Cisco Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controller Guia De Informação
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Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controller
Overview
Q.
What is the Cisco
®
2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers?
A.
The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers are part of the Cisco Wireless Controller
family of products. The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers support up to 6, 12, or 25
lightweight access points. Similar to other wireless LAN controllers, the Cisco 2100 Series
work in conjunction with Cisco Aironet
®
Lightweight Access Points and the Cisco Wireless
Control System (WCS) to provide systemwide, wireless LAN functions. The 2100 Series
enables network administrators to securely manage WLANs and mobility services, such as
enhanced security, voice, guest access, and location services.
Q.
Who is the ideal customer for Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers?
A.
These controllers provide basic, secure coverage at a more affordable price, making it a cost-
effective solution for enterprise branch and retail deployments. It may also be used for single-
controller deployments for small and medium-sized business (SMB) environments.
Q.
How are the Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN controllers used in the retail Industry?
A.
The new controllers are part of a Payment Card Industry (PCI) certified architecture, and are
well suited for retail customers wishing to deploy transactional data applications such as
scanners, kiosks, and voice. With the extended support of 12 and 25 access points, the Cisco
2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers provide a cost effective solution for retailers to extend
wireless coverage for larger stores and warehouses.
Q.
How does the Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controller differ from the Cisco 2006
Wireless LAN Controller?
A.
The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controller is a replacement for the Cisco 2006 Wireless
LAN Controller. The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controller features an expanded
number of Ethernet ports (eight), two of which are Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable for use
with Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points.
Features and Benefits
Q.
What features are supported by the Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controller?
A.
The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controller provides the control and reliability that IT
managers need to build secure, enterprise-scale indoor and outdoor 802.11 wireless
networks. Features include:
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Support for 6, 12, or 25 Cisco Aironet access points
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Eight Ethernet ports, two of which can provide power directly to Cisco Aironet Lightweight
Access Points
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Intelligent, adaptive, real-time RF management for self-configuration, self-healing, and self-
optimization
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Enterprise reliability for mission-critical wireless networks and for automated recovery from
failures