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ArubaOS and Mobility Controller

This section describes Aruba’s operating system features, optional add-on modules and the Mobility Controller that comprise Aruba’s User-Centric Network Architecture.

ArubaOS

The ArubaOS serves as the operating system and application engine for all Aruba Mobility Controllers, and is the core component that enables user-centric networks. Standard with every Aruba Mobility Controller, ArubaOS provides unprecedented control over the entire mobile environment enabling Aruba’s unique adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services.

The main features of ArubaOS include:

zSophisticated authentication and encryption

zProtection against rogue wireless APs

zSeamless mobility with fast roaming

zAdaptive RF management and analysis tools

zCentralized configuration

zLocation tracking and more

ArubaOS also offers the following optional add-on modules that provide advanced capabilities including wireless intrusion protection (WIP), identity-based security with user-centric policy enforcement, mobile Network Access Control (NAC), secure remote access, and advanced network connectivity technologies.

zWireless Intrusion Protection

zPolicy Enforcement Firewall

zVPN Server, Remote AP

zExternal Services Interface

zVoice Services Module

zWireless Mesh, and xSec Advanced L2 Encryption.

A complete description of all software modules is available in Appendix A, “Licenses” on page 67 of this document.

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Contents Campus Wireless Networks Validated Reference Design Version Crossman Avenue Sunnyvale, California Phone Fax Contents Chapter RF Planning and Operation Reference Documents Aruba Reference ArchitecturesContacting Aruba Networks IntroductionTelephone Support Aruba’s User-Centric Network Architecture Understanding Centralized Wireless LAN NetworksCentralized Wlan Model Introducing Aruba’s User-Centric NetworkArubaOS ArubaOS and Mobility ControllerMobility Controller Multi-function Thin Access Points Access PointAir Monitor Aruba’s Secure Enterprise Mesh Network Mesh Portal or Mesh PointRemote AP Mobility Management SystemMobility Management System Proof-of-Concept Network PoC Network Physical DesignVlan PoC Network Logical and RF DesignProof-of-Concept Network Proof-of-Concept Network Campus Wlan Validated Reference Design Aruba Campus Wlan Physical ArchitectureAruba Campus Wlan Logical Architecture Data center ManagementMaster Campus Wlan Validated Reference Design Understanding Master and Local Operation Mobility Controller Access Point DeploymentMobility Controller High Availability Master Controller Redundancy Local Controller Redundancy Second Local controller has an opposite configuration Vlan Design Do Not Use Special VLANs Do Not Make Aruba the Default RouterVlan Vlan PoolsVLANs 10, 20, 30 User Mobility and Mobility DomainsMD1 ArubaOS Mobility DomainMaster Controller Placement Mobility Controller Physical Placement and ConnectivityAP Placement, Power, and Connectivity Local Controller PlacementMobility Controller and Thin AP Communication AP Power and Connectivity AP Location and Density ConsiderationsOffice Deployment Active Rfid Tag Deployment Voice DeploymentMobility Controller Configuration Configuration Profiles and AP GroupsConfiguration Profiles Required LicensesAP group Profile TypesSSIDs, VLANs and Role Derivation AP GroupsProfile Planning VLANs SSIDsRole Derivation Secure Authentication MethodsAuthenticating with Corporate Authentication Methods for Legacy Devices Authenticating with Captive PortalEmployee Role Configuring Roles for Employee, Guest and Application UsersGuest Role Create a bandwidth contract and apply it to an AP group Create the block-internal-access policy Modify the guest-logon role Device Role Wireless Intrusion Detection System Role Variation by Authentication MethodWireless Attacks Rogue APs Page Mobility Controller Configuration RF Planning and Operation RF Plan ToolAdaptive Radio Management Page Minimum Scan Time Sec Voice over Wi-Fi Quality of ServiceWMM and QoS Traffic Prioritization Voice Functionality and FeaturesNetwork Wide QoS Voice-Aware RF ManagementComprehensive Voice Management Voice over Wi-Fi LAN / WAN Controller Clusters Mobility Management SystemMultiple Master/Local Clusters Page Multiple Master/Local Clusters Licenses Appendix aLicenses Wlan Extension with Remote AP Appendix BWlan Extension with Remote AP Alternative Deployment Architectures Small Network DeploymentMobility Controller located in the network data center Medium Network DeploymentBranch Office Deployment Corporate data center DMZ Pure Remote Access Deployment