WLS-1280

Wireless LAN Switch

 
 
The WLS-1280 is a Wireless LAN Switch dedicatedly designed for small / medium-scale network environment. It enables administrators to effectively manage different categories of users based on self-defined policies. There is no need to change any configuration for client devices. The simplified deployment and administration eases the integration into existing wired and wireless networks.

With the Access Point (AP) management functions, the WLS-1280 is able to aggregate up to 12 controlled Access Points. The administrator can discover, configure, copy from template, update, and monitor all managed the APs from one single secured interface. Such design avoids the need to configure the devices one by one.

The WLS-1280 also provides the comprehensive security features. The authorized end-to-end communication for both wired and wireless network can prevent anonymous users to occupy the valuable bandwidth. The local VPN termination with client approach offers the highest level of wireless security without any hassle.
 
 
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WLS-1280 Wireless LAN Switch
Business Secured and Central Managed Network 
The PLANET WLS-1280 integrates "user control" -- AP management, into one system. As the topology, the WLS-1280 is set to control both wired and wireless users in company's Intranet. The user account information is stored in the local database or an external server. User authentication is processed via SSL encrypted web interface. User policy based control, including bandwidth, access control, services type control, utilize the usage of the dual WAN interfaces.
 
 
 
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WLS-1280 Wireless LAN Switch
Networking 
• Supports Router, NAT mode
• Supports dual WAN for fail over, or load balancing
• Controllable LAN ports require user authentication
• Support IP Plug and Play (IP PnP)
• Buillt-in DHCP server and supports DHCP relay
• Supports Walled Garden (free surfing zone)
• Built-in hardware-based VPN accelerator 

Security
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 data encryptions
• Supports VPN termination of IPSec tunnels
• Supports VPN passthrough
• Supports DoS attack protection
• Supports MAC Access Control List 
• Supports User Black List

AP Management
• Manageable APs include WAP-4033/4033PE and WAP-4060PE
• Supports up to 12 managed APs
• Centralized remote management via HTTP interface
• Auto discoveer managed APs
• Locally maintain configuration profiles for all managed APs
• Single UI for upgrading and restoring managed APs' firmware
• Monitor all managed APs' status and associated client list
• system alarms and status reports on managed APs

Monitor and Report
• Status monitoring of on-line users
• IP-based monitoring of network devices 
• Supports Syslog 
• User traffic history logging

Accounting and Billing
• Supports RADIUS accounting, RADIUS VSA (Vendor Specific Attributes)
• Built-in billing profiles for on-demand accounts
• Supports session expiration control
• Provides billing report on screen
• Provides detailed per-user traffic history

User Management
• Supports up to 120 concurrent users
• Provides 500 local accounts and 2000 on-demand accounts
• Supports multiple login methods (POP3, LDAP, RADIUS, NT Domain)
• Role-based and policy-based access control 
• Supports monitor IP on 3rd party APs

System Administration
• Customizable login and logout portal page
• SSH remote management 
• Console management interface 
• Backup and restore system configurations
 
 
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WLS-1280 Wireless LAN Switch
Hardware
WAN Ports 2 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45
LAN Ports 8 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45
Console Ports 1 x RJ-11 
LED Indicator Power, Status, WAN 1-2, LAN 1-8
Dimensions (W x D x H) 243 x 150 x45.5 mm
Enviornmental Specification Operating temperature: 0~45 Degree C
Storage temperature: -20~70 Degree C
Relative humanity: 0%~90% (non-condensing)
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1.5A
Enlectormagnetic Compatibility FCC, CE
Capacity and Performance
Concurrent User 120
Loacal Account 500
On-demand Account 2000
Managed Access Point 12
Monitored 3rd Party Access Point 40
VPN Termination Tunnel 120
VPN 3DES/DES Throughput 30Mbps
 
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WLS-1280 Wireless LAN Switch

Datasheet

Date Version Description Download
2007-11-24 1.0 WLS-1280
 

User's Manual

Date Version Description Download
2007-11-23   Initial release
 

EC Declaration

Date Version Description Download
2008-01-24   EC Declaration
 
 
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WLS-1280 Wireless LAN Switch