AirLive IAS-2000 V2, User Manual

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IAS-2000 v2
User’s Manual
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Chapter 2. Overview
2.1 Introduction of IAS-2000 v2
IAS-2000 v2
is a Network Access Control System specially designed for middle-scaled or large network
environments while retaining network efficiency. IAS-2000 v2 delivers “manageability” , “efficiency” and “friendly
interface” and suits perfectly for campuses, libraries, gymnasiums, small and middle enterprises, factories,
Hotspots and community hospitals.
2.2 System Concept
IAS-2000 v2 is dedicatedly designed for controlling all network data passing through the system. The users under
the managed network must be authenticated to access the network beyond the managed area. The authentication
mechanism at the user’s end is provided by the IAS-2000 v2 server, and the SSL encryption is used to protect the
webpage. In the system, IAS-2000 v2 is responsible for authentication, authorization, and management functions.
The user account information is stored in the IAS-2000 v2 database, or other specified external authentication
databases.
The process of authenticating the user’s identity is executed via the SSL encrypted webpage. Using the web
interface, it can be ensured that the system is compatible to most desktop systems and palm computers. When a
user authentication is requested, the IAS-2000 v2 server software will check the authentication database at the rear
end to confirm the user’s access right. The authentication database can be the local database of IAS-2000 v2 or any
external database that IAS-2000 v2 supports. If the user is not an authorized user, IAS-2000 v2 will refuse the user’s