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AG 5500
8 Introduction
Bandwidth Management
The NSE optimizes bandwidth by limiting bandwidth usage symmetrically or asymmetrically
on a per device (MAC address / User) basis, and manages the WAN Link traffic to provide
complete bandwidth management over the entire network. You can ensure that every user has a
quality experience by placing a bandwidth ceiling on each device accessing the network, so
every user gets a fair share of the available bandwidth.
With the Nomadix Information and Control Console (ICC) feature enabled, subscribers can
increase or decrease their own bandwidth dynamically (by the minute, or on an hourly, daily,
weekly, or monthly basis), and also adjust the pricing plan for their service (see graphic).
Bridge Mode
This feature allows complete and unconditional access to devices. When Bridge Mode is
enabled, your NSE-powered product is effectively transparent to the network in which it is
located.
The NSE forwards any and all packets (except those addressed to the NSE network interface).
The packets are unmodified and can be forwarded in both directions. The Bridge Mode
function is a very useful feature when troubleshooting your entire network as it allows
administrators to effectively “remove” your product from the network without physically
disconnecting the unit.
Information and Control Console (ICC)
Bandwidth selection (pull
down)
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