NETSCOUT Systems Inc. A5020 User Manual
Lock In Network Performance
Radio Frequency transmissions are inherently susceptible to environmental factors such as
physical obstructions and radio interference from a variety of sources. If not identified and
managed, these factors can lead to unacceptable performance for the end-user. To address this
challenge, AirMagnet Sensors constantly monitor and generate alarms on over 20 key indicators
of network health, allowing IT administrators to take a proactive approach toward the
maintenance of the network.
physical obstructions and radio interference from a variety of sources. If not identified and
managed, these factors can lead to unacceptable performance for the end-user. To address this
challenge, AirMagnet Sensors constantly monitor and generate alarms on over 20 key indicators
of network health, allowing IT administrators to take a proactive approach toward the
maintenance of the network.
Ensure Network Reliability
WLANs must both have predictable performance and be highly reliable before being considered
industrial grade. The AirMagnet Enterprise System addresses this need with a suite of alarms and
diagnostics that detect network faults and configuration errors that can lead to outages in the
network. These diagnostics are complemented by active utilities to pin down the sources of
connectivity problems in the network.
industrial grade. The AirMagnet Enterprise System addresses this need with a suite of alarms and
diagnostics that detect network faults and configuration errors that can lead to outages in the
network. These diagnostics are complemented by active utilities to pin down the sources of
connectivity problems in the network.
Centralizing System Management
The AirMagnet Management Server receives information from every AirMagnet Sensor and
provides a centralized SQL database of all network data and alarms. SNMP traps allow for
seamless integration with leading management consoles such as HP Open View and CA
UniCenter. All sensor-to-server traffic is secured via SSL and TLS insuring management
information remains secure while transiting corporate firewalls and VPNs.
provides a centralized SQL database of all network data and alarms. SNMP traps allow for
seamless integration with leading management consoles such as HP Open View and CA
UniCenter. All sensor-to-server traffic is secured via SSL and TLS insuring management
information remains secure while transiting corporate firewalls and VPNs.
Enable Flexible Configuration and User Access
The Management Server maintains configurations for every Sensor in the System, allowing IT
Personnel to tune sensor thresholds appropriately for each location. Additionally, AirMagnet
Enterprise supports three unique administrative user levels, insuring that the users access only
the level of information appropriate for their role and level of responsibility.
Personnel to tune sensor thresholds appropriately for each location. Additionally, AirMagnet
Enterprise supports three unique administrative user levels, insuring that the users access only
the level of information appropriate for their role and level of responsibility.
Enable Graphics User Interface from Anywhere in the Network
The AirMagnet Management Console provides the User Interface to the AirMagnet Enterprise
System. From the Management Console, Users can view alarms and WLAN health by Campus,
Building, Floor, or by individual Sensor. Consoles can be run securely whether in a NOC, or
remotely on a laptop – keeping administrators connected to the information they need, regardless
of their location.
System. From the Management Console, Users can view alarms and WLAN health by Campus,
Building, Floor, or by individual Sensor. Consoles can be run securely whether in a NOC, or
remotely on a laptop – keeping administrators connected to the information they need, regardless
of their location.
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