SpectraGuard Enterprise Architecture

SpectraGuard Enterprise is architected for maximum scalability and ease of deployment. It extends the trusted wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS) capabilities offered by AirTight.

Server for Data Processing

Server for Data Processing

  • Processing of wireless security data is performed in server.
  • Server can be set up in high availability mode to maximize uptime.
  • SpectraGuard Managed Network Console (MNC) can manage multiple servers.
Wireless scanners for on-demand scanning and 24x7 monitoring

Wireless scanners for on-demand scanning and 24x7 monitoring

  • Wireless scanners scan wireless activity at locations where they are installed. Wireless scanner devices are also known as “Sensors”.
  • Wireless scanners transfer the scan data to the servers securely using industry standard AES encryption.
  • Wireless scanners are installed on any network in zero-configuration mode.
Web browser to access User Interface securely

Web browser to access User Interface securely

  • The Web-based User Interface (“Console”) provides secure HTTPS access to SpectraGuard Enterprise.
  • Console is implemented using Java Applet technology (Sun Java Runtime Engine – JRE) that provides users with the best online experience.
  • Use an Internet Explorer 6.0+ browser to access the Console.

Servers for Data Processing
SpectraGuard Enterprise architecture

SpectraGuard Enterprise servers perform processing of wireless security data.
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SpectraGuard Enterprise servers are set up in high availability mode

Servers can be set up in high availability mode (HA) to maximize uptime.
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SpectraGuard Enterprise MNC is set up to manage multiple servers

For very large installations, multiple servers may be required. SpectraGuard Managed Network Console (MNC) can consolidate data from different servers into a single console.
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Wireless scanners for on-demand scanning and 24x7 monitoring

Wireless Scanners perform on-demand scanning and 24x7 monitoring of wireless activity at locations where they are installed. They securely transfer the wireless scan data to the server using industry standard encryption techniques. Wireless scanner devices are also popularly known as simply “Sensors”.

Wireless Scanner – Zero Config Installation
Wireless scanners (Sensors) are installed in zero-config mode. Plug Sensors into an available Ethernet port that provides DHCP access. Set up a DNS entry ‘wifi-security-server’ pointing to the IP address of the server. Sensors will automatically connect to the server and you will see all its 4 LEDs go green.
Secure Wireless Scanner to Server Communication

Secure Wireless Scanner to Server Communication
Wireless scanner communicates securely (using industry standard AES encryption) with the server over UDP port 3851. Port 3851 is specially assigned by IEEE to AirTight Networks. Sensor upgrades are conducted over HTTP port 80.
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Web Browser to Access User Interface Securely

The Web-based User Interface provides secure access to SpectraGuard Enterprise. The User Interface is also known as the “Console”. The Console is implemented using Java Applet technology and Sun Java Runtime Engine (JRE). Java applet technology enables AirTight to provide users with the best online experience.

Browser Compatibility of Web Interface
Users can access the Console with a standard Internet Explorer (6.0+) browser. If Sun JRE 1.5 or higher is not installed, users will be guided through the process for installing Sun JRE 1.5, when they access the Console for the first time.
Secure HTTPS Access Using Web Browser

Secure HTTPS Access Using Web Browser
Console access is protected using SSL v3. You can access the Console, using the HTTPS protocol.
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