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Feature Benefit
Access Point Scanning-Only
Mode
• Cisco SWAN WDS feature that allows the Cisco Aironet access point to be set in a scanning-only mode,
where it scans the RF environment for rogue access points and unassociated 802.11 clients. In this WLAN
IDS mode, the access point does not transmit beacons, respond to probe requests, or support client device
association.
Client Tracking • Cisco SWAN WDS feature that expands the radio management information gathered from Cisco Aironet
access points to include near-real-time tracking information on client authentication and roaming events via
the CiscoWorks WLSE.
Client Address Resolution
Protocol (ARP) Caching
• Allows Cisco Aironet access points to respond to Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests on behalf of
IEEE 802.11 Cisco Aironet, Cisco Compatible Extensions and most Wi-Fi Certified wireless client devices
• Enables IP address resolution without requiring the wireless client device to leave power save or idle modes
• Extends client device battery life
RADIUS Server per SSID • Allows specification of RADIUS servers on a per SSID basis by leveraging access point multiple SSID
capabilities
• Beneficial for multi-tenant deployments, such as airports, where each tenant desires a separate RADIUS
server for user authentication
WPA Migration Mode • Enables both WPA and non-WPA clients to associate to an access point using the same SSID
Manageability
Support for Cisco Discovery
Protocol, SNMP standard
MIB I and MIB II
• Interoperable with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)-compliant network management systems
such as HP OpenView and CA Unicenter
• Manageable by many CiscoWorks applications in Resource Manager Essentials (Inventory Manager, Software
Image Manager, Availability Manager), Campus Manager (Topology Services), and CiscoView
Cisco CLI supports Telnet,
FTP, and TFTP
• Provides interface familiar to large community of network managers
• Enables centralized management of remote access points
• Facilitates standardization of network configuration
Secure
40-bit, 128-bit WEP • Supports standards-based security methods for interoperability
Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES)
• Helps to ensure data privacy using the strongest security algorithm defined for WLANs
• Provides uncompromised performance
• Available on 802.11g version