THE ARUBA NETWORKS WIRELESS LAN SWITCH SOLUTION FOR:
ENTERPRISE - HEALTHCARE - EDUCATION - SERVICES - PUBLIC VENUES / HOSPITALITY
FIXED-MOBILE CONVERGENCE - PLUG-AND-PLAY WLAN SOLUTIONS
SECURE ENTERPRISE MOBILITY WITH COMPLETE SYSTEM INTEGRATION

All Aruba Mobility Controllers have exactly the same software features and capabilities. They all are built using a hardware platform that includes three separate processors (CPUs) - One for 802.11 management and control, one for encryption and decryption, and one for running the Aruba Operating System (with support for firewall security, VLASs, location tracing, and other features). Mobility Controllers that support the greatest number of Aruba Access Points utilize faster processors, more memory, and different board-level configurations to provide the fastest operation. In all other respects, all controllers provide identical software features and they all run exactly the same version of the Aruba Operating System (and add-in modules.)

The Aruba Operating System provides these features for all Aruba Mobility Controllers and all Aruba Access Points:

• 802.1x authentication with WPA, WPA2 (AES) and 802.11i
• Authentication through Internal Database, LDAP, RADIUS, Cisco ACS, and more
• Programmable hardware-based encryption engine upgradeable to latest security standards
• Web-based Captive Portal for SSL browser-based authentication
• Automatic detection, classification, and containment of rogue access points

• Roaming cutover times of 2-3 milliseconds enable ultra-fast handoffs for delay sensitive applications
• Proxy mobile IP and proxy DHCP allows users to roam seamlessly between APs and mobility controllers

• Automatic Radio Management (ARM) for simple self-configuration of all RF parameters
• Automatic AP calibration, load balancing, and self-healing around failed APs
• Live Site Survey for real-time monitoring and display of RF coverage and interference
• Automatic general design modeling, planning and placement of APs and RF monitors based on capacity, coverage and security requirements
• Packet capture tools provide detailed snapshot of entire wireless environment (including support for RMON, Ethereal, AirMagnet, and AiroPeek)
• Support for 802.11h and 802.11d extensions and regulatory domains

• All mobility controllers and APs are centrally controlled and managed
• Redundant controller arrays using VRRP
• Full support for SNMP and Syslog
• Automatic RF fault tolerance avoids radio dead spots and provides AP back-up

• 802.11e, WMM and 802.1p support
• Call admission control and Voice-aware RF monitoring
• Location of any 802.11 device with real-time display (RTLS - Real Time Location Service)

• Policy enforcement firewall - enforces user-based network access and application priority policies. Policies can be centrally defined and enforced on a per-user basis based on user role and authorization levels. These policies follow users as they move throughout the enterprise network;
• Wireless intrusion protection - identifies and protects against malicious attacks on wireless networks, as well as vulnerabilities caused by unauthorized access points and client devices;
• Remote access point - extends the enterprise network to small branch offices and home offices having a wired Internet connection. Remote AP software, coupled with any Aruba access point, allows seamless connectivity at home, in a hotel room, or other remote locations;
• VPN server - extends the mobile enterprise network to large branch offices and individual users over the public Internet, eliminating the need for separate external VPN equipment;
• External services interface - delivers a set of control and management interfaces to seamlessly integrate third-party network devices, incremental software modules and services into the Aruba Mobile Edge Architecture;
• Client integrity module – provides integrated on-demand security by automatically detecting, quarantining, and repairing infected or misconfigured devices before network access is granted; and
• xSec – provides wired and wireless Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 validated encryption technology designed for high-security government networks.