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Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air space. 2 Package Contents The package contains the following items: • ProSAFE® Wireless Controller WC7600 • AC power cable • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Rack-mount kit • Rubber feet (4) with adhesive backing • Installation guide WARNING: DO NOT stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces or in drawers.
Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air space. 2 Package Contents The package contains the following items: • ProSAFE® Wireless Controller WC7600 • AC power cable • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Rack-mount kit • Rubber feet (4) with adhesive backing • Installation guide WARNING: DO NOT stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces or in drawers.
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Meet Your Wireless Controller Before you install your wireless controller, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel Digital access point counter Slots and LEDs for optional SFP GBIC modules ID Power Status ...
Meet Your Wireless Controller Before you install your wireless controller, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel Digital access point counter Slots and LEDs for optional SFP GBIC modules ID Power Status ...
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... completed its initialization, the Status LED turns green. 5 Connect the supplied power cord from the wireless controller to see if the power outlet is initializing. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the front panel are ...lit: LED Power Status Description The green Power LED is turned off. The Status LED is lit yellow while the wireless controller is controlled by a wall switch that the following LEDs on the front panel of 255.255.255.0. 2. Configure your computer and the other end to the...
... completed its initialization, the Status LED turns green. 5 Connect the supplied power cord from the wireless controller to see if the power outlet is initializing. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the front panel are ...lit: LED Power Status Description The green Power LED is turned off. The Status LED is lit yellow while the wireless controller is controlled by a wall switch that the following LEDs on the front panel of 255.255.255.0. 2. Configure your computer and the other end to the...
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Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters. 3. On your computer, open a browser. Access the Wireless Controller To access the wireless controller: 1. The wireless controller's login screen displays: 2. Click the Login button. 7 In the address field, type http://192.168.0.250.
Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters. 3. On your computer, open a browser. Access the Wireless Controller To access the wireless controller: 1. The wireless controller's login screen displays: 2. Click the Login button. 7 In the address field, type http://192.168.0.250.
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Click the Apply button. 5. Select the country in which the wireless controller is used. 4. From the main navigation menu, select Configuration > System > General. 2. Configure the Basic Settings To configure the basic settings: 1. The wireless controller's web management interface displays. Select Configuration > System > Time. 8 Enter a name for the wireless controller. 3.
Click the Apply button. 5. Select the country in which the wireless controller is used. 4. From the main navigation menu, select Configuration > System > General. 2. Configure the Basic Settings To configure the basic settings: 1. The wireless controller's web management interface displays. Select Configuration > System > Time. 8 Enter a name for the wireless controller. 3.
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...access points. Click the Apply button. Reconfigure your network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Note: For large deployments, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless controller and access points are in your computer with an IP address and subnet mask that you have changed its IP address. 12...network and the VLANs that is used. 7. (Optional) Configure the NTP settings. 8. Use the new IP address of the wireless controller to the wireless controller. 6. Select Configuration > System > IP/VLAN. 10. Enter the IP settings for your network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. 11....
...access points. Click the Apply button. Reconfigure your network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Note: For large deployments, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless controller and access points are in your computer with an IP address and subnet mask that you have changed its IP address. 12...network and the VLANs that is used. 7. (Optional) Configure the NTP settings. 8. Use the new IP address of the wireless controller to the wireless controller. 6. Select Configuration > System > IP/VLAN. 10. Enter the IP settings for your network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. 11....
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... have a DHCP server in your network, disable the DHCP server on . Allows up to eight security profiles (16 for the DHCP server on the wireless controller. 14. a. c. The Discovery Wizard (see Discover Access Points) requires a DHCP server to eight profiles (16 for a large WLAN): • Basic. Select Configuration > Profile > Basic > Radio... are required to configure a fully functional access point with its own SSID, security, MAC ACL, rate-limiting settings, WMM settings, and so on the wireless controller.
... have a DHCP server in your network, disable the DHCP server on . Allows up to eight security profiles (16 for the DHCP server on the wireless controller. 14. a. c. The Discovery Wizard (see Discover Access Points) requires a DHCP server to eight profiles (16 for a large WLAN): • Basic. Select Configuration > Profile > Basic > Radio... are required to configure a fully functional access point with its own SSID, security, MAC ACL, rate-limiting settings, WMM settings, and so on the wireless controller.
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Note: For extensive information about the configuration options of the wireless controller. 4. Deploy the Wireless Controller To deploy the wireless controller: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the wireless controller to an AC power outlet. The LEDs light as described in your network and the other end to deploy it....groups, each with one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on a router or switch in Setup the Wireless Controller. 11 Disconnect the wireless controller from the computer and place it where you intend to the Ethernet port on the front panel of the wireless...
Note: For extensive information about the configuration options of the wireless controller. 4. Deploy the Wireless Controller To deploy the wireless controller: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the wireless controller to an AC power outlet. The LEDs light as described in your network and the other end to deploy it....groups, each with one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on a router or switch in Setup the Wireless Controller. 11 Disconnect the wireless controller from the computer and place it where you intend to the Ethernet port on the front panel of the wireless...
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Green. 1000 Mbps connection speed. Off. Discover Access Points The wireless controller manages selected NETGEAR access points. Amber. 10/100 Mbps connection speed. No link detected. 12 If after 30 seconds the Power LED is off or is still blinking, ... when the access point is turned off. The Active LED blinks when the access point detects network traffic. For a list of supported NETGEAR access points, visit the NETGEAR support site. Before attempting to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is first powered on and then lights solid green.
Green. 1000 Mbps connection speed. Off. Discover Access Points The wireless controller manages selected NETGEAR access points. Amber. 10/100 Mbps connection speed. No link detected. 12 If after 30 seconds the Power LED is off or is still blinking, ... when the access point is turned off. The Active LED blinks when the access point detects network traffic. For a list of supported NETGEAR access points, visit the NETGEAR support site. Before attempting to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is first powered on and then lights solid green.
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...7890 must have a DHCP server that has option 43 enabled with the IP address of the wireless controller, or the DHCP server on the WLAN. Access the wireless controller at the network IP address that are either in factory default state or already deployed and running.... that you configured (see Configure the Basic Settings). 2. LED Description 2.4 Ghz 2.4 Ghz traffic on the WLAN. 5 Ghz 5 Ghz traffic on the wireless controller must be accessible to discover access points across a Layer 2 network, Layer 3 network (behind a router), or remote access points, the following requirements apply: ...
...7890 must have a DHCP server that has option 43 enabled with the IP address of the wireless controller, or the DHCP server on the WLAN. Access the wireless controller at the network IP address that are either in factory default state or already deployed and running.... that you configured (see Configure the Basic Settings). 2. LED Description 2.4 Ghz 2.4 Ghz traffic on the WLAN. 5 Ghz 5 Ghz traffic on the wireless controller must be accessible to discover access points across a Layer 2 network, Layer 3 network (behind a router), or remote access points, the following requirements apply: ...
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...standalone mode to managed mode, the following : • Confirm that you have configured on the wireless controller. • The profiles that you want to be managed by the wireless controller to discover the access points and review the discovery results. 4. 3. Follow the steps onscreen to the ...Managed AP List. While the access points are pushed onto the access points. Troubleshooting Tips You cannot access the wireless controller at its default IP address (192.168.0.250). Note: For extensive information about the Discovery Wizard and the discovery process, see the...
...standalone mode to managed mode, the following : • Confirm that you have configured on the wireless controller. • The profiles that you want to be managed by the wireless controller to discover the access points and review the discovery results. 4. 3. Follow the steps onscreen to the ...Managed AP List. While the access points are pushed onto the access points. Troubleshooting Tips You cannot access the wireless controller at its default IP address (192.168.0.250). Note: For extensive information about the Discovery Wizard and the discovery process, see the...
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...configuration, you cannot access the wireless controller at its network address. Check that the computer and wireless controller are on the same VLAN. • Some of the wireless controller's default settings might not work with the wireless controller to obtain an IP address automatically....) Restart the computer. Check the wireless controller's default settings against the ...
...configuration, you cannot access the wireless controller at its network address. Check that the computer and wireless controller are on the same VLAN. • Some of the wireless controller's default settings might not work with the wireless controller to obtain an IP address automatically....) Restart the computer. Check the wireless controller's default settings against the ...
Product Data Sheet
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... organizations, without the cost and complexity of configuration and management. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Features High Performance Enterprise-Class Wireless Controller The NETGEAR® ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller is a fully featured enterprise class, high performance and secured wireless controller capable of managing up to 150 Access Points and 6,000 concurrent clients per...
... organizations, without the cost and complexity of configuration and management. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Features High Performance Enterprise-Class Wireless Controller The NETGEAR® ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller is a fully featured enterprise class, high performance and secured wireless controller capable of managing up to 150 Access Points and 6,000 concurrent clients per...
Product Data Sheet
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ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Supported Access Points Data Sheet WC7600 Access Points WNDAP660 Description Wireless-N 3x3:900 Mbps Dual Band Concurrent Premium Access Point Typical Deployment Medium enterprise, higher education, mid-sized hotels and hospitals ...
ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Supported Access Points Data Sheet WC7600 Access Points WNDAP660 Description Wireless-N 3x3:900 Mbps Dual Band Concurrent Premium Access Point Typical Deployment Medium enterprise, higher education, mid-sized hotels and hospitals ...
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... where guests can create a user name and password for latency-sensitive applications such as an overlay on security. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Features Scalable Architecture The NETGEAR WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller supports up to 50 APs (with activation of 5 individual 10 AP licenses) and is monitored based on several factors, such...
... where guests can create a user name and password for latency-sensitive applications such as an overlay on security. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Features Scalable Architecture The NETGEAR WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller supports up to 50 APs (with activation of 5 individual 10 AP licenses) and is monitored based on several factors, such...
Product Data Sheet
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... without any impact on Layer 2/Layer 3 performance. The standard access points are implemented by the NETGEAR ProSAFE High Capacity Wireless Controller for outstanding Wireless-N performance. Supported Access Points Supporting standard NETGEAR access points, the WC7600 High Capacity Premium Wireless Controller enables customers to select the right access points for fastest processing, when roamed L3 traffic...
... without any impact on Layer 2/Layer 3 performance. The standard access points are implemented by the NETGEAR ProSAFE High Capacity Wireless Controller for outstanding Wireless-N performance. Supported Access Points Supporting standard NETGEAR access points, the WC7600 High Capacity Premium Wireless Controller enables customers to select the right access points for fastest processing, when roamed L3 traffic...
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...client authentication in decreasing order of priority • Optimum transmit power determination based on coverage requirements • Automatic power control mode available • Neighborhood scan of RF environment to minimize neighboring AP interference and leakage accross floors • ... Effort: The medium priority queue with medium delay is given to this queue. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 RF MANAGEMENT Automatic Channel Allocation • Automatic channel distribution to minimize interferences • Auto-channel...
...client authentication in decreasing order of priority • Optimum transmit power determination based on coverage requirements • Automatic power control mode available • Neighborhood scan of RF environment to minimize neighboring AP interference and leakage accross floors • ... Effort: The medium priority queue with medium delay is given to this queue. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 RF MANAGEMENT Automatic Channel Allocation • Automatic channel distribution to minimize interferences • Auto-channel...
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... shared keys) • AES: CBC, CCM, CCMP • DES: DES-CBC, 3DES • SSL and TLS: RC4 128-bit and RSA 1024- ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 WIRELESS NETWORK MONITORING Monitoring Summary Summary of the Managed Access Points status, rogue Access Points detected, Wireless stations connected, Wireless...
... shared keys) • AES: CBC, CCM, CCMP • DES: DES-CBC, 3DES • SSL and TLS: RC4 128-bit and RSA 1024- ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 WIRELESS NETWORK MONITORING Monitoring Summary Summary of the Managed Access Points status, rogue Access Points detected, Wireless stations connected, Wireless...
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... 2863 Interfaces Group MIB • RFC 3164 Syslog • RFC 3418 MIB for SNMP • RFC 3636 Definitions of 9 Controller Worldwide, except China WC7600-10000S China WC7600-100PRS Ordering Information - AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) • IEEE 802.1X • RFC 2548 Microsoft Vendor-Specific RADIUS ...-based authentication • TACACS support for IEEE 802.3 MAUs • Enterprise private MIBs Ordering Information - ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 IEEE AND IETF RFC STANDARDS (continued) RFC -
... 2863 Interfaces Group MIB • RFC 3164 Syslog • RFC 3418 MIB for SNMP • RFC 3636 Definitions of 9 Controller Worldwide, except China WC7600-10000S China WC7600-100PRS Ordering Information - AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) • IEEE 802.1X • RFC 2548 Microsoft Vendor-Specific RADIUS ...-based authentication • TACACS support for IEEE 802.3 MAUs • Enterprise private MIBs Ordering Information - ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 IEEE AND IETF RFC STANDARDS (continued) RFC -
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ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics Power • 165 watts with internal dual power supply • 100-240V AC Universal • IEC 320 connector Physical Dimensions (1 RU) ... • Access List • Auto Channel Allocation • Radius, AD, and LDAP proxy • Remote AP • Client load balancing • Bandsteering • Auto Power Control • Coverage Hole Detection • Rate Limiting on per SSID • Rate Limiting on per client • 802.11e WMM • Schedule AP on/off...
ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics Power • 165 watts with internal dual power supply • 100-240V AC Universal • IEC 320 connector Physical Dimensions (1 RU) ... • Access List • Auto Channel Allocation • Radius, AD, and LDAP proxy • Remote AP • Client load balancing • Bandsteering • Auto Power Control • Coverage Hole Detection • Rate Limiting on per SSID • Rate Limiting on per client • 802.11e WMM • Schedule AP on/off...