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... Troubleshoot Basic Functioning 351 Power LED Is Not Lit 351 Status LED Never Turns Off 351 Ethernet Port LEDs Are Not Lit 351 Troubleshoot the Web Management Interface 352 Check the Ethernet Cabling 352 Check the IP Address Configuration 352 Check the Internet Browser 353 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 353 Use the Reset Button to Restore Default Settings 354 Resolve Problems With Date and Time 354 Resolve Network Problems 355 Resolve Problems With Access Points 355 Resolve Discovery Problems 355 Resolve Connection Problems 356 Network...
... Troubleshoot Basic Functioning 351 Power LED Is Not Lit 351 Status LED Never Turns Off 351 Ethernet Port LEDs Are Not Lit 351 Troubleshoot the Web Management Interface 352 Check the Ethernet Cabling 352 Check the IP Address Configuration 352 Check the Internet Browser 353 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 353 Use the Reset Button to Restore Default Settings 354 Resolve Problems With Date and Time 354 Resolve Network Problems 355 Resolve Problems With Access Points 355 Resolve Discovery Problems 355 Resolve Connection Problems 356 Network...
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... up to large-sized businesses, higher education institutions, hospitals, and hotels. These ports are available to 2,000 users. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models, Key Features, and Capabilities The NETGEAR ProSAFE Wireless Controller is controller redundancy supported. This user manual supports models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500. Model WC7500 provides four RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. In a stacked configuration, a stack of three wireless controllers can support up to 50 access points (APs) with up to access the wireless controller for management and for...
... up to large-sized businesses, higher education institutions, hospitals, and hotels. These ports are available to 2,000 users. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models, Key Features, and Capabilities The NETGEAR ProSAFE Wireless Controller is controller redundancy supported. This user manual supports models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500. Model WC7500 provides four RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. In a stacked configuration, a stack of three wireless controllers can support up to 50 access points (APs) with up to access the wireless controller for management and for...
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller • Wireless and Radio Frequency (RF) management - ARP suppression • Monitoring and reporting - Monitoring of the status of access points. - Specific health monitoring of the network, wireless controllers, WLANs, and clients, and network usage statistics. - You can be in factory default state or functioning in the network. - Create access point profile groups. Discover access points in the network. Use the internal DHCP server to provision IP addresses to differentiate between buildings, floors...
ProSAFE Wireless Controller • Wireless and Radio Frequency (RF) management - ARP suppression • Monitoring and reporting - Monitoring of the status of access points. - Specific health monitoring of the network, wireless controllers, WLANs, and clients, and network usage statistics. - You can be in factory default state or functioning in the network. - Create access point profile groups. Discover access points in the network. Use the internal DHCP server to provision IP addresses to differentiate between buildings, floors...
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Configure the IP address of operation. By default, VLAN 1 an untagged management VLAN. 5. Configure an SSID for the selected network authentication option, Configuration > Security > Basic > configure the authentication server. Authentication Server 3. Configuration > System > IP/VLAN 4. If no network DHCP server is accessible to the managed access point list. Server 2. Run the Discovery Wizard and add the access points to the access points, Configuration > System > DHCP configure the wireless controller's DHCP server. Configure the country code of the wireless ...
Configure the IP address of operation. By default, VLAN 1 an untagged management VLAN. 5. Configure an SSID for the selected network authentication option, Configuration > Security > Basic > configure the authentication server. Authentication Server 3. Configuration > System > IP/VLAN 4. If no network DHCP server is accessible to the managed access point list. Server 2. Run the Discovery Wizard and add the access points to the access points, Configuration > System > DHCP configure the wireless controller's DHCP server. Configure the country code of the wireless ...
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... > Time 3. Configure up a single wireless controller system with advanced profile groups: Step Configuration Web Management Interface Path 1. If no network DHCP server is marked as untagged. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Single Controller Configuration With Advanced Profile Groups A more complex configuration consists of a single wireless controller that controls a collection of access points that VLAN 1 is set up to the managed access point list. Configuration > System > General 2. Verify that are organized in access point profile groups and might use...
... > Time 3. Configure up a single wireless controller system with advanced profile groups: Step Configuration Web Management Interface Path 1. If no network DHCP server is marked as untagged. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Single Controller Configuration With Advanced Profile Groups A more complex configuration consists of a single wireless controller that controls a collection of access points that VLAN 1 is set up to the managed access point list. Configuration > System > General 2. Verify that are organized in access point profile groups and might use...
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... Scenarios 40 Configuration > System > Time 3. Configure the network authentication and data encryption. Note: If the stack members are on different floors or in different buildings, you intend to 600 access points. On each individual wireless controller that VLAN 1 is set up to the access points, Configuration > System > DHCP configure the wireless controller's DHCP server. Configuration > System > IP/VLAN 4. Server 2. Configure up a stacked controller configuration: Step Configuration Web Management Interface Path 1. Configure the IP address of...
... Scenarios 40 Configuration > System > Time 3. Configure the network authentication and data encryption. Note: If the stack members are on different floors or in different buildings, you intend to 600 access points. On each individual wireless controller that VLAN 1 is set up to the access points, Configuration > System > DHCP configure the wireless controller's DHCP server. Configuration > System > IP/VLAN 4. Server 2. Configure up a stacked controller configuration: Step Configuration Web Management Interface Path 1. Configure the IP address of...
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...Configuration > System > IP/VLAN 4. Verify that subnet. Configuration > Profile > Basic 3. Configuration > System > Time 3. By default, VLAN 1 an untagged management VLAN. 5. Configure the network authentication and data encryption. If necessary for WiFi access. 2. Assign the VLAN. 4. If no network DHCP server is marked as untagged. Configure up to the access points, Configuration > System > DHCP configure the wireless controller's DHCP server. Deploy the access points and connect them to a PoE switch, which, in the same subnet and use the same IP address...
...Configuration > System > IP/VLAN 4. Verify that subnet. Configuration > Profile > Basic 3. Configuration > System > Time 3. By default, VLAN 1 an untagged management VLAN. 5. Configure the network authentication and data encryption. If necessary for WiFi access. 2. Assign the VLAN. 4. If no network DHCP server is marked as untagged. Configure up to the access points, Configuration > System > DHCP configure the wireless controller's DHCP server. Deploy the access points and connect them to a PoE switch, which, in the same subnet and use the same IP address...
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... tagged VLANs and are connected to a PoE switch, which the wireless controller is connected is connected to the PoE switch through default VLAN 1. Configure the country code of wireless controller. 4. Configure the time settings. 3. Configure the IP address range for that provides Internet access. ProSAFE Wireless Controller The access points and wireless controller are connected in turn, is connected to use the wireless controller's DHCP server: 1. Configure either the network's DHCP server or the wireless controller's DHCP server to the Layer 3 switch or router that...
... tagged VLANs and are connected to a PoE switch, which the wireless controller is connected is connected to the PoE switch through default VLAN 1. Configure the country code of wireless controller. 4. Configure the time settings. 3. Configure the IP address range for that provides Internet access. ProSAFE Wireless Controller The access points and wireless controller are connected in turn, is connected to use the wireless controller's DHCP server: 1. Configure either the network's DHCP server or the wireless controller's DHCP server to the Layer 3 switch or router that...
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... air is as free of these do not light, see Appendix A, Factory Default Settings, Technical Specifications, and Passwords Requirements. Place the wireless controller where you used for configuration. 2. (Optional) Reconfigure the computer back to deploy the wireless controller in your wired network. 5. The Power, Status, and Ethernet LEDs light. Alternatively, you are not likely to a switch or router on your network. To deploy the wireless controller: 1. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Choose a Location for...
... air is as free of these do not light, see Appendix A, Factory Default Settings, Technical Specifications, and Passwords Requirements. Place the wireless controller where you used for configuration. 2. (Optional) Reconfigure the computer back to deploy the wireless controller in your wired network. 5. The Power, Status, and Ethernet LEDs light. Alternatively, you are not likely to a switch or router on your network. To deploy the wireless controller: 1. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Choose a Location for...
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller 5. We recommend changing the name as soon as described in the following table. The wireless controller uses the country code to access the access points. Manage the Time Settings This page lets you use more than the level that the wireless controller manages. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Click the Login button. Configure the settings as possible after setting up correctly, the wireless controller might be able to determine the best...
ProSAFE Wireless Controller 5. We recommend changing the name as soon as described in the following table. The wireless controller uses the country code to access the access points. Manage the Time Settings This page lets you use more than the level that the wireless controller manages. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Click the Login button. Configure the settings as possible after setting up correctly, the wireless controller might be able to determine the best...
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...IP, VLAN, and LAG settings: 1. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Select Configuration > System > IP/VLAN. 5. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Configure the IP, VLAN, and Link Aggregation Settings Note: Link aggregation is 192.168.0.250. Configure the settings as described in the following table. By default, the IP address is not supported on model WC7500 and model WC7600v2. Configure the System and Network Settings and Register the Licenses 103 In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. The wireless controller's web management interface opens...
...IP, VLAN, and LAG settings: 1. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Select Configuration > System > IP/VLAN. 5. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Configure the IP, VLAN, and Link Aggregation Settings Note: Link aggregation is 192.168.0.250. Configure the settings as described in the following table. By default, the IP address is not supported on model WC7500 and model WC7600v2. Configure the System and Network Settings and Register the Licenses 103 In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. The wireless controller's web management interface opens...
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... a static IP address to the wireless controller and then use the web management interface of a discovered access point to configure a static IP address for your LAN. For more information, see Link Aggregation Concepts on page 102. 10G Port Settings section1 LAG Select the LAG radio button to enable the wireless controller to automatically create a LAG in which both links are mutually exclusive. Configure the System and Network Settings and Register the Licenses 104 ProSAFE Wireless Controller Setting IP Settings section...
... a static IP address to the wireless controller and then use the web management interface of a discovered access point to configure a static IP address for your LAN. For more information, see Link Aggregation Concepts on page 102. 10G Port Settings section1 LAG Select the LAG radio button to enable the wireless controller to automatically create a LAG in which both links are mutually exclusive. Configure the System and Network Settings and Register the Licenses 104 ProSAFE Wireless Controller Setting IP Settings section...
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The wireless controller can add multiple DHCP server pools for different VLANs. By default, the IP address is available; If your user name and password. 3. In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Select Configuration > System > DHCP Server. otherwise, the Discovery Wizard does not function correctly. Add a DHCP Server The DHCP Server List page lets you can add one or more DHCP server pools. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Manage the DHCP Server Note: Make sure that a DHCP server is...
The wireless controller can add multiple DHCP server pools for different VLANs. By default, the IP address is available; If your user name and password. 3. In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Select Configuration > System > DHCP Server. otherwise, the Discovery Wizard does not function correctly. Add a DHCP Server The DHCP Server List page lets you can add one or more DHCP server pools. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Manage the DHCP Server Note: Make sure that a DHCP server is...
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... on the managed access point list. Discover and Manage Access Points 158 In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. Enter your entire network open to access. Open a web browser. Click the Login button. These methods are described in the following sections: • Discover Access Points in Factory Default State and Access Points in a Layer 2 Subnet • Discover Access Points Installed and Working in Standalone Mode in the factory default state are...
... on the managed access point list. Discover and Manage Access Points 158 In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. Enter your entire network open to access. Open a web browser. Click the Login button. These methods are described in the following sections: • Discover Access Points in Factory Default State and Access Points in a Layer 2 Subnet • Discover Access Points Installed and Working in Standalone Mode in the factory default state are...
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... last several minutes. • Firmware upgrade. This state occurs after the firmware upgrade process completes when the access point reboots. • Applying configurations. The model of a standalone access point when the wireless controller logs in to set up a custom floor, see Step 6. For information about how to the access point using the access point's password. By default, the floor designation is enabled in the network. This state can last...
... last several minutes. • Firmware upgrade. This state occurs after the firmware upgrade process completes when the access point reboots. • Applying configurations. The model of a standalone access point when the wireless controller logs in to set up a custom floor, see Step 6. For information about how to the access point using the access point's password. By default, the floor designation is enabled in the network. This state can last...
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... support the basic profile group: 1. Open a web browser. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Enter your user name and password. 3. Configure WiFi and QoS Settings 210 You can manage the LED behavior of WN370, WAC720, and WAC730 access points by enabling all LEDs (which is installed in the selected profile group, specify the rate limit as a percentage. This feature is useful if an access point is the default setting), by enabling the Power LED...
... support the basic profile group: 1. Open a web browser. The wireless controller's login window opens. 2. Enter your user name and password. 3. Configure WiFi and QoS Settings 210 You can manage the LED behavior of WN370, WAC720, and WAC730 access points by enabling all LEDs (which is installed in the selected profile group, specify the rate limit as a percentage. This feature is useful if an access point is the default setting), by enabling the Power LED...
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... by using the correct login information. Check the following one displays: Pinging with an echo reply. Make sure that sends an echo request packet to your browser. You can troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by the IP address of data If the path is working, you make in the web management interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure that you upgrade the firmware, if...
... by using the correct login information. Check the following one displays: Pinging with an echo reply. Make sure that sends an echo request packet to your browser. You can troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by the IP address of data If the path is working, you make in the web management interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure that you upgrade the firmware, if...
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... Power LED of an access point blinks amber, the access point lost its connection to an IP address that a DHCP server issues, either a DHCP server in the Connecting state, attempting to factory default settings. In this situation, check the network connectivity between the access point and the wireless controller. This change occurs to the Connected state. If the network does not include a DHCP server, configure one on the wireless controller, you assign a static IP address to the wireless controller and then use the web management interface...
... Power LED of an access point blinks amber, the access point lost its connection to an IP address that a DHCP server issues, either a DHCP server in the Connecting state, attempting to factory default settings. In this situation, check the network connectivity between the access point and the wireless controller. This change occurs to the Connected state. If the network does not include a DHCP server, configure one on the wireless controller, you assign a static IP address to the wireless controller and then use the web management interface...
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... aggregation, links 102 AIFS (arbitration inter-frame space) 204 alarms settings 117 viewing in the network 303 viewing on the wireless controller 317 alerts, viewing and saving 259 AMPDU (aggregated MAC protocol data unit) 182, 188 antennas RF planning, adding and managing 78 specifying internal or external 171 supported models 30 application requirements, RF planning 52 arbitration inter-frame space (AIFS) 204 architecture, advanced profile group 34 ARP (Address...
... aggregation, links 102 AIFS (arbitration inter-frame space) 204 alarms settings 117 viewing in the network 303 viewing on the wireless controller 317 alerts, viewing and saving 259 AMPDU (aggregated MAC protocol data unit) 182, 188 antennas RF planning, adding and managing 78 specifying internal or external 171 supported models 30 application requirements, RF planning 52 arbitration inter-frame space (AIFS) 204 architecture, advanced profile group 34 ARP (Address...
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... configuration settings, using sniffer 352 connection problems 356 date 354 diagnostic tools 356 discovery problems 355 GUI 352 LAN path 353 LEDs 351 network performance 356 pinging access points 356 resetting factory default settings 354 TCP/IP network 353 time and time zone 354 tracing an access point route 357 web management interface 352 Tx power automatically controlling 196, 198 country specification 100 manually controlling 185, 191 overriding 183, 189 TXOP (transmission opportunity) limit 205 U unicast, firmware upgrade...
... configuration settings, using sniffer 352 connection problems 356 date 354 diagnostic tools 356 discovery problems 355 GUI 352 LAN path 353 LEDs 351 network performance 356 pinging access points 356 resetting factory default settings 354 TCP/IP network 353 time and time zone 354 tracing an access point route 357 web management interface 352 Tx power automatically controlling 196, 198 country specification 100 manually controlling 185, 191 overriding 183, 189 TXOP (transmission opportunity) limit 205 U unicast, firmware upgrade...
