Managing And Securing A Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network

- Emphasis on AUTOMATING and SIMPLIFYING the management of mixed environment (wired and wireless) networks.

- Describes how to centralized control and configuration of thousands of networking devices

- Security blueprint to help detect rogue access points and achieve fast, secure roaming for mobile applications

This book is essential reading for any network admin, network engineer, or security consultant responsible for the design, deployment and/or management of a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network. It covers all product features, with particular attention to the challenges of integrating legacy Cisco products into a Wireless-Aware network. Specifically, the book also includes coverage of Cisco IOS Software-based Cisco Aironet Series access points, Cisco and Cisco Compatible client adapters and the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE).

- Emphasis on AUTOMATING and SIMPLIFYING the management of mixed environment (wired and wireless) networks.

- Describes how to centralized control and configuration of thousands of networking devices

- Security blueprint to help detect rogue access points and achieve fast, secure roaming for mobile application

This guide offers the foundational information needed in the design and deployment of good Cisco SWAN installations. It provides instructions to help configure a network, manage authentication, and implement special features. Chapters focus on topics like: wired versus wireless, designing wireless aware LANs, WLAN roaming, IP multicast, guest network access, implementation, security, rouge AP detection, wireless LAN VLANs, and quality of service. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Jan Kanclirz Jr. (CCIE #12136-Security,CCSP,CCNP,CCIP,CCNA,CCDA,INFOSEC Professional) is a Senior Network Information Security Engineer working for IBM Global Services. Currently, he is responsible for strategic and technical evolution of a large, multi-customer/multi-data center networks and their security environment. Jan specializes in multi- vendor, hands-on implementations and architectures of network technologies such as routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion sensors, content networking, and wireless networks. Beyond network design and engineering, Jan's back-ground includes extensive experience with Linux and BSD administration and security implementations.