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When rogue or interference sources are detected, the WLA Series
access points coordinate with the WLC Series controllers for an
appropriate mitigation response to ensure the highest air quality for
ecient and high performing wireless access services. If an access
point goes out of service and leaves a coverage hole, the WLC Series
controllers can change channels or adjust power levels on multiple
nearby access points in a coordinated fashion in order to restore Wi-
Fi coverage and provide optimal reliability and performance.
Spectrum Intelligence
In addition to the typical RF scanning performed as a
wireless intrusion measure, which is supported on all WLA
Series access points, the WLA522 is also equipped to gather
spectrum intelligence either as a dedicated spectrum sensor, or
simultaneously together with client access. This enables better
troubleshooting and avoidance of performance-degrading
interference sources.
Working in conjunction with interference avoidance planning,
advanced diagnostics, visualization and reporting features in
RingMaster, the WLA522 can detect, classify and report a wide
variety of non Wi-Fi interference sources. These include microwave
ovens, spread-spectrum frequency hopping wireless devices,
movement sensors, continuous wave transmitters (video cameras,
wireless bridges) and many more that operate on the same
unlicensed spectrum that Wi-Fi relies on.
Easy Installation
The WLA Series indoor access points ship with a flexible mounting
kit designed for ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted deployment,
with common mounting brackets for easy upgrades to 11n. The
WLA Series is simple to deploy and can be configured and easily
managed remotely.
The aesthetically appealing enclosure of the WLA Series
indoor access points is designed to blend into typical office
environments, minimizing attention to its function. The enclosure
design resembles a smoke detector, making it less likely to be
tampered with, while featuring a built-in Kensington lock system
for added physical security.
Branch Oce Deployment
WLA Series 11n access points support a “Remote AP” mode
which permits a low-cost controller-less deployment model in
small retail and branch offices. Without requiring any networking
knowledge, anyone can physically install the access point, and it
initializes itself automatically by connecting back to a WLC Series
controller at corporate over an existing VPN or via encrypted
tunnels through the Internet. Once initialized, the Remote AP
provides client services, and can maintain stand alone operation
with session persistence for an extended period, if WAN links go
down.
Wi-Fi phone
IV Pump
WLA632 WLA632
Notebook
PDA
Tablet
Tablet
WLA632
5 GHz Mesh
Figure 2. WLA Series wireless mesh services diagram
5 GHz
Backhaul
WLA632
WLA632
Figure 3. WLA Series wireless bridge services diagram