User's Guide

System Overview
AirDefense in Standalone Mode on page 340
System Components on page 341
System Requirements on page 342
Version Compatibility for Upgrade on page 342
Connecting to Hardware Appliance on page 343
Configuring the Appliance on page 344
System Configuration on page 347
Selecting and Deploying APs and Sensors on page 348
Connecting to the Network on page 349
Assigning User Interfaces on page 350
Basic Navigation on page 351
Alarm Time Reporting on page 353
Extreme AirDefense (AirDefense) is an advanced wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) providing
automatic protection against wireless threats and a key layer of security for wireless VPNs, including
encryption and authentication. The platform provides you with a cost eective and simplified way to
fully customize your wireless management and monitoring solutions to meet organizational needs and
industry requirements. AirDefense oers:
• 24x7 Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIPS)
• Network Assurance Tools
• Multi-vendor WLAN Infrastructure Management
• Proximity and Analytics capabilities
• Forensic Analysis capabilities.
These tool-sets are seamlessly integrated into a single console to simplify the operation and security of
your wireless network. With the device management system, you can manage your network remotely
from a central location.
AirDefense consists of program areas and drill-down views. Each view gives you more details to help
troubleshoot specific threats or performance problems reported by the Extreme AirDefense. The
comprehensive configuration features give you full control over your network from a central location.
AirDefense in Standalone Mode
As part of an AirDefense system, the AirDefense appliance is a true plug-and-play system with a
hardened operating system, optimized database, automated database maintenance, and all application
software included.
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Extreme AirDefense User Guide for version 10.5.