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Extreme Networks Data Sheet
Deployments Requiring Distributed
Wireless Connectivity with Plug-and-Play
Installation and Centralized Support
Summit wireless mobility is ideal for
multi-site enterprise deployments with a
centralized Summit WM controller installed
in the headquarters facility. APs can be
shipped to remote sites and installed by
non-skilled labor. When connected to the
network, the APs will automatically find and
connect to the Summit WM controller. With
Branch Office Mode, remote APs bridge to
the local switching infrastructure, offering
high-performance for local wireless users
while still being centrally managed from the
Summit WM controller.
Summit WM20
Summit WM20 Summit WM20
WAN Router
Router
Router
Router
VoIP
Call Server
VoIP
Call Server
Existing
Layer 2
Switch
Existing
Layer 2
Switch
Existing Layer 2
Switches
Altitude 350-2
Altitude
350-2s
Altitude
350-2
Altitude 350-2
Medium To Large Building/
Headquarter Campus
Medium To Large Building/
Headquarter Campus
Branch Office
WAN
Network
WAN Router
Support for High-Performance
Applications Such as Voice over WLAN
Summit WM series controllers support
voice-grade Layer 3 roaming across APs,
with pre-authentication to preserve security
and IP persistence to minimize dropped
connections. Not only is this roaming
available across subnets, but also across
APs that are operating off of different
Summit WM switches. Summit WM has
Pairwise Master Key (PMK) caching which
allows the roaming client to pre-authenti-
cate with nearby APs. This is ideal for voice
handsets or roaming applications such as a
wireless device mounted on a warehouse
forklift.
Summit WM20
WPA2 Client
Summit WM20
PMK established
with nearby AP
PMK established
with Primary AP
Target Applications
Guest Access Applications
The Internal Captive Portal feature of the
Summit WM controller allows for an
optional authentication scheme. A simple
configurable login web page is offered to the
client upon association. The Summit WM
controller also provides an API for integra-
tion with external third-party Guest Access
applications. These applications can be
customized for various sectors including
universities, enterprises, healthcare and
managed services.
Location-
based Services
Summit WM20
API
Altitude
350-2
Altitude
350-2
Security
Enterprises
Guest
Access
Client
Integrity
Classroom/Facilities
Management Software
Universities
Location Tracking
of Equipment
Healthcare
Property
Management
Cellular
Interworking
Managed Services
Bandwidth
Manager
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