Aruba Networks Applications
Remote Access

Extending Enterprise Mobility Across the LAN, WAN and Internet

Even while away from enterprise locations, mobile users still need access to enterprise voice and data networks. Using high-performance and secure remote access technology, Aruba integrates remote users into the same architecture as that powering enterprise wired and wireless networks. This integration provides a single point of management for all mobile users while maintaining a consistent network access experience for users.

For users at wireless hotspots, airports, or other Internet-connected locations, Aruba's VPN Server capability interoperates with industry-standard Virtual Private Network (VPN) clients from a variety of vendors including Microsoft, Cisco, Nortel, Apple, Avaya, and Juniper. L2TP/IPSEC, IPSEC/XAUTH, and PPTP are all supported using hardware-accelerated encryption for a high degree of scalability. Aruba's VPN Dialer provides a convenient downloadable front-end for the Microsoft Windows VPN client, permitting administrators to automatically configure client settings with an easy-to-use installer.

For small offices and telecommuters working from home, Aruba's Remote AP solution takes a standard enterprise-class wireless access point and converts it into a secure remote access device that can be deployed directly on the public Internet through any broadband connection. Using the Remote AP, the enterprise wireless LAN environment appears wherever the Remote AP is operating, with the same encryption, authentication, and access control policies as are available in an enterprise facility. When deploying access points with dual Ethernet ports, the second port can also be used to transport wired traffic securely across a VPN tunnel to an enterprise datacenter.

For larger branch offices, Aruba's Site-to-Site VPN solution eliminates the need for a standalone VPN appliance by extending secure connectivity between two Aruba mobility controllers, or between a mobility controller and a third-party VPN concentrator. Standard VPN features such as IKE pre-shared key support, X.509 digital certificate support, dead peer detection, high availability, and a configurable selection of encryption methods allow the solution to easily integrate with an existing site-to-site VPN deployment or enable a new rollout.