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1 Wireless Controller Overview
This chapter includes these sections:
◆ “Introduction to the EWS4502 Wireless Access Controller” on page 11
◆ “Key Technical Specifications” on page 13
Introduction to the EWS4502 Wireless Access Controller
The EWS4502 wireless access controller is built with leading-edge technology to
deliver reliable high-performance connectivity for your data network.
The EWS4502 is an intelligent Layer 2 wireless controller designed for managing
access points in an enterprise-wide Wi-Fi network. The wireless controller provides
two 1000BASE-TX RJ-45 ports for wired connections to other network devices.
The wireless controller has one RJ-45 serial console port for out-of-band
management access. It also includes a management agent, which supports in-band
access using a Web browser, SNMP/RMON, or Telnet/SSH.
Key Hardware
Components
The EWS4502 wireless controller consists of serveral key harware components. This
manual describes each specific component, or related components, together with
their installation requirements and procedures in each chapter. To understand each
component in detail, refer to the relevant section.
Figure 1: Front Panel
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1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports System and Port LEDs
Console Ports Reset Button
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