Cisco Works WLSE Configuration Template
CiscoWorks WLSE supports centralized configuration and image management. Easy deployment uses several templates:
■ Plug-and-play deployment
■ Automatic configuration of access points added to CiscoWorks WLSE
■ Automatic RF configuration of access points
■ Calculation of optimal RF configurations by access points
CiscoWorks WLSE includes WLAN intrusion detection with the following features:
■ Detection of location and automatic shutdown of rogue access points via disabled switch ports
■ Ad hoc network detection
■ Man-in-middle detection by monitoring message integrity check (MIC) failures
■ Access point configuration monitor to ensure that security policies are always enforced
■ Sensor mode access points that can augment WLAN deployments for enhanced features
CiscoWorks WLSE is designed for all day-to-day operations as well as for performance optimization and high availability using Auto Re-Site Survey and Self Healing.
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Using Auto Re-Site Survey, CiscoWorks WLSE can provide optimal channel and power-level settings based on the access point air and RF monitoring phase of Assisted Site Survey only. Client walkabout is not needed, but performing client walkabouts during the Assisted Site Survey is recommended. It increases the coverage for RF management and makes the survey more effective.
CiscoWorks WLSE can detect that an access point has failed. It compensates for the loss by automatically increasing the power and cell coverage of nearby access points. The Self Healing feature minimizes the outage impact to wireless client devices and maximizes the availability of wireless applications. Self Healing also recalculates power coverage when the radio comes back up.
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