User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Guide
- Table of Contents
- Definitions and Terminology
- References
- Introduction
- Expert Analysis Functions Enabled by Sensor
- Enforce Security Policy
- Detect Wireless Intruders and Attacks
- Lock In Network Performance
- Ensure Network Reliability
- Centralizing System Management
- Enable Flexible Configuration and User Access
- Enable Graphics User Interface from Anywhere in the Network
- Enable Remote Troubleshooting and Active Tools
- Low Overhead On Operational Network
- AirMagnet Sensor Operation Modes
- Hardware Specifications
- Sensor Powering Options
- Appendix A: FIPS-Required Features
- Use of TLS Protocol for Secure Communication
- Limited Logon Attempts
- Length of Password Word
- Automatic Self Checking and Module Integrity Checking
- Change of Shared Secret Key via Secure Communication
- Password Encrypted in FIPS-Approved Algorithms
- Securing the Sensor with the Tampering-Proof Tape
- Periodical Inspection of the Module for Evidence of Tamperin
Enable Remote Troubleshooting and Active Tools
Using the Remote UI built into the AirMagnet Management Console, Users can leverage a
growing collection of active troubleshooting tools to pinpoint problems in the network. These
tools allow the User to remotely test throughput on a particular AP, diagnose connection
problems, and perform Layer 3dDebugging and end-to-end provisioning. Administrators can
view low level data on every channel and device in the area, alarms, real-time local statistics, and
even packet decodes. Such remote capability greatly reduces the need to dispatch resources
when troubleshooting the WLAN.
Low Overhead On Operational Network
Most remote monitoring systems simply capture wireless packets and resend them to a remote
site for processing, needlessly consuming valuable bandwidth. AirMagnet Sensors, conversely
process locally, sending real-time alarms only when thresholds are reached. Trending data is
saved on the sensor, and securely sent at regular intervals to the Management Server, minimizing
operational load on the network and servers.
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