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WLAN security
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Unified wired and wireless network
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Enterprise mobility
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Enhanced productivity and collaboration
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Network Management
Mobility Services
Unified
Network
Mesh
Mesh
Mesh
Mesh
Mesh
Access
Points
Mesh
Mesh
Clients
IP
IP
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Cisco UWN Architecture
Ta ble 5 - 3 covers Cisco UWN architecture.
Ta b l e 5 - 3
Cisco UWN Architecture
Cisco UWN
Element
Description
Client devices
These include laptops, workstations, IP phones, PDAs, and manufacturing
devices to access the WLAN.
Access points
Provide access to the network.
Network unifica-
tion
The WLAN system should be able to support wireless applications by
providing security policies, QoS, intrusion prevention, RF management,
and wireless controllers.
Network manage-
ment
Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) provides a central management
tool that lets you design, control, and monitor wireless networks.
Mobility services
Include guest access, location services, voice services, and threat detec-
tion and mitigation.
