Cisco Unified Wireless Network Quick Ordering Guide [Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers]

Quick Ordering Guide

INTRODUCING THE CISCO UNIFIED WIRELESS NETWORK

The Cisco® Unified Wireless Network is the industry's only unified wired and wireless solution that increases employee productivity, enhances collaboration, and improves responsiveness to customers while cost-effectively addressing the security, deployment, management, and control issues facing large-scale enterprise wireless LAN rollouts.

The Cisco Unified Wireless Network is designed for corporate and branch offices, hospitals, retail stores, manufacturing sites, warehouse environments, educational institutions, financial institutions, local and national government organizations, and any other location where mobile connectivity is needed. Designed as a multiservice solution, it supports general wireless-enabled business applications such as
e-mail, voice communications, and Internet access, as well as specialized applications including nurse call systems, inventory management, retail point-of-sale, video surveillance, and many others. To facilitate integration with business processes, the Cisco Unified Wireless Network offers four Mobility Services: guest access, location services, voice, and security. In addition, Cisco Systems® works with
a wide variety of tested and proven technology partners to deliver an even broader range of specialized applications.

SOLUTION COMPONENTS

Based on industry standards including IEEE 802.11, the Cisco Unified Wireless Network is an integrated end-to-end solution that
addresses all layers of the wireless LAN, from client devices and access points, to the network infrastructure, network management, delivery of advanced wireless services and award-winning, worldwide, 24-hour product support. The Cisco Unified Wireless Network includes the following primary components:

• Client Devices: PC cards and other client adapters that connect desktop and mobile devices to the wireless network.

– Cisco Compatible Extensions is a program that enables mobile client devices to simply and securely connect to a
Cisco Unified Wireless Network.

– The Cisco Secure Services Client is a software supplicant that enables businesses of all sizes to deploy a single authentication framework across multiple device types to access both wired and wireless networks delivering simplified management, robust security, and lower total cost of ownership.

• Access Points: Cisco Aironet access points and bridges that connect wireless devices to wired networks, providing ubiquitous network access.

• Network Unification: A variety of platforms, such as wireless LAN controllers, integrated switches and routers that deliver comprehensive wireless network services such as dynamic RF management and self configuration.

• Network Management: Cost-effective tools providing a complete view of the wireless LAN network for easier planning, configuration, and management from a central location.

• Mobility Services: Appliances and technologies that enable applications such as guest access, wireless voice over IP, location tracking and wireless intrusion detection and prevention.

– Guest access services: Allow customers, vendors, and other non-employees to wirelessly access network resources, with privileges based on user type and physical location, without compromising enterprise security.

– Security services: Unify wired and wireless security and ensures network information integrity by enabling location-based authentication and precise detection, identification, and prevention of wireless threats.

– Location services: Quickly locate any Wi-Fi device to support enhanced network security, management, and troubleshooting,
as well as enable location-based applications through a rich, open API.

– Voice services: Extends the seamless mobility of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network to enable business communications
using Wi-Fi-enabled clients and Wi-Fi and cellular-compatible smart phones with end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS)
and manageability.

Figure 1 shows the solution components.

Figure 1. The Cisco Unified Wireless Network Components

Manageable and Scalable

Award-winning Cisco management allows from several to thousands of remote access points to be configured and monitored in a simple and efficient way. Automatic recognition of new access points results in correct configuration, ensuring remote offices have the same security protocols as large campuses. Centralized management relieves network administrators of once manual tasks, enabling the wireless LAN network to scale as fast as necessary.

Available and Reliable

Cisco automatic RF management, Wireless Controller clustering for redundancy and intelligent network monitoring ensure highly available wireless LAN solutions. Upon failure of an access point, the adjacent access points automatically compensate, increasing their radio power to avoid a coverage hole. To provide a better end-user experience, the Cisco Unified Wireless Network uses an intelligent algorithm that associates new users with the best access point based on a combination of traffic load and signal strength.

INVESTMENT PROTECTION

Many Cisco Systems customers have purchased Cisco Aironet® access points that operate autonomously, that is, without benefit of centralized management from a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and the Cisco Unified Wireless Network feature set. To protect customers' investment, autonomous Aironet access points can be upgraded via software to support the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP), which is needed for the unified solution. Autonomous access points are based on Cisco IOS® Software and may be upgraded in the field
to lightweight mode, thereby providing customers with a smooth path from core to unified features. The Cisco Unified Wireless Network feature set is delivered by lightweight access points, wireless LAN controllers, and the Wireless Control System (WCS) management solution and delivers the most comprehensive set of capabilities in the industry, including guest access, wireless intrusion detection
and intrusion prevention, scalable Layer 3 roaming, and location services. See "Why Migrate to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network?"
for more details.

CISCO CLIENT DEVICES

The Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters quickly connect desktop and mobile computing devices to the wireless LAN in 802.11a/b/g-compliant networks. For additional form factors and operating systems, Cisco has teamed up with industry leaders to provide Cisco Compatible Extensions. At the same time, the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920 delivers high-quality voice and data applications to enterprise desktops. Table 1 provides information about these products and the Cisco Compatible Extensions program.

Table 1. Cisco Client Devices

Product	Features	Customer Requirements	Sales Advantages/Part No.
Cisco Aironet Client Adapters	• Cisco Aironet IEEE 802.11a/b/g CardBus Wireless LAN Client Adapters: For laptops and tablet PCs • Cisco Aironet IEEE 802.11a/b/g PCI Wireless LAN Client Adapters: For low-profile slim desktop and point-of-sale devices • Cisco Aironet 5 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Client Adapter (CB20A): For 802.11a only wireless connectivity	High-performance 802.11a/g wireless connectivity for untethered access to network resources, the Internet, and e-mail	Part Numbers • AIR-PI21AG-X-K9-802.11a/b/g Low Profile PCI Adapter • AIR-CB21AG-X-K9-802.11a/b/g CardBus See the Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapter Data Sheet for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ wireless/ps4555/products_data_sheet09186a00801ebc29.html
Cisco Compatible Extensions Program	• Provides tested compatibility for wireless LAN client devices with licensed Cisco infrastructure innovations • Helps assure compatibility through extensive, independent testing • Enables widespread availability of wireless client devices that integrate with Cisco wireless networks	A variety of wireless form factors that are guaranteed to securely and easily connect with a Cisco Unified Wireless Network	See the Cisco Compatible Extensions program description at: http://www.cisco.com/go/ciscocompatible/ wireless/
Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920	• An easy-to-use IEEE 802.11b wireless IP phone that provides comprehensive voice communications in conjunction with Cisco Unified CallManager and Cisco Unified CallManager Express • Enterprise security with support for Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST) • Advanced QoS features and seamless roaming	• Ideal for on campus and in building use • Ideal for mobile employees in healthcare clinics, warehouse/distribution centers, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities • Ideal for large enterprises with Cisco's Unified Communications Systems and small and medium businesses with Cisco's Unified CallManager Express	Part Numbers CP-7920-FC-CH1-K9 See the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920 data sheet for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ phones/ps379/products_data_sheet09186a00801739bb.html
Cisco Secure Services Client	• A single authentication framework for multiple device types based on the IEEE 802.1X standard • Full integration with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network and the Cisco Self-Defending Network • Security policy functions designed to protect network endpoint devices, enforce security policies, and control network access	A single solution for secure and manageable identity-based client connectivity to the wired and wireless networks.	Part Numbers AIR-SC4.0-XP2K See the Cisco Secure Services Client Data Sheet for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ ps7034/products_data_sheet0900aecd805081a7.html

CISCO AIRONET ACCESS POINTS

Unless otherwise noted, all Cisco Aironet access points are available in a lightweight or autonomous version. Autonomous access points may be upgraded to lightweight mode to take advantage of the full benefits of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network.

Indoor rugged access points feature a rugged metal case, extended operating temperature, and external antenna versatility provides extended range and flexible installation options for RF environments such as factories, warehouses and retailers.

Indoor access points feature integrated antennas and aesthetically pleasing case for easy deployment in offices and similar facilities.

Mesh access points and outdoor rugged access points offer high-speed, cost-effective, and secure wireless connectivity between multiple fixed or mobile networks or for metropolitan networks or enterprise campuses.

Table 2 lists ordering information for these Cisco Aironet access points.

Table 2. Cisco Aironet Indoor Rugged, Indoor, Wireless Mesh, and Outdoor Rugged Access Points

Product	Features	Customer Requirements	Sales Advantages/Part No.
Indoor Rugged Access Points
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series	• Second-generation 802.11a/g dual-band indoor rugged access point • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz antenna connectors for greater range or coverage versatility and more flexible installation options using the broad selection of Cisco antennas available	• Ideal for challenging indoor RF environments • Recommended for offices and similar environments • Ideal for deployments above suspended ceilings • Recommended for outdoors when deployed in a weatherproof NEMA-rated enclosure	Part Numbers • AIR-AP1242AG-x-K9-802.11a/g Non-modular IOS AP; RP-TNC) • AIR-LAP1242AG-x-K9-802.11a/g Non-modular LWAPP AP; RP-TNC See the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6521/products_data_sheet0900aecd8031c844.html
Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series	• First-generation 802.11a/g dual-band indoor rugged access point • Connectors for a variety of both 2.4 and 5 GHz antennas	• Recommended for challenging indoor RF environments • Recommended for offices and similar environments • Ideal for deployments above suspended ceilings • Recommended for outdoors when deployed in a weatherproof NEMA-rated enclosure	Part Numbers • AIR-AP1232AG-*X¹-K9-802.11a/g dual radio IOS AP1200 • AIR-PWRINJ3=-Platform Power Injector See the Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6108/products_data_sheet0900aecd801b9266.html
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series	• Cost-effective, single-band 802.11g rugged indoor access point • Upgradeable to 802.11a/g as network requirements change • Connectors for a variety of both 2.4 and 5 GHz antennas	• Recommended for challenging Indoor RF environments • Recommended for offices and similar Environments • Ideal for deployments above suspended ceilings • Recommended for outdoors when deployed in a weatherproof NEMA-rated enclosure	Part Numbers • AIR-AP1231G-X-K9-To upgrade the 802.11g access point to add 802.11a, order: Cisco Aironet Enhanced IEEE 802.11a Radio Module CardBus with dual integrated antennas • AIR-RM21A-X-K9-Cisco Aironet IEEE 802.11a CardBus Radio Module with Integrated Antenna • AIR-RM22A-*X-K9-Cisco Aironet IEEE 802.11a CardBus Radio Module with dual RP-TNC connectors See the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_data_sheet0900aecd801b91d4.html
Indoor Access Points
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series	Low-profile, enterprise-class 802.11a/g access point with integrated antennas for easy deployment in offices and similar RF environments	Ideal for offices and similar environments	Part Numbers AIR-AP1131AG-*X-K9 See the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6087/products_data_sheet0900aecd801b901c.html
Cisco Aironet 1100 Series	• Affordable, easy-to-install single-band 802.11g access point	Recommended for offices and similar environments	Part Numbers • AIR-AP1121G-*X-K9-802.11g with integrated antenna • AIR-PWR-A-1100 Platform Power Supply ships with the unit • AIR-PWRINJ3=-Platform Power Injector See the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps4570/prod_technical_reference09186a00800f70d8.html
Cisco Aironet 1000 Series	• Dual-band 802.11a/g access point • Available in a lightweight version only	• Recommended for offices and similar environments (AP 1010) • Recommended for challenging indoor RF environments (access point 1020 or for remote offices access point 1030)	Part Numbers • AIR-AP1010-x-K9 • AIR-AP1020-x-K9 • AIR-AP1030-x-K9 See the Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6306/products_data_sheet0900aecd8025708a.html
Wireless Mesh Access Points
Cisco Aironet 1500 Series	• Mesh access point that enables cost-effective, scalable deployment of secure outdoor wireless LANs for metropolitan networks or enterprise campuses • Available in a lightweight version only	• Ideal for outdoors • Recommended for providing wireless services and applications to local government, public safety, and transit agencies	Part Numbers AIR-LAP1510AG-*X-K9-Cisco Aironet 1510AG Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point, FCC configuration See the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6548/products_data_sheet0900aecd80364a54.html
Outdoor Rugged Access Points
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series	• High-speed, high-performance outdoor bridging solution for line-of-sight applications • Offers affordable alternative to leased-line services • Available in an autonomous version only	• High-speed building-to-building or campus connectivity • Share LAN/Internet access between two or more sites • Fast installation	Part Numbers • AIR-BR1410A-*X-K9-With integrated antenna • AIR-BR1410A-A-K9-N-With N-Type connector for use with external antennas See the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Bridge Data Sheet for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps5279/products_data_sheet09186a008018495c.html
Cisco Aironet 1300 Series	Outdoor access point/bridge offers high-speed and cost-effective wireless connectivity between multiple fixed or mobile networks and clients	Ideal for outdoor areas, network connections within a campus area, temporary networks for portable or military operations, or outdoor infrastructure for mobile networks	Part Numbers • AIR-BR1310G-X-K9-With integrated antenna • AIR-BR1310G-X-K9-R-With RP-TNC connector for use with external antennas • AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-T-For transportation applications See the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Ordering Guide for complete details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5861/products_data_sheet09186a008022198b.html

¹*X = regulatory domain

CISCO WIRELESS LAN CONTROLLERS

All the Cisco wireless LAN controllers used in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network architecture offer the features described in the
Table 3. They can all interface with the Cisco Wireless Control System and the Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliance. The main differences between them are in their capacities and form factors.

Table 3. Features and Benefits of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Features	Benefits
Scalability	Scalable architecture provides business-critical wireless services for locations of all sizes.
Integrated Radio Resource Management (RRM)	Create an intelligent RF control plane for self-configuration, self-healing, and self-optimization.
Zero-Configuration Deployment	The system can be deployed without the need to modify existing routing and switching infrastructures, and without configuring access points.
Multilayered Security	Flexible security policies adapt to changing corporate security needs.
Intrusion Detection, Location, and Containment	Integrated wireless intrusion protection preserves the integrity of wireless networks and sensitive corporate information.
Mobility Management	Intersubnet roaming without special client software facilitates device management, no changes to core routing infrastructure makes roaming easy.
Reliability	Automated recovery from lightweight access point and wireless LAN controller failures maximizes the availability of the wireless network.
Intuitive Management Interfaces	Better visibility and control of the air space reduces operational costs.

Table 4 lists ordering information for Cisco wireless LAN controllers, the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance, and Cisco Wireless
Control System.

Table 4. Ordering Information

Product	Features	Customer Requirements	Sales Advantages/Part No.
Wireless LAN Controllers
Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controller	• Modular support of 12, 25, 50, or 100 Cisco Aironet lightweight access points • The Cisco 4402 with 2 GB Ethernet ports supports configurations for 12, 25, and 50 access points. • The Cisco 4404 with 4 GB Ethernet ports supports configurations for 100 lightweight access points. • IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol for higher availability • IPSec encryption • Industrial-grade resistance to electromagnetic interferences (EMI)	• For mid-sized to large deployments • High availability	Part Numbers • AIR-WLC4402-12-K9 • AIR-WLC4402-25-K9 • AIR-WLC4402-50-K9 • AIR-WLC4404-100-K9 See the Cisco WLAN Controller Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6308/ products_data_sheet0900aecd802570b0.html
Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controller	• Supports up to 6 Cisco Aironet lightweight access points	• For small to medium-sized deployments or branch offices	Part Numbers AIR-WLC2006-K9 See the Cisco WLAN Controller Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6308/ products_data_sheet0900aecd802570b0.html
Cisco Catalyst® 6500 Series Wireless Services Module (WiSM)	• Wireless LAN Controller for Catalyst 6500 in conjunction with up to 300 Cisco Aironet lightweight access points • IPSec encryption • Industrial-grade resistance to electromagnetic interferences (EMI) • Intra-chassis and inter-chassis failover • Interoperable with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Firewall and IDS modules	• Embedded system for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series infrastructure • For large-scale deployments • High availability	Part Numbers WS-SVC-WISM-1-K9 See the Cisco Catalyst WiSM Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/products_data_sheet0900aecd80364340.html
Cisco Catalyst 3750G Integrated WLAN Controller	• Cisco Catalyst 3750G Series Switch with wireless LAN controller capabilities • Modular support of 25 or 50 Cisco Aironet lightweight access points per switch (and up to 200 lightweight access points per stack¹) • IPSec encryption • Industrial-grade resistance to electromagnetic interferences (EMI)	• For mid-sized to large deployments • High availability	Part Numbers • WS-C3750G-24WS-S25 • WS-C3750G-24WS-S50 See the Cisco Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controller Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6915/ products_data_sheet0900aecd804b0879.html
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR)	• Wireless LAN Controller integrated into Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR) • Supports up to 6 Cisco Aironet lightweight access points	• Embedded system for the Cisco 2800/3800 Series Integrated Services Routers and Cisco 3700 Series Routers • For small to medium-sized deployments or branch offices	Part Numbers NM-AIR-WLC6-K9 See the Cisco WLAN Controller Module Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2797/products_data_sheet0900aecd80364432.html
CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Enterprise (WLSE Enterprise)	• For Cisco Aironet autonomous access points and bridges. • Different set of features than the WLAN controllers used in the unified architecture. Please refer to the data sheet for more details.	• For large enterprise deployments of over 100 Cisco Aironet autonomous access points and/or bridges.	Part Numbers CWWLSE-1133-K9 See the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Enterprise Data Sheet for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps3915/products_data_sheet0900aecd80410b92.html
CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Express (WLSE Express)	• For Cisco Aironet autonomous access points and bridges • Different set of features than the WLAN controllers used in the unified architecture. Please refer to the data sheet for more details.	• For small and mid-sized businesses and enterprise branch office WLAN deployments of up to 100 Cisco Aironet autonomous access points.	Part Numbers CWWLSE-2.12EXLCUK9 See the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Express Data Sheet for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6379/products_data_sheet0900aecd80283076.html
Wireless Location Appliance
Cisco 2710 Series Wireless Location Appliance	• Scalable location tracking and asset management for up to 2500 devices • Enhanced network visibility • Tight integration with a spectrum of technology and application partners through a rich and open application programming interface (API) • Enhanced WLAN security through accurately locating rogue access points • Advanced planning and deployment tools for accurate calibration	• For customers ranging from enterprises to vertical industries, such as healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and federal organizations • Supports critical applications including high-value asset tracking, location-based security, enhanced network management, and business policy enforcement	Part Numbers AIR-LOC2710-L-K9 See the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6386/products_data_sheet0900aecd80293728.html
Wireless Network Management
Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)	• Management of Cisco wireless LAN controllers, Cisco Aironet lightweight access points, and the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance • Modular support of 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 2500 Cisco Aironet lightweight access points • Supports up to 250 Cisco wireless LAN controllers • Hierarchical maps • Wireless LAN planning, monitoring, configuring, and troubleshooting tools • Policy management templates • Centralized software upgrades • Robust APIs • Integrated location tracking (optional)	• For easy management of Cisco Unified Wireless Networks • For businesses deploying Mobility Services • Base software for management • Additional software for Location • Works with Windows and Linux	Part Numbers • WCS-APBASE-50 • WCS-APBASE-100 • WCS-APBASE-500 • WCS-APBASE-1000 • WCS-APBASE-2500 • WCS-APLOC-50 • WCS-APLOC-100 • WCS-APLOC-500 • WCS-APLOC-1000 • WCS-APLOC-2500 See the Cisco WCS Data Sheet for more details: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/products_data_sheet0900aecd802570d0.html

¹With four modules per stack and 50 access points per module

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