Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000
User’s Manual
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2. System Overview

2.1 Introduction of Edimax AC-M3000

Edimax AC-M3000 is a Network Access Controller, specially designed for the small scaled wireless and wired
network management and access control. The major functional areas include user management, access control, AP
management, and security management.

2.2 System Concept

Edimax AC-M3000 dedicates to user authentication, authorization and management. The user account information
is stored in the local database or specified external databases server. User authentication is processed via the SSL
encrypted web interface. This interface is compatible to most desktop devices and palm computers. The following
figure is an example of Edimax AC-M3000 set to control a part of the company’s intranet. The whole managed
network includes the users in LAN and WLAN..