Software-Defined WAN [SD-WAN] Solutions: Cisco SD-WAN (based on Viptela) - The preferred solution for organizations that require SD-WAN solution with cloud-based initiatives that provides granular segmentation, advanced routing, advanced security, and complex topologies while connecting to cloud instances.Meraki SD-WAN - Recommended solution for organizations that requires unified threat management (UTM) solutions with SD-WAN functionality. Note: … Continue reading Overview: CISCO SD-WAN
Month: February 2021
Overview: Location Services [RTLS]
Location Services is also known as RTLS or Real-Time Location Services RTLS Basic Rules: Deploy minimum of 4 AP per floor.One AP around client in each quadrant.-75 dBm Client RSSI on 3 APs.Create a convex hull around location area. Location Tracking Methods Four Basis Categories of Systems to determine the position. Cell of Origin: uses … Continue reading Overview: Location Services [RTLS]
CISCO WLAN Deployment Models
An overview of different Cisco Wireless LAN [WLAN] Deployment Models. Autonomous Deployment Standalone Access Points are used for this deployment. Access Points must have management IP address configured and connected as trunk link. Centralized or Unified Wireless Deployment Lightweight Access Points are used for this deployment.Wireless LAN Controller[s] are needed.Access Points still have unique management … Continue reading CISCO WLAN Deployment Models
High Availability Techniques
First Hop Redundancy Protocol [FHRP] IP network gateway redundancy is a standard high availability solution. The First Hop Redundancy Protocol features - Host Standby Router Protocol [HSRP], Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol [VRRP] and Global Load Balancing Protocol [GLBP]. Host Standby Router Protocol [HSRP] HSRP is Cisco proprietary protocol.HSRP does not supports preemption by default.HSRP has … Continue reading High Availability Techniques