Wireless Networks: Why Enterprises Are Moving to Controller-
Based Access Point Solutions  Integrator's Corner   By TMCnet
Special Guest Bob Brewer   |  November 01, 2011  There are
currently two deployment models for wireless enterprise access
points: controller-based with lightweight access points and
autonomous access points.  The controller-based solution offers
a centralized management model while the autonomous model has
the access point providing all the functionality, including
security, networking, management, etc. Most major wireless
manufacturers offer both solutions, but the trend is moving fast
to controller-based solutions in the enterprise space.  What
factors are driving this shift? Quicker deployment + easier
management + more centralized security management = lower total
cost of ownership.  Compare the following real-world primary
enterprise wireless deployments: One company is a global
electronics manufacturer with 35 plants in multiple countries;
the second is a regional retailer with 300 s