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The Key to Business AgilityBorderless Access

Network Access: Then and Now

The Right Approach to Network Choices

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The Cisco Difference: Proof Points

How long have you been around?Can you Identify the following?


Network Access Challenges

Device Growth

Driven by New Business Requirements

ApplicationsEvolution

Adds Complexity and Cost

Inconsistent ExperienceWhile Traversing Networks

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Support of Directives

UserDiversity

Increases Operational Expense

DirectivesApplication Evolution

Let user and application needs drive the right mix of wired, wireless and remote

access technologies

Email ContactCenter Compliance Green

Take The Right Approach to Define anAccess Strategy


Device Proliferation

Diverse Users

Smart-phones

SmartMeters Engineer Sales Exec

An Architectural Approach Provides A Holistic View Of Your Access Network5

Challenges to Enabling a Borderless Access ExperienceProviding

hi-performance connectivity at all times

Integrating multiple,

disconnected management platforms

Managing multivendor relationships

Building a “future proof” network

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Top Challenges

It’s About The Architecture

It’s NOT About

Point Technologies


It’s About

It’s About Allowing these to determine the right network architecture

Understanding the application and user requirements of the business

Client Monitoring and TroubleshootingProblem Statement

Mis-Directed IT DispatchWithout complete and accurate visibility into the network, IT teams waste time and effort in pinpointing the exact location of trouble spots and missing assets


trouble spots and missing assets

Client Monitoring and TroubleshootingHow Cisco Can Help

Location ServicesThe industry’s first Network Location Services enable tracking of assets and the users of those assets for both wired (connected to Catalyst switches) and wireless (Cisco Unified Wireless Network)


� Centralized visibility into all network elements

� Follows and tracks network devices as they move from location to location

� Accurately identifies interference zones and dead spots

� Assesses WLAN utilization by physical location

Client Monitoring and TroubleshootingBenefits

Simplified Network VisibilityCisco Context Aware Mobility Solution with Cisco Catalyst Portfolio offers complete network visibility and control� Easy real-time tracking of wired


� Easy real-time tracking of wiredand wireless assets for quickproblem resolution

� Dynamic Helpdesk resource shows how clients are accessing and using the network

� Easy-to-read historical reportinginto usage patterns

Wired and Wireless Access Policy Problem Statement

The RogueAccess PointIT must be able to quickly identify and block unauthorized network access form any unknown, non-conformant, or rogue devices


rogue devices

Wired and Wireless Access Policy How Cisco Can Help

Locate Rogues, Trace and Disable Switch PortEnable tracking of assets and the users of those assets for both wired (connected to Catalyst switches) and wireless (Unified architecture)

Rogue APManaged AP

L2 Switched Network

1. Detect rogue over air


architecture)� Assesses WLAN utilization by physical

location to flag unusual usage patterns� Enhanced network security proactively

tracks and locates rogues

2. Discover nearby switches

3.Trace for rogue footprint on nearby switches

4. Trace location

5. Option to disable port

Wired and Wireless Access Policy Benefits

Simplified Network VisibilityCisco’s Cisco Catalyst Portfolio -2k, 3k and 4k offers complete network visibility and control� Enhanced network security

Rogue Location Identified, switch port traced and disabled


� Enhanced network security proactively tracks & locates rogues

� Facilitates quick IT action to remove and remediate rogue threats

RogueDetected

Flexible and Secure Guest Access Problem Statement

Failure to ConnectToday’s highly collaborative workplace environment includes customers, partners, suppliers, and guests who require network connectivity to allow them to do their job effectively at the client’s


their job effectively at the client’s location.The lack of Internet access with hi-performance connectivity drives down productivity and creates frustration.

Flexible and Secure Guest Access How Cisco Can Help

Guest Services with Cisco NAC Guest ServerCisco’s NAC Guest Service offers a flexible, secure and simple way to provide guest users with wired and wireless network connectivity. SiSi

Add NAC Guest Server in cloud

for wired

Provisions Wired and Wireless Guests� Integral part of user authentication system� Guest account creation & management


� Captive Portal for Guest services� Integrated with WLC, NAC Appliance &

Switches� Single sign-on for sponsor

authentication� Detailed auditing and reporting� Open API � Visitor Management Solutions� Hospitality Solutions� Credit Card Billing for Internet access

Control and Audit� Limit access: Internet only� Prevent access to internal resources� Track and report activity

Flexible and Secure Guest Access Benefits

Fast, Efficient and Secure Guest Provisioning� Enhanced visitor experience and productivity

� Enforce corporate security policies� Not required to deploy and


� Not required to deploy and maintain an overlay network for guests

� Reduced deployment costs� Monetization capabilities with enhanced accounting/billing

Simplifying Network Access ConfigurationProblem Statement

Hidden Cost and Time in the Network Closet� IT’s #1 goal is expense reduction� IT managers are overspending to support ports no longer in use

� Identifying, locating, repurposing,


� Identifying, locating, repurposing, and configuring these ports can be a time consuming, difficult task

Simplifying Network Access ConfigurationHow Cisco Can Help

Catalyst Smart OperationsCisco Auto SmartPorts addresses the hidden costs associated with unused and improperly configured ports and simplifies wireless deployments


deployments� Recognizes and configures phones,

desktops, APs, Routers, Switches� Automatically applied pre-defined

macros to Cisco access points to optimize port configuration for QoS, Security and 802.11n

� Expedites initial install of switchand devices

Port 1-12(Phone, AP)

Port 12-24(Phone, AP, Switch)

Port 2 Port 24Port 1 Port 12

Simplifying Network Access ConfigurationBenefits

Reduced OPEXCisco’s Auto SmartPorts make the networks even smarter by automatically enabling it to configure itself for new devices� Smart Install

�Plug-n-play makes installation,


�Plug-n-play makes installation, replacements, and upgrades easy

� Smart Configuration �Recognition of new devices allow for port re-use if its current device is replaced by a new one�Automatic application of the right network configuration parameters such as QoS and security

� Smart Troubleshooting�Easy to manage and maintain

Seamless Collaboration ExperienceProblem Statement

Next-Generation CollaborationRising Expectations60% of enterprises are planning to adopt video conferencing in the next 12 months, with 72% of users viewing on laptops


viewing on laptopsInability to DeliverRF limitations impede the enterprise’s ability to deliverquality video to users, thereby crippling collaboration

Seamless Collaboration ExperienceHow Cisco Can Help

Introducing VideoStream TechnologyCisco VideoStream Technology is a new system-wide set of features that enable reliable and consistent delivery of quality video over the wireless network


wireless network

Seamless Collaboration ExperienceBenefits

Improves Quality & Scale of Streaming ContentCisco media-ready WLAN With Cisco Videostream technology delivers a quality visual experience throughout the network so that your business can focus on innovation


business can focus on innovation� Solves challenges associated with RF

and wired/wireless integration� Provides quality and speeds for great

end-user experience� Improves efficiency and reduces costs� Increases employee impact and

flexibility� Empowers the next generation

workforce

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