ProCurve Wireless EDGE Services xl module
features

• Network self-healing: In the event of a radio port failure, the module will automatically adjust transmit power and data rate on adjacent ProCurve Radio Ports to maintain wireless LAN coverage.

• RF detection and interference avoidance: The system automatically recalibrates radio port channel assignments to avoid environmental or other 802.11-based wireless interference.

• Module redundancy: If a primary Wireless Edge Services xl Module should fail, the ProCurve Wireless Services Redundant xl Module will automatically adopt the radio ports that were associated with the primary module.

• Module power redundancy: As an integrated service module for the ProCurve Switch 5300xl series, the module leverages the fully redundant, hot-swappable power supplies of the chassis for higher service uptime.

• Centralized management: A single point to configure system-wide wireless LAN setup and operation is provided, including SSID, security, and authentication options as well as advanced wireless services. Wireless LAN settings are automatically administered to designated ProCurve Radio Ports, eliminating the cost and time associated with individual configuration of access points.

• Zero-configuration deployment:
  • Automatic wireless LAN provisioning:  Upon installation of a Wireless Edge Services xl Module, a 5300xl series switch will automatically configure the module to discover and adopt ProCurve Radio Ports.
  • Auto radio port discovery:  Simply connect each ProCurve Radio Port to a Power over Ethernet-enabled network port, and the device will be automatically discovered and configured by the Wireless Edge Services xl Module.

• Scalable network capacity: The ProCurve Wireless Edge Services xl Module, as purchased, provides support for up to 12 ProCurve Radio Ports. The module easily accommodates additional radio port capacity with the purchase of the ProCurve Wireless Services Module 12 RP License. Each license provides support for an additional 12 ProCurve Radio Ports, for a maximum of 36 ProCurve Radio Ports per module. With support for two ProCurve Wireless Edge Services xl Modules per chassis, each switch in the 5300xl series can manage a total of 72 radio ports.

• ProCurve Identity Driven Manager (IDM) security and access control:
  • Per-user ACLs:  User access to specific network resources is permitted or denied based on user identity and time of day, so multiple types of users (employees, visitors, temporary workforce) on the same network can access specific network services without risk to network security or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  • Automatic VLAN assignment:  Users are automatically assigned to the appropriate VLAN based on their identity, community, and time of day.
  • Rate limits:  Ingress rate limits are automatically applied to user traffic based on identity, community, and time of day.

• 4 BSSIDs/16 SSIDs per radio: Multiple wireless broadcast domains with separate security, authentication, and policy configuration per SSID provide access control of network resources based on user authentication and level of trusted security between the wireless user and the network.

• Choice of IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), or WPA: locks out unauthorized wireless access by authenticating users prior to granting network access; robust Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) or Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption secures the data integrity of the wireless traffic

• IEEE 802.1X: provides port-based user authentication with support for Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) MD-5, TLS, TTLS, and PEAP with choice of AES, TKIP, and static or dynamic WEP encryption for protecting wireless traffic between authenticated clients and the access point

• Web-based authentication: similar to 802.1X, provides a browser-based environment to authenticate clients that do not support the 802.1X supplicant

• RADIUS-based MAC authentication: a wireless client is authenticated with a RADIUS server based on the MAC address of the client; this is useful for clients that have minimal or no user interface

• Neighbor access point (rogue AP) detection: The Wireless Edge Services xl Module provides a system-wide view of all access points detected in the wireless LAN coverage area. Discovered access points are easily classified as either approved or unapproved to simplify network monitoring of "rogue APs". Each ProCurve Radio Port simultaneously scans for the presence of other access points while servicing wireless clients. Radio ports can be configured as dedicated RF monitors for continuous monitoring of the RF environment.

• Secure management access: all access methods—CLI, GUI, or MIB—are securely encrypted through SSHv2, SSL, and/or SNMPv3

• Management VLAN: segments traffic to and from management interfaces, including CLI/telnet, Web browser interface, and SNMP

• Inter-station traffic blocking: prevents communication between client devices associated on the same radio port

• Closed system: restricts broadcast of SSID as a security measure to conceal presence of the wireless network

• Modular network connectivity: The modular design of the fully featured ProCurve Switch 5300xl series provides choice of port type, density, and Power over Ethernet capability to simplify network deployment, with expansion to scale as network needs change.

• Scalable radio architecture: The ProCurve family of radio ports provides choice and flexibility to address a wide range of deployment needs. Network architects can choose between flexible dual-radio (802.11a and 802.11g) and highly cost-effective single-radio (802.11g) designs, integrated or external antenna configurations, and customized housings for office area and in-ceiling deployment.

• IEEE 802.11h International Telecommunication Union (ITU) compliant: Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TCP) are employed to automatically select another channel and adjust transmit power to minimize interference with systems such as radar, if detected on the same channel.

• International country configuration: Centrally configured on the Wireless Edge Services xl Module, all ProCurve Radio Ports automatically adjust to match selected country regulatory requirements.

• Auto Channel Select (ACS): helps minimize radio co-channel interference by automatically selecting an unoccupied radio channel

• Adjustable output power: controls cell size for high-density access point deployments

• Wi-Fi WMM support: provides QoS functionality in wireless networks by prioritizing wireless traffic from different applications

• SpectraLink voice priority (SVP) support: prioritizes SpectraLink voice IP packets sent from a SpectraLink NetLink SVP server to SpectraLink wireless voice handsets to help ensure excellent voice quality

• Fast, secure roaming: enables seamless, fast roaming with pre-cached authentication credentials for wireless users

• ProCurve Identity Driven Manager (IDM): This software extends the functionality of ProCurve Manager Plus to include authorization control features for the ProCurve Wireless Edge Services xl Module and ProCurve switches using RADIUS servers and MAC authentication or 802.1X security protocols. Using IDM, you can create and assign access rights, quality of service, and VLAN enrollment that is dynamically associated with a user and applied at the point of entry or "edge" of the network.

• ProCurve Mobility Manager 1.0: This software provides a simple yet powerful management tool to centrally configure, update, monitor, and troubleshoot ProCurve Wireless LAN devices. Advanced capabilities include rogue device detection, device configuration and firmware updates, monitoring of wireless client association activity, and e-mail/pager alerts.

• Industry certifications: Visit www.procurve.com for an up-to-date list of industry certifications.

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