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ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual April 2016 202-11659-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual April 2016 202-11659-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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... join our community. We recommend that you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of model WC7500 and model WC7600v2. 2 See the regulatory compliance document before ...01 April 2016 Comments • First publication of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of the combined manual ...
... join our community. We recommend that you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of model WC7500 and model WC7600v2. 2 See the regulatory compliance document before ...01 April 2016 Comments • First publication of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of the combined manual ...
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...WC7500 and WC7600v2 Product Labels 20 Hardware Models WC7600 and WC9500 21 WC7600 and WC9500 Front Panel Ports and Slots 21 WC7600 and WC9500 Back Panel Components 22 WC7600 and WC9500 Product Labels 23 LED Functions (All Models 24 Wireless Controller System Components 25 Supported NETGEAR... Access Points 26 Supported NETGEAR Antennas 30 Chapter 3 System Planning and Deployment Scenarios Basic and Advanced Setting Concepts 32 Profile ...
...WC7500 and WC7600v2 Product Labels 20 Hardware Models WC7600 and WC9500 21 WC7600 and WC9500 Front Panel Ports and Slots 21 WC7600 and WC9500 Back Panel Components 22 WC7600 and WC9500 Product Labels 23 LED Functions (All Models 24 Wireless Controller System Components 25 Supported NETGEAR... Access Points 26 Supported NETGEAR Antennas 30 Chapter 3 System Planning and Deployment Scenarios Basic and Advanced Setting Concepts 32 Profile ...
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller Management VLAN and Data VLAN Strategies 41 High-Level Deployment Scenarios 43 Scenario Example 1: Network With Single VLAN 43 Scenario Example 2: Advanced Network With VLANs ... an RF Plan 86 View the Heat Map for a Deployed Floor Plan 87 Chapter 5 Installation and Configuration Overview Connect Your Computer to the Wireless Controller 91 Log In to the Wireless Controller 91 Roadmap for Initial Configuration 93 Roadmap for Configuring Management of Your WiFi Network 95 Choose a Location for the Wireless...
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Management VLAN and Data VLAN Strategies 41 High-Level Deployment Scenarios 43 Scenario Example 1: Network With Single VLAN 43 Scenario Example 2: Advanced Network With VLANs ... an RF Plan 86 View the Heat Map for a Deployed Floor Plan 87 Chapter 5 Installation and Configuration Overview Connect Your Computer to the Wireless Controller 91 Log In to the Wireless Controller 91 Roadmap for Initial Configuration 93 Roadmap for Configuring Management of Your WiFi Network 95 Choose a Location for the Wireless...
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller Manage the Time Settings 100 Manage the IP, VLAN, and Link Aggregation Settings 101 Management VLAN Concepts 101 Untagged VLAN Concepts 102 Link Aggregation Concepts ...
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Manage the Time Settings 100 Manage the IP, VLAN, and Link Aggregation Settings 101 Management VLAN Concepts 101 Untagged VLAN Concepts 102 Link Aggregation Concepts ...
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller Configure a Local MAC Authentication Group 148 Remove a Local MAC Authentication Group 150 Select an ACL for a Profile in the Basic Profile Group 150 Select an ...
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Configure a Local MAC Authentication Group 148 Remove a Local MAC Authentication Group 150 Select an ACL for a Profile in the Basic Profile Group 150 Select an ...
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...for a User or Account 242 Remove Users or Accounts 243 Export a List of Users or Accounts 244 Chapter 11 Maintain the Wireless Controller and Access Points Manage the Configuration File or Upgrade the Firmware 246 Back Up the Configuration File 246 Restore the Configuration File 247 ...Upgrade the Firmware 248 Reboot the Wireless Controller 251 Reset the Wireless Controller 251 Manage External Storage 252 Manage Remote Access 254 Specify Session Time-Outs 255 Save the Logs 256 Save the System...
...for a User or Account 242 Remove Users or Accounts 243 Export a List of Users or Accounts 244 Chapter 11 Maintain the Wireless Controller and Access Points Manage the Configuration File or Upgrade the Firmware 246 Back Up the Configuration File 246 Restore the Configuration File 247 ...Upgrade the Firmware 248 Reboot the Wireless Controller 251 Reset the Wireless Controller 251 Manage External Storage 252 Manage Remote Access 254 Specify Session Time-Outs 255 Save the Logs 256 Save the System...
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...and Redundancy Stacking Concepts 273 Configure a Stack of Wireless Controllers 275 Remove a Wireless Controller From a Stack 279 Select Which Wireless Controller in a Stack to Configure 280 Manage Redundancy for a Single Controller 283 VRRP Redundancy Concepts 283 Configure a Single Controller With Redundancy 285 Manage a Redundancy Group With N:1 ...13 Monitor the WiFi Network and Its Components Monitor the Network 301 View the Network Summary Page 301 View the Wireless Controllers in the Network 303 View the Access Points in the Network 305 View the Clients in the Network 310 View ...
...and Redundancy Stacking Concepts 273 Configure a Stack of Wireless Controllers 275 Remove a Wireless Controller From a Stack 279 Select Which Wireless Controller in a Stack to Configure 280 Manage Redundancy for a Single Controller 283 VRRP Redundancy Concepts 283 Configure a Single Controller With Redundancy 285 Manage a Redundancy Group With N:1 ...13 Monitor the WiFi Network and Its Components Monitor the Network 301 View the Network Summary Page 301 View the Wireless Controllers in the Network 303 View the Access Points in the Network 305 View the Clients in the Network 310 View ...
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... 335 View the Guest Email Address Database for Access Points That the Wireless Controller Manages 337 Monitor the SSIDs on the Wireless Controller 338 Monitor Local Clients in the Network 343 Monitor Accepted Clients 343 Monitor Blacklisted Clients 347 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting...355 Resolve Discovery Problems 355 Resolve Connection Problems 356 Network Performance and Rogue Access Point Detection 356 Use the Diagnostic Tools on the Wireless Controller 356 Ping an Access Point 356 Trace a Route to an Access Point 357 Appendix A Factory Default Settings, Technical Specifications, and ...
... 335 View the Guest Email Address Database for Access Points That the Wireless Controller Manages 337 Monitor the SSIDs on the Wireless Controller 338 Monitor Local Clients in the Network 343 Monitor Accepted Clients 343 Monitor Blacklisted Clients 347 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting...355 Resolve Discovery Problems 355 Resolve Connection Problems 356 Network Performance and Rogue Access Point Detection 356 Use the Diagnostic Tools on the Wireless Controller 356 Ping an Access Point 356 Trace a Route to an Access Point 357 Appendix A Factory Default Settings, Technical Specifications, and ...
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... 1 This chapter includes the following sections: • Models, Key Features, and Capabilities • What Can You Do With a Wireless Controller? • Licenses • Maintenance and Support Note: For more information about the topics covered in this guide, you can regularly check ...product does not match what is described in this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. If the features or behavior of your firmware. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are interchangeable. 10 Some ...
... 1 This chapter includes the following sections: • Models, Key Features, and Capabilities • What Can You Do With a Wireless Controller? • Licenses • Maintenance and Support Note: For more information about the topics covered in this guide, you can regularly check ...product does not match what is described in this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. If the features or behavior of your firmware. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are interchangeable. 10 Some ...
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... 400 users. For a comparison between the wireless controller and the access points. Model WC7500 One WC7500 wireless controller with the appropriate licenses can support up to 2,000 users. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models, Key Features, and Capabilities The NETGEAR ProSAFE Wireless Controller is controller redundancy supported. Model WC7600 One WC7600 wireless controller with the appropriate licenses can support up to...
... 400 users. For a comparison between the wireless controller and the access points. Model WC7500 One WC7500 wireless controller with the appropriate licenses can support up to 2,000 users. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models, Key Features, and Capabilities The NETGEAR ProSAFE Wireless Controller is controller redundancy supported. Model WC7600 One WC7600 wireless controller with the appropriate licenses can support up to...
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...,000 Supported Supported Supported Supported 1 2 1 None Supported Introduction 12 number of users Stacking is not supported Controller redundancy Not supported Link aggregation Not supported WNDAP620 access point Not supported Monitor blacklisted clients Not supported 1G ports...Controller Model WC9500 One WC9500 standalone wireless controller with the appropriate licenses can support up to 300 access points with up to 18,000 clients. A stack can support three wireless controllers with up to 9,000 clients. Table 1. Model differences and scalable architecture Feature WC7500...
...,000 Supported Supported Supported Supported 1 2 1 None Supported Introduction 12 number of users Stacking is not supported Controller redundancy Not supported Link aggregation Not supported WNDAP620 access point Not supported Monitor blacklisted clients Not supported 1G ports...Controller Model WC9500 One WC9500 standalone wireless controller with the appropriate licenses can support up to 300 access points with up to 18,000 clients. A stack can support three wireless controllers with up to 9,000 clients. Table 1. Model differences and scalable architecture Feature WC7500...
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...for up to 16 profiles in the same Layer 2 domain. - Rogue access point detection and classification. - Scheduled WiFi on one wireless controller. - Autodiscovery of Service and advanced wireless features - Identity-based security authentication with an external RADIUS or LDAP (Active Directory) server, or ...with cost and expiration accounting. - Support for nine access point profile groups (one basic and eight advanced) on one wireless controller (8 profiles per access point group and eight groups per radio (therefore, dual-band access points can support up to 144 profiles on ...
...for up to 16 profiles in the same Layer 2 domain. - Rogue access point detection and classification. - Scheduled WiFi on one wireless controller. - Autodiscovery of Service and advanced wireless features - Identity-based security authentication with an external RADIUS or LDAP (Active Directory) server, or ...with cost and expiration accounting. - Support for nine access point profile groups (one basic and eight advanced) on one wireless controller (8 profiles per access point group and eight groups per radio (therefore, dual-band access points can support up to 144 profiles on ...
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... the network. What Can You Do With a Wireless Controller? Organize access point profiles in the network. For more information, see the datasheets: • For the WC7500, visit support.netgear.com/product/WC7500 • For the WC7600, visit support.netgear.com/product/WC7600. • For the WC7600v2, visit support.netgear.com/product/WC7600. • For the WC9500...
... the network. What Can You Do With a Wireless Controller? Organize access point profiles in the network. For more information, see the datasheets: • For the WC7500, visit support.netgear.com/product/WC7500 • For the WC7600, visit support.netgear.com/product/WC7600. • For the WC7600v2, visit support.netgear.com/product/WC7600. • For the WC9500...
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...Manage client authentication, encryption, WiFi client security separation, and MAC authentication in a stack and synchronize information between the wireless controller.1 For more information, see Chapter 12, Manage Stacking and Redundancy. • Monitor the Network and Its Components - ... authentication. Manage rogue access points and their associated clients in the Network - Manage stacking. Model WC7500 does not support stacking. Introduction 15 ProSAFE Wireless Controller For more information, see Chapter 8, Discover and Manage Access Points. • Centrally Manage Security ...
...Manage client authentication, encryption, WiFi client security separation, and MAC authentication in a stack and synchronize information between the wireless controller.1 For more information, see Chapter 12, Manage Stacking and Redundancy. • Monitor the Network and Its Components - ... authentication. Manage rogue access points and their associated clients in the Network - Manage stacking. Model WC7500 does not support stacking. Introduction 15 ProSAFE Wireless Controller For more information, see Chapter 8, Discover and Manage Access Points. • Centrally Manage Security ...
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...points. Purchasable license increments License increments WC7500 5 APs WC5APL-10000S 10 APs - 50 APs - 100 APs - 200 APs - WC100APL-10000S - - For information about support is available on the NETGEAR ProSupport website at http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/212... and manage your network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Licenses By default, the wireless controller comes with a trial license for support of the wireless controller. You must purchase three WC200APL licenses (or...
...points. Purchasable license increments License increments WC7500 5 APs WC5APL-10000S 10 APs - 50 APs - 100 APs - 200 APs - WC100APL-10000S - - For information about support is available on the NETGEAR ProSupport website at http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/212... and manage your network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day. ProSAFE Wireless Controller Licenses By default, the wireless controller comes with a trial license for support of the wireless controller. You must purchase three WC200APL licenses (or...
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Hardware Descriptions This chapter includes the following sections: • Package Contents • Hardware Models WC7500 and WC7600v2 • Hardware Models WC7600 and WC9500 • LED Functions (All Models) • Wireless Controller System Components • Supported NETGEAR Access Points • Supported NETGEAR Antennas 2 17 2.
Hardware Descriptions This chapter includes the following sections: • Package Contents • Hardware Models WC7500 and WC7600v2 • Hardware Models WC7600 and WC9500 • LED Functions (All Models) • Wireless Controller System Components • Supported NETGEAR Access Points • Supported NETGEAR Antennas 2 17 2.
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...) with adhesive backing • One rack-mount kit • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ProSAFE Wireless Controller Installation Guide If any of models WC7500 and WC7600v2. (The label on the right states PROSAFE WC7500 but the front panel for repair. WC7500 and WC7600v2 Front Panel Ports and Slots The following sections. Hardware Models... the carton, including the original packing materials, in the following figure shows the front panel of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
...) with adhesive backing • One rack-mount kit • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ProSAFE Wireless Controller Installation Guide If any of models WC7500 and WC7600v2. (The label on the right states PROSAFE WC7500 but the front panel for repair. WC7500 and WC7600v2 Front Panel Ports and Slots The following sections. Hardware Models... the carton, including the original packing materials, in the following figure shows the front panel of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
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...settings. Ethernet ports and LEDs Four 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector, left side of NETGEAR technical support only. Note: The console port is 115200 bits/second. Hardware Descriptions 19 The Ethernet port provides switched N-...Status LED blinks and the wireless controller returns to an optional console terminal. ProSAFE Wireless Controller The following table. If you reset the wireless controller, all configuration settings are described in a future release. Front panel components models WC7500 and WC7600v2 Component Description Digital ...
...settings. Ethernet ports and LEDs Four 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector, left side of NETGEAR technical support only. Note: The console port is 115200 bits/second. Hardware Descriptions 19 The Ethernet port provides switched N-...Status LED blinks and the wireless controller returns to an optional console terminal. ProSAFE Wireless Controller The following table. If you reset the wireless controller, all configuration settings are described in a future release. Front panel components models WC7500 and WC7600v2 Component Description Digital ...
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...Attach the power cord to the power supply connector. (The wireless controller does not provide an on/off power switch.) WC7500 and WC7600v2 Product Labels The product label on the bottom of the wireless controller's enclosure displays the default IP address, default user name, and default... panel provides a Kensington™ lock slot and the AC power supply connector for both the WC7500 and the WC7600v2) is stated in the MODEL field. ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC7500 and WC7600v2 Back Panel Components The wireless controller comes with a single internal power supply and internal fans.
...Attach the power cord to the power supply connector. (The wireless controller does not provide an on/off power switch.) WC7500 and WC7600v2 Product Labels The product label on the bottom of the wireless controller's enclosure displays the default IP address, default user name, and default... panel provides a Kensington™ lock slot and the AC power supply connector for both the WC7500 and the WC7600v2) is stated in the MODEL field. ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC7500 and WC7600v2 Back Panel Components The wireless controller comes with a single internal power supply and internal fans.
