Introduction.........................................................................................................................................16

1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................16

1.2 Zones, Interfaces, and Physical Ports ...............................................................................................16

1.2.1 Interface Types ........................................................................................................................17

1.2.2 Interface and Zone Configuration ............................................................................................17

1.3 Applications .......................................................................................................................................18

1.3.1 AP Management ......................................................................................................................18

1.3.2 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................18

1.3.3 Captive Portal ..........................................................................................................................18

1.3.4 Load Balancing ........................................................................................................................19

1.3.5 Dynamic Channel Selection ....................................................................................................19

1.3.6 User-Aware Access Control .....................................................................................................19

1.4 Management Overview .....................................................................................................................20

1.5 Object-based Configuration ..............................................................................................................20

1.6 Starting and Stopping the NXC .........................................................................................................21

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation and Connection .............................................................................................22

2.1 Rack-mounted Installation .................................................................................................................22

2.1.1 Rack-Mounted Installation Procedure ......................................................................................22

2.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................23

2.2.1 NXC2500 .................................................................................................................................23

2.2.2 NXC5500 .................................................................................................................................23

2.2.3 Front Panel LEDs ....................................................................................................................25

2.3 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................26

Chapter 3

The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................28

3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................28

3.2 Access ...............................................................................................................................................28

3.3 The Main Screen ...............................................................................................................................29

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