2 Explain the use of cloud management for centralized contro

2. Explain the use of cloud management for centralized control of a wireless network.

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Cloud Management wireless Network:

The Cloud Management wireless Network brings the benefits of the cloud to enterprise networking, delivering easy to use, cost effective wired and wireless networks that are centrally managed and control over the web.

CLOUD MANAGEMENT :

1) Network-wide visibility and control

2) Self-provisioning for rapid deployment

3) Automatic reporting

4) Seamless firmware updates

FEATURES:

1) Central Management

2) Application Control

3) Guest WiFi

4) Enterprise Security

5) Teleworker VPN

6) Device Management

KEY BENEFITS:-

1) Rapid deployment with self-provisioning, self-optimizing hardware

2) Control applications, users and devices

3) Built-in multi-site management

4) Automatic monitoring and alerts

IDEAL USE CASES:-

1) Small branches and low-density deployments

2) Remote employees (via built-in VPN capability)

CLOUD NETWORKING ARCHITECTURE:-

High capacity on-site hardware, centrally managed from the cloud

CENTRALLY MANAGED FROM THE CLOUD:

The Cloud Managed Networking Controller provides powerful and intuitive centralized management, while eliminating the cost and complexity of traditional on-site wireless controllers. It seamlessly manages campus-wide WiFi deployments and distributed multi-site networks with zero-touch access point provisioning, network-wide visibility and control, cloud-based RF optimization, seamless firmware updates .

CONTROL APPLICATIONS, USERS, AND DEVICES:

THE CONTROL APPLICATIONS, USERS, AND DEVICES Identify hundreds of applications, from business apps to BitTorrent and YouTube. Prioritize critical apps like VoIP, and limit or block wasteful bandwidth consumption such as P2P file sharing. Apply policies by device type, automatically assigning VLAN tags, traffic shaping rules, bandwidth limits, and firewall policies to iPads and other device types.

GUEST WIFI :

The Cloud Managed Networking offers secure, easy to manage guest access out-of-the-box - without extra appliances, licenses, or complex VLAN configurations. Its built-in firewall and DHCP server provide a complete guest WiFi solution, enabling secure, Internet-only access that protects your LAN and other clients from virus or information leaks.aping rules, bandwidth limits, and firewall policies to iPads and other device types.

ENTERPRISE SECURITY:

The Cloud Managed Networking Controller provides complete out-of-the-box enterprise class security. Segment wireless users, applications, and devices; secure your network from attacks; and enforce the right policies for each class of users. Its built-in stateful policy firewall, 802.1X/RADIUS support, and native Active Directory integration deliver fine-grained access control, while its Guest Access Firewall provides secure, Internet-only guest WiFi in just one click. With built-in features like Network Access Control (NAC) and Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention (WIDS/WIPS), it enables secure wireless environments without complex setup or systems integration.

TELEWORKER VPN:

The Teleworker VPN solution creates a secure IPsec tunnel from any Internet-connected wireless access point to your corporate network, providing secure remote access to IP PBX systems, file shares, and internal applications. Remote APs connect securely and automatically to an easy-to-deploy VMWare-based virtual concentrator at HQ, while split-tunneling only routes internal traffic over the VPN, improving performance and saving bandwidth.

DEVICE MANAGEMENT:

The Cloud Networking includes powerful device management tools to control the clients on your network. Centrally manage iOS devices, Windows PCs, and Macs. Set security policies for the iPads, iPhones, and iPods owned by your organization, and centrally manage the applications installed on them, pushing new apps and updates to any number of devices. Control Macs and PCs, tracking inventory, pushing software, and even troubleshooting with built-in remote desktop. Device management is fully integrated available at no additional cost.