3Com - Wireless Switch Manager

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Lets Users Connect Securely to the Wireless LAN and Roam.This comprehensive wireless network management software package contains all the features you need to successfully plan, configure, deploy, and manage an enterprise-class wireless LAN. As an integral part of the 3Com Wireless LAN Mobility System, the 3Com Wireless Switch Manager software works with 3Com wireless LAN controllers and switches to centrally manage and control 3Com managed access points (MAPs) for networks demanding complex deployments, with multiple offices or with highly secure WLAN requirements. The planning portion of this powerful application lets you import site floor plans in a variety of file formats and automatically configure your site for capacity and coverage using the built-in Virtual Site Survey that accounts for a large variety of common RF(Radio Frequency) obstacles. During wireless network deployment, configuration templates are quickly replicated and verified. With a single click your network is set up, as, configurations are pushed to multiple wireless LAN switches, controllers, and managed access points via secure HTTP.
Manufacturer		3Com Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number		3CWXM10A
Manufacturer Website Address		www.3com.com
Brand Name		3Com
Product Name		Wireless Switch Manager
Product Type		Software
Product Information	Software Main Type	Network & Communication
	Software Sub Type	Network Connectivity/Management
	Software Name	Wireless Switch Manager
	Features	Import your building's blueprints from popular 3D graphics programs to customize your deployment plan. Built-in formulas automatically determine optimal MAP location and calculate for attenuation effects Automatically convert design plans into configuration data for MAPs, including individual RF power-levels and radio channel assignments Reduce configuration time and errors with centralized deployment eliminating the need to manually configure each MAP Location independent Wireless controller and MAPs operate as an integrated infrastructure even in distributed remote networks, making it easy to expand or modify the WLAN as needed Overlays any Layer 2 or Layer 3 wired topology, with no hardware or backbone changes for cost-effective installation Run continuous, scheduled or on-demand RF sweeps as needed to detect and locate rogue APs, users, and ad-hoc networks Locate users, track roaming history and control individuals bandwidth utilization Extensive system level Ethernet statistics include errors and traffic, packet size, Radio statistics, and User session statistics, preserved as users roam across multiple MAPs, all with easy viewing tables and graphs for quick identification of trends Fault and event viewer for controllers, switches, and MAPs provide powerful and flexible filtering to drill down on specific events, plus event correlation evaluations Secure location independent management enables IT staff to securely manage the WLAN from anywhere. Integrates with management tools such as 3Com Network Director and HP OpenView. Secure management through Web browser via SSL or HTTPS, or command line interface via SSHv2, or Telnet Helps ensure only authorized users access the network through centralized policy management which allows IT staff to create user or group policies that allow or deny network access in different parts of the network for secure seamless roaming
	Distribution Media/Method	CD-ROM
Physical Characteristics	Shipping Weight	0.08 lb
Miscellaneous	Package Contents	3Com Wireless Switch Manager software Getting Started Guide Administrator's Guide Release Notes Warranty booklet
	System Requirements	Workstation: IBM-compatible PC 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 or higher processor 1 GB of RAM (Minimum) 100 MB Hard Disk Space (Minumum), 200 MB or higher (Recommended) CD-ROM Drive SVGA monitor with 256 colors, 1024 x 768 24-bit color (Minimum), SVGA monitor, 1600 x 1200, 24-bit color (Recommended) Network Adapter Card
Warranty	Warranty	90 Day Limited
	Additional Warranty Information	For software media replacement