Product specifications

Key Features

The Cisco SBCS – Small Business Communication System 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. It delivers the industry’s best wireless LAN

security, innovation, and investment protection. It is the only solution to integrate innovative access point technology with an award-

winning centralized configuration and management system, intelligent control and a wide array of interoperable Cisco Compatible

client devices.

The Cisco Mobility Express Wireless Network helps reduce overall operational expenses by simplifying network deployment,

operations, and management. With this solution up to 12 access points, six per one controller, can be easily managed from a

centralized management console. The flexibility of the Cisco Mobility Express Wireless Network allows network managers to design

networks to meet their specific needs, whether implementing highly integrated network designs or simple overlay networks.

SBCS system integrates Wireless and Wired Voice services in one easy CCA managed solution.

Marketing Messages

Challenge

A worldwide revolution is occurring in business. Wi-Fi enabled notebook computers are proliferating and driving the adoption of

SMB WLANs. Unlike past technology advancements that were driven by technology professionals, the explosion of SMB WLANs is

being driven by mobile users, traveling professionals, wireless applications, and advanced services like voice over IP (VoIP) over Wi-

Fi. The acceleration of SMB adoption of WLAN technology is radically transforming business operations, the network edge, data

centers, and centralized IT control.

Today's business climate requires anywhere, anytime connectivity. Mobility changes the way organizations do business. Real-time

interaction, instant messaging, text paging, voice services, network access while traveling, and real-time network access in the office

are transforming the business environment. In an increasingly competitive business environment, companies need fast responses and

want immediate results.

WLANs are now business-critical. End users are embracing the freedom and flexibility of wireless connectivity, and business

executives are recognizing the competitive advantage of business-critical mobile applications. Organizations are deploying WLANs to

increase employee productivity, enhance collaboration, and improve responsiveness to customers.

The increasing need for anytime connectivity is creating new challenges for today's networking professionals, who must respond to

the growing demand for WLANs in an era of tight budgets and reduced resources. These networking professionals are discovering

that in the absence of a company sanctioned wireless network, employees are deploying their own unauthorized access points that put

the entire network at risk.

Network managers need to protect their networks and deliver secure WLAN access for their organizations. They need a wireless

infrastructure that embraces the unique attributes of radio frequency (RF) technology and effectively supports today's business

applications. They need to keep their wired network secure while laying a foundation for the smooth integration of new applications

that embrace wireless technology. Network managers need a WLAN solution that takes full advantage of existing tools, knowledge,

and network resources to cost-effectively address critical WLAN security, deployment, and control issues.

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