User Manual

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I. Product Information
The APC500 supports central management for up to 200 Edimax Pro access
points, suitable for SMBs/SMEs. Functions include:
L2/L3 AP Management
Captive Portal/Guest Policy
QoS by SSID
Local Radius (AAA)
Batch Setup/Configuration
Group Firmware Upgrade/Restart
Channel/RF Power/Load Optimization
Edimax NMS
Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central
management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array.
NMS can be installed on one access point and support up to 16 Edimax Pro
access points with no additional wireless controller required. The APC500 is a
standalone AP Controller with support for up 200 Edimax Pro APs.
Edimax Pro NMS
CAP Series
WAP Series
APC500
Platform
Software
Software
Standalone Box
Segment
Entry
Middle
High
Managed AP Capacity
1 – 8
1 – 16
1 - 200
The APC500 Controller connects to a network via a switch or directly to a
router, and other connected Edimax Pro access points are automatically
designated as Managed APs. Using the APC500 you can configure, monitor
and manage all Managed APs (up to 200 connected by switches) from the
single AP Controller.
Access points can be deployed and configured according to requirements,
creating a powerful network architecture which can be easily managed and
expanded in the future, with an easy to use interface and a full range of
functionality – ideal for small and mid-sized office environments. A secure
WLAN can be deployed and administered from a single point, minimizing cost
and complexity.