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KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Deployment

CiscoWorks WLSE Express speeds deployment by automating configuration and setup, reducing the overall cost to provision WLANs. The

result is superior return on investment and enhanced productivity.

CiscoWorks WLSE Express offers the following capabilities:

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Automatic CiscoWorks WLSE Express setup—Factory-default CiscoWorks WLSE Express can be automatically configured from a Dynamic

Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. CiscoWorks WLSE Express configuration including the IP address, hostname, and default

gateway can be specified on a DHCP server and automatically downloaded to CiscoWorks WLSE Express during the boot up. This enables

easier CiscoWorks WLSE Express deployment in remote and branch-office locations, without requiring IT expertise at the remote site

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Automatic access-point configuration—CiscoWorks WLSE Express can automatically discover and configure newly deployed autonomous

Cisco Aironet access points using DHCP, with the flexibility to assign different configurations based on the access-point device type, its

source subnet, and its software version. CiscoWorks WLSE Express provides an easy-to-use deployment wizard to specify the configuration

criteria up front. This allows administrators to automate deployment and simultaneously maintain control in rapidly expanding environments.

The deployment wizard also simplifies and automates the setup of the Wireless Domain Services (WDS) that plays an important role in the

Cisco Distributed WLAN Solution for seamless mobility and RF aggregation services. Access points such as Cisco Aironet 1100 Series,

Aironet 1130 AG, or Aironet 1200 access points in the remote location can provide WDS services. For deployments that use Cisco Aironet

access points as WDS, CiscoWorks WLSE Express can automatically designate a WDS access point and apply the right configuration to it

without requiring manual setup.

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Assisted site surveys— Complete and reliable WLAN coverage is achieved only with a detailed site survey. CiscoWorks WLSE Express

helps IT managers to perform cost-effective site surveys in-house without being experts in RF propagation and measurement. The assisted site

survey tool automatically determines optimal frequency selection, transmit power, and other settings, which the administrator can then apply.

The coverage areas can be defined to cover only specified areas. CiscoWorks WLSE Express also provides an automated re-site survey that

periodically assesses the performance of the network with respect to baseline site-survey settings. When radio settings in the network are no

longer optimal, CiscoWorks WLSE Express generates a notification allowing the administrator to quickly apply newer, more optimal radio

settings.

Operations

CiscoWorks WLSE Express automates a wide range of repetitive time-consuming tasks, simplifying the management of Cisco Aironet access

points and bridges to enhance productivity for network administrators.

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Centralized firmware updates—Access point and bridge firmware may be updated in mass. Updates may be assigned to a specific device or to

groups. Tasks may be scheduled or executed on demand.

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Mass configuration changes—Configuring a group with hundreds of devices requires no more effort than configuring a single device.

Configuration tasks may be scheduled or executed on demand. CiscoWorks WLSE Express supports all the configuration settings available

on Cisco Aironet access points, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security settings.

Configuration updates are done using Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol. Specific RF settings such as channel and power as recommended by the

CiscoWorks WLSE Express Site Survey Wizard can also be applied to devices based on a schedule.

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Dynamic grouping—The Device Groups feature makes administering the WLAN more effective and intuitive. Devices may be organized into

hierarchical groups defined by the administrator. Groups may span multiple subnets.

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