Setup Segments
2 min
Overview
Segments function as user-defined profiles grouping specific sets of users within an enterprise (e.g., Corporate, Guest). Each segment operates similarly to a VLAN in traditional networking and encompasses both wired and wireless devices. A single segment can extend across multiple locations or be applied enterprise-wide.
Configuring Segments
- Log in to the Nile Portal. In the left navigation, select Network Setup > Segments.
- Click on the '+' sign to create a new segment.
- Configure the following:
- General Info: Enter a name for the segment.
- Service Areas: Select one or multiple sites, buildings, or zones. For example, a Corporate segment can span all corporate sites, with each site using its own authentication method and subnet.
- Authentication: For each site, select a custom RADIUS server or the default Nile RADIUS from the dropdown. Note: Custom RADIUS servers appear only after you configure them under Authentication.
- DHCP: Select the DHCP server to use for each site.
- Subnets: For each site, select the subnets configured on the selected DHCP server from the dropdown. Typically, one subnet per segment.
- Advanced:
- Wired Self Register: Allows wired users to self‑register their devices without administrator intervention.
- Walled Garden: Define the list of URLs accessible before authentication (e.g., help pages, login portals).
- Click Save to complete configuration.