NetComm IAC3000, User Manual

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IAC3000
User Manual
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Chapter 2. System Overview
2.1 Introduction of IAC3000
IAC3000 is an Internet Access Controller, specially designed for wired and wireless data network environments in
small to middle scaled businesses and hotspots. It features integrated management, secured data transmission,
and enhanced accounting and billing. System administrators can effectively monitor wired or wireless users,
including employees and guest users via its user management interface. Moreover, administrators can discover,
configure, monitor, and upgrade all managed Access Points (APs) from a single, centralized AP management
interface, the IAC3000.
2.2 System Concept
IAC3000 is capable of managing user authentication, authorization and accounting. The user account information is
stored in the local database or a specified external database server. Featured with user authentication and
integrated with external payment gateway, IAC3000 allows users to easily pay the fee and enjoy the Internet
service using credit cards through Authorize.net, PayPal & Secure Pay. With centralized AP management feature,
the administrator does not need to worry about how to manage multiple wireless access point devices. Furthermore,
IAC3000 introduces the concept of Service Zones - multiple virtual networks, each with its own definable network
policy. This is very useful for hotspot owners seeking to provide different customers or staff with different levels of
network services. The following diagram is an example of IAC3000 set to manage the Internet and network access
services at a hotspot venue.