1.1.3 Security Features
A WS5000 Series Switch includes the following security features:
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Remote administrator login authentication via external RADIUS server
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Central MAC address-based access control list
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WEP 40/128
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KeyGuard Mobile Computing Mode (MCM) support (Symbol's TKIP encryption implementation based on
the 802.11i standard)
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Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support with Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
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Optional broadcast key rotation support, which improves broadcast traffic security
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On-board Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) v5 on WNMP
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EAP/TLS on 802.1x
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VLAN segregation
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No serial interface on the access ports prevents tampering
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Multiple ESSID/BSSID supported on AP 100, AP 200, and AP 4121 access point conversions
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Secure beacon
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Mobile unit to mobile unit disallow or drop
1.1.4 Networking Features
A WS5000 Series Switch includes the following networking features:
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Quality of service (QoS) support, including:
802.1p
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DiffServ (advanced TOS)
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Tx opportunity
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Bandwidth allocation
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Congestion management
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Customizable classifiers and classification groups (packet filters)
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Support for VLANs and virtual WLANs
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IP redirection
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Ethernet load balancing
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Automatic Channel Selection (ACS) determines the best radio frequency or channel for access ports
performance
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DHCP option 60 support
WS5000 Series Switch Overview
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