User's Manual

Assessing Security Needs and Architecture
Installation and Configuration Guide: Airgo Access Point 13
For small and mid-sized networks, it is recommended to configure one of the APs on the network
as a portal AP to provide NM Portal, security portal, and enrollment services. It is also
recommended to designate another AP as a backup for the security portal.
For large offices and campuses, enterprise-wide control and advanced network management
features become essential to reliable network operations. For these networks, it is recommended to
use the Airgo NMS Pro network management application, which provides a comprehensive
network management solution. Install the NMS Pro server on any suitably configured network
computer, and permit network administrators to obtain access from any designated client station.
For more information, see the Airgo NMS Pro Installation and Configuration Guide.
NMS Pro can be installed as a stand-alone network management solution, or it can be used in
conjunction with NM Portal APs to create an efficient distribution system for network management
data and policies across multiple locations. For enterprises with multiple locations, an AP in each
location can be assigned as the NM Portal. The NM Portal serves an auxiliary function, executing
commands for AP management updates and distributing them to all the APs at the remote location
or collecting data from all the APs at the location and sending the data back to NMS Pro. This
model can significantly reduce the time and network load associated with performing network
management functions such as policy distribution and software updates.