Chapter 1: Welcome To Extremecloud Appliance; The Appliance - Extreme Networks ExtremeCloud Appliance Series User Manual

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Welcome to ExtremeCloud
Appliance

The Appliance

Wireless AP Overview
Sites Overview
Navigating the User Interface
Hierarchical Visibility for WiNG Appliances
ExtremeCloud Appliance offers a streamlined customer experience with a common platform and
operating system across multiple Extreme Networks products. Get the power of ExtremeWireless and
Extreme Management Center with the flexibility of ExtremeCloud in one easy-to-use platform.
ExtremeCloud Appliance offers the following features:
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Integrated Access Control
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Integrated Maps
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Historical data charts
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Programmable REST API
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On-premise standalone deployment with integration into ExtremeCloud/Extreme Management
Center and on-premise services
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Clustered support for load sharing and resilience.
The Appliance
The appliance is a network device designed to integrate with an existing wired Local Area Network
(LAN). The ExtremeCloud Appliance provides both distributed and centralized management, network
access, and routing to wireless devices that use Wireless APs to access the network.
The appliance provides the following functionality:
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Controls and configures wireless APs, providing distributed or centralized management.
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Authenticates wireless devices that contact a wireless AP.
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Assigns each wireless device to a network service when it connects.
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Routes traffic from wireless devices, using a network service, to the wired network.
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Applies filtering roles to the wireless device session.
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Provides session logging and accounting capability.
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Manages switches.
ExtremeCloud Appliance supports the use of both a virtual appliance and a physical appliance.
Related Links
Appliance Product Family
ExtremeCloud Appliance User Guide for version 4.36.03
on page 9
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