NETSCOUT Systems Inc. A5020 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• User Guide

  1
• Table of Contents

  2
• Definitions and Terminology

  3
• References

  5
• Introduction

  6
• Expert Analysis Functions Enabled by Sensor

  8
  • Enforce Security Policy

    8
  • Detect Wireless Intruders and Attacks

    8
  • Lock In Network Performance

    9
  • Ensure Network Reliability

    9
  • Centralizing System Management

    9
  • Enable Flexible Configuration and User Access

    9
  • Enable Graphics User Interface from Anywhere in the Network

    9
  • Enable Remote Troubleshooting and Active Tools

    10
  • Low Overhead On Operational Network

    10
• AirMagnet Sensor Operation Modes

  11
  • Configuration Mode

    11
  • Analysis Mode

    11
  • Active Control Mode

    12
• Hardware Specifications

  13
  • Mechanical

    13
  • Environmental

    13
  • Power

    13
  • Radio Frequency

    14
  • Effective Data Rates

    15
  • Physical Interfaces

    15
  • Internal

    15
  • Compliance

    15
• Sensor Powering Options

  16
  • AC Power

    16
  • Power-over-Ethernet (POE) Injector

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• Appendix A: FIPS-Required Features

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  • Use of TLS Protocol for Secure Communication

    17
  • Limited Logon Attempts

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  • Length of Password Word

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  • Automatic Self Checking and Module Integrity Checking

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  • Change of Shared Secret Key via Secure Communication

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  • Password Encrypted in FIPS-Approved Algorithms

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  • Securing the Sensor with the Tampering-Proof Tape

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  • Periodical Inspection of the Module for Evidence of Tamperin

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