Wireless Network Manager
Cloud-Based Unified Dashboard for Management of Access Points (APs) and SwitchesHIGHLIGHTS
Business
Reliable operation, cloud stability, and security
Reduced security management overhead
Achieve IT organization efficiency while
reducing admin burnout
Lower TCO
Operational
Zero-Touch Deployment for rapid onboarding
and provisioning
Onboard and manage SonicWall Switches and Access
Points with ease
Integrated advanced site survey tool
Powerful network topology mapping
Unified visibility and control via cloud-based single-
pane-of-glass dashboard
Seamless integration with Capture Security Center
Detailed reporting, logs, and alerts
Real-time, rich data analytics
Security
Supports private pre-shared keys (PPSK), SAML
authentication, and DHCP fingerprinting
Audit, commit, and enforce consistent security policies
across all wired and wireless networks
Monitor and track results of policy actions with
greater clarity
Prevent unauthorized user authentication
Scalable for any size organization, SonicWall Wireless
Network Manager (WNM) is an intuitive, centralized
wireless and switching network management system.
It delivers rich analytics, powerful features and easy
onboarding from a single pane of glass.
Its cloud-based infrastructure simplifies access, control
and troubleshooting by unifying multiple tenants,
locations and zones. WNM supports thousands of
SonicWave APs and SonicWall Switches, without the cost
of complex overlay management systems.
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Single-Pane-of-Glass Management
WNM lets you easily manage global networks from a single
pane of glass. An integrated part of the SonicWall Capture
Security Center ecosystem, its intuitive dashboard offers
unified visibility and control. Network hierarchy allows you
to view single policies created at the tenant level that are
pushed down to various locations and zones. Drill down on
managed devices for granular data. WNM is highly scalable,
from a single site to global enterprise networks with tens of
thousands of managed devices supporting multiple tenants.
Pre-Shared Key
Private pre-shared keys (PPSK) are an important tool for
protecting networks. Each one consists of a long, random
series of combined numbers and letters that is generated
when a device joins a network. Because each client device
has its own unique pre-shared key, PPSK is an effective way
to secure a guest network or to deactivate an individual’s
access to the network when the individual leaves an
organization. PPSK allows for easier use and management of
the network, compatibility for legacy clients, and support for
different VLANs.
SAML Authentication Support
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a way to
authenticate data between parties, particularly between
an identity provider and a service provider. It allows a user
to access multiple web applications using a single set of
login credentials. In short, SAML is a way to tell external
applications that a user is who they say they are. This single
sign-on results in a better user experience and can also
result in improved security, because the identity provider
– not the service provider – is responsible for storing
user credentials.
DHCP Fingerprinting
With the proliferation of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in
today’s workplace, network administrators are challenged
with dynamically detecting and identifying these devices to
ensure they’re compliant. DHCP fingerprinting is a technique
for identity verification that allows devices to be tracked and,
most importantly, blocks those that are not allowed.
Create a unified policy and manage anywhere from a few APs and switches to
thousands, all via a single cloud-based dashboard.
Onboarding and deployment
is automatic. Your network
is up in minutes.
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Advanced Security Options
Keeping your network protected from malware, viruses and
infections is critically important. Content Filtering Service
(CFS) does just that by inspecting web page access and
taking action when a threat is detected. CFS provides
administrators with the tools to create and apply policies
that allow or deny access to sites based on individual or
group identity, or by time of day, for over 56 predefined
categories. As part of the advanced capabilities package,
WNM includes the ability to add Content Filtering Service,
Capture ATP, and GAV directly to the access point.
Reliable Operation
WNM delivers the stability and reliability of the cloud. In
case an internet outage, access points and switches can
continue to work without WNM, ensuring business continuity.
Two-factor authentication and packet encryption heighten
security, while automatic firmware and security updates
keep managed devices up to date. WNM allows admins to
selectively apply production, beta or patch firmware on each
managed device as needed, and enables automatic sending
of reports to multiple recipients simultaneously.
Zero-Touch Deployment
With Zero-Touch Deployment, your SonicWall APs and
switches are up and running in minutes. And you can
register and onboard them from anywhere with the
SonicExpress app.
Advanced Analysis Tools
Conducting a wireless site survey before deploying access
points can help ensure performance and productivity.
WNM’s WiFi Planner tool helps you strategically deploy
access points to optimize Wi-Fi user experience and avoid
costly mistakes. WiFi Planner analyzes placement, building
materials, power, signal strength, channel width and radio
bands. This lets you optimize coverage in new or existing
networks using the fewest number of APs. Auto-channel
assignment prevents interference. WNM’s Topology
tool provides network topology maps and managed
device statistics.
Lower TCO
Cloud-based WNM drives down total cost of ownership
(TCO) by shifting capital expenditures (CAPEX) to operating
expense (OPEX). WNM cuts out the cost and maintenance of
redundant hardware-based controllers and optimizes data
center rack space. Its intuitive interface reduces training and
administrative overhead costs.
Management
Centralized Dashboard
SonicWall Access Point Management
SonicWall Switch Management
Zero-Touch Onboarding
Device Zone level management
Multi-device firmware upgrade
Role-based administration
Customizable Wi-Fi Guest Portal &
certificate management
Network Hierarchy View
Topology View
Policy Hierarchy, Centralized
Policies, and Objects
Device health and status
License and support status
Network/Threat summary
Audit logs
Topology view
Air Marshal
QoS Policy
Analytics
RF Survey and Spectrum Analysis
Wi-Fi Planner
Logs, Alerts, and Notifications
Reporting
On-demand and Scheduled PDF
reports - Tenant
Customizable reports
Security
Account lockout
Account access control
2FA support
Authenticator App support
365 days of Audit Log storage
Feature Summary
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