The award-winning Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS) is a complete, optimized WLAN switching system that enables enterprises to extend the
services of a wired network infrastructure to wireless users, delivering a more diverse set of applications, providing network access via a multitude of devices,
and ultimately boosting business productivity. For service providers, CIMS enables fast deployment of new, higher-margin services, creating new growth
opportunities while maintaining low cost-of-management.

CIMS is built from the ground up to provide organizations with everything they need to pursue wireless networking opportunities:

- High performance: Based on the industry's first optimized WLAN switch architecture, CIMS delivers unparalleled performance, efficiency, and scalability.

- Centralized management and control: CIMS provides an intelligent central management and control point with its multiservice controllers. Organizations can
easily control access points to provide roaming, enforce consistent security and QoS policies, and automates access point configuration to minimize deployment and
operation costs.

- Multi-layer security: Strong authentication, encryption, filtering, and VLAN tagging policies are applied on a per-user basis at the network perimeter using a
multi-layer approach. In addition, RF security sensors provide a layer of security that automatically identifies and blocks wireless network attacks and vulnerabilities.

- Investment protection: CIMS gives organizations the agility to quickly support new WLAN standards that increase performance and deliver new applications,
while scaling and expanding RF coverage as needs evolve.

- Consistent QoS: CIMS ensures end-to-end performance and tailors QoS to meet the needs of all applications, such as guest Internet access, wireless telephony
and fixed mobile convergence.

- Network efficiency and reliability: With over 40 million unique users having accessed a Colubris WLAN, CIMS assures users a hassle-free experience, with fast
and reliable mobile access to a wide range of applications from any device.

- Integration with wired networks: Designed to compliment, not duplicate, existing network infrastructures, CIMS exposes WLAN traffic flows to existing wired
network security systems and authenticates users against central AAA security servers for assignment of consistent identity-based privileges.

CIMS Product Family

The CIMS product family is modular and highly scalable. Each network element comes with built-in intelligence that delivers consistent high performance as your
network grows.

MultiService Controllers (MSC)
Colubris MultiService Controllers (MSC) are the central nervous system of CIMS, controlling the configuration, operation, and management of Colubris MultiService
Access Points. MSCs ensure consistent quality and security as clients roam throughout the network. With plug-and-play capabilities, Colubris MSCs simplify WLAN
deployment and minimize network operation costs.

MSCs compose the control plane in a Colubris TriPlane™ architecture, centrally controlling a network of up to hundreds of multiservice access points per MSC.
The architecture offers all the benefits of centralized management and control without the traditional penalty of centralized switching, reducing backbone traffic by
as much as 98% compared to other WLAN solutions. Public/Guest Internet Access Service is included as a feature in all MSC configurations, providing secure
Internet access to deliver the best possible user experience.

Network Management System (NMS)
The Colubris Network Management System (NMS) is a standalone WLAN management system that centralizes all configuration, performance monitoring, fault
management, and troubleshooting functions for CIMS. Designed to simplify deployment and minimize network operational costs, a single NMS can manage large
networks of thousands of controllers and access points at geographically remote locations.

NMS is offered as a turn-key appliance that is quick and easy to install, or as application software that runs on specified PC servers. Licensing for the Colubris NMS
is based on network size, making it a cost-effective management solution.

MultiService Access Points (MAP)
When deployed as part of a CIMS, Colubris MultiService Access Points (MAPs) create a centrally-managed multiservice WLAN infrastructure with seamless roaming
between access points. Designed for plug-and-play deployment, MAPs are controlled by MSCs, using an advanced protocol to automate configuration while ensuring
continuous security and availability. MAPs are designed to satisfy the most demanding enterprise and service provider applications, while ensuring that
configurations and software versions are synchronized across the WLAN.

MAPs offer versatile support for traditional standalone network topologies. They are easily configured for autonomous mode operation, providing access to a rich
set of features through local management interfaces. In autonomous mode, MAPs offer support for Local Mesh Protocol, an easy to configure wireless backhaul
network, and the access point provides configurable QoS, security and a range of filtering capabilities.

RF Manager and Planner
The Colubris RF Manager delivers to the wireless network the same comprehensive protection as a wired network firewall and IPS. It automatically identifies and
prevents security risks and attacks, graphically displays the location of wireless devices, provides real-time network audits and assists in RF performance
troubleshooting. The RF Planner accurately models WLAN coverage by factoring in physical variables and WLAN equipment characteristics and facilitates
deployment by enabling the assessment of security risks.

Colubris Operating System (COS)
The Colubris Operating System is embedded in all system components and creates a unified platform for consistent delivery of WLAN services. With COS, a wide
array of mobile applications can be delivered easily across a single WLAN infrastructure, including voice, data, and video services.

Colubris MultiService Controllers (MSCs) are the central nervous system in the Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS), controlling the operation of
intelligent access points distributed throughout a wireless zone, building or campus. MSCs deliver a range of services to wireless client devices and ensure
consistent quality and security as clients roam throughout the network. With plug-and-play capabilities, they simplify WLAN deployment and minimize network
operations costs.

MSCs compose the control plane in a Colubris TriPlane™ architecture, centrally controlling a network of hundreds of multiservice access points per MSC. The
architecture offers all the benefits of centralized management and control without the traditional penalty of centralized switching, thus reducing backbone traffic
by as much as 98% when compared with other WLAN solutions. By leveraging intelligence distributed in MSCs and other system elements, CIMS optimizes
performance, mobility and migration to new wireless standards and technologies.

The Colubris Operating System (COS) embedded in all MSCs works with other CIMS components to create Virtual Service Communities (VSCs) - discrete groups
of network users with assigned service policies. COS provides VSC users with access to one or more applications that share a common set of QoS and security
policies. Once installed, Colubris MSCs can easily be upgraded via software to take advantage of new COS features.

TriPlane™ Architecture: WLAN Switching At Its Most Intelligent

The Colubris TriPlane architecture optimizes WLAN efficiency and performance by switching client traffic at the network edge. MSCs process only network control
and management information, enabling client traffic to flow directly from source to destination without unnecessary detours. Because MSCs handle only a small
fraction of total WLAN traffic, they are highly scalable and deliver excellent price/performance. The TriPlane architecture optimizes network efficiency by
integrating WLAN traffic flows into the enterprise or service provider's wired network. Traffic flows are switched by intelligent access points at the network edge,
enabling traffic to follow the most direct path from ingress to egress, optimizing the use of costly high-speed backbone links. TriPlane leverages the strong
security and QoS features embedded in LAN networks by exposing WLAN client traffic flows to the wired network's IDS/IPS, network admission control and VLAN
security features.

Colubris Fast Roaming: Seamless Mobility Throughout the Network

The fast roaming feature enables portable devices to maintain seamless network connectivity as they move between MAPs. The MSC and the MAPs it controls
form a mobility group that work together to coordinate fast hand-offs within and across subnet boundaries. For large-scale networks, the MSC features mobility
clustering, which enables multiple MSCs and associated MAPs to be interconnected into a single WLAN with fast roaming across the entire network.

Simplified Configuration, Deployment and Operation

For trouble-free deployment in geographically distributed networks, Colubris MSCs automate discovery, authentication and configuration with a group of MAPs.
Using standard dynamic look-up procedures, MAPs identify the MSC to which they are assigned. Mutual authentication using digital certificates assures security
and eliminates the risk of rogue access point connectivity. Once authenticated, the MSC establishes an encrypted tunnel for exchange of configuration and control
information with the MAP.

The MSC provides centralized management for all MAPs in its mobility group. It eliminates time-consuming access point configuration, trouble-shooting and
maintenance tasks by providing a single management interface for the mobility group. The MSC automates installation of access point software upgrades and
ensures a consistent set of services are delivered throughout the network. All security, quality of service and other policies can be centrally defined through
the MSC's intuitive and secure web GUI.

Best-in-Class Public/Guest Internet Access Service

The Public/Guest Internet Access Service is based on Colubris' award-winning access controller products. Included as a standard feature in all MSC configurations,
this service provides convenient Internet access with the ironclad security and high performance that make Colubris a leader in this market. Designed to deliver
the best possible user experience, the Public/Guest Internet Access Service features include Colubris' Zero Configuration Service Interface, which adapts to any
client device's IP address and Web proxy settings, plus a customizable, Web login screen for easy sign-on.

To ensure seamless applications support, the Public/Guest Internet Access Service features Colubris' advanced IP networking capabilities, including Adaptive
NAT™, SMTP redirect and DHCP services, providing transparent support for demanding applications, such as VPN tunneling, and e-mail.

A rich feature set allows service providers to create a centrally managed hotspot network. Support for a captive portal enables users to access special Web
content. A standards-based RADIUS interface provides access to a remote authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) system. MSCs collect activity
statistics to support per-user billing by data volume and elapsed session time. Alternatively, operators can outsource these functions using the MSC's integrated
support for leading third-party hotspot billing services.

Optimized for Superior Voice-Over-WLAN Support

With an MSC controlling its operation, the Colubris Intelligent Mobility System delivers toll-quality voice services that leverage existing VoIP systems and extends
telephony services to wireless phones. CIMS features support for a wide range of standards-based and proprietary WLAN phones, including popular SpectraLink™
and Vocera™ handsets. WMM™ QoS mechanisms support emerging third-party phone clients and provide four levels of prioritization, enabling video and data
services to be converged on the same WLAN.

Tested under rigorous conditions, CIMS consistently delivers excellent voice performance, regardless of the amount of other traffic types that may also be using
the network. Fast roaming ensures voice session hand-offs occur in under 50 milliseconds. With the flexibility of configurable powersave signals, handset battery
performance is optimized, enabling CIMS to improve handset recharge cycle time by as much as 50% over competing WLAN solutions.

5000 Series MSC Products At-A-Glance

The 5000 Series MSC product family includes models for small-, medium and large-site applications. All models provide the same full-featured network services,
enabling a single architecture to be deployed across a range of locations. Special MSC software configurations are offered for customers that require only a
Guest/Public Internet Access Service.

3000 Series MSC Products At-A-Glance

The 3000 Series MSC product family integrates a full-featured multiservice access point and service controller in a single turnkey unit ideally suited for small
and medium-sized deployments. It provides the same award-winning Public/Guest Internet Access Service offered in the 5000 Series Controllers, enabling a
single architecture to be deployed across public and private venues of any size. Customers can easily expand RF coverage in larger venues by daisy-chaining
MultiService Access Points (MAP) using the convenient downstream Ethernet port.

Colubris MultiService Access Points (MAPs) bring intelligence to the edge of wireless LANs, delivering seamless mobility and strong security while
minimizing operational costs. In addition to delivering a rich set of network services to 802.11 WLAN client devices, Colubris MAPs provide the industry's most
comprehensive feature set among enterprise-class access points. When deployed as part of a Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS), they create a
centrally managed multiservice WLAN infrastructure with seamless roaming between MAPs and the ability to establish Virtual Service Communities
(VSCs)-discrete groups of network users with assigned service policies tuned to meet their shared application and service needs.

Colubris MAPs are unique in that they offer the industry's highest degree of flexibility and configurability while also offering unprecedented ease of deployment
and management. Colubris access points support a plug-and-play "controlled" mode in which they can automatically be discovered and configured by a central
MultiService Controller (MSC). The MSC provides a central point to manage the MAPs and ensures that configurations and software versions are synchronized
across the entire WLAN.

Colubris MAPs are designed to satisfy the most demanding enterprise and service provider applications. They enhance performance and safeguard confidential
network traffic by enforcing security and QoS policies at the boundary between WLANs and wired networks. They apply policies that are centrally defined,
leveraging existing authentication and authorization servers for ease of administration. A rich set of management interfaces lets network administrators
centrally manage MAPs using the Colubris Network Management System (NMS) or any standards-based network management system. MAPs ensure consistent
client coverage by automatically adjusting the RF configuration whenever they detect local sources of interference, and a self-healing feature automatically
adjusts to changes in the RF environment.

With Colubris MAPs, organizations have unmatched flexibility to configure their WLANs to suit their needs and their environments. Dual radio models combine
access point and RF sensor functions to provide high performance WLAN client access without compromising RF security. All access point models can be
configured to operate in wireless distribution system mode, providing a convenient method for adding wireless coverage to areas where an Ethernet connection
is unavailable. The dual radio access points take flexibility one step further by supporting configurability on a per-radio basis, making them the most versatile
access points in the industry.

The Key to a True MultiService WLAN

Colubris MAPs can deliver as many as 16 different WLAN services, multiplying the flexibility and value of the infrastructure. CIMS ensures each service is
consistently delivered by each MAP, while traffic is segmented for security. Customers can deploy a range of services, including public/guest Internet access,
secure data, voice and video. Each service is mapped to a unique SSID and MAC address (BSSID), enabling client devices to quickly identify and associate
with the service they need while ensuring complete interoperability with third-party client devices.

With Colubris MAPs, organizations can create VSCs that enforce specific QoS and security policies. A variety of WLAN operating parameters can be customized
to the needs of each VSC, including Delivery Traffic Information Map (DTIM) signals, which client devices can use to reduce power consumption and extend
battery life by as much as 50%. This per-service configurability enables customers to integrate the broadest range of client devices into their network, from
legacy barcode scanners to PDAs and new generation dual mode Wi-Fi/cellular phones, while accommodating the varying security, QoS and power
management capabilities of each device.

Colubris Security: Defense-In-Depth

MAPs enforce centrally defined multi-layer security policies to create a secure WLAN environment. This "defense-in-depth" approach secures the airwaves
by combining strong WLAN client authentication and encryption with continuous RF intrusion detection and prevention. It secures the WLAN/LAN perimeter
by filtering ports, protocols and destinations and applying existing VLAN-based security mechanisms.

High performance layer 2 encryption processing using WEP, WPA and WPA2 (802.11i) protocols ensures privacy over the air. Client devices can be
authenticated using industry standard 802.1x port authentication protocols or MAC addresses. Colubris access points support a standard RADIUS AAA
interface, which provides compatibility with popular enterprise authentication servers, including Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP. Customers can
complement their WLAN security mechanisms and strengthen the network perimeter by configuring their MAPs to apply layer 2-4 filtering and VLAN tagging
on a per-VSC basis.

The MAP-330 Integrated Sensor/AP provides continuous RF security and full performance client access without compromise. By directing a complete a/b/g
radio to each function, it delivers continuous RF security monitoring and intrusion prevention capabilities, plus high performance client access that supports
VoIP applications. The MAP-330 Integrated Sensor/AP works together with the RF Manager to blanket the infrastructure with a layer of strong RF security,
detecting rogue devices using full-frequency scans, including out-of-region frequencies as allowed by local regulations. It is designed for high performance,
with capacity to detect and block up to 20 simultaneous threats.

Unparalleled QoS Support: The Key to a Versatile and Future-proof WLAN

Colubris MAPs provide the most comprehensive QoS support in the industry, enabling organizations to build a WLAN infrastructure that is future-proof and
versatile enough to support the simultaneous provisioning of both real time non-real time applications. Wi-Fi Alliance certified support for the Wireless
MultiMedia (WMM) specification ensures interoperability with third-party client devices that implement the IEEE 802.11e standard. Four levels of priority enable
multiple applications-including voice and video-to share the same infrastructure. Traffic is integrated into the wired network by marking it using 802.1p or
DiffServ. For enterprise-class VoWLAN service, Colubris MAPs are VIEW and WMM certified by SpectraLink and the Wi-Fi Alliance respectively, which ensures
compatibility with the latest generation of VoWLAN telephones.

Simple Deployment, Easy Management

Colubris MAPs are easier to deploy and to manage than conventional access points, thanks to their plug-and-play and centralized management features.
When deployed as part of a CIMS system, Colubris MAPs securely and automatically associate themselves with a Colubris MSC which, in turn, automatically
synchronizes and propagates all configuration settings and software revisions to the MAPs. The MAPs can then be managed centrally via the MSC as a single
group or as multiple groups, radically reducing the time and complexity of managing individual access points. Alternatively, they may be independently
managed using the embedded browser-based GUI or command line interface. All management interfaces are secured using SSH/SSL, and IPSec protects
the SNMP interface.

In addition to these centralized management and control features, Colubris MAPs feature comprehensive client device monitoring and powerful troubleshooting
tools that minimize operational costs:

- A client data-rate matrix summarizes the distribution of transmit and receive packets by data rate for each client, providing an easy method to diagnose
performance problems.

- A client event log provides a detailed history of 79 different association, security and DHCP handshake events for each client.

- A packet capture tool grabs packets from either the WLAN or the LAN interface and saves them in PCAP file format for offline analysis.

Colubris MAPs also simplify RF management by automating the configuration and operation of the RF network. Each access point automatically selects a
channel within the desired frequency band based on an interference scan. Once a channel is selected, the MAP continuously optimizes performance by
scanning the environment in background mode, changing channels or adjusting output power if necessary to avoid sources of interference or the
addition/removal of other MAPs.

Complete Flexibility: The Colubris Advantage

Colubris MAPs offer an edge over competing solutions in terms of ease and cost of deployment, thanks to their support for a broader range of network
topologies and their unique flexibility. Customers can configure each radio independently to operate in one of several modes:

Because they support Dynamic WDS, MAPs can be installed in areas where Ethernet cabling is either unavailable or cost-prohibitive. The Colubris Dynamic
WDS implementation automates configuration of wireless backhaul links for easy deployment, and provides high availability by automatically reconfiguring
around a failure. It supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations, affording customers a range of price/performance options, and features
WPA2 security and QoS enforcement for all backhaul traffic.

All Colubris MAPs feature a software selectable a/b/g radio and a choice of plenum-rated or outdoor enclosures. The dual-radio models are the first
a/b/g + a/b/g access points in the industry, giving network managers the added flexibility of operating two channels in any combination of the 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz frequency bands.

The WLAN Client Bridge 200 (WCB-200) enables organizations to unwire a broad range of computing devices and realize the benefits of mobility. It
connects legacy Ethernet or serial communications stations to a wireless LAN with simplicity and security. Electronic cash registers, servers, printers and
other devices can be deployed in any location where a WLAN signal is available, eliminating the time and expense of installing Ethernet cable for network access.

Connects legacy Ethernet or serial communications stations to a wireless LAN with simplicity and security

The WCB-200 integrates into a Colubris Intelligent Mobility System and it is interoperable with any IEEE 802.11 network infrastructure.

Legacy client devices can be easily integrated into a WLAN using the WCB-200. The WCB-200 can bridge an Ethernet client device running a legacy networking protocol to the WLAN, extending wireless network access to a wide range of DECnet, IPX, Appletalk and other devices. An integrated serial to TCP/IP converter enables a TIA-232 device, such as a hotel property management system, to communicate with a network node on the WLAN.

Key Features of the WLAN Client Bridge

Bridges an Ethernet LAN segment or serial interface to WLAN
Capacity to bridge Ethernet segments with up to 20 client stations
Converts a TIA-232 serial data stream to TCP/IP over WLAN
Configurable Ethernet MAC and protocol filters for enhanced security
Hardware assisted WPA2, WPA and WEP security for WLAN privacy
802.1x PEAP WLAN authentication
Configurable 802.11 a/b/g radio with external antenna connectors
100 milliwatt radio and antenna diversity provide excellent distance performance
Centrally manageable as part of Colubris Intelligent Mobility System
Plenum rated enclosure

Network and RF Management

Colubris' family of WLAN management products provides a comprehensive solution for network design, deployment, operation and security. Designed to minimize administrative costs, deliver high performance and provide iron-clad RF security, Colubris ensures success at every phase in your WLAN life cycle.

Colubris NMS – a standalone WLAN management system that centralizes all configuration, performance monitoring, fault management and troubleshooting for the Colubris Intelligent MultiService System.

RF Manager – a complete wireless intrusion prevention system that automatically identifies and blocks WLAN security threats.

RF Planner – a site planning tool that models any indoor or outdoor RF environment and creates highly accurate access point coverage and security assessments.

Key Features

Automatically discovers Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS) network elements for fast, easy deployment
Automates the configuration of over 200 element settings, plus software distribution, eliminating potential human errors
Provides accurate troubleshooting data through real time network and user-level monitoring
Continuously audits security policies to ensure consistent enforcement
Includes a reporting package that supplies detailed trending information to facilitate capacity planning
Allows secure, remote management from any Web browser
Supports unified LAN/WLAN management with an HP OpenView plug-in module and SNMP interface
Scalable software architecture provides a seamless upgrade path

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Colubris Network Management System

The Network Management System (NMS) is a standalone WLAN management system that centralizes all configuration, performance monitoring, fault management, and troubleshooting functions for the Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS). Designed to simplify deployment and minimize network operational costs, the Colubris 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 Colubris MultiService Controllers (MSCs) and Access Points (MAPs) using standard Internet protocols, NMS can manage any network topology, from a local campus network to a large, geographically-distributed network that spans hundreds of locations.

NMS is offered as a turn-key appliance that is quick and easy to install, or as application software that runs on specified PC servers. An intuitive browser-based GUI makes configuration and ongoing management easy no matter which model you choose. Licensing for the Colubris NMS is based on network size, making it a cost-effective management solution for networks ranging from a few to thousands of access points.

Key Features

Automatically classifies all wireless devices
Simultaneously detects and prevents threats from rogue and misconfigured access points, ad hoc connections, unauthorized client connections, client mis-associations, honeypot/evil twin attacks, MAC spoofing, and denial of service attacks
Graphically displays AP and sensor coverage on floor plans
High resolution location algorithm identifies threat sources on floor plans
Delivers alerts for more than 140 events
Enables step-by-step troubleshooting for client performance and connectivity issues
Creates compliance reports for Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and DoD Directive 1800.2
Scales easily for enterprise networks

RF Manager

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 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.

Secure the RF Environment
RF Manager is a complete wireless intrusion prevention solution comprising a server and wireless sensors that continuously scan the airwaves and provide automatic protection against any unauthorized WLAN activity. It complements the Colubris Intelligent Mobility System by adding RF security to the higher layer security functions provided by the infrastructure.

Key Features

Models wireless LAN coverage quickly and accurately, without physical site surveys
Fine-grain heat map overlaid on floor plan enables users to visualize coverage
Graphically displays wireless LAN spillage for easy evaluation of security risks
Performs security sensor density analysis
Supports 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies and 802.11a, b, and g wireless LAN protocols
Includes extensive knowledge base of third-party client cards, antennas, and access points
Enables assessment of changes using simple drag and drop technique
Generates equipment lists for installation teams
Outdoor modeling capability extends planning to open air environments

RF Planner

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 RF Planner, a software tool set that takes the time and complexity out of wireless LAN planning. 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. RF Planner also facilitates deployment by enabling the assessment of security risks and generating equipment lists.

A Set of Rich Tools for Precise Modeling
RF Planner is built on a unique, patent-pending RF propagation model. This model provides outstanding accuracy by drawing from a comprehensive knowledge base of RF characteristics for Colubris multiservice access points, third-party equipment (client cards, access points and directional antennas), and building materials. Open air modeling capabilities facilitate the design of outdoor campus and municipal networks.

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