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Security
Security is often one of the most important concerns when it comes to
enterprise wireless networks. From the most basic need of preventing
network access by unauthorized users to performing rogue AP
detection and enforcing network isolation, the Edgecore controllers
provide a complex set of features that prevent malicious activities in
an organization's network.
For deployment flexibility, the Edgecore controllers support user
authentication via both the industry standard 802.1X as well as
web-based captive portals. The highly customizable captive portals
with integrated walled garden capability can be adapted to suit the
needs of hotels, schools, and other public venues. For unregistered
users without an account, guest access can be provided by simply
entering an e-mail address, logging in with social media accounts, or
purchasing a data plan through PayPal.
With various account generation methods, the Edgecore controllers
are able to identify users and track user activities, ensuring network
security in public Wi-Fi.
The Edgecore controllers also support remote access via VPN, which
is crucial for travelling businessmen. At the same time, site-to-site
VPN establishes secure connections between corporate
headquarters and branch offices.
Mobility
The advent of the era of smartphones and tablets has opened a
chasm between how the Internet is used and how organizations
provide Internet connectivity. Wireless networks have transformed
from a luxury to a necessity, in order to support devices that don't
have legacy wired capability. Furthermore, additional features need to
be provided in order to address the rapidly changing usage behavior.
The Edgecore controllers support a variety of mobility features that
aim to make enterprise Wi-Fi both easier to use and simpler to
manage. For example, by supporting fast roaming, users on mobile
devices can be on-the-go without worrying about interrupted
connections. It is also not uncommon to see a single user with
multiple handheld devices - with the Edgecore controller all of the
devices can log in to Wi-Fi using the same username and password.
Finally, mobile-optimized captive portals and ticket-printed QR code
automatic login are both easy methods for a user to get online from
their mobile device.
Services
As wireless networks increasingly become the primary network used
by organizations, it is crucial to take into consideration fundamental
network services, such as DHCP, NAT, and routing. In addition to
providing these functions, the Edgecore controller also implements
the concept of a "Service Zone", which essentially segments the
controller into multiple virtual controllers, each with its own associated
network services, user policies, authentication settings, etc.
On the reliability end, the Edgecore controller supports WAN port
failover, which helps businesses reduce the chance of network
downtime and prevents lost productivity and revenue. Furthermore,
load balancing between the WAN ports increases overall
performance by alleviating congestion and distributing traffic between
the two outgoing links.
Finally, the Edgecore controller provides unique value-added
capabilities, such as a direct integration with Oracle Opera PMS that
greatly simplifies the overhead of providing managed Wi-Fi in hotels.
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EWS5202 Product Specifications
Features
Management
In a wireless LAN, the Edgecore controller is the central point of
management for network administrators, whether it is monitoring
current online users or troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
The management console of the Edgecore controller is a
browser-based GUI that is simple and intuitive to operate. From this
interface, network administrators can configure traffic shaping profiles,
track previous network usage, perform system backup and restore,
and much more.
From the user management perspective, one of the core benefits of
the Edgecore controller is its ability to enforce different traffic profiles
based on both the location (Service Zone) of the user and the time of
access. For example, the profiles applied during work hours can be
different from that of during after-work hours. From bandwidth
limitations to specific routing rules, network administrators gain
fine-grained control over Wi-Fi users.
For access points, Edgecore controllers support automatic discovery
and provisioning, eliminating many repetitive and cumbersome tasks
often faced during initial network deployment. Centralized AP
configuration and monitoring also greatly reduces maintenance
overhead for IT staff.
Reporting
Whether it is real-time monitoring of network activity or tracking the
usage of previous Wi-Fi users, network administrators need the
appropriate tools at their disposal to increase efficiency and reduce
workload. The Edgecore controllers have an extensive set of logging
and reporting features that allow network administrators to easily find
any information related to the wireless network.
The built-in system dashboard provides a quick overview of the
current system status, along with graphical reports of network traffic
and system performance. In addition, there is a simple interface for
viewing online devices and their associated detailed statistics,
including but not limited to the roles they belong to, enforced network
policies, and packets transferred.
Alongside network monitoring, the Edgecore controller also performs
detailed logging of all network activity. For example, the User HTTP
Web Log allows network administrators to track users who visited
malicious websites, while the DHCP Lease Log can assist in
troubleshooting clients who cannot receive an IP address. Lastly, the
Configuration Change Log shows administrators which settings have
been modified in the past, in case there are configuration errors that
need to be reverted.