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Chapter

Introduction

In this chapter

•Package contents 2

•Document conventions 2

•Warnings 3

•Site preparation 3

The Brocade Mobility RFS4000 Controller is a member of Brocade’s Mobility

wireless controller family. The Brocade Mobility RFS4000 Controller provides

centralized Wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration and management by coalescing a

network “intelligence” previously spread across physically distributed access

points. The Brocade Mobility RFS4000 Controller simplifies deployment of a

Wired/Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n network, for a SME/SMB. With the integrated

Layer 2/Layer 3 Networking Services such as integrated Layer 2 Switching with

PoE+ ports, Onboard DHCP Server, Security Services like Wired/Wireless Firewall,

Wireless IDS/IPS, Onboard AAA Server and IPSEC VPN Gateway, and QoS

mechanisms to support Voice & Video , the Brocade Mobility RFS4000 Controller

transforms the enterprise by delivering a SMART Branch. The Brocade Mobility

RFS4000 Controller is the WLAN’s point of management reducing wireless

networking complexity by moving management out of the ceiling and into the wiring

closet. The RFS4000 can adopt upto 6 Adaptive APs or Thin Access Points and does

not require any additional licenses at this time, for AP adoption.

This document is written for the network device installer.

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