More and more companies are starting to move towards securing their networks by moving to a new network structure entirely: the Virtual Wireless Local Area Network, or vWLAN. This takes much of the burden off central servers by virtualizing the network protocols, so that every device on the network self-configures based on common standards.
As the name implies, vWLAN works across wide-area networks as well. Each virtualized WiFi network in each branch can be integrated more tightly, increasing efficiency and aiding in cross-office collaboration.
The line of Adtran Wireless Access Points wireless connection points utilize the vWLAN structure to offer superior WiFi network security. Part of this is due to their distributed security systems, but it's also because of how much easier the systems become to use.
Is it time to move to Adtran Bluesocket? Here are four indicators you should look into it!
4 Reasons You May Want ADTRAN vWLAN Network Solutions
I. More Employees Are Bringing Their Own Devices
BYOD has become a significant issue for businesses for the last several years. As more employees come to rely on their smartphones and tablets for everyday work, they're going to want them on the network. Traditional network setups go on a device-by-device basis, which makes them extremely slow to adapt to new wellsprings of technology.
An ADTRAN setup, with its distributed security, has no problem with BYOD. From iPads to Galaxies to laptops, anything can connect, and using the same high level of security as every other device.
II. You Have a Rise In Intrusions
Traditional networks are easier for hackers to intrude into. Since they tend to rely on “dumb” network access points that allow connection before authentication, this leaves a big hole in your network security that increasing numbers of hackers can take advantage of, rather like scenes in movies where an intruder distracts a guard and then sneaks in.
By distributing the WiFi network security across every access point, the net tightens. The access poin the guard. There's only one way in, and that's through the BlueSocket access point.
III. You're Moving Towards A Multi-Site Network
Another benefit to virtualized network security is that it can easily accommodate multiple offices, while maintaining unified security measures at all locations. When paired with VoIP telecommunications, you get a much more tightly-woven communications network, which still features site-wide unified network security coverage.
This means more than having unified phone extensions. The closely-knit system will give performance boosts beyond what you could achieve with traditional network setups, such as easy cross-office collaboration or teleconferencing, and superior cross-network load sharing of applications and databases.
IV. You Need Centralized Security Control
The other major problem with the old style of network setup was the haphazard way most networks ended up getting laid out and upgraded. With the networking industry changing so rapidly, WiFi networks would get cobbled together from several different pieces (and generations) of tech. This made securing them vastly more difficult.
Virtualized networking also brings centralized control to a secure wireless network. Now, you can oversee operations across the entire grid from a single console. You can set unified security policies for every device on the network. Servers can be maintained remotely. Plus, being virtualized, you can log into the system from anywhere.
A New Style of Networking
The ADTRAN Bluesocket line of vWLAN access points finally make WiFi networking with solid security relatively simple. From the self-configuring access points that need only be turned on to work, to the centralized network control, it gives better performance while creating less hassle for its users.
Basically, as your network comes to be the true nervous system of your distributed business, it needs to be two things: safe, and fast. You get both with Bluesocket.
