Adtran Bluesocket (vWLAN)
Virtual Wireless LAN (vWLAN).
Overview
Adtran's Bluesocket vWLAN is a virtualized wireless LAN management platform that provides centralized control over Adtran's Bluesocket access points. It's designed for high-density environments and large, distributed enterprises. The key feature is its flexible, software-based architecture, which can be deployed on-premises in a private cloud (VMware) or hosted in a public cloud. This provides the scalability and control of a controller-based system without the need for proprietary hardware appliances.
✨ Key Features
- Virtualized Architecture (VMware or Cloud)
- Centralized Management and Control
- High Scalability (up to 3,000 APs per instance)
- Role-Based Access Control
- Guest Access and Captive Portal
- High-Density Wi-Fi Optimization
- Seamless Roaming
- Flexible Deployment Options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Software-based, virtualized controller architecture avoids hardware lock-in.
- High scalability and performance for demanding environments.
- Flexible deployment in private or public cloud.
Unique Value: Delivers the power and scalability of a traditional hardware-based WLAN controller in a flexible, cost-effective, and virtualized software format.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing a large, high-density Wi-Fi deployment within a private VMware cloud environment.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses that do not have virtualization infrastructure or require a simple SaaS solution.
- Organizations looking for a multi-vendor management platform.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more flexible and potentially lower-cost alternative to proprietary hardware controllers from vendors like Cisco and Aruba, especially for organizations already invested in VMware.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (ProCare tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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