The Motorola AirDefense Services Platform provides holistic network services management for wireless LAN networks. It simplifies management, monitoring, and protection of WLAN networks through three key functions: security and compliance, network assurance, and infrastructure management. The modular platform maximizes deployment flexibility and minimizes costs. It combines information from network sensors and access points with analytical tools to provide 24/7 monitoring, automated security functions, compliance, multi-vendor management, and remote troubleshooting.