Cisco Systems® announces the availability of the new Cisco® Wireless LAN Controller Module. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module manages up to six Cisco Aironet® lightweight access points and is supported on Cisco 2800/3800 Series integrated services routers and Cisco 3700 Series routers. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module allows small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise branch offices to cost-effectively deploy and manage secure WLANs. It provides unparalleled security, mobility, and ease of use for business-critical WLANs.
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module delivers the most secure wireless system available for enterprise-class WLANs. As a Cisco Integrated Services Router module, it delivers centralized security policies, wireless intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, award-winning RF management, quality of service (QoS), and Layer 3 fast secure roaming for WLANs (Table 1).
Table 1. Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module Features
Feature
Benefits
Integrated into Cisco Routers
With the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module, SMBs and enterprise branch offices can cost-effectively support their network requirements with converged networks that integrate data, voice, video, and wireless.
Integrated branch-office platforms lower hardware costs, simplify remote management, and offer flexible configuration options that reduce the total cost of operations and ownership.
By using the existing rich portfolio of services such as integrated Cisco EtherSwitch® modules with power over Ethernet (PoE), IP Communications, and security, the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module delivers a more economical and manageable solution for customers.
Zero-Touch Configuration
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module eliminates the need to individually configure, manage, and monitor each access point. It provides zero-touch Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)-enabled access point configuration and is ideal for environments with limited onsite IT support, such as branch offices within a distributed enterprise. By managing all access points as a complete wireless LAN system, the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module provides complete wireless LAN control and maximizes wireless LAN performance.
Centralized Management Across Many Branches
A single Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) can manage 100 wireless LAN controller modules located across several remote sites. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module can also be managed without the Cisco WCS, using a CLI or an intuitive Web interface.
RF Security
Integrated wireless intrusion prevention preserves the integrity of wireless networks and sensitive corporate information.
Integrated Radio Resource Management (RRM)
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module creates an intelligent RF control plane for self-configuration, self-healing, and self-optimization.
Fast Secure Mobility
Fast secure roaming between access points enables low-latency applications such as voice over WLAN (branchwide cordless telephony).
AVAILABILITY
Customers interested in purchasing the new Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module may place orders beginning December 1, 2005 through normal sales channels.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Table 2 lists ordering information for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module.
Table 2. Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
NM-AIR-WLC6-K9
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for managing up to 6 lightweight access points (when sold as part of ISR system)
NM-AIR-WLC6-K9=
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for up to 6 lightweight access points (spare, ordered as an individual unit)
