Lancom Controller WLC-1000

Description

LANCOM WLC-1000 (EU). Product color: Black, Rack capacity: 1U, Housing material: Metal. Management protocols: CAPWAP, Router protocols: BGP4, LISP, OSPFv2, RIP-2, Supported protocols: Ethernet over GRE Tunnel (EoGRE), L2TPv3, ARP Lookup, LLDP, DHCP option 82, etc. Network standards: IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.1x. Supported security algorithms: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, Authentication methods: PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAPv2. Performance management functions – Description: SLA monitor (ICMP)

As a central WLAN controller, the LANCOM WLC-1000 gives you full control over medium-sized installations with 25 to 1,000 access points and WLAN routers while minimizing effort. New access points are automatically commissioned in the network via zero-touch deployment and provided with appropriate configurations. Intelligent functions such as roaming optimization and the selection of the best frequency band and WLAN channel ensure optimal utilization even in complex wireless networks. Thus, the LANCOM WLC-1000 saves administrators time and offers users the best WLAN experience.

Central firmware rollout, monitoring & management
With the LANCOM WLC-1000, up to 1,000 access points and WLAN routers can be configured and controlled fully automatically, both locally and centrally – saving significant time and simplifying the workload for network administrators. The WLAN controller thus offers unified network control, security, and reliability.

Zero-touch deployment
Fast and easy network integration of new access points and automatic configuration assignment – without manual configuration. After network authentication, the LANCOM WLC-1000 immediately assigns the appropriate configuration to the WLAN device.

Optimized roaming behavior of WLAN clients
LANCOM WLAN controllers ensure communication between the managed access points and WLAN routers. This ensures efficient handover of clients from one WLAN device to the other when switching between two radio fields – without connection interruptions.

VLAN, RADIUS and IEEE 802.1X/EAP functions
Thanks to extensive virtualization and security features, WLAN networks can be designed very efficiently and in accordance with company-specific security policies. The integrated VLAN function enables the separation of multiple, securely separated WLAN networks within a single infrastructure. Professional security features also allow the administrator to restrict network access to authorized clients only.

Highest operational reliability
The LANCOM Smart Controller principle ensures maximum operational reliability: While management data runs through the controller, traffic data is sent from the client directly to the access point and from there directly to the router. If a controller fails, the access point switches to standalone operation, and communication between the client and access point is maintained. This eliminates unproductive periods in everyday work due to employees being unable to access the network or Wi-Fi-controlled production systems failing.

Dynamic radio field optimization thanks to Active Radio Control
The LANCOM WLC-1000 supports the LANCOM Active Radio Control WLAN optimization concept. The intelligent combination of innovative features included in the LCOS operating system, such as Client Management (Client & Band Steering), Adaptive Noise Immunity, and RF Optimization, sustainably increases WLAN performance and supports administrators in professional WLAN management.

High availability
In combination with the LANCOM High Availability Clustering Option, multiple WLAN controllers are grouped into a highly available device group. This allows configuration changes, functions, and extensions made to one WLC to be automatically propagated to the other WLCs in the cluster without the need to manually manage each individual device – a significant time-saver for the administrator.

Maximum future security
LANCOM products are fundamentally designed for long-term use and therefore feature future-proof hardware dimensions. Even across product generations, updates to the LANCOM Operating System (LCOS) are available free of charge several times a year, including major features.