Chapter 1 Overview; System Overview - Cisco 521G - Unified IP Phone VoIP Configuration Manual

Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller components
and features. It contains these sections:
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System Overview

The Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller (also referred to as the WLC526 or just the
controller) is a network appliance that is optimized for secure transmission of data, voice, and video as
part of the Cisco Mobility Express solution of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System
(SBCS).
Some of the features available in the controller-based architecture of the Cisco Mobility Express
Solution include:
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System Overview, page 1-1
WLC526 Controller Overview, page 1-4
Configuration Options, page 1-6
Centralized management—Cisco Configuration Assistant (also referred to as CCA) enables users to
quickly and easily set-up and manage clients, access points, and network policies through a single
wizard interface and predefined configuration templates.
Radio resource management—Features such as quality of service (QoS) and load balancing
optimize traffic of voice, video, and data, thus optimizing bandwidth.
Up to eight virtual networks—This allows one physical infrastructure to be segmented for multiple
uses—such as by organization, security level, voice or data requirement, and so on. One network can
also be configured as a secure guest network.
Mobility management—Allows movement from one access point to another without losing a
connection.
Mobility services—Supports advanced mobility services traditionally reserved for enterprise
businesses, including:
Standards-based security
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Secure guest access
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Optimized voice over Wi-Fi
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Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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