Intelligent Wireless Experience

Intelligent Smart Device Identification

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller with built-in portal server intelligently identifies the type of smart device. According to the device characteristics, the wireless controller adaptively presents a portal authentication page in the corresponding size and page layout. The intelligent identification of smart devices eliminates the problem of screen size adjustment and provides a better wireless user experience. This technology supports all major operating systems, including Apple iOS, Android and Windows.

Fair programming

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller cooperates with Ruijie APs to offer the same access time for smart devices running different standards, such as 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, etc. The function solves problems such as high latency and slow network speed caused by the use. of an old wireless LAN card that is far away from the access point. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller ensures a fair high-speed wireless network for all users with any device anywhere, anytime.

Intelligent load balancing

In a high-density wireless LAN, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller joins Ruijie access points to intelligently distribute users among different access points according to the number of users and real-time data traffic. This feature balances the load pressure on each AP and improves the average bandwidth and quality of service (QoS), providing higher network availability. In addition to the role- and traffic-based balancing functions, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller also enables load balancing in terms of frequency range. Since most WiFi devices use 2.4 GHz by default, while the frequency above 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac) can offer better performance. With frequency-based load balancing, the wireless controller allows users with dual-band devices to connect to 5 GHz as first priority. Bandwidth utilization increases significantly by 30-40% at no additional cost. Therefore, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller offers best-in-class high-speed wireless performance for Ruijie customers.

High performance and reliability

Centralized or distributed intelligent switching

The RG-WS6108 high-performance wireless controller can be deployed at Layer 2 or Layer 3 level without modifying the original network architecture, as it forms an integrated switching architecture with the wireless access points. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller facilitates the data switching management of all access points.

With industry-leading local forwarding technology, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller eliminates the traffic bottleneck of traditional wireless controllers. Local forwarding technology enables flexible implementation of data forwarding at the AP. It means that the AP can determine whether to forward all data through the RG-WS6108 wireless controller according to a service set ID (SSID) or user VLAN, or to send data directly to a wired network for data communication. Local forwarding technology enables large-scale, delay-sensitive, real-time data transmission over the wired network. With the high throughput of 802.11ac, it greatly relieves the traffic pressure on the RG-WS6108 wireless controller.

Intelligent RF management

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller enables AP to perform RF scanning in a wireless network as needed. The AP can scan frequency bands and wireless channels to identify both APs and unauthorized networks. The AP will send alert notifications to network administrators for immediate action once found, providing round-the-clock network protection. In addition, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller can control the AP's real-time RF scanning function to measure signal strengths and interference. The wireless controller software also dynamically adjusts traffic load, power, RF coverage and channel assignment to maximize coverage and signal capacity.

Seamless roaming experience

Advanced clustering technology enables real-time synchronization of all users' online information and roaming records among multiple RG-WS6108 wireless controllers. Simply put, authentication and user data are shared in the cluster, allowing wireless users to roam freely throughout the network. In this way, users can enjoy a secure and borderless roaming experience with unchanged IP address and authentication status. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller also achieves fast voice and roaming services with the clustering technology.

Abundant QoS policies

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller supports a wide range of QoS policies. For example, the wireless controller can set bandwidth limitations to give higher priority to critical data transmission applications. Thus, the wireless controller offers guaranteed bandwidth performance for networks of all sizes.

Wireless IPv6 access

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller fully supports all IPv6 features and implements IPv6 forwarding in a wireless network. Both IPv4 and IPv6 users can automatically connect to the wireless controller series through tunnels, allowing IPv6 applications to be transmitted to the wireless network.

Local authentication

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller has a local user database, which provides seamless integration with the built-in portal server, for easy local authentication of wireless users through web authentication. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller enables local authentication based on actual user demand, which saves costs by getting rid of devices such as the external portal and RADIUS server. The network infrastructure is also greatly simplified. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller fully meets the needs of small and medium-sized networks for secure user access.

User data encryption

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller fully supports advanced encryption technologies, such as Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), ensuring end-to-end security of data transmission over the wireless network. the network.

Standard communication protocol

Encrypted communication between the RG-WS6108 wireless controller and access points is enabled with the international standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP). The feature ensures complete isolation from the wired network and guarantees high security for real-time communication between the wireless controller and the access points. CAPWAP also enables the deployment of third-party access points in the future, offering superior scalability, availability and maximizing user investment at the same time.

Virtual Wireless Packet Technology

With virtual AP technology, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller can partition multiple SSIDs within the network. The network administrator can separately encrypt and isolate subnets or VLANs that have the same SSID. Therefore, the implementation enables the specified authentication mode and encryption mechanism for each SSID.

RF Security

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller supports RF probe scanning function to detect rogue access points or other sources of RF interference. Once detected, the wireless controller will send real-time alerts to the network management system. It provides easy management for the network administrator to monitor potential threats and usage status.

Virus and Attack Protection

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller provides a wide range of built-in security mechanisms to effectively prevent and control virus propagation and network traffic attacks. The mechanisms ensure secure access to the network by authorized users only. Such protection mechanisms include IP/MAC/WLAN binding, hardware ACL control, traffic-based bandwidth limitation, etc. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller is an ideal combination for large campus, hospital or enterprise networks with high security demands for guest network access. .

Secure user access

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller supports web authentication, allowing users to authenticate using any web browser.

802.1X authentication is another security highlight. An important difference to web authentication is that 802.1X allows IP/MAC/WLAN binding after authentication. The feature fully guarantees the legitimacy of the user's identity.

It also supports Ruijie RG-SMP (Security Management Platform) to provide information and control of Ruijie's network and security devices. The RG-SMP provides comprehensive security management across a wide range of Ruijie security devices and enables users to manage office networks of all sizes for a wide range of industries, with security compliance requirements in aspects of user identity, host health and network communication security. .

Flexible authentication modes

In addition to traditional web authentication and 802.1X authentication, the Ruijie RG-WS6108 wireless controller also supports PEAP authentication, SMS authentication and QR code authentication.

PEAP authentication allows users to perform password authentication only once. That means users only need to enter their credentials during their first visit to the network.

If SMS authentication is adopted, users first log in with their cell phone numbers and then receive an SMS with the login username and password to access the network.

QR code authentication is another highlight of wireless security. After accessing a wireless network, users will get a QR code on their end devices and simply ask authorized personnel to scan it to access the network.

ARP spoofing protection

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) detection effectively protects network users from ARP gateway spoofing and host spoofing for secure wireless access. Automatic trunking can be enabled in both dynamic and static IP address assignment environments to greatly save manpower resources and management costs. The RG-WS6108 wireless controller can monitor and control the rate of transmitted ARP packets to prevent malicious use of scanning tools, which triggers ARP flooding and causes network congestion.

Rebel AP countermeasure

The RG-WS6108 Wireless Controller enables detection and containment of rogue access points to enhance wireless security. The Wireless Controller organizes an active AP to perform rogue detection, send polling packets and listen for polling responses from valid APs. Therefore, the network administrator can easily identify malicious APs from authorized ones to ensure the security of the wireless network.

DHCP Security

With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) probing, the RG-WS6108 Wireless Controller allows DHCP response messages only from trusted ports. The Wireless Controller can thus prevent unauthorized deployment of any DHCP server to disrupt IP address allocation and management and affect normal network operation. With the DHCP monitoring function, the RG-WS6108 Wireless Controller can effectively prevent ARP host spoofing and source IP address spoofing in the dynamic IP allocation environment by dynamic ARP monitoring and source IP address verification.

Information Security Management

To ensure device security and provide protection against attacks, Secure Shell (SSH) and SNMPv3 technologies encrypt management information via Telnet and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The RG-WS6108 wireless controller offers Telnet access control based on the source IP address, providing a high level of granularity in device management. Only IP addresses authorized by the network administrator can log in to the wireless controller, further enhancing the security of device network management.

Unified network management

Multiple management protocols and unified management platform

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller supports a wide range of management modes, including command line. It offers efficient centralized planning, deployment, monitoring and management of all access points with minimal investment costs. Working with Ruijie Smart Network Commander (SNC), which is a comprehensive network management platform, the RG-WS6108 wireless controller offers rich network management services, such as topology generation, AP operation status, online user status, full network RF planning, user location, security alert, link load, device utilization rate, roaming log and report output. These functions allow the network administrator to monitor and manage the operating status of the entire network in the data center.

Web interface management

The RG-WS6108 wireless controller supports the AC web management interface, which provides simplified wireless configuration and high visibility of the entire network operation. With the AC web interface, the wireless controller can also manage the access points and also the associated users, achieving user bandwidth control and network access restriction. Therefore, the network administrator can plan, operate and maintain the wireless network with ease.