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Data Sheet
ExtremeWireless
™
WiNG
RFS 4000
Wireless Controller Appliance
Product Overview
True Convergence of Wired and Wireless Services for
Branch Facilities
The RFS 4000 wireless services controller integrates wired, wireless and
security networking features into a compact and easy-to-use form factor,
enabling organizations to create survivable branch networks using a single
platform. In addition, the RFS 4000 oers built in applications such as
IPSec VPN, Firewall, RADIUS & DHCP provide all the necessary services for
a branch facility.
Always on Secure Networking
The RFS 4000 oers multiple features that ensure reliability and
survivability of branch networking services in virtually any situation. The
RFS 4000 protects against access point and mesh node failure with SMART
RF, a feature that keeps users on-Net with automatic optimization and
healing. WiNG clustering mechanism protects against wireless switch failure
and oers Active/Active or Active/Standby controller redundancy options.
In the event of a WAN outage, a 3G ExpressCard guarantees Internet
services by providing WAN backhaul options. Finally, the RFS 4000 Series
displays true convergence by securing both the wireless and wired network
with its Integrated Stateful L2-7 Wired/Wireless Firewall, Integrated IDS/
IPS engine for Rogue Detection and Containment, Anomaly Analysis engine,
DoS Attack protection and Ad-Hoc Network Detection.
Highlights
A Converged Platform of Features
and Functionality
• The RFS 4000 is a fully integrated
wireless controller appliance, wired
switch with 5 POE ports rolled into
one, with IPSEC VPN/firewall/WIPS
security, RADIUS & DHCP server, 3G
failover, and more.
WiNG Architecture
• Improve business process flow
with one platform for wireless
voice, video, data and multiple
RF technologies — Wi-Fi and 4G
technologies in the future; rich
enterprise-class functionality
includes seamless roaming across
L2/L3 deployments, resilient failover
capabilities, comprehensive security,
toll-quality voice and other value-
added services.
Guest Access (Hotspot)
• Provides guest access for wired*
and wireless clients. built-in captive
portal, customizable login/ welcome
pages, URL redirection for user login,
usage-based charging, dynamic
VLAN assignment of clients, DNS
white list, GRE tunneling of trac
to central site*, API support for
interoperability with custom web
portals*
3G Connectivity for Failover or
Rapid Deployment
• Support for 3G wireless WAN
backhaul with various o the shelf 3G
PCI Express cards trac when the
primary WAN Link fails