability,
throughput, and predictability of 802.11n. This access point
offers combined data rates of up to 600 Mbps to meet the
most rigorous bandwidth requirements.
offers combined data rates of up to 600 Mbps to meet the
most rigorous bandwidth requirements.
Option 4:
Software upgrade selected Cisco Aironet
802.11a/b/g standalone access points to operate as
access points. Enterprise wireless
mesh provides connectivity to indoor areas that are difficult
or hard-to-wire. This solution extends wireless connectivity
to areas of an enterprise facility or structure where running
Ethernet cable would be too difficult, aesthetically undesir-
able, or simply impossible.
or hard-to-wire. This solution extends wireless connectivity
to areas of an enterprise facility or structure where running
Ethernet cable would be too difficult, aesthetically undesir-
able, or simply impossible.
Step 2: Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
Add one or more Cisco wireless LAN controllers to your
network (Figure 4).
Add one or more Cisco wireless LAN controllers to your
network (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Family
Cisco 4400 and
2100 Series
Wireless LAN
Controllers
Wireless LAN
Controller for
Integrated
Services Modules
Cisco Catalyst
3750G Integrated
Wireless LAN
Controller
Cisco Catalyst
6500 Series
Wireless Services
Module (WiSM)
Cisco wireless LAN controllers deliver systemwide wireless
LAN services such as security policies, intrusion prevention,
radio frequency (RF) management, quality of service (QoS),
and mobility. Cisco wireless LAN controllers work in conjunc-
tion with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points and Cisco
WCS to deliver real-time mobility and network access to
endpoint devices and users.
LAN services such as security policies, intrusion prevention,
radio frequency (RF) management, quality of service (QoS),
and mobility. Cisco wireless LAN controllers work in conjunc-
tion with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points and Cisco
WCS to deliver real-time mobility and network access to
endpoint devices and users.
All Cisco wireless LAN controllers deliver the same features
and benefits:
and benefits:
For 802.11 a/b/g deployments, select the wireless LAN
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controllers for your network based on the number of
access points that you will support and the controller
access points that you will support and the controller
format—standalone, integrated, or modular—that best fits
your network design.
For 802.11n deployments, discuss your network capacity
your network design.
For 802.11n deployments, discuss your network capacity
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requirements with your Cisco account manager to deter-
mine the best wireless LAN controller model(s) for your
network.
mine the best wireless LAN controller model(s) for your
network.
Step 3: Cisco Wireless Control System
Transition your wireless LAN management system to the
unified architecture by adding the Cisco Wireless Control
System (WCS) (Figure 5).
Transition your wireless LAN management system to the
unified architecture by adding the Cisco Wireless Control
System (WCS) (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Cisco Wireless Control System
Cisco WCS
Cisco WCS provides a powerful foundation that allows
network managers to design, control, and monitor the
wireless network from a centralized location. Cisco WCS
includes a robust, easy to use GUI that supports centralized RF
prediction, policy provisioning, troubleshooting, user tracking,
security monitoring, and wireless LAN systems management.
Cisco WCS makes wireless LAN deployment and operations
simple and cost-effective.
network managers to design, control, and monitor the
wireless network from a centralized location. Cisco WCS
includes a robust, easy to use GUI that supports centralized RF
prediction, policy provisioning, troubleshooting, user tracking,
security monitoring, and wireless LAN systems management.
Cisco WCS makes wireless LAN deployment and operations
simple and cost-effective.
Cisco WCS also supports real-time spectrum intelligence
to detect, classify, and locate devices that are causing RF
interference. Quick detection of interfering devices improves
network performance, coverage and security.
to detect, classify, and locate devices that are causing RF
interference. Quick detection of interfering devices improves
network performance, coverage and security.
Organizations that have deployed a CiscoWorks Wireless
LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) can migrate their existing
CiscoWorks WLSE to operate as a Cisco WCS through a
software upgrade. Simply order the CiscoWorks WLSE to
Cisco WCS licensing package from Cisco.com and then
LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) can migrate their existing
CiscoWorks WLSE to operate as a Cisco WCS through a
software upgrade. Simply order the CiscoWorks WLSE to
Cisco WCS licensing package from Cisco.com and then
follow the instructions in the
. (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Migrate CiscoWorks WLSE to Cisco WCS
Cisco Wireless
Control System
(WCS)
CiscoWorks Wireless LAN
Solution Engine (WLSE)
Large-scale deployments can also add the
for enhanced scalability, manageability, and vis-
ibility of large-scale implementations of the Cisco Unified
Wireless Network.
Wireless Network.
Step 4: Mobility Services
Cisco Mobility Services are integrated into the Cisco Unified
Wireless Network. Cisco Mobility Services enable innovative
applications to streamline business operations and improve
productivity. Companies have the flexibility to deploy Cisco
Mobility Services in a time frame that meets their business
requirements (Figure 7).
Cisco Mobility Services are integrated into the Cisco Unified
Wireless Network. Cisco Mobility Services enable innovative
applications to streamline business operations and improve
productivity. Companies have the flexibility to deploy Cisco
Mobility Services in a time frame that meets their business
requirements (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Cisco Mobility Services
Security
Location
Voice
Guest Access
Cisco Mobility Services build on the existing mobile data
capabilities inherent in any pervasive wireless deployment.
These comprehensive services deliver business value by
reducing costs, increasing revenue generation, and helping
businesses sustain a competitive advantage. Each mobility
service solves different business needs.
capabilities inherent in any pervasive wireless deployment.
These comprehensive services deliver business value by
reducing costs, increasing revenue generation, and helping
businesses sustain a competitive advantage. Each mobility
service solves different business needs.
Security
: Cisco enhanced security services unify wired
and wireless security to control and contain wireless threats,
enforce security policy compliance, and safeguard information.
enforce security policy compliance, and safeguard information.