Network setup in 5 steps
The support of individual devices by IT specialists is a thing of the past. With the LANCOM Management Cloud, anyone who can use a smartphone can commission individual devices or even all of the devices at a new site – within minutes and in five easy steps.
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Network management on a new level
Unpack and connect the device. This job is unavoidable, whatever networked world you live in. Once the device is cabled and powered up, the differences become clear:
Old world
Laborious manual misery
In the old world, this is where the real work began. Without the support of software and cloud control, an expert network administrator first has to manually instruct the component on how to behave on the network. From the command line interface (CLI) or by web interface, detailed configuration steps are taken to prepare the router, access point, switch or firewall for smooth operation on the network.
And every mistake in these settings has consequences: In the best case, a single user meets with a blocked port and cannot access an application. In the worst case, a piece of malware is up to no good because an incorrect filter setting in the firewall allowed it into the company network.
Even for experienced network specialists, this kind of ground-up configuration of a fully-fledged firewall, for example, can mean several hours of concentrated work. And if your specialist has to travel to another site as well, one or more working days can easily be lost.
New world
Pleasant automated work
On the other hand, the new world of cloud-based network management means that after unpacking and connecting up, the work is pretty much done already.
The LANCOM Management Cloud and the roll-out process in particular are designed for ease of use and efficiency: Anyone who can open packages and operate a smartphone can also integrate new components into the network.
This is because the cloud-enabled LANCOM device comes accompanied by its cloud-ready leaflet. Thanks to the serial number barcode on the device and the packaging, and the cloud PIN on the leaflet, it only takes two scans with the smartphone – and the device is part of the cloud clan.
With a portfolio that is 90% cloud-ready – although mounting materials or cables are not expected to be in the cloud for years to come – this means a particularly smooth and rapid expansion of the network, even by entire groups of devices.
In 5 steps to network growth à la cloud
Within minutes and without any specialized knowledge, a janitor or anybody at all can commission any network component reliably and error-free – with just five simple steps on a smartphone:
Step 1
With your smartphone, go to cloud.lancom.de/rollout and login with your LANCOM Management Cloud credentials.
Modern network management
„Globalization, digitalization and the pandemic have shown companies that the technical prerequisites for a future-proof operation are not yet fully developed. Not only the number, but also the variation of the devices in the network has risen rapidly alone by the fact that a lot of employees have switched to working from home. [...] Today, a network architecture uses a large number of sensors, controllers, routers, switches and access points. In addition, the networking of different locations has become a significant factor in the efficient operation of the entire company due to globalization, internationalization and outsourcing as well as the integration of business areas. What is needed are network management solutions that intelligently organize, optimize and manage these components and enable the network to achieve a holistic security standard.“ – techconsult study from 2022
Device integration via preconfiguration
And it gets even easier: If the system administrator prepares the devices in advance, the LANCOM Management Cloud works without any authentication necessary on-site: Components can be preconfigured in detail before they arrive at the desired site.
Set the device names, choose the device model, decide on the required firmware, set the location, and set up any detailed configurations such as the DSL access data.
When the device arrives, all it needs is to be powered up and plugged into the network. As soon as an Internet connection is established, it is recognized by the cloud controller, supplied with the planned configuration parameters and the desired firmware version – all via a VPN connection.
And if a defective device needs to be replaced, it's easier still: Click on the defective device, enter the serial number of the replacement, and you’re done.
Welcome to the world of LANCOM cloud-based network management.
Cloud management instead of a castle in the air
You want to make sure that this is not just a dream? Convince yourself with a reality check: We provide you with more information, tutorials as well as a live view access here.
Infopaper: LMC User Roles and Rights
Infopaper: LMC (Public) Data Protection and Data Security
Infopaper: LMC – SIEM Integration Service
Techpaper: Concepts of the LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC)
Techpaper: LANCOM Management Cloud - Rollout
Techpaper: Cloud-managed Hotspot
Techpaper: Cloud-managed Security
Techpaper: Scheduled Events in the LMC
Whitepaper: LANCOM Cloud-managed hospital networks (SDN)
Whitepaper: Cloud Management and Software-defined Networking
