Cisco Systems introduced its “Structured Wireless-Aware Network” initiative, a framework for an integrated, highly secure wired and wireless network. Under the framework, a “wireless-aware” switch and router, in combination with a Cisco wireless network, would operate under a common management and security scheme. The framework would enable simplified deployment and operation, centralized control and configuration of thousands of networking devices, the ability to detect rogue access points, fast secure roaming for mobile applications and self-healing capabilities. The Structured Wireless-Aware Network will be integrated in Cisco Aironet 1100 and 1200 Series Access Points (AP), Cisco Catalyst 3750, 4500 and 6500 Series Switches and Cisco 2600XM and 3700 Series Routers. The new capabilities will be available in a two-phase Cisco IOS Software upgrade for the Aironet 1100 and 1200 APs, to be released in Q2 and Q4.
Separately, Cisco introduced the Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge, an IEEE 802.11a compliant outdoor wireless bridge that provides data rates of 54 Mbps supported at point-to-point ranges up to 7.5 miles and at point-to-multipoint ranges up to 2 miles. Through the use of higher gain antennas or lower data rates, extended ranges in excess of 20 miles point-to-point can be achieved.
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