How To Build A Network From Scratch

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1 SIMPLI-FI NETWORKING. WiFi Wired Cloud Branch On-Demand

2 Aerohive addresses one of the key issues that companies like us have with controller-based access points. We have some larger sites, but also quite a few smaller ones. Deploying an expensive controller for just one or two access points in a small satellite office is cost-prohibitive. Martin Walker, Director of Global IT Architecture, Engineering, and Operations Flow International Corp. A Modern Access Network Accommodates the BYOD client explosion Optimizes applications for mobile users Features ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage with 8-10 times bandwidth improvements via n Enables Wi-Fi as a viable replacement for Ethernet Allows wired and wireless access to work together, interchangeably Provides simple, secure guest access

3 Access granted. Today s enterprise is changing dramatically in the face of a series of inescapable global trends, including the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mobility explosion, the emergence of mobile first access preference for every device, and the efficiencies of cloud services. These initiatives, combined with the decentralization of the corporate office to include remote offices, branch offices, and teleworkers performing critical functions are forcing enterprises to reevaluate IT strategies. Aerohive is a cloud networking company that provides comprehensive access solutions for the mobile first enterprise. Built from the ground up for today s challenges, Aerohive sets new standards for how to address these global trends that are impacting every organization with a unique and powerful combination of distributed networking intelligence, known as our Cooperative Control architecture, and an industry leading cloud services infrastructure. This allows Aerohive to deliver secure, enterprise-class access to every site from a large campus or headquarters to remote branches and even single teleworker offices with consistent, predictable service and maximum security. Enabling secure mobility regardless of the user s location or device and optimizing the user experience with mobile applications allows the enterprise to enjoy greater productivity, improved employee morale, and better customer service, while at the same time reducing cost and complexity. With Aerohive, work becomes what you do, not a place you go.

4 Aerohive has given us a highly resilient wireless network that s both easy to deploy and manage, with the capabilities to meet our needs far into the future. Considering all the features we sought, Aerohive was the most cost-effective solution. Choosing Aerohive was a unanimous decision. Dwayne Hottinger, Network Administrator, Harrisonburg City Public Schools Extended Enterprise - Branch on Demand instantly creates a fully secure branch network No remote expertise required Hands-free, automatic provisioning over the Internet Full enterprise security and centralized management Consistent, user-based security enforcement regardless of device

5 Controller-based Architecture Aerohive Controller-less Architecture Advantages of the Aerohive architecture include no U-turns, bottlenecks, or single points of failure, with increased reliability at reduced cost. Our Approach Legacy WLANs were designed in an era when wireless was an add-on network that needed to be isolated and managed. The central controller is a direct result of the fact that there was insufficient processing power at that time to distribute intelligence to the APs at the edge, which is the model used in other networking infrastructure like routers or firewalls. Controllers were invented to deal with the problem of Wi-Fi in the enterprise, using the technology that was available ten years ago. At Aerohive, on the other hand, we designed our systems using today s advanced processing power, to create an access network with intelligence at the edge, the ability to dynamically route around problems, and no single point of failure. Our design was based upon the fundamental premise that mobile device use would expand dramatically in the enterprise, that Wi-Fi would become the primary form of access, and that user identity is far more important than connection type. Aerohive s solution distributes all control functions, policy enforcement, and data forwarding to edge devices while maintaining a centralized management system for monitoring and configuration similar to how routing and firewall systems function. To further increase the power and flexibility of the access layer and simpli-fi the deployment and operation of access solutions in a distributed environment, Aerohive pioneered cloud-enabled networking. This new solution leverages a cloud services platform to remove the cost and complexity of deploying and managing network services in a distributed environment, while delivering enterprise-class performance and security.

6 A scalable cloud solution can include an on-premises HiveManager NMS or can be delivered via a SaaS model. Your Cloud or Ours? Cloud-enabled networking leverages cloud technology to achieve IT efficiencies not possible with classic network architectures. This process enables enterprises to increase capacity without having to make capital investments in additional servers, storage, and networking infrastructure. It provides flexibility and scale, helping enterprise IT boost the utility of their resources, increase their agility to meet business needs, expand their reach, and reliably support users around the world. The Aerohive Cloud Services Platform is a globally distributed cloud-based infrastructure that leverages Aerohive s patent-pending Cloud-Proxy technology and our HiveManager Online SaaS offering. The combination is seamlessly integrated with a set of partner Software- and Infrastructure-as-a-Service applications and with your corporate network architecture. With Aerohive, network survivability is built-in, and interruptions to cloud connectivity do not impact ongoing network operation. This is because data does not go to the cloud to enable control or policy enforcement functions, such as authentication, roaming, or QoS. These functions are all handled at the edge with our Cooperative Control architecture. Unique to the industry, Aerohive s HiveManager NMS is a SaaS solution that can also be deployed on-premises, in your own virtualized data center. This approach allows you to get many of the benefits of HiveManager Online in your own infrastructure. You can even use Aerohive s public infrastructure to simplify access point, switch, and router provisioning, while still hosting HiveManager on-premises. You can migrate between online and onpremises at any stage of your deployment.

7 Aerohive Architectural Advantages No U-turns, bottlenecks, or single points of failure Unified access layer including APs, switches, and routers to provide mobile-optimized networking to every user Flexible expansion just add APs as your requirements grow Superior branch performance and survivability Real mesh support creates a selfhealing network Increased reliability and reduced cost, because no controllers are required Advanced, value-added, cloud-based functionality Minimal feature licenses virtually everything you need is built into the system Aerohive treated us like a partner with a common interest. Combined with the cost, network management, and security benefits the cooperative control architecture delivers, the outstanding service and professionalism of the Aerohive team sealed the deal for us. Gayle Crouch, Director of IT 7-Eleven Stores

8 Aerohive s controller-less architecture enables us to add APs with little intervention or reconfiguration in two clicks, new APs can be up and running. This simplicity allows us to save time and money that can be injected into other projects, such as Voice over WLAN and assets tracking, which deliver immediate value to the hospital. Given the success of the deployment, we are already developing new wireless initiatives and plan to further expand the network. Wolfgang Wauters, ICT Manager Antwerp University Hospital A cloud-enabled approach Lowers the budgetary point of entry, by moving CAPEX to OPEX Enables automatic upgrades, backup, and simple provisioning Requires no rack space or power consumption, enabling a green solution Provides inherent high-reliability (resilient data centers) Enables easier and faster support, because you can manage the full deployment from anywhere Lets you start small and expand gradually as your needs grow Increases network flexibility to provide robust network services anywhere, on-demand

9 Access Points Aerohive s WLAN access points are an innovative new class of wireless infrastructure equipment powered by Cooperative Control technology to provide the benefits of a controller-based Wi-Fi solution, without requiring a controller or an overlay network. APs are organized into hives that share control information between them, and enable functions like fast secure L2/L3 roaming, coordinated RF management, security, QoS, and mesh networking. This sharing capability results in a next-generation wireless LAN architecture that is easy to deploy and expand, while retaining resiliancy all without a controller. BR100 AP110 AP121 AP141 AP330 AP350 AP170 Indoor Indoor Industrial Outdoor 1-Radio b/g/n 1-Radio n Dual Radio n 1x1:1 65 Mbps Radio 2x2:2 300 Mbps Radio 2x2 300 Mbps n Standard Radios 3x3 450 Mbps n High Power Radios 2x2 300 Mbps n High Power Radios N/A TPM Security Chip 5X Fast.E 1X Gig.E 2X Gig.E 1X Gig.E N/A PoE (802.3af at) and AC Power PoE (802.3at) N/A Plenum Rated Plenum & Dust Proof Water Proof (IP 68) 0 to 40 C -20 to 55 C -40 to 55 C USB for 3G modem USB for future use USB for 3G modem N/A

10 Routers Aerohive s revolutionary new routers combine n performance, enterprise grade security, and wired/wireless connectivity via the cloud. Aerohive routers can be easily provisioned for maximum convenience and cost-effectiveness. Organizations may choose to purchase routers outright or via our Branch on Demand Network-as-a-Service subscription offering. This subscription includes both the router itself and HiveManager Online, for the ultimate in simplicity and flexibility. Routers require no end-user intervention, but rather phone home for configuration details that are pushed from HiveManager once the device identity is verified. The result is a unique, zero-touch branch office network which is enabled by simply plugging in the router. Aerohive makes it possible to centrally activate thousands of remote sites with just a few clicks. BR100 BR200 Indoor Single Radio 1x b/g/n Single Radio N/A 3x3:3 450 Mbps a/b/g/n Dual Radios WIPS 5-10 Mbps FW/VPN Mbps FW/VPN 5x 10/100 Ethernet 5x 10/100/1000 Ethernet AC Powered USB for 3G/4G N/A 2x PoE PSE

11 Switches Aerohive Networks SR platforms combine enterprise-class access switching with cloud-enabled management, on-demand provisioning, and secure branch routing to provide the industry s most advanced networking feature set to the edge of your network. Built on the deep, feature-rich HiveOS operating system, the SR platforms offer state-of-the-art gigabit switching with advanced features like user-based QoS and 802.1X multiple authentication for voice and data coexistence, along with traditional switch features such as LLDP, Spanning Tree, and IGMP snooping. In addition, the SRs accelerate branch consolidation efforts by integrating secure branch routing, 3G/4G connectivity, and advanced switching to provide an all-in-one solution for branch offices. Combining these capabilities with cloud-based services such as on-demand provisioning, handsfree configuration and updates, and unified wired and wireless policies allows the SRs to join the rest of the Aerohive Cooperative Control network to provide a seamless, high-quality enterpriseclass experience for all connected users. SR2024 SR2124P SR2148P 24 Gigabit Ethernet 48 Gigabit Ethernet 8 Ports PoE+ (195 W) 24 Ports PoE+ (408 W) 48 Ports PoE+ (779 W) 4 Ports 1G SFP Uplink 4 Ports 10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+ Uplink Routing with 3G/4G USB support and Line rate switching 56Gbps switching 128Gbps switching 176Gbps Switching Single Power Supply Redundant Power Supply Capable *Aerohive SR2124P and SR2148P will be available in the 2nd half of 2013

12 Cloud Services Platform The Aerohive Cloud Services Platform is a globally distributed, cloud-based infrastructure that is home to Aerohive-developed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. The Cloud Services Platform also leverages our patent-pending Cloud Proxy feature to seamlessly integrate a set of partner cloud applications. The result is robust cloud-enabled network solutions for Aerohive customers that are provisioned through Aerohive s own HiveManager Online SaaS. Aerohive Cloud Capabilities Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications provide flexible, economic network security and mobile device management capabilities, enabling organizations of any size to start small and grow incrementally Out-of-band applications allow capabilities to be deployed and managed even without a direct connection to the corporate data center Globally distributed Aerohive data centers provide a 99.9% uptime service level agreement, backup services, and data privacy to ensure services and data are always safe Distributed intelligence means your network doesn t change functionality if connection to the cloud is lost

13 Network Management Aerohive Networks HiveManager is a management system for Aerohive networking products. HiveManager enables simple policy creation, firmware upgrades, configuration updates, and centralized monitoring from a single console. Aerohive combines enterprise-class access points, branch routers, and switches with a suite of Cooperative Control protocols and functions to provide unified wired and wireless access that ensures consistent policy, permissions, and security based on identity and device type regardless of user location. HiveManager provides a centralized management console for the entire network which enables global policy, configuration, and monitoring with full application visibility of thousands of APs, routers, and switches. HiveManager lowers operating costs by speeding deployment, configuration and monitoring of the entire network. Because it is software-only, the HiveManager network management and provisioning solution is able to be deployed in a variety of form factors. HiveManager can be virtualized to deliver a public cloud solution, integrated into an enterprise s own virtualized data center on a platform such as VMware, or can be delivered on a hardened appliance. With HiveManager, you get the flexibility to meet any requirement. HiveManager NMS can be delivered three ways: HiveManager Online a SaaS management solution utilizing Aerohive s Cloud Services Platform HiveManager Virtual appliance a VMware virtual management solution HiveManager appliance an on-premise, hardened 1U appliance for your data center

14 Aerohive Applications ID Manager ID Manager is the first enterprise guest management system to leverage the cloud to simplify and automate the deployment and maintenance of enterprise guest management. Aerohive simplifies guest management by combining industry-leading authentication integration with the Aerohive Cloud Services Platform to eliminate the need for any additional hardware or software to deliver a scalable, simple-to-administer enterprise guest management solution that streamlines the onboarding of visitors. Whether required at a single site or over a globally distributed, multi-lingual company, ID Manager s cloud-enabled flexibility and simplicity provides a complete solution for every site. StudentManager StudentManager is a powerful WLAN monitoring and reporting system for school districts that use Aerohive APs for wireless access. StudentManager includes Aerohive s powerful network-based, client vendor-agnostic student monitoring and access control system, TeacherView, as well as a suite of features such as Student Information System integration, Lesson Planning, and CIO-level reporting for classes, schools, and districts. StudentManager is available as a convenient virtual appliance that can be added onto the district s platform. TeacherView The Aerohive TeacherView classroom wireless access application is a simple-to-use web interface that provides classroom status to a teacher at login without requiring the teacher to pre-configure any parameters. The graphical display quickly shows the Client Health status of all the classroom devices, and enables a teacher to view the online resources students are accessing. The teacher can also enable or disable access to the Internet and the local student network, as well as redirect students to a specific online web resource. TeacherView is included with the purchase of HiveManager Online, HiveManager Virtual Appliance, or HiveManager Appliance.

15 Service & Support Aerohive s support services are designed to help you design, deploy, manage, and operate an Aerohive network. From planning to maintenance, Aerohive will give you the support you need throughout the product lifecycle. Technical Support Aerohive s support offerings provide you with what you need to keep your wireless network up and running. Aerohive provides several options including software upgrades and updates, 8x5 or 24x7 and phone support, and advanced hardware replacement. Training Aerohive s technical training courses provide network professionals with the information and skills necessary to design and optimize an Aerohive deployment, install and configure Aerohive devices and HiveManager, and troubleshoot routine problems in your wireless network. Warranty All Aerohive products are bundled with a limited lifetime hardware warranty that provides replacement for the device. Aerohive s warranty policy shows our commitment to delivering value to our customers, and provide you with peace of mind from the knowledge that Aerohive will help in the event of a problem.

16 ABOUT AEROHIVE People want to work anywhere; on any device, and IT needs to enable them without drowning in complexity or compromising on security, performance, reliability or cost. Aerohive s mission is to Simpli-Fi these enterprise access networks with a cloud-enabled, self-organizing, service-aware, identity-based infrastructure that includes innovative Wi-Fi, VPN, branch routing and switching solutions. Aerohive was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. The company s investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Northern Light Venture Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). For more information, please visit call us at , follow us on subscribe to our blog, join our community or become a fan on our Facebook page. Aerohive Networks, Inc. 330 Gibraltar Drive Sunnyvale, CA USA info@aerohive.com Aerohive Networks Europe LTD The Courtyard West Street Farnham Surrey, GU9 7DR UK