What is Cisco Unified wireless network Software?
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What is Cisco Unified wireless network Software?
The Cisco Unified Wireless Network is an integrated end-to-end solution that addresses all layers of the WLAN, from client devices and access points, to the network infrastructure, to network management, to the delivery of advanced wireless services integration and award- winning, worldwide, 24-hour product support.
What are Cisco controllers?
The Cisco Wireless Controller (WLC) series devices provide a single solution to configure, manage and support corporate wireless networks, regardless of their size and locations.
What is access point controller?
An access point is the device that allows multiple wireless devices to connect with each other. Just like a HUB or switch connects multiple devices together in a single or multiple wired LAN networks, an access point connects multiple wireless devices together in a single wireless or multiple wireless networks.
How does Cisco WLC work?
A Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) gives the network administrators the ability to see all the data and information linked to the network. They are able to observe on the device the hardware status, the situation of the physical ports, and a summary of the Access Points (APs) connected anytime they want.
What type of APs are managed by the WLC?
Wireless LAN controllers (WLCs) use Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) to communicate with lightweight APs (LAPs), as shown in Figure 22-9.
What are the types of access points?
Based on functionality an access point can be categorized in three types; standalone, multifunction and client. A standalone access point works in the wireless network exactly as the switch works in the wired network. To control the unauthorized access, Access point uses authorization.
Can I use an access point without a router?
A Wireless Access Point (WAP) allows several devices to connect via WiFi to a single network. The wired equivalent is a switch. But unlike a switch, a WAP does not need to be wired to the router. Access Points connect via wired Ethernet to a switch, or a switch port on a router, then serve up WiFi.
