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9
Managing the Network
This chapter explains how to use the NM Portal features of the 108 Mbps Wireless Access Point to
manage multiple APs across the network. It includes the following topics:
• Introduction
• Using NM Portal
• Using the Network Topology Menu
• Managing Rogue Access Points
• Using the NM Services Menu
• Managing Network Faults
• Managing Users
Introduction
Network management refers to the coordinated control and supervision of multiple access points
across a network. Network management functions include single-point configuration of multiple
access points, user access control, performance monitoring, and fault management.
PLANEX offers the unique advantage of a network management capability built into the 108 Mbps
Wireless Access Point. When configured as an NM Portal, the 108 Mbps Wireless AP can provide
network management services for up to five subnetworks
. For small to mid-size networks, this
eliminates the need for an external network management application. For mid to large size
enterprise networks, NM Portal can be used to manage all the APs at a specific location or branch,
while Wireless LAN Network Management Software, offered as a separate product, can supply
enterprise-level network management.
NM Portal supports the following functions:
•
Single view to manage the entire network
•
AP discovery
•
AP enrollment
•
Centralized software distribution and policy management
•
Integrated security management for users
• Rogue AP control
•
Email alerts
•
Fault management
•
Syslog
•
Guest access control