The AirWave Management Platform is a network management solution
specifically designed for a multi vendor wireless networks
. The AirWave
Management Platform provides a central console from which IT can configure and
monitor its entire WLAN infrastructure, across multiple campuses. The Platform
can control from 25 to 500 hardware device from manufacturers, including Cisco,
ORiNOCO (Agere/Proxim), Symbol, Intel, HP, Compaq, Dell, Avaya, and 3e
Technologies International.
The AirWave Management Platform supports all
industry standards to "future-proof" an organization’s wireless LAN
and ensure that it can take full advantage of technology innovations. The
AirWave Management Platform integrates with an organization’s network
infrastructure, enabling IT to leverage its existing investment to support the
wireless network. It interoperates with major security solutions and wireline
network management platforms. Version 2.0 includes the optional "Wireline
Rogue Access Point Detection" module to identify the likely rogue devices
and HP OpenView integration.