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What's new in the LANCOM Management Cloud?

Cloud-based network management alone does not ensure dynamic development – this constantly includes new functions and improvements. With the latest highlights from our cloud development, we show you what we mean by continuous development: At regular intervals, we incorporate new features into the LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC) to make your cloud experience and thus your daily work even more efficient. To use all the functions of the LANCOM Management Cloud, we always recommend using the latest LCOS release version.

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Here you can find an overview of all software releases with new functions, changes, and previous features of the LMC.

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All features at a glance

  • Scheduled events in the LANCOM Management Cloud

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    Plan configuration rollouts and firmware updates in advance!

    Configuration rollouts and firmware updates can now be planned in advance and executed automatically, eliminating the need for active administrator involvement. All that is required is to define the time window and select the respective devices beforehand.

    By default, the LANCOM Management Cloud organizes the selected devices by model type and updates them one after the other to ensure smooth operation—from access points and switches to firewalls and routers.

    Scheduling new events is simple: In the “Devices“ menu, select the desired components in the table, choose the desired action (configuration rollout or firmware update) via the three-dot menu under “Scheduling“ , and customize additional details and options for smooth operation.

    For a clear overview, the “Scheduled events” button in the device table view provides a complete list of all upcoming and previous updates at a glance.

    If you need detailed information on "scheduled events“, please take a look at our techpaper.

    You can also look forward to continuous improvements and even more new features in this area. We will keep you updated.

  • Monitoring of DHCP leases for LANCOM R&S®Unified Firewalls

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    New “DHCP Clients“ table

    With the DHCP lease function, LANCOM R&S®Unified Firewalls use the integrated DHCP server to dynamically and temporarily assign IP addresses to the devices in the network. The LANCOM Management Cloud provides detailed information in the device overview of the respective firewall, offering a comprehensive summary of registered users when this feature is utilized. The new “DHCP Clients“ table clearly summarizes all relevant details, including the user name, client IP, MAC address, and the type and duration of the IP address assignment. Additionally, you can flexibly filter and sort the displayed properties.

  • Sustainable networks with LANCOM Active Power Control

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    The intelligent solution for saving energy

    In the face of increasing demands on network performance, the associated rise in energy costs and the growing desire for CO2 neutrality, we present LANCOM Active Power Control (APC)—an intelligent solution for sustainable networks. This enables energy resources to be used efficiently, which is good for the environment and for the budget. With the launch of APC, you can take advantage of LANCOM Sustainability Mode and energy consumption reporting. Activation is carried out via the LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC) under Project specifications > Active Power Control.

    LANCOM Sustainability Mode: Here, the capacity provided by the access points is reduced to the bare minimum during periods of low client activity. This reduces the power requirement and leads to energy savings without compromising performance. Once this option is enabled, all compatible access points in the project are flagged for LANCOM Sustainability Mode. Full activation occurs during the next rollout.

    Energy consumption report: Gain detailed insights into the monthly energy usage of all LANCOM network components (access points, routers, firewalls, switches) within a project. Reports are downloadable as an Excel file under “Energy consumption report“ and offer in-depth analysis at the project, device type, and location levels.

    LANCOM Active Power Control is continuously evolving with new features. Look forward to additional energy-saving functionalities and enhanced monitoring tools to further optimize energy-efficient networks.

    Preview: Have you been looking forward to planned configuration rollouts and firmware updates? Discover the new feature “Scheduled events“ now in your device overview. Detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, will follow in the coming weeks.

  • Addition of the type column in the device table

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    Well informed at a glance

    The clearer the overview, the easier the management! The newly added “Type“ column in the device table of the LANCOM Management Cloud enhances this clarity. This small adjustment has a significant impact, as the “Name“ and “Model“ fields alone do not always intuitively reveal the category of the device. With this addition, you can now immediately see whether your LANCOM network components are routers, access points, switches, or firewalls. Sorting and filtering by device type is, of course, also available.

  • Wi-fi 7 in the cloud!

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    Extended monitoring functions of the new Wi-Fi 7 access point LANCOM LX-7500

    Discover the extended monitoring functions of the new Wi-Fi 7 access point LANCOM LX-7500! The detailed view of the Wi-Fi 7 device now provides the following new information:

    1. Current power information: In the device overview, you will see the new “Power Info” tab. Here all details regarding PoE mode, PoE standard, and power consumption per Ethernet port are clearly summarized. In addition, you can see under “Power status”, for example, whether the access point is supplied with sufficient PoE power for the full scope of functionalities or whether a fail-safe hitless failover is guaranteed. The new “Power drawn” widget also provides a graphical overview of the minimum, average, and maximum power consumption over the last 24 hours.
    2. Wi-Fi 7 in dashboard and device overview: The Wi-Fi 7 standard, also known as IEEE 802.11be, has been integrated into the existing widgets, such as “Wi-Fi networks” and “Wi-Fi users”, in the “Mode” and “Data rate” sections.
    3. Mounting information: The “Device Info” section now not only displays the location, but also the type of mounting (e.g. Wall 0°). It clearly indicates, through icons and tooltips, whether the installation was done correctly or if adjustments are needed for optimal coverage.
       

    Learn more about LANCOM Wi-Fi 7 or the Wi-Fi 7 technology to achieve secure, sustainable, and automated network management with the LMC!

  • More efficiency for hybrid teams thanks to LTA Multi-Domain Access

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    Temporary and secure network access for smooth collaboration

    LANCOM Trusted Access (LTA) with Multi-Domin Access provides hybrid, decentralized teams with secure and seamless access to internal network segments. This significantly facilitates collaboration with external employees. Through external login domains, they receive temporary, secure access to the necessary network areas to retrieve relevant information for their tasks. User accounts of additional domains must be enabled in the Identity Provider (IdP), allowing the LTA client to permit logins from additional external domain users. The logged-in users can be viewed via Dashboards > LANCOM Trusted Access.

  • More convenience and security for configuration comparison

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    Select individual view of the detailed configuration

    Customize the configuration comparison to suit your preferences: Changes between two configurations are highlighted not only with row markers but also in content, making it easier to focus. Simultaneous horizontal scrolling of both configurations and the ability to hide irrelevant rows improve the overall overview. You control the appearance of your interface: Hidden sections can be fully revealed with a click or by dragging and dropping them back in row by row. Additionally, your preferred display format – side by side, stacked, or inline – is saved for future access. To protect against unauthorized access, changed passwords are no longer displayed by default. Discover the new features of the configuration comparison by clicking on a router, access point, or switch under “Detail configuration”.

  • Integration of external hotspot providers

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    Extended compatibility with support for RADIUS interfaces

    For more flexibility in hotspot provision via the LMC, you can now also integrate third-party hotspots that offer RADIUS interfaces for authentication and authorization. The centralized management via the LMC allows you to ensure uniform security policies for the entire network. To do this, create the hotspot under Networks > Add network > Hotspot network and select “External” for Captive Portal. In addition to the network name and IP range, enter the external URL and up to three RADIUS servers. Simply assign the new hotspot network to the desired locations. This way, hotspot users are forwarded directly to the portal of the external hotspot provider when they dial in.

  • Improved overview with color optimization of the device table

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    New design for less distraction and more focus

    Reduced in color, optimized in function: the new, subtle appearance of the device table provides an even more user-friendly LANCOM Management Cloud. Now, only those areas are highlighted that could currently require action on your part. These include warning and error messages for the device status (“offline”) and configurations (“outdated”). All other harmless messages are displayed in reduced form. This means you are automatically less distracted, can recognize changes to all devices more easily, and can therefore concentrate on the essentials more quickly.

  • SIEM integration service for cloud-managed LANCOM R&S®Unified Firewalls

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    Centralized Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system against security threats

    Robust security management is essential, especially for larger organizations and managed service providers (MSPs). A centralized Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system helps organizations detect, analyze, and respond to security threats quickly, preventing damage to business operations.

    We invite you to enhance your SIEM with our integration service for cloud-managed LANCOM R&S®Unified Firewalls, ensuring comprehensive detection of attacks on your network infrastructure.

    Compliance with market-leading SIEM systems

    Our solution drastically simplifies integration with popular SIEM systems like Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Enginsight, Wazuh, and Logpoint. The LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC) collects event logs from all managed Unified Firewalls in a network, providing a single endpoint for SIEM systems to retrieve all logs in standard JSON format. This setup ensures quick visibility of network infrastructure attacks, enabling rapid response to threats such as viruses, malware, and DDoS attacks.

    Easy setup with the LANCOM SIEM integration service

    Our experienced support team will assist you with an uncomplicated integration process:

    1. Create a ticket with the LANCOM support team: Open a support ticket and submit the request for the SIEM integration service.
    2. LANCOM support contacts you: Our team prepares the necessary configurations for the Unified Firewalls and the LANCOM Management Cloud.
    3. Receive a security token: After setup, you will receive a security token for secure communication between the LMC and your SIEM system.
    4. Rollout of the configuration: At a time of your choice, you roll out the configuration of your Unified Firewalls via the LMC and update their firmware if needed.
    5. Configure the interface in your SIEM: If required, we provide all the necessary information to retrieve and analyze the logs.

    Technical prerequisites

    1. Your LANCOM R&S®Unified Firewalls (all models) are managed in the LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC).
    2. Minimum firmware version:
      - LCOS FX 10.13.6566 (REL) or higher
      - LCOS FX-I 1.0 or higher
    3. The firewalls are assigned to a location and configured as a gateway
    4. You have your Cloud ID or UUID at hand
    5. You have access to the LMC to update the firewalls and roll out the configurations. 

    By integrating cloud-managed Unified Firewalls into your SIEM, you can optimize your security processes and safeguard your IT infrastructure. Our integration service ensures a smooth rollout.

    Get in touch with us today!

Find more information on features of LMC software releases up to version 1.00.180.0 in our Archive document Release Notes.

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