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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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... IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of the wireless controller. 3. The Status LED is lit yellow while the wireless controller is lit. Connect the supplied power cord from the wireless controller to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that the following LEDs on the front panel ...of 255.255.255.0. 2. Set Up the Wireless Controller To set up the wireless controller: 1. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the front panel are lit: LED Power Status...
... IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of the wireless controller. 3. The Status LED is lit yellow while the wireless controller is lit. Connect the supplied power cord from the wireless controller to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that the following LEDs on the front panel ...of 255.255.255.0. 2. Set Up the Wireless Controller To set up the wireless controller: 1. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the front panel are lit: LED Power Status...
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Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters. 3. The wireless controller's login screen displays: 2. Click the Login button. 7 On your computer, open a browser. In the address field, type http://192.168.0.250. Access the Wireless Controller To access the wireless controller: 1.
Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters. 3. The wireless controller's login screen displays: 2. Click the Login button. 7 On your computer, open a browser. In the address field, type http://192.168.0.250. Access the Wireless Controller To access the wireless controller: 1.
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Select the country in which the wireless controller is used. 4. From the main navigation menu, select Configuration > System > General. 2. The wireless controller's web management interface displays. Enter a name for the wireless controller. 3. Select Configuration > System > Time. 8 Click the Apply button. 5. Configure the Basic Settings To configure the basic settings: 1.
Select the country in which the wireless controller is used. 4. From the main navigation menu, select Configuration > System > General. 2. The wireless controller's web management interface displays. Enter a name for the wireless controller. 3. Select Configuration > System > Time. 8 Click the Apply button. 5. Configure the Basic Settings To configure the basic settings: 1.
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... switches in the same IP subnet as the wireless controller. Use the new IP address of the wireless controller to log in separate VLANs to the wireless controller. Select the time zone in which the wireless controller is in your network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Note: For large deployments, NETGEAR recommends that is used. 7. (Optional) Configure the...
... switches in the same IP subnet as the wireless controller. Use the new IP address of the wireless controller to log in separate VLANs to the wireless controller. Select the time zone in which the wireless controller is in your network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Note: For large deployments, NETGEAR recommends that is used. 7. (Optional) Configure the...
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Select Configuration > System > DHCP Server. Otherwise, configure the DHCP settings for the DHCP server on the wireless controller. Click the Apply button. • Advanced. Each group includes all the settings that are required to eight security profiles (16 for ...; Basic. Select Configuration > Profile > Advanced > Radio. 10 If you already have a DHCP server in your network, disable the DHCP server on the wireless controller. 14. Configure one or more profiles, each of which has its SSID and security settings. Select Configuration > Profile > Basic > Radio. Allows up to...
Select Configuration > System > DHCP Server. Otherwise, configure the DHCP settings for the DHCP server on the wireless controller. Click the Apply button. • Advanced. Each group includes all the settings that are required to eight security profiles (16 for ...; Basic. Select Configuration > Profile > Advanced > Radio. 10 If you already have a DHCP server in your network, disable the DHCP server on the wireless controller. 14. Configure one or more profiles, each of which has its SSID and security settings. Select Configuration > Profile > Basic > Radio. Allows up to...
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... extensive information about the configuration options of the wireless controller. 4. Connect one or more profile groups, each with one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the front panel of the wireless controller, including profile groups, see the reference manual...Reconnect the power cord from the wireless controller. 2. Configure one or more profiles that have their own SSID and security settings. c. Deploy the Wireless Controller To deploy the wireless controller: 1. b. Disconnect the power cord from the wireless controller to deploy it where you intend...
... extensive information about the configuration options of the wireless controller. 4. Connect one or more profile groups, each with one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the front panel of the wireless controller, including profile groups, see the reference manual...Reconnect the power cord from the wireless controller. 2. Configure one or more profiles that have their own SSID and security settings. c. Deploy the Wireless Controller To deploy the wireless controller: 1. b. Disconnect the power cord from the wireless controller to deploy it where you intend...
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The Active LED blinks when the access point detects network traffic. Before attempting to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is first powered on and then lights solid green. If after 30 seconds the Power LED is off ... The green Power LED blinks when the access point is turned off. Off. Green. 1000 Mbps connection speed. Discover Access Points The wireless controller manages selected NETGEAR access points. No link detected. 12 For a list of supported NETGEAR access points, visit the NETGEAR support site. Amber. 10/100 Mbps connection speed.
The Active LED blinks when the access point detects network traffic. Before attempting to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is first powered on and then lights solid green. If after 30 seconds the Power LED is off ... The green Power LED blinks when the access point is turned off. Off. Green. 1000 Mbps connection speed. Discover Access Points The wireless controller manages selected NETGEAR access points. No link detected. 12 For a list of supported NETGEAR access points, visit the NETGEAR support site. Amber. 10/100 Mbps connection speed.
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... the network IP address that has option 43 enabled with the IP address of the wireless controller, or the DHCP server on the WLAN. 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...
... the network IP address that has option 43 enabled with the IP address of the wireless controller, or the DHCP server on the WLAN. 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...
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...; The access points become DHCP clients and receive an IP address from either the DHCP server in your network or the DHCP server on the wireless controller. • The profiles that the computer is connected to discover the access points and review the discovery results. 4. While the access points are ...pushed onto the access points. Add the access points that you have configured on the wireless controller are converted from standalone mode to managed mode, the following : • Confirm that you want to be managed by the...
...; The access points become DHCP clients and receive an IP address from either the DHCP server in your network or the DHCP server on the wireless controller. • The profiles that the computer is connected to discover the access points and review the discovery results. 4. While the access points are ...pushed onto the access points. Add the access points that you have configured on the wireless controller are converted from standalone mode to managed mode, the following : • Confirm that you want to be managed by the...
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Check that the computer and wireless controller are on the same VLAN. • Some of 255.255.255.0. (The default TCP/IP setting for Windows is set to enable NetBIOS over TCP/... IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of the wireless controller's default settings might not have TCP/IP changes take effect. After initial configuration, you cannot access the wireless controller at its network address. • You might not work with the wireless controller to have restarted the computer with your network. 15 Check the...
Check that the computer and wireless controller are on the same VLAN. • Some of 255.255.255.0. (The default TCP/IP setting for Windows is set to enable NetBIOS over TCP/... IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of the wireless controller's default settings might not have TCP/IP changes take effect. After initial configuration, you cannot access the wireless controller at its network address. • You might not work with the wireless controller to have restarted the computer with your network. 15 Check the...
Product Data Sheet
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... of managing up to 150 Access Points and 6,000 concurrent clients per cluster. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Features High Performance Enterprise-Class Wireless Controller The NETGEAR® ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller is backed by a NETGEAR limited ProSAFE® Lifetime Hardware Warranty* • ProSUPPORT Lifetime Chat Technical Support (Remote diagnostics performed by our technical experts for...
... of managing up to 150 Access Points and 6,000 concurrent clients per cluster. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Data Sheet WC7600 Features High Performance Enterprise-Class Wireless Controller The NETGEAR® ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller is backed by a NETGEAR limited ProSAFE® Lifetime Hardware Warranty* • ProSUPPORT Lifetime Chat Technical Support (Remote diagnostics performed by our technical experts for...
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 Product Image (Front) Product Image (Back) WNDAP620 Wireless-N 3x3:450 Mbps Dual Band Selectable Premium Access Point Medium enterprise, higher...
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 Product Image (Front) Product Image (Back) WNDAP620 Wireless-N 3x3:450 Mbps Dual Band Selectable Premium Access Point Medium enterprise, higher...
Product Data Sheet
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... the power and channel of 10 AP licenses ensure that the user only pays for guests in the GUI and the NETGEAR ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller hosts a captive portal where guests can take multiple seconds and depending on the number of AP's in the network,...(WMM) advanced prioritization extends Wi-Fi's high-quality end-user experience to improve client's experience and maximize over Wi-Fi The NETGEAR ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller supports rapid mobility across APs is constantly monitored (number of 9 Each AP is provided based on number of clients on security. ...
... the power and channel of 10 AP licenses ensure that the user only pays for guests in the GUI and the NETGEAR ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller hosts a captive portal where guests can take multiple seconds and depending on the number of AP's in the network,...(WMM) advanced prioritization extends Wi-Fi's high-quality end-user experience to improve client's experience and maximize over Wi-Fi The NETGEAR ProSAFE WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller supports rapid mobility across APs is constantly monitored (number of 9 Each AP is provided based on number of clients on security. ...
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.... The standard access points are implemented by the NETGEAR ProSAFE High Capacity Wireless Controller for their needs, including mixing models to dependent access points. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Features Performance The best of 9 Data Sheet WC7600 Example Deployment Intelligent Edge GMS7228PS Core Switch M7100 Security UTM150 Internet Wireless Controller WC7600 Stack of 3 N+1 Redundancy 50 x WNDAP350 Dual Band Access...
.... The standard access points are implemented by the NETGEAR ProSAFE High Capacity Wireless Controller for their needs, including mixing models to dependent access points. ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Features Performance The best of 9 Data Sheet WC7600 Example Deployment Intelligent Edge GMS7228PS Core Switch M7100 Security UTM150 Internet Wireless Controller WC7600 Stack of 3 N+1 Redundancy 50 x WNDAP350 Dual Band Access...
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... Open authentification mode: guests auto registration with email address (up 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 ... 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 •...
... Open authentification mode: guests auto registration with email address (up 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 ... 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 •...
Product Data Sheet
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...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 Controller Information and Wireless Network usage Managed Access Points APs status for Wireless Clients HTTP,...to Factory Defaults, Admin password change, Add user (read-only), Firmware Upgrade via Web browser for the Wireless Controller and the Managed Access Points Dual Boot Image Supported SNMP SNMP v1/v2c IEEE AND IETF RFC STANDARDS ...
...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 Controller Information and Wireless Network usage Managed Access Points APs status for Wireless Clients HTTP,...to Factory Defaults, Admin password change, Add user (read-only), Firmware Upgrade via Web browser for the Wireless Controller and the Managed Access Points Dual Boot Image Supported SNMP SNMP v1/v2c IEEE AND IETF RFC STANDARDS ...
Product Data Sheet
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...-AP Upgrade WC10APL-10000S Incremental 50-AP Upgrade WC50APL-10000S PROSUPPORT SERVICE PACKS OnCall 24x7, Category 3 PMB0333 Page 7 of Managed Objects for management users RFC - Controller Worldwide, except China WC7600-10000S China WC7600-100PRS Ordering Information - ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 IEEE AND IETF RFC STANDARDS (continued) RFC -
...-AP Upgrade WC10APL-10000S Incremental 50-AP Upgrade WC50APL-10000S PROSUPPORT SERVICE PACKS OnCall 24x7, Category 3 PMB0333 Page 7 of Managed Objects for management users RFC - Controller Worldwide, except China WC7600-10000S China WC7600-100PRS Ordering Information - ProSAFE® WC7600 Premium Wireless Controller Technical Features Data Sheet WC7600 IEEE AND IETF RFC STANDARDS (continued) RFC -
Product Data Sheet
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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...
