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ExtremeControl - Installation and Configuration

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Students will be introduced to Extreme Network’s network access control solution,  ExtremeControl. Students will learn methods to properly install and configure their ExtremeControl engines. Use cases and deployments for ExtremeControl within different network models are also discussed. The primary ExtremeControl use case covered in this course is visibility of end-systems with Passive and Pass-Through Modes. Components of authentication to include proxying RADIUS are discussed. Students will have these concepts reinforced with hands-on lab experience installing ExtremeControl into a preconfigured network.

Course Contents

  • Introduction to ExtremeControl
  • Introduction to Extreme Cloud IQ Suite
  • Deploying and Installing ExtremeControl
  • Configuring ExtremeControl
  • Introduction to ExtremeCloud IQ - Site Engine
  • Device Onboarding
  • ExtremeControl Architecture
  • Passive Mode
  • Pass-Through Mode
  • End-Systems Visibility

E-Book Symbol For this course you will receive the original documentation from Extreme Networks as a PDF file.

Target Group

This course is designed as the first step for individuals responsible for the installation and the configuration of ExtremeControl.

Knowledge Prerequisites

The associate level certification exam is a mandatory prerequisite and must be completed prior to attending the ExtremeControl - Installation and Configuration class.

Students should possess an understanding of network fundamentals, and general network management concepts, as well as network security concepts and technologies. To learn the basics of networking, see Extreme Academy.

Complementary and Continuative Courses

ExtremeControl - Management
ExtremeControl - Advanced Configuration
ExtremeControl - Troubleshooting

Course Objective

  • Install ExtremeControl
  • Configure ExtremeControl
  • Deploy ExtremeControl
  • Navigate ExtremeControl’s Access Control/NAC Manager in ExtremeCloud™ IQ - Site Engine
  • Demonstrate installation of ExtremeControl’s Passive Mode
  • Demonstrate installation of ExtremeControl’s Pass-Through Mode
  • Outline and operate ExtremeControl’s End-Systems tables

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses
PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.

Students will be introduced to Extreme Network’s network access control solution,  ExtremeControl. Students will learn methods to properly install and configure their ExtremeControl engines. Use cases and deployments for ExtremeControl within different network models are also discussed. The primary ExtremeControl use case covered in this course is visibility of end-systems with Passive and Pass-Through Modes. Components of authentication to include proxying RADIUS are discussed. Students will have these concepts reinforced with hands-on lab experience installing ExtremeControl into a preconfigured network.

Course Contents

  • Introduction to ExtremeControl
  • Introduction to Extreme Cloud IQ Suite
  • Deploying and Installing ExtremeControl
  • Configuring ExtremeControl
  • Introduction to ExtremeCloud IQ - Site Engine
  • Device Onboarding
  • ExtremeControl Architecture
  • Passive Mode
  • Pass-Through Mode
  • End-Systems Visibility

E-Book Symbol For this course you will receive the original documentation from Extreme Networks as a PDF file.

Target Group

This course is designed as the first step for individuals responsible for the installation and the configuration of ExtremeControl.

Knowledge Prerequisites

The associate level certification exam is a mandatory prerequisite and must be completed prior to attending the ExtremeControl - Installation and Configuration class.

Students should possess an understanding of network fundamentals, and general network management concepts, as well as network security concepts and technologies. To learn the basics of networking, see Extreme Academy.

Complementary and Continuative Courses

ExtremeControl - Management
ExtremeControl - Advanced Configuration
ExtremeControl - Troubleshooting

Course Objective

  • Install ExtremeControl
  • Configure ExtremeControl
  • Deploy ExtremeControl
  • Navigate ExtremeControl’s Access Control/NAC Manager in ExtremeCloud™ IQ - Site Engine
  • Demonstrate installation of ExtremeControl’s Passive Mode
  • Demonstrate installation of ExtremeControl’s Pass-Through Mode
  • Outline and operate ExtremeControl’s End-Systems tables

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses

PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.