SWAN

A structured Wireless-Aware Network or SWAN, is a scalable network system that incorporates a WLAN (wireless local area network) into a WAN (wired-area network). Initially developed by Cisco Systems, this technology makes it possible for a LAN (local area network) to function seamlessly as an extension of a wired network. As a result, an existing wired network can be easily configured for use by a number of users, corporations and organizations over a much larger geographic area. A SWAN is one of the most widely used and advantageous shared networking environments. This type of technology is considered to be rather secure, highly extensible and reliable. Some of it’s more prominent features include: simple deployment, centralized management, easy monitoring of security policies, rogue access point location and detection, source of interference detection and location, RF (radio-frequency), system scanning and monitoring, sophisticated fault monitoring and troubleshooting modules, and fault tolerance tools.