NetFlow Analyzer now supports Cisco WLC monitoring

ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer adds Cisco WLAN Controllers to its list of devices with the latest build v12. It also provides enhancements to various features such as IP group, interface group and alert profile. Get an view of real-time traffic statistics from wireless devices and drill down further with graphical reports and know traffic patterns across SSIDs, access points and controllers.

Dashboard view gives a list of top 10 details to get an overall view of entire wireless networks
Get traffic data and app traffic for a specific controller and find APs, SSIDs and their associated clients with their conversation details.
Monitor access points with SSID and client details and prevent the network from rogue access points
Provides communication details between client and access points to find out any unauthorized client trying to access network
View the clients details authorized for specific SSID and drill down further to detect any breach in the dedicated network

Other Enhancements:

Support for Interface Group based report
IP group Configuration enhancement for between sites
Alert configuration to match less than threshold value
White List Configuration in Attack

Steps to configure Cisco WLC using GUI:

Step 1 : Configure the Exporter by following these steps:

1.Choose Wireless > Netflow > Exporter.
2.Click New.
3.Enter the Exporter name, IP address, and the port number(9996)
4.Click Apply.
5. Click Save Configuration.

Step 2: Configure the NetFlow Monitor by following these steps:

1.Choose Wireless > Netflow > Monitor.
2.Click New and enter the Monitor name.
3.On the Monitor List page, click the Monitor name to open the Netflow Monitor > Edit page.
4.Choose the Exporter name and the Record name from the respective drop-down lists.
5.Click Apply.
6.Click Save Configuration.

Step 3: Associate a NetFlow Monitor to a WLAN by following these steps:

1.Choose WLANs and click the WLAN ID to open the WLANs > Edit page.
2.In the QoS tab, choose the NetFlow Monitor from the Netflow Monitor drop-down list.
3.Make sure the that Application Visibility check box is checked with Enabled
4.Click Apply.
5.Click Save Configuration.

Note: The WLC feature is only available in new API Client UI of NetFlow Analyzer. The released feature is in Beta version. It will be available as GA soon.

Please checkout the website for detailed information about the product and to download the trial copy. You can contact us at netflowanalyzer-support@manageengine.com for your queries regarding the product. We will be glad to assist you.

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NetFlow Analyzer Support