Avalanche User Guide - Wavelink

Chapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 1: IntroductionAvalanche is a mobile device management system. From a central console, you can locate andmanage devices, including monitoring and distributing software. Network security featuresallow you to manage wireless settings (including encryption and authentication), and applythose settings on demand throughout the network. Avalanche also provides tools formanaging maps, alerts, and reports.This guide is an introduction to the functions and components of Wavelink Avalanche. Itpresents:• An introduction to the Avalanche Java Console and conceptual information aboutAvalanche.• Detailed information on the components of Avalanche.• Tasks for creating and managing an effective and secure wireless network.NOTE: The instructions contained in this guide pertain to the Avalanche Java Console. Fordetails about performing tasks from the Web Console, see the Web Console User Guide.This section provides the following introductory information:• Components of Avalanche• Getting Started• About This GuideComponents of AvalancheAvalanche is an integrated system of several components, which together allow you to manageyour wireless network quickly and efficiently. The following diagram provides a generaloverview of components and how they interact: