Lancom Systems LS61618 WLAN access point

LS61618 Central zero- touch management for 6 or 12 LANCOM Access Points and WLAN routers
- Automatic discovery, configuration and channel assignment of Access Points
- Centralised Firmware deployment and management of Access Points
- Remote-Management of access points in subsidiaries and branch offices
- Monitoring and ensuring the security and QoS policies
- NEW: Support o
- f the 802.11n based LANCOM L-300 series Access Points
- NEW: Integrated Public Spot option for easy configuration of guest access accounts
- Comprehensive support of VLAN, RADIUS and 802.x/EAP function
- Scalability and cascadability through multiple controllers including redundancy
- Unique system design which prevents "single point of failure"

The LANCOM WLC-4006 supports upto 6 (optional upto 12) Access Points oder WLAN Routers and is ideally suited for Small and Medium sized Business and Offices site.
As a Standalone solution, the WLAN Controller offers an extremely easy installation and set-up and minimizes the capital and operational expenses of a wireless network. As a Branch Office solution, the LANCOM WLC-4006 integrates smoothly into the Headquarter or Central Office by assigning the central Security and Configuration policies at the Branch Office site.



Maximum simplicity.
Operation doesn't get much simpler than in Controller mode—simply "plug in" a new Access Point and the Controller takes over the setup, implementation and monitoring of WLAN security policies. LANCOM WLAN Controllers are ideal for WLAN infrastructure for multiple user groups and applications such as for data, Voice- over-WLAN and WLAN guest accounts. As "smart controllers" they forward the data depending on the application or even the user — by switching user data at the AP for maximum performance, by separating the LAN into a dedicated VLAN for WLAN guest accounts, or by tunneling the user data to the Controller for roaming between IP subnets. The flexible switching options ensure that the WLAN Controller does not end up being a central bottle-neck. Even remote sites are easily integrated into the centralized management over an IP connection for greater convenience

Comprehensive security functions.
The WLAN Controller offers a new dimension in security: Each Access Point is uniquely identified via digital certificate and is continuously monitored. Background scanning permanently monitors the entire frequency range. Based on this, the WLANmonitor software (included) offers rogue AP and Client detection for a complete overview of all WLAN networks and clients within range. User authentication and access control can be implemented with RADIUS/EAP, either by using the integrated RADIUS server or by any external.
RADIUS/EAP server acting as proxy for the WLAN Controller. User groups can be separated by the extensive VLAN functions supported by the WLAN Controller. Static mapping of different SSIDs to VLANs, for separating guest accounts, voice users etc. In addition the Advanced Routing and Forwarding functions support multiple IP and VLAN contexts and VLANs can be dynamically assigned to selected users or sites.

Highest performance—at all times.
Automatic channel selection combines optimal performance with simple operation. Applications such as Voice over WLAN are supported by fast roaming times and the end- to-end communication of Quality- of-Service information.
Yet another distinguishing factor with LANCOM WLAN Controllers is the wide range of redundancies. Not only can multiple Controllers combine to form redundant clusters, even a single Controller—unlike many other centralized systems—works effectively to prevent the occurrence of single points of failure. This is achieved in part by the "Smart Controller" system architecture, providing flexibility with data break- out either centrally or decentrally depending on the user, and in part by the option of fully self- sufficient operation that can be set for each SSID. The result is a system for site-spanning WLAN management with guaranteed security that cannot be compromised—even if the link to the Controller should fail.

Outstandingly future proof.
Smart Controller technology combined with the integrated hardware encryption accelerator make the WLAN Controller outstandingly future proof. All current LANCOM 2.4- and 5-GHz WLAN Access Points and WLAN routers can be integrated into the WLAN management system by means of a free LCOS update. The 802.11n based LANCOM L-300 Access Point series can be managed by the Controller without it ending up as a central bottleneck. The "split management" integration of the LANCOM WLAN routers and IAD's enables company-wide WLAN security policy to be extended all the way into home offices. LANCOM guarantees that the WLAN Controller fi
rmware and the included management programs LANconfig, LANmonitor and WLANmonitor will benefit from continuous future developments —software updates are included in the device's purchase price.