1999 cabletron systems wireless networking
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EnterasysNetworks
AccessComputing
Welcome
1999 Cabletron Systems
Corporate Transformation
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Cabletron Transformation
• Effective March 1, 2000, Cabletron launched four independent operating companies: Enterasys, Aprisma, Riverstone Networks and GlobalNetwork Technology Services.
• The companies will begin as independent subsidiaries of Cabletron, which will serve as an umbrella holding company.
• Each company will be completely independent with its own products, management, sales, marketing, engineering and back-office functions.
• Each company will provide best-of-breed solutions for our customers.
• Each company will be free to pursue its own destiny.
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The Four Companies
• The four companies and their target markets are:
– Enterasys will target Enterprise network customers
– Aprisma will offer infrastructure management software (Spectrum) for service provider and enterprise network markets
– Riverstone Networks will concentrate on the service provider market, including content hosting, ASPs, CLECs, ISPs
– GlobalNetwork Technology Services will deliver professional services, including the design and management of enterprise and service provider networks
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Goal of the Transformation
• To create companies that will provide best-of-breed solutions for our customers
• As independent entities these companies
– Have the agility to turn technology directions into best-of-breed solutions
– Optimize products and services for customers, enabling information technology and infrastructure to become a source of competitive advantage
– Specialize in servicing the needs of their customers
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Introduction to Wireless Networking
•Overview of the Wireless functionality•Applications for Wireless•Introduction to the RoamAbout product’s•Advantages of RoamAbout•ACCESS Computing•Product Demonstration
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Why Wireless?
• A network that’s reliable and sets up in less than 15 minutes!
• Establish instant networks wirelessly in any location
• Cost effective, both indoor and outdoor
• Roam anywhere and stay connected throughout offices, campuses, etc.
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Wireless is a Horizontal market product
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Government
• Enterprise / SOHO / Business Travel / Home
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Why Wireless on Campus?
• Proliferation of Laptops / PDA’s
• Cooperative Learning in a creative, social environment
– Libraries
– Dormitories
– Study Rooms
– Cafeterias
– Outside
• Enhance classroom / lecture learning
– Cost effective in classroom, department offices
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Why Wireless for Manufacturing?
• Mobility of Plant Personnel
• Redundancy to Fiber Optic Infrastructure
• Warehousing Applications
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RoamAbout Wireless LAN Product Family
• Complete IEEE 802.11 wireless solutions including:
– RoamAbout AccessPoint: Bridges Wireless LAN to standard Ethernet LAN
– Wireless adapter cards (PCMCIA): Used in AccessPoints and in PC's
– Extended range indoor antenna: Used for workgroup wireless LANs
– Directional Antenna:For building to building applications
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802.11 Integrated Radio Transmitter/Receiver• PC Card - 2.4GHz Direct Sequence, Spread Spectrum
Technology
– PCMCIA Type II extended
– External antenna option
– LED indication
– 5Volt operation
External Antenna connection
Diagnostic LED’s
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New ISA 802.11 Interface Card
• Desktop solution
– ISA and PCI
– Modular
– Antenna cable
Note: ISA or PCI adapter need to be installed in PC prior to the installation of the PCI card
Optional external antenna
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RoamAbout AccessPoint “Bridge”
• The AccessPoint full-featured bridge that bridges a wired LAN to a wireless LAN
• Redundancy through overlapping footprints
– allows network integrity and fault tolerance
– support for spanning tree
• Point-to-point diagnostics / SNMP management
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RoamAbout AccessPoint
• Standard UTP RJ-45 connections
• Network management:
– Local via console management port
– Remote via any SNMP management platform
• Software upgrade capabilities for future enhancements
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• Standard international mounting hardware
• Compact form factor
• Smoke-detector-like cover
• Remote Power / “Power Injector”
RoamAbout AccessPoint 2000:So What’s New?
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AccessPoint-to-Client Ratio
• One AccessPoint provides ethernet quality support to multiple users
• Roaming:
– Allows a station to move one AccessPoint to another within the same wireless network
– Eliminates conflicts and data loops
• Multi-Channel Roaming:
– Makes it possible to support 3 non-overlapping channels within the wireless network
– Stations dynamically change channels when roaming from one AccessPoint to another in the same wireless network
– Cabletron supports Inter-AccessPoint Protocol (IAPP)
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• LAN to LAN mode is when the user wants to span a distance with a wireless bridge
RoamAbout Building-to-Building Solution
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IEEE 802.11(B) Standard Provides
• 11Mbps throughput
• Vendor interoperability
• Better power device management
• Pricing improvements
• Proven migration path
• Integrated transmitter/receiver
• Backward compatible with previous 802.11 DS 2Mbps products
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Cabletron Advantages• Best Wireless AccessPoint in the industry!!
– Provides the mobile user true mobility!
• Through filtering, prevents unnecessary network traffic passing through the wired LAN
• RMON capability
• Full remote management
– Enterprise level, SPECTRUM - manage both the wireless network and wired network
– Access Point Manager
– SNMP network management for the AccessPoint
– Management utility for the client
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Cabletron Advantages
• Better security tools than most other vendors
– Cabletron is one of few manufacturers that offer Encryption worldwide
– Used for highly secure environments
– Supports four simultaneous encryption keys
• Encryption based on RC4 in building for enhanced security
– Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
– High performance
– Very high security levels
– Confidence in deploying wireless technology when data security is vital
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Cabletron Advantages
• Investment Protection
– Easily upgradable to future radio technologies
– Flash firmware from Cabletron’s website
• www.cabletron.com/wireless
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The Best Wireless Network Solution • GUI tool allows for the configuration of multiple AccessPoints
with just a single command
a big time saver!
• Remote Power from Cabletron’s Power Injection Technology!
-AC Power Installation Savings of $250 - $350 per Access Point!
• Mounting Hardware and Attractive Cover
Appropriate for mounting in any professional environment
• 802.11B 11Mbps Ethernet Quality Performance!
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Access Computing
•Authorized Synergy Partner of Enterasys
•Specializing is LAN/WAN integration
•Custom PC Sales and Repair
•Onsite Repair and Service
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Access Computing
Special Thanks to!•Time Warner Cable•Noah’s Ark on Market St.
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EnterasysNetworks
AccessComputing
Thank You
www.accesscomputing.com
www.enterasys.com