Cisco Partner

Cisco has the devices to cater for all your needs. WAN throughput of 100Mbps to 10Gbps is available, depending on the model and enabled services, which could include:

• Application visibility and control
• NGIPS
• Advanced malware protection
• URL Filtering
• IPSec or SSL VPNs
• Traffic policing or shaping

Cisco switches are among the best on the market. The full range is designed to deliver the highest levels of performance and security to your network.

Whether you have a campus-sized network requiring the traditional Core/Distribution/Access type setup, or a smaller network requiring a collapsed core setup, Cisco switches can cover all your needs.

We can deliver a combination of chassis, stackable or modular switches, with or without PoE capabilities, or just  one or two switches but with full PoE+, QoS and traffic shaping capabilities.

Both a traditional on-site controller and, for smaller networks, an access point which acts as a controller are available in the Cisco range.

The controller provides many benefits over autonomous access points, which require separate configuration. For example, the controller can change things like power levels, channels and security settings on the go, ensuring your network runs smoothly.

You need a wireless controller.

This could be a traditional on-site controller (appliance), or, on smaller networks, an Access Point acting as a controller (Mobility Express). The controller provides many benefits over autonomous Access Points, where you configure each Access Point separately.

For example, the controller can change things like power levels, channels and security settings on the fly, ensuring your network runs smoothly.

Indoor access points

The access point we recommend here really depends on your requirements. We’d need to consider things like what APPs and traffic will be running over the air, such as VOIP, video and large CAD files.

How many devices are likely to be connected at any time in one area? And what area do you need to cover? Will omnidirectional AP suffice or will you improve things by using directional antennas?

Outdoor and industrial access points

You can choose from an access point with full weatherproofing (IP67) or one which can operate in extreme weather conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity or in strong winds.

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a network security tool for managing security and access policies for devices wanting to connect, or already connected to, a company’s resources.

Network Access Control (NAC)

NAC capabilities include:

• Simplify guest experiences
• Streamline BYOD and enterprise mobility
• Centralise network access policy management
• Greater device visibility and identification (profiling)
• Software defined segmentation based on user/device roles.

A nice summary of the ISE is provided here.

Our extensive experience as a Cisco partner has involved us in the implementation of a wide range of solutions using Cisco products, including:

• Routers – Cisco ISR 800 to 4000 series
• Firewalls – ASA 5506-X to 5545-X
• Switches – Catalyst 2960 and 9400, plus everything in between
• Wireless mobility controllers – 3504 to 5520
• Wifi access points – Indoor 1800 to 4800 and both Indoor and outdoor Aironet with and without directional antennas
• Identity Services Engine (identity/BYOD management) – Used as an appliance or VM
• Cisco Umbrella – URL Filtering and visibility, along with phishing, malware and ransomware protection
• ASA Firepower (IPS/AMP/URL filtering) – Used as an appliance or VM (management centre)