1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking RoamAbout Enterasys Networks Access Computing Welcome.

1999 Cabletron Systems

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EnterasysNetworks

AccessComputing

Welcome


Corporate Transformation


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Cabletron Transformation

• Effective March 1, 2000, Cabletron launched four independent operating companies: Enterasys, Aprisma, Riverstone Networks and GlobalNetwork Technology Services.

• The companies will begin as independent subsidiaries of Cabletron, which will serve as an umbrella holding company.

• Each company will be completely independent with its own products, management, sales, marketing, engineering and back-office functions.

• Each company will provide best-of-breed solutions for our customers.

• Each company will be free to pursue its own destiny.


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The Four Companies

• The four companies and their target markets are:

– Enterasys will target Enterprise network customers

– Aprisma will offer infrastructure management software (Spectrum) for service provider and enterprise network markets

– Riverstone Networks will concentrate on the service provider market, including content hosting, ASPs, CLECs, ISPs

– GlobalNetwork Technology Services will deliver professional services, including the design and management of enterprise and service provider networks


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Goal of the Transformation

• To create companies that will provide best-of-breed solutions for our customers

• As independent entities these companies

– Have the agility to turn technology directions into best-of-breed solutions

– Optimize products and services for customers, enabling information technology and infrastructure to become a source of competitive advantage

– Specialize in servicing the needs of their customers


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Introduction to Wireless Networking

•Overview of the Wireless functionality•Applications for Wireless•Introduction to the RoamAbout product’s•Advantages of RoamAbout•ACCESS Computing•Product Demonstration


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Why Wireless?

• A network that’s reliable and sets up in less than 15 minutes!

• Establish instant networks wirelessly in any location

• Cost effective, both indoor and outdoor

• Roam anywhere and stay connected throughout offices, campuses, etc.


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Wireless is a Horizontal market product

• Healthcare

• Industrial

• Government

• Enterprise / SOHO / Business Travel / Home


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Why Wireless on Campus?

• Proliferation of Laptops / PDA’s

• Cooperative Learning in a creative, social environment

– Libraries

– Dormitories

– Study Rooms

– Cafeterias

– Outside

• Enhance classroom / lecture learning

– Cost effective in classroom, department offices


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Why Wireless for Manufacturing?

• Mobility of Plant Personnel

• Redundancy to Fiber Optic Infrastructure

• Warehousing Applications


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RoamAbout Wireless LAN Product Family

• Complete IEEE 802.11 wireless solutions including:

– RoamAbout AccessPoint: Bridges Wireless LAN to standard Ethernet LAN

– Wireless adapter cards (PCMCIA): Used in AccessPoints and in PC's

– Extended range indoor antenna: Used for workgroup wireless LANs

– Directional Antenna:For building to building applications


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802.11 Integrated Radio Transmitter/Receiver• PC Card - 2.4GHz Direct Sequence, Spread Spectrum

Technology

– PCMCIA Type II extended

– External antenna option

– LED indication

– 5Volt operation

External Antenna connection

Diagnostic LED’s


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New ISA 802.11 Interface Card

• Desktop solution

– ISA and PCI

– Modular

– Antenna cable

Note: ISA or PCI adapter need to be installed in PC prior to the installation of the PCI card

Optional external antenna


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RoamAbout AccessPoint “Bridge”

• The AccessPoint full-featured bridge that bridges a wired LAN to a wireless LAN

• Redundancy through overlapping footprints

– allows network integrity and fault tolerance

– support for spanning tree

• Point-to-point diagnostics / SNMP management


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RoamAbout AccessPoint

• Standard UTP RJ-45 connections

• Network management:

– Local via console management port

– Remote via any SNMP management platform

• Software upgrade capabilities for future enhancements


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• Standard international mounting hardware

• Compact form factor

• Smoke-detector-like cover

• Remote Power / “Power Injector”

RoamAbout AccessPoint 2000:So What’s New?


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AccessPoint-to-Client Ratio

• One AccessPoint provides ethernet quality support to multiple users

• Roaming:

– Allows a station to move one AccessPoint to another within the same wireless network

– Eliminates conflicts and data loops

• Multi-Channel Roaming:

– Makes it possible to support 3 non-overlapping channels within the wireless network

– Stations dynamically change channels when roaming from one AccessPoint to another in the same wireless network

– Cabletron supports Inter-AccessPoint Protocol (IAPP)


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• LAN to LAN mode is when the user wants to span a distance with a wireless bridge

RoamAbout Building-to-Building Solution


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IEEE 802.11(B) Standard Provides

• 11Mbps throughput

• Vendor interoperability

• Better power device management

• Pricing improvements

• Proven migration path

• Integrated transmitter/receiver

• Backward compatible with previous 802.11 DS 2Mbps products


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Cabletron Advantages• Best Wireless AccessPoint in the industry!!

– Provides the mobile user true mobility!

• Through filtering, prevents unnecessary network traffic passing through the wired LAN

• RMON capability

• Full remote management

– Enterprise level, SPECTRUM - manage both the wireless network and wired network

– Access Point Manager

– SNMP network management for the AccessPoint

– Management utility for the client


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Cabletron Advantages

• Better security tools than most other vendors

– Cabletron is one of few manufacturers that offer Encryption worldwide

– Used for highly secure environments

– Supports four simultaneous encryption keys

• Encryption based on RC4 in building for enhanced security

– Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

– High performance

– Very high security levels

– Confidence in deploying wireless technology when data security is vital


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Cabletron Advantages

• Investment Protection

– Easily upgradable to future radio technologies

– Flash firmware from Cabletron’s website

• www.cabletron.com/wireless


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The Best Wireless Network Solution • GUI tool allows for the configuration of multiple AccessPoints

with just a single command

a big time saver!

• Remote Power from Cabletron’s Power Injection Technology!

-AC Power Installation Savings of $250 - $350 per Access Point!

• Mounting Hardware and Attractive Cover

Appropriate for mounting in any professional environment

• 802.11B 11Mbps Ethernet Quality Performance!


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Access Computing

•Authorized Synergy Partner of Enterasys

•Specializing is LAN/WAN integration

•Custom PC Sales and Repair

•Onsite Repair and Service


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Access Computing

Special Thanks to!•Time Warner Cable•Noah’s Ark on Market St.


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EnterasysNetworks

AccessComputing

Thank You

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www.enterasys.com

1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking RoamAbout Enterasys Networks Access Computing Welcome.

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