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Simplifying WLAN management

Motorola's AirDefense group has unveiled a new optional application, AirDefense Advanced TroubleShooting, along with a new radio frequency management feature, Smart RF, that's now part of the standard software load on Motorola wireless controllers.

The new troubleshooting tool works with the AirDefense server software, and a network of dedicated wireless RF sensors (or a dedicated radio on a multi-radio Motorola WLAN access point). It can monitor any brand of WLAN access point. The sensors blanket a site, monitoring radio activity between wireless clients and access points. The data can be used to detect rogue access points, radio interferers, and a variety of RF performance issues.

The new application lets administrators automatically monitor and test wireless connectivity, aided by being able to now activate a sensor to behave as if it were a wireless client. A Web-based dashboard is designed for use by help desk staff, enabling them to quickly run analyses and report on problems, or on trends that could lead to problems, without having to be WLAN experts.