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3/11/05 About the Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network
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Figure - Cisco SWAN Components
The Product Guide uses unique software to provide WLAN access for wireless clients and to simulta-
neously provide an active wireless access control system that protects your wired and wireless
infrastructure from negligent and malicious wireless attacks. The Cisco SWAN uses the following
components:
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers:
- Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers
- Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers
Cisco 1000 Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g lightweight access points, described in Cisco 1000 Series
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Lightweight Access Points.
Cisco 1030 remote edge lightweight access points, described in Cisco 1030 IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Remote Edge Lightweight Access Points.
Operating System Software Software which provides all the Data and intrusion detection
features and functions while operating the Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Cisco 1000 Series
lightweight access points.
Cisco Wireless Control System, or which manages the Cisco SWAN, and which provides location
to the nearest Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access point.
Cisco Wireless Control System with Location Services, which manages the Cisco SWAN, and
which provides location to within ten meters.
The Cisco SWAN provides wireless access services to data clients and provides intrusion protection. As
such, it supports the full suite of Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network features and functions.
Refer to the following for more information:
Single-Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Wireless LAN Controller Deployments
Multiple-Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Deployments
Operating System Software
Operating System Security
Cisco SWAN Wired Security