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The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller automates wireless configuration and management functions, giving network managers more visibility and control to cost-effectively manage and secure their wireless networks. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, this controller provides real-time communication between Cisco Aironet access points, the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and the Cisco Mobility Services Engine. It delivers centralized security policies, wireless intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, award-winning RF management, and quality of service (QoS).

Designed for next-generation wireless networking, the 5500 Series:

Offers improved mobility
Prepares businesses for the newest mobile devices and applications Supports a higher client density than other wireless LAN controllers Delivers more efficient roaming, with at least nine times the throughput of existing 802.11a/g networks Software Licensing Flexibility Base access point licensing offers the flexibility to add additional access points as business requirements change. Optional WPLUS software supports the OfficeExtend solution for secure, mobile teleworking, as well as Enterprise Wireless Mesh, which allows access points to dynamically establish wireless connections in hard-to-connect locations.

Secure Wireless Teleworking
Cisco OfficeExtend provides secure, rich wireless network services to employees regardless of their location. It extends the corporate network to teleworkers, full- and part-time home office workers, and mobile contractors using a wireless access point and controller. The OfficeExtend access point establishes a secure tunnel to the corporate network so that remote employees can access data, voice, video, and applications just as if they were in the corporate office.

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers are responsible for system wide wireless LAN functions, such as security policies, intrusion prevention, RF management, quality of service (QoS), and mobility. They work in conjunction with Cisco Access Points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to support business-critical wireless applications. From voice and data services to location tracking, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers provide the control, scalability, security, and reliability that network managers need to build secure, enterprise-scale wireless networks-from branch offices to main campuses.

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers smoothly integrate into existing enterprise networks. They communicate with Controller-based Access Points over any Layer 2 (Ethernet) or Layer 3 (IP) infrastructure using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). These devices support automation of numerous WLAN configuration and management functions across all enterprise locations.

Because the Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers support 802.11a/b/g and the IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 standard, organizations can deploy the solution that best meets their individual requirements. Organizations can offer robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g or deliver greater performance with up to 9x the throughput and unprecedented reliability using 802.11n and Cisco's Next-Generation Wireless Solutions.

The Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers are designed for medium-to-large enterprise facilities. The Cisco 4400 Series is available in two models-the 4402 with two Gigabit Ethernet ports comes in configurations that support 12, 25, and 50 access points, and the 4404 with four Gigabit Ethernet ports supports 100 access points.

The Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers work in conjunction with Cisco Aironet access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide systemwide wireless LAN functions. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, the Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers enables administrators to securely manage WLANs and mobility services, such as enhanced security, voice, guest access, and location services.

The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers supports six, twelve or twenty-five access points, making it a cost-effective solution for enterprise branches and small and medium-sized businesses. The Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers come with eight Ethernet ports, two of which can provide power directly to Cisco lightweight access points.

With performance up to 100 Mbps, the Cisco 2100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers enable small and medium-sized branch offices to deploy collaboration applications such as guest access and mobile voice. Organizations can offer robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g or deliver greater performance with 5x the throughput and unprecedented reliability using 802.11n and Cisco's Next-Generation Wireless Solutions.

Cisco Aironet 1250 Series wireless access points are the first business-class access points to be Wi-Fi 802.11n draft 2.0 certified. These modular wireless access points provide reliable and predictable WLAN coverage to improve the end user's experience with both existing 802.11a/b/g clients and new 802.11n clients. With these wireless access points you can:

Augment throughput for high-bandwidth wireless applications
Protect your investment in wireless networking
Increase network reliability for mission-critical applications

These wireless access points are a robust modular platform designed for easy field upgrades, facilitating support of a variety of wireless capabilities. They let you deploy existing wireless technologies with confidence that your network will support emerging and future wireless technologies. This platform delivers:

• Data rates of 300 Mbps per radio
• Multiple input, multiple output technology for enhanced reliability
• 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio modules
• Tested interoperability with leading 802.11n devices

Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g access points deliver the versatility, high capacity, security, and enterprise-class features demanded by WLAN customers. Designed specifically for challenging RF environments such as factories, warehouses, and large retail establishments, they have the versatility associated with connected antennas, rugged metal enclosure, and broad operating temperature range.

With optional Cisco WirelessPLUS software, the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series may be configured to support the OfficeExtend solution for secure, wireless teleworking.

The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series may also be configured to support Enterprise Wireless Mesh, providing wireless connectivity for indoor areas that are difficult or impossible to wire. Mesh access points do not require wired connections; they use the 2.4-GHz frequency to deliver network access to users in hard-to-reach areas and the 5-GHz band to backhaul traffic to traditional access points connected to Ethernet ports.

The Aironet 1240AG Series is available in:

A lightweight version
An autonomous version that can be field-upgraded to lightweight operation
A single-band 802.11g version for use in regulatory domains that do not allow 802.11a/5 GHz operation
The product comes complete with all the mounting hardware necessary for a secure, rugged installation. The mounting bracket locks the access point as well as the Ethernet and console cables in place to prevent theft and tampering.

Get six times the performance of 802.11a/g networks for reliable connections to Wi-Fi voice, streaming video, and business applications. Cisco Aironet 1140 Series indoor access points have a sleek design that blends into enterprise environments, and they can be powered with standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet.

Whether you are deploying standalone access points in a branch office or a comprehensive wired and wireless architecture, the 1140 Series offers excellent performance and interoperability with 802.11n standard devices certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance to make your wireless network flexible and scalable.

The Aironet 1140 Series is part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a comprehensive solution that unifies the wired and wireless network to:

• Deliver a common set of services and applications
• Provide a single experience for any mode of network connectivity
• Offer simplified operational management