Colubris Networks InCharge NMS Network Management Software

Because of the many variables that can affect RF propagation, planning a wireless LAN network used to be a complex and time-consuming endeavor. It required manual site surveys with marked up floor plans and tedious recording of measurement data everywhere in the coverage area. The complexity of the task only increased as the size of wireless LAN deployments grew. Colubris Networks has solved this problem with InCharge™ RF Planner, a software tool set that takes the time and complexity out of wireless LAN planning. InCharge RF Planner enables network planners to accurately model WLAN coverage by factoring in common variables, such as physical features, building materials, and WLAN equipment characteristics. InCharge RF Planner also facilitates deployment by enabling the assessment of security risks and generating equipment lists.

Wireless LAN networks are subject to security threats that cannot be intercepted and neutralized by conventional firewall and VPN security systems. Insecure deployments of WLAN rogue access points – whether done maliciously or not – can leave networks vulnerable to potential hackers, exposing confidential information and putting organizations at risk – operationally, financially, and legally. Client mis-associations may lead to additional vulnerabilities. The InCharge RF Manager solves these problems by delivering the same comprehensive protection as a wired firewall and IPS to the wireless network environment. In addition to automatically identifying and preventing security risks and attacks, it provides real-time network audits, assists in performance troubleshooting, and monitors the overall health of wireless LANs.

The InCharge™ NMS is a standalone WLAN management system that centralizes all configuration, performance monitoring, fault management, and troubleshooting functions for the Colubris Intelligent MultiService System. Designed to simplify deployment and minimize network operational costs, the InCharge NMS features an embedded database and scales easily from small WLANs to large networks servicing tens of thousands of client devices. Because it communicates with multiservice controllers and access points using standard Internet protocols, InCharge can manage any network topology, from a local campus network to a large, geographically-distributed network that spans hundreds of locations.