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You can also change the settings for individual SSIDs, such as the wireless mode, encryption, MAC
filter, etc.
The “Group Edit” button allows you to apply settings for multiple selected APs at the same time.
1.1.4 Users
The APc keeps a record of end users (e.g. mobile phone, laptop) connected to all the APs. The
parameters shown include the hostname, IP address, MAC address and SSID that it is connected to.
The upload data usage, download data usage are also shown. The end users are updated every 15
seconds.
You can view the log of all the users up to 5 days. The MAC Address, check-in time and check-out
time are shown.
1.1.5 Firmware Upgrade
The APc lets you upgrade multiple selected APs concurrently.
The SNMPv3 is used to manage the upgrade process.
The FTP protocol is used to transfer the firmware image.
The status is also updated to the APc (successful or unsuccessful).
1.2 Hardware and Software Components
The APc resides in a small and lightweight hardware. The APc comes pre-installed, tested, and preconfigured for use.
Alternatively, the APc may be installed on a PC or virtual machine, using an 'iso' file.
The APc runs on CentOS.
CentOS (abbreviated from Community Enterprise Operating System) is a Linux distribution that
attempts to provide a free enterprise class computing platform which has 100% binary
compatibility with its upstream source, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
The CompexWRT APs make use of CoovaChilli to offer the Hotspot functionality.
CoovaChilli is an open-source software access controller, based on the popular (but now defunct)
ChilliSpot project. CoovaChilli is a feature rich software access controller that provides a captive
portal / walled-garden environment and uses RADIUS or a HTTP protocol for access provisioning
and accounting.
A RADIUS server resides in the APc.
Overview of the AP Controller
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