Cisco introduces Structured Wireless-Aware Network

Cisco Systems has introduced the Structured Wireless-Aware Network, a framework for an integrated highly secure wired and wireless network. Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network infrastructure enhancements will be integrated in Cisco Aironet 1100 and 1200 series access points, Cisco Catalyst 3750, 4500 and 6500 series switches and Cisco 2600XM and 3700 series routers.

Other components of the solution include CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) for management and monitoring, Cisco Secure Access Control Server for centralized authentication and Cisco and Cisco-compatible client adapters for radio frequency monitoring and measurement. 

"India is fast adopting wireless networking and Cisco with its strong wired networking heritage and wireless technology leadership is in a unique position to deliver on a compelling vision for true wired and wireless network integration" says Sudhir Narang, VP (India & SAARC), Cisco Systems. He adds, "The Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network is our commitment to customers to bring the same enterprise class manageability and control to wireless networks that they expect today from Cisco´s wired networks." 

According to the company, advantages of a "wireless-aware" Cisco switch and router infrastructure combined with a Cisco wireless network include a common management and robust security scheme, simplified deployment and operation, centralized control and configuration of thousands of networking devices, the ability to detect rogue access points, fast secure roaming for mobile applications and self-healing networks for improved wireless up-time.

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