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Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN) Implementation Guide

Cisco SWAN Framework Overview

The Cisco SWAN framework introduces WLCCP to facilitate control messaging between the framework components. Figure 1 illustrates the conceptual model of the Cisco SWAN framework, including the WLCCP messaging protocol. As shown in Figure 1, each layer is implemented in specific Cisco products.

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The management layer supplies the processing of RM data from the lower layers, controlling and managing the radio coverage environment. This data is also used for securing the radio coverage environment by detecting rogue access points and wireless clients. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services are also placed in the management layer.

The required management layer component is the CiscoWorks WLSE. An optional component is the CiscoSecure ACS. Other products with functionality equivalent to ACS may be used in Cisco SWAN.

The WDS layer provides critical services: WLAN client context awareness, fast secure roaming, and aggregation of radio management data from the infrastructure access point and client layer. WDS is implemented in supporting versions of Cisco IOS for the Cisco Aironet 1100 and 1200 series access points and on the special Cisco IOS running on the wireless LAN service module for the Catalyst 6500 switch platform. The solution architecture dictates whether to use the WDS access point or the WLSM implementation.

The infrastructure access point layer facilitates WLAN client access to the wired-network, radio downlink encryption, and radio management data collection, including on-going radio monitoring.

The client layer includes all wireless clients. Advanced SWAN framework features take advantage of client-side capabilities to allow for radio measurement collection from the WLAN clients and fast secure roaming.

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Corporate Headquarters Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network SWAN Implementation GuideJanuary Cisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CACisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Deployment Guide Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stopsValidating the Setup Managing the Access Points with the CiscoWorks WLSEValidating the Configuration C O N T E N T SContents Book Title 78-xxxxx-xxAudience Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network SWAN Implementation GuideDefinition Acroymns and TermsTerm Definition Cisco SWAN Framework OverviewTerm Figure 1 Cisco SWAN Layers Figure 2 Cisco SWAN Logical View Figure 3 shows the access point-based WDS solution CISCO SWAN Framework Components Infrastructure Access Points Software ComponentsHardware Components WLCCPWLAN Client Devices Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Engine CiscoWorks WLSEImplementing the Cisco SWAN Framework Common Tasks Define each WDS-host as a network access server NAS Adding Username and Password Credentials Figure 6 CiscoSecure ACS NAS SetupFigure 7 CiscoSecure ACS User Setup Figure 8 CiscoSecure ACS User SetupConfiguring the AAA Server to Support WLAN Client Authentication Preparing the CiscoWorks WLSE for Managing WLAN DevicesStep 1 Log into the CiscoWorks WLSE Configuring the CiscoWorks WLSE advanced discovery options Access Point-Based WDS Solution Configuration Configuring the WDS Access PointConfiguring Advanced Discovery Options Using Automatic ConfigurationThese are the basic configuration tasks Configuring the Infrastructure Access Point Managing the Access Points with the CiscoWorks WLSE infra-apconfig#hostname hostnameinfra-apconfig# username username password password infra-apconfig# ip domain-name ip domain-nameConfiguring the Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Switch-Based WDS Solution ConfigurationValidating the Configuration Configuring the WDS on the WLSM Define AAA parameters for WLAN client authentication Configuring the Infrastructure Access Points Managing the WLSM and Access Points with the CiscoWorks WLSE Validating the Setupwlsm# show wlccp wds ap wlsm# show wlccp wnm statussup720# show mobility status mobility apFast Secure Roaming with CCKM When Using Multiple Encryption Types or VLANs Configuring ACU to use CCKM Step 2 Click Profile ManagementCisco SWAN Radio Management Features Preparing to Use Cisco SWAN Radio Management Cisco SWAN Radio Management Features enabled, the WDS periodically requests radio measurement data from supporting registered MNs. These MNs collect the requested data and send it to the WDS. The WDS aggregates data from the MNs and passes the aggregated data to the CiscoWorks WLSE. WLAN client monitoring is configured for client serving and non-serving channels Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network SWAN Implementation Guide Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network SWAN Implementation GuideImplementing the Cisco SWAN Framework OL-6217-01