Description
Performance Metrics and Optimization Techniques
The Cisco AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 is a wireless LAN controller that supports up to four access points. As a wireless controller, its primary function is to manage and optimize the performance of the connected access points, ensuring high-speed connectivity and reliable network access.
Performance Metrics:
- Throughput: This refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted over the network per unit time. The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 is capable of providing a maximum throughput of 1 Gbps, which means it can handle a large number of concurrent users and devices without compromising network performance.
- Latency: This refers to the delay in data transmission between the access point and the wireless controller. The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 has a low latency rate, which ensures that users have a seamless experience when using the network.
- Coverage area: This refers to the distance over which the wireless signal can travel before it weakens or drops. The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 is designed to support a wide coverage area, which makes it suitable for large enterprises and organizations with multiple locations.
Optimization Techniques:
- Load balancing: The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 supports load balancing, which helps to evenly distribute the network load across multiple access points. This ensures that each access point is working optimally, reducing the risk of network congestion and improving overall network performance.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 supports QoS, which enables the controller to prioritize network traffic based on the importance of the data. This helps to ensure that critical applications and services receive the necessary bandwidth, reducing the risk of network slowdowns and bottlenecks.
- Radio resource management (RRM): The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 supports RRM, which helps to optimize the use of available wireless channels. This ensures that each access point is using the most appropriate channel for its coverage area, reducing interference and improving network performance.
- Security: The AIR-CT2504-702I-E5 supports a wide range of security features, including WPA2 encryption, VLAN segmentation, and rogue access point detection. These features help to secure the network and protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Wireless LAN Standards Supported
The AIRCT2504-702I-E5 Cisco 4 Ports Wireless Access Point supports various wireless LAN standards, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. These standards define the protocols and specifications for wireless communication between devices and networks.
IEEE 802.11a is a standard for wireless LAN communication in the 5 GHz band with a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. IEEE 802.11b is a standard for wireless LAN communication in the 2.4 GHz band with a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps. IEEE 802.11g is a standard for wireless LAN communication in the 2.4 GHz band with a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. IEEE 802.11n is a standard for wireless LAN communication in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with a maximum data rate of 600 Mbps. IEEE 802.11ac is a standard for wireless LAN communication in the 5 GHz band with a maximum data rate of up to 6.9 Gbps.
The support for these standards in the AIRCT2504-702I-E5 access point enables it to provide reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity for various devices and networks. The four ports on the access point also allow for multiple devices to be connected simultaneously, further increasing the flexibility and versatility of the device.
Security Features and Protocols
The AIRCT2504-702I-E5 Cisco 4 Ports Wireless Access Point is designed with several security features and protocols to ensure the safety and privacy of users’ data and network. One of the key security features is the support for 802.1X authentication, which allows users to authenticate themselves before accessing the network. The access point also supports WPA2-PSK and WPA2-Enterprise encryption protocols, which provide strong protection against unauthorized access and eavesdropping.
Additionally, the AIRCT2504-702I-E5 access point comes with an intrusion prevention system (IPS), which monitors network traffic and detects and prevents attacks. The access point also supports VLAN tagging, which enables network segmentation for better security and management.
Other security features of the AIRCT2504-702I-E5 access point include MAC address filtering, which allows only authorized devices to connect to the network, and RADIUS authentication, which provides centralized user authentication and access control. The access point also supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, which encrypt data transmission between the access point and clients.
Specification :
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number : AIRCT2504-702I-E5
- Brand Name Cisco
Networking :
- Form Factor :External
- Ports Qty : 4
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Switching Protocol :Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol:
- TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, ARP, BOOTP, DHCP
- Remote Management Protocol : SNMP 1, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH
- Features:
- DHCP support, BOOTP support, ARP support, VLAN support, Syslog support, IPv6 support, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), SNTP support, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, Quality of Service (QoS), CAPWAP support
- Encryption Algorithm:
- DES, Triple DES, RSA, RC4, MD5, 128-bit WEP, 40-bit WEP, IKE, SSL, TLS, SHA-1, TLS 1.0, 104-bit WEP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2, PKI, AES-CCMP, AES-CCM, AES-CBC
- Authentication Method:
- RADIUS, X.509 certificates, TACACS, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
Compliant Standards:
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n
