Enterprise Management
WLSE

The WLAN Solution Engine (WLSE) is designed for enterprise management of Cisco WLAN devices . The WLSE uses a web-based GUI for a large number of APs and bridges for configuration changes, security, accounting, faults, and performance monitoring . WLSE provides a centralized template-based configuration with user-defined device groups to effectively configure a large number of APs and bridges. The WLSE can manage hundreds of wireless devices on a LAN or across multiple LANs.

WLSE monitors the Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) authentication server and further enhances security management by detecting misconfigurations on APs and bridges. WLSE also monitors WLAN infrastructure and generates notifications for unavailability and performance degradation. CiscoWorks WLSE aids in capacity planning by identifying the most utilized APs and accelerates client problem troubleshooting by generating client association reports. WLSE is a specialized solution that runs on the Cisco 1105 or 1130 hardware , .

The WLSE feature set provides a network management solution for enterprise networks such as financial services, healthcare, government institutions, retail, education, and manufacturing. The demonstration activities in this section will show the WLSE key features and how to manage with WLSE.

In Figure , a large organization plans to deploy the Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) to manage its APs. This helps deploy and maintain consistent AP configuration, monitor the system performance, and aid in capacity planning and troubleshooting.

The WLSE manages 500 APs in the proposed WLSE deployment. WLSE placement has capacity for 2500 APs. A dual WLSE deployment was implemented to meet capacity requirements at the largest campus. Additional WLSE deployments reflect the local administration and authentication domains, allowing the WLSE to monitor the EAP-Cisco authentication performance in all of the regional campuses and to use and maintain configuration templates appropriate for the region.


Interactive Media Activity

Demonstration Activity: WLSE Key Features

In this activity, students will learn about the WLAN Solutions Engine.

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Demonstration Activity: Managing with WLSE

In this activity, students will learn about network management with the WLSE.