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Complete Multi-layered Security

• RF security with integrated 802.11 IDS protects against known wireless attacks
• Automatic rogue AP detection and containment
• Unique classification of APs and stations enables automatic policy-based response
• L2 security with 802.1x and WPA, AES, TKIP and dynamic WEP
• L3 security with IPSec and PPTP VPNs
• Identity-based stateful firewall enables per-user security and control
• Role-based VLANs and SSID-based VLANs for segmenting users and traffic types
• Secure guest access with integrated Web-based authentication over SSL

Centralized Wireless LAN Switching

• Supports IP-attached thin AP architecture enabling centralized configuration and eliminating the creation of dedicated VLANs for APs and WLAN users at the wiring closet.
• Third-party AP support
• Standards-based GRE tunneling between Alcatel switches and APs keeps WLAN traffic isolated from wired network traffic
• Programmable platform allows easy deployment of upgrades and new wireless applications

Advanced RF Management

• Integrated RF plan software allows modeling, planning and placement of APs
• Centralized and distributed calibration automates AP deployment and provides optimal coverage through optimum power and channel tuning
• Self-healing capabilities for APs and AP-to-switch connectivity minimizes network downtime
• Load balancing distributes users across multiple APs
• Interference detection and coverage hole detection

Standards-based Enterprise Mobility

• Mobile IP technology for secure enterprise-wide mobility across different subnets, APs, and switches
• Fast roaming (typically 2-3 msec) allows mobility for all users and applications
• Proxy mobile IP eliminates client software requirement for transparent mobility
• Proxy DHCP enables VPN tunnel persistence as user roams across subnets

QoS for Latency-sensitive Applications

• Fast handoffs between APs for VoIP mobility
• Multiple queues over the air
• Stateful-flow classification for prioritization of VoIP and streaming media
• Bandwidth contracts to enforce usage limits
• 802.1p/DiffServ support for prioritizing traffic across the wired and wireless networks

 

Transparent AP-to-Switch Connectivity

There is no need to create new VLANs and IP subnets in every wiring closet switch for wireless APs and users because Alcatel OmniAccess Access Points uniquely forward 802.11 traffic to Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches across any L2/L3 wired network using standard generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnels. Wireless VLANs only need to be created inside the centralized WLAN switches for segmenting 802.11 traffic according to user roles and SSIDs.

Centralized Wireless Security Protects the Air, the Data, the Network, and the User
Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switching system uniquely delivers multi-layered wireless security that protects the air, the data, the network, and the users. A patented classification engine coupled with sophisticated RF monitoring lets administrators protect the air by automatically detecting unauthorized users, containing rogue APs and ensuring users don’t associate with interfering APs. Link layer security, with support for WEP, dynamic WEP, TKIP (WPA 1.0), and AES protects user data. Port-based 802.1x authentication is used with standard authentication mechanisms such as RADIUS, LDAP, or Active Directory, and combined with link layer encryption to ensure user privacy. Network layer security lets enterprises terminate IPSec VPN tunnels at LAN speeds inside the corporate intranet. An integrated firewall lets administrators create and enforce stateful policies that follow users.

Secure Mobility

The Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches give users of wireless laptops, PDAs, and other 802.11 mobile devices secure access while moving within and between campus buildings and corporate subnets. With an integrated stateful firewall that can be applied on a per-user basis, administrators establish unique access, service, and security policies for different users or user groups. Policies are based on any combination of parameters such as user, group, duration, time-of-day and location. These policies are centrally configured and propagated throughout the network so administrators can enforce desired levels of security and QoS for users as they move. L2 and L3 mobility between APs, subnets, and WLAN switches using proxy DHCP and proxy mobile IP eliminates lost sessions and the need for users to re-authenticate. No mobile IP software is required on client stations.

Authentication and Access Control

The Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches support MAC and IP based user authentication methods including the IEEE 802.1x framework that allows the use of PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS with RADIUS, and IPSec VPNs using PPP or L2TP with CHAP or MS-CHAP. In addition, users can be authenticated against existing LDAP, RADIUS, or Windows domain servers as well as a local database inside the Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switch.

User and role-based access control allows specific user policies to be defined. Browser-based authentication allows differentiated class-of-service through secure HTTPS or SSL.

Plug and Play Deployment

The Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches can be centrally deployed without having to directly connect access points. Each WLAN switch stores the configuration of each Alcatel AP. When a new Alcatel AP is connected to the system, it is automatically discovered and configured by the switch. Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switching provides complete control of the power and channel settings of each attached AP and is the only solution to deliver Ethernet, console, and power over a single CAT 5 cable to any Alcatel or third-party AP.

Advance Wireless Capabilities

Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switching technology now gives administrators advanced wireless features. These capabilities include setting bandwidth contracts to limit low priority users, classifying and prioritizing traffic flows to support delay-sensitive applications such as VoIP and automating VLAN membership through roles derived from backend authentication systems that leverage 802.1x, captive portal, or VPN authentication methods.

Single Point for Global Management

 

Multiple Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches distributed in branch or regional offices can be centrally managed from a master Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switch. All switch configuration and user policies can be defined from the master switch and automatically propagated to Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches in remote locations. From a master Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switch, administrators can manage, secure and control branch office RF environments, capture wireless traffic, and remotely troubleshoot problems. Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches are managed via a Web-based graphical user interface or command line interface and provide full support for SNMP (v3). The Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches are integrated within Alcatel’s OmniVista Enterprise network management application. OmniVista discovery and topology applications enable a network administrator to view both wired and wireless network elements and topologies from a single screen. OmniVista also provides the network administrator with the ability to seamlessly launch the OmniAccess WLAN manager application.

The Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN switches can also be easily integrated into third-party management systems such as HP OpenView or Computer Associate’s Unicenter.

 

Alcatel Next Generation Wi-Fi Switching Product Family

Alcatel OmniAccess 6000

The four-slot Alcatel OmniAccess 6000 (OAW-6000) WLAN switch supports up to 72
10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) user ports and six Gigabit (GBIC) uplinks. Hot swappable
components include a 24 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet line card, supervisor modules, fan
tray, and up to three power supplies. It offers Power over Ethernet, two GBIC ports as
well as tri-color AP LEDs. A supervisor module integrates a hardware encryption engine
capable of delivering up to 7.2 Gbps of encrypted traffic.

 

Alcatel OmniAccess 4324

The Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 (OAW-4324) is a stackable, 24-port WLAN switch that
supports up to 48 APs and also functions as an appliance. Designed for regional
headquarters or dense building deployments, the OAW-4324 supports up to 512
simultaneous users and delivers up to 400 Mbps of encrypted throughput.

 

Alcatel OmniAccess 4308

The Alcatel OmniAccess 4308 (OAW-4308) is a fixed configuration WLAN switch
designed for remote and branch office applications. The Alcatel OAW-4308 provides
eight 10/100 Mbps user ports, one copper gigabit uplink and an expansion slot to
support a fiber gigabit connection. Programmable hardware-based encryption supports
200 Mbps of full-duplex encrypted traffic.

 

 

 

Alcatel OmniAccess AP60 and AP61

The Alcatel OmniAccess AP60 and AP61 (OAW-AP60 and OAW-AP61) are single
radio, 802.11a or b/g access points (APs) designed for dense wireless deployments.
The Alcatel OAW-AP60 and OAW-AP61 deliver superior capacity, performance, and coverage.

 

 

 

 

 

Alcatel OmniAccess AP70

The Alcatel OmniAccess AP70 (OAW-AP70) is a dual-radio access point that provides
concurrent operation of 802.11a and 802.11b/g services. The OAW-AP70 is a multipurpose
device that can function both as an access point and as an RF monitor –
independently or concurrently – across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrums. Ideally suited
for workspace deployment, the OAW-AP70 can be securely wall or desk-mounted.

 

 

Alcatel Operating System – Wireless (AOS-W)

Alcatel’s AOS-W software comes standard on all Alcatel WLAN switching systems. AOSW
based features include: L2/L3 switching (port mirroring, Ether channel, static routes,
ACLs, STP active/active VRRP redundancy between switches), and VoIP-grade mobility.

Alcatel’s AOS-W RF management application provides full-featured WLAN switching functionality – adding advanced features such as virtual wireless LANs, RF spectrum management, automatic calibration, load balancing, and interference detection. Alcatel’s AOS-W Wireless IDS application provides patented classification technology that helps to proactively protect against malicious attacks as well as client and station impersonations, such as de-auth and probe request floods, man-in-in-the middle, and ASLEAP attacks. Alcatel’s AOS-W Firewall application gives administrators the power to provide advanced security for any AP such as enforcing stateful firewall policies per user or per port, stateful user identification through 802.1X or Windows login, and role-based access controls.

Features & Benefits

• Multi-layered (L1, L2, L3 and L4-7) security
Simultaneously protects RF, data, network and users
• Wireless IDS
Proactively protects against malicious attacks and station and AP impersonations
• Identity-based stateful firewall
Allows firewall policies to be created on a per user basis and enforced as each user roams
• System resilience and redundancy
High system availability. Auto failover between switches using VRRP. Auto failover of APs. Modularity and redundancy among all system components
• Centralized encryption
One simple upgrade at switch for entire system, data encrypted across the network
• Patented classification engine
Automatically classifies and validates users and devices on network. Stations, APs, and devices are classified as valid, rogue, or interfering
• Advanced RF monitoring
Gives IT staff visibility and control of entire 802.11 environment from a single point
• Integrated hardware-based encryption
Eliminates time-consuming upgrades, delivers from hundreds of megabits to gigabits of encrypted throughput on a single system
• Flow classification
VoIP or other delay sensitive traffic classified and prioritized over the air and wire
• Interference detection
Pinpoint interfering RF sources from a single point
• Backbone (indirect) connect
Centralized deployment within backbone with no physical or logical reconfiguration, APs attached to existing wired switches
• Wireless RMON and remote packet capture/analysis
No overlay networks required for remote wireless troubleshooting, on demand access to wireless traffic statistics, centralized packet analysis
• Bandwidth contracts
Enforce per user limits on bandwidth consumption
• Seamless and secure mobility
Eliminates lost sessions and need for users to re-authenticate. Allows secure and transparent user mobility across different subnets, APs and switches, eliminates client software, keeps VPN tunnel state
• Role-based and SSID-based VLANs
Automatically places users and traffic into correct VLAN using existing wired VLAN assignments. Segments different users and traffic types over single wireless infrastructure
• RF Planning with auto calibration
Obviates need for expensive site surveys, eases deployment effort, provides optimal coverage on an on-going basis

Alcatel - Lucent Microwave

 

Alcatel 9400 AWY Digital Microwave Radio Links

Low/Medium Capacity, for Short-Haul PDH Networks

The Alcatel - Lucent 9400 AWY family is a new generation of digital PDH, low- and medium-capacity, point-to-point microwave links, which is ideal for short-haul digital transmission in high-density networks, particularly in mobile backhauling (2G, 2.5G and 3G), utility networks (railways, electricity, pipelines), regional and local traffic, private data networks (WANs, LANs), etc.

It is a complete, homogeneous and high-reliability series from 7 to 38 GHz. While its unique network management solutions serve both small and large networks, its compact design enables easy installation and ensures that maximum commonality is achieved across frequencies and capacities.

 

 

Alcatel 9400 LX Digital Microwave Radio Links

Low/Medium Capacity, for Long-Haul PDH Networks (ETSI)

The Alcatel-Lucent 9400 LX is a family of digital PDH, low- and medium-capacity, point-to-point microwave links, well-suited to long-haul digital transmission in high-density networks.

Ideal for long-distance connections in suburban and rural areas, it can also be used to roll out private networks in both suburban and rural zones. Its unique network management solutions serve both small and large networks. Its long-haul microwave systems offer homogeneous solutions from 1.5 to 8 GHz, to ensure maximum radio performance in each band.

 

 

 

Alcatel 9400 UX Digital Microwave Radio Links

Low/Medium Capacity, for Short-Haul PDH Networks (ETSI)

The Alcatel-Lucent 9400 UX family of digital PDH, low- and medium-capacity, point-to-point microwave links is ideal for digital transmission in high-density networks, particularly in short-haul public, private and cellular networks.

The family features a complete, homogeneous and high-reliability series of products, with frequencies from 7 to 38 GHz. While its unique network management solutions serve both small and large networks, its compact design enables easy installation and ensures that maximum commonality is achieved across frequencies and capacities.

 

 

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent 9600 LSY Long-Haul Digital Radio Links

For SDH and PDH (ETSI)

The Alcatel-Lucent 9600 LSY long-haul digital radio links are microwave products optimized for high-capacity long haul configurations. Natural complements to optical fiber transmission, they can be used both in SDH and PDH environments in which microwave is preferred.

They support a full range of frequency band, from 4 GHz up to 13 GHz, including the new 10 GHz band. The Alcatel-Lucent 9600 LSY family is characterized by a full indoor structure with very compact size. In particular, the new 9600 LSY "Compact" version is the Alcatel-Lucent's answer to the market demand of compact and low-cost systems with a limited number of radio channels. Fully integrated with the Alcatel-Lucent global network management platform, the Alcatel-Lucent 9600 LSY family represents the evolution of the previous 9600 LH series. Smaller and more power-efficient, it supports STM-1/STM-0 traffic and offers a wide range of configurations as well as regenerator or wireless multi-service node functions.

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent 9600 USY SDH Urban Digital Radio Links
(ETSI)

The Alcatel-Lucent 9600 USY family is a new generation of SDH microwave radio links designed specifically for urban networks, but also suitable in regional or national networks which meet all requirements for access or trunk applications.

Developed to guarantee maximum interoperability with other synchronous network elements, this product family can be used in both SDH and PDH environments. The Alcatel-Lucent 9600 USY supports a full range of frequencies, from 6 GHz up to 38 GHz, facilitating its application in all markets and fulfilling varying licence and hop-length requirements. It can be easily integrated with synchronous networks through its radio regenerator function or wireless multi-service node function.

 

 

 

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent CommLite Low-Profile Unlicensed Radio

The CommLite is a high performance, point-to-point digital microwave radio system designed for applications in the 5.8 GHz unlicensed frequency band. The system is ideal for extending the reach of voice, data or video networks, where wired facilities would be cost prohibitive. Operation in the unlicensed spectrum allows for quick and easy, off the shelf system implementation. The system can be used for permanent, temporary or emergency network installations. High system availability is achieved through the use of a narrowband modulation technique that offers superior immunity to RF interference. Additionally, the CommLite is built and tested to the same quality standards as Alcatel - Lucent's licensed radio products, assuring operators of reliable network operations.

 

 

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent MDR-8000 & MDR-8000s Low-to-High Capacity Microwave Digital Radio

The MDR-8000 offers low, medium and high capacity microwave links for point-to-point connections that cover a broad variety of requirements for mobile public and private operators of fixed networks. Microwave links provide faster deployment than wireline or fiber optic facilities and the MDR-8000 offers quick, easy installation and enhanced flexibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent MDR-8000 CommPak Low Profile Shelf

The MDR-8000 CommPak is a reduced-size package for non-standby radio configurations. It is applicable to the entire product line, covering all frequency bands and all capacities of the MDR-8000 family. In addition to its greater space efficiency, the CommPak offers solutions for both indoor and outdoor installations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent TSM-2532 Fault Management System

Surveillance for Microwave Radio Networks

The Alcatel - Lucent TSM-2532 is a fault management system designed to monitor and control small to medium sized microwave radio networks. The Alcatel - Lucent TSM-2532, with its single-user workstation, provides a simplified, graphically oriented presentation of the network status. The Alcatel - Lucent TSM-2532 communicates with Alcatel - Lucent radios using highly reliable MCS-11 telemetry protocol. It can also be used as a regional sub-network manager in conjunction with the Alcatel - Lucent TSM-8000 in large networks. Multiple TSMs can be used to maintain backup information about the network or to partition the network into various management zones. The multitasking capabilities of the Alcatel - Lucent TSM-2532 allows the operator to run and print reports, communicate with remote users and edit database configurations all without interrupting network monitoring. Multiple active masters with fault tolerant architecture are standard features.

 

 

Alcatel - Lucent TSM-8000 Fault Management System

Surveillance for Microwave Radio Networks

The Alcatel - Lucent TSM-8000 is a graphically oriented alarm monitoring and control fault management system appropriate for small, medium or large telecommunication networks. The Alcatel - Lucent TSM-8000 supports multiple users, multiple networks and multiple protocols. It automatically collects and stores alarm, status and performance data from the monitored transmission system equipment. Current network alarm status is displayed both graphically and textually. Automatic and on demand logically derived reports provide focused historical information. Multiple active masters with fault tolerant architecture are standard features.

 

 

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