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...2-1 Deployment Scenario #1 2-1 Deployment Scenario #2 2-2 Deployment Scenario #3 2-4 Configuring the WFS709TP 2-5 Run the Initial Setup 2-6 vii v1.0, June 2007 Contents About This Manual ... and AP Association 1-15 Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP 1-16 Tools ...1-18 Chapter 2. Overview of the WFS709TP WFS709TP System Components 1-1 NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points 1-1 WFS709TP ProSafe Switches 1-5 WFS709TP Software 1-7 Basic WLAN Configuration 1-8 Authentication ...1-8 Encryption ...1-10 VLAN ...1-11 Wireless Client Access to Print this Manual xiv Revision History...xv Chapter...
...2-1 Deployment Scenario #1 2-1 Deployment Scenario #2 2-2 Deployment Scenario #3 2-4 Configuring the WFS709TP 2-5 Run the Initial Setup 2-6 vii v1.0, June 2007 Contents About This Manual ... and AP Association 1-15 Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP 1-16 Tools ...1-18 Chapter 2. Overview of the WFS709TP WFS709TP System Components 1-1 NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points 1-1 WFS709TP ProSafe Switches 1-5 WFS709TP Software 1-7 Basic WLAN Configuration 1-8 Authentication ...1-8 Encryption ...1-10 VLAN ...1-11 Wireless Client Access to Print this Manual xiv Revision History...xv Chapter...
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Configuring Network Parameters Configuring VLANs ...3-1 Assigning a Static Address to a VLAN 3-2 Configuring a VLAN to the WFS709TP 2-15 Install APs ...2-18 Provision APs ...2-18 Additional Configuration 2-20 Chapter 3. RF Plan RF Plan Overview ...4-1 Before ... Building ...4-22 viii Contents v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Configure the Switch for the Access Points 2-8 Configure a VLAN for Network Connection 2-10 Connect the WFS709TP to the Network 2-12 Configure the Loopback for the WFS709TP 2-13 Deploying APs ...2-14 Enable APs to ...
Configuring Network Parameters Configuring VLANs ...3-1 Assigning a Static Address to a VLAN 3-2 Configuring a VLAN to the WFS709TP 2-15 Install APs ...2-18 Provision APs ...2-18 Additional Configuration 2-20 Chapter 3. RF Plan RF Plan Overview ...4-1 Before ... Building ...4-22 viii Contents v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Configure the Switch for the Access Points 2-8 Configure a VLAN for Network Connection 2-10 Connect the WFS709TP to the Network 2-12 Configure the Loopback for the WFS709TP 2-13 Deploying APs ...2-14 Enable APs to ...
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....0, June 2007 Configuring AAA Servers Configuring an External RADIUS Server 6-1 Adding Users to the Internal Database 6-3 Configuring Authentication Timers 6-4 Chapter 7. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Create a Building ...4-23 Model the Access Points 4-24 Model the Air Monitors 4-25 Add and Edit a Floor 4-25 Defining Areas ...4-26 Running the AP Plan 4-29 Running the...
....0, June 2007 Configuring AAA Servers Configuring an External RADIUS Server 6-1 Adding Users to the Internal Database 6-3 Configuring Authentication Timers 6-4 Chapter 7. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Create a Building ...4-23 Model the Access Points 4-24 Model the Air Monitors 4-25 Add and Edit a Floor 4-25 Defining Areas ...4-26 Running the AP Plan 4-29 Running the...
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... Configuring Management Users 13-1 Configuring SNMP ...13-2 SNMP for the WFS709TP 13-2 SNMP for Access Points 13-4 SNMP Traps ...13-9 Configuring Logging 13-12 Creating Guest Accounts 13-14 Managing Files on the WFS709TP 13-16 Managing Image Files 13-17 Backing Up and Restoring the... 13-17 Copying Log Files 13-18 Copying Other Files 13-18 Installing a Server Certificate 13-19 Chapter 14. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Classifying APs ...12-2 Configuring Rogue AP Detection 12-4 Misconfigured AP Detection 12-5 Configuring Misconfigured AP Protection 12...
... Configuring Management Users 13-1 Configuring SNMP ...13-2 SNMP for the WFS709TP 13-2 SNMP for Access Points 13-4 SNMP Traps ...13-9 Configuring Logging 13-12 Creating Guest Accounts 13-14 Managing Files on the WFS709TP 13-16 Managing Image Files 13-17 Backing Up and Restoring the... 13-17 Copying Log Files 13-18 Copying Other Files 13-18 Installing a Server Certificate 13-19 Chapter 14. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Classifying APs ...12-2 Configuring Rogue AP Detection 12-4 Misconfigured AP Detection 12-5 Configuring Misconfigured AP Protection 12...
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... best features and easiest integration. Several other NETGEAR access point products can be repurposed to do so. NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points The NETGEAR ProSafe WAGL102 and ProSafe WGL102 access points (APs) are designed for instructions on page 1-7 The following sections describe each of the WFS709TP The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is a full-featured wireless switch that centrally manages NETGEAR Light access points, delivering integrated wireless mobility, security, and converged services for...
... best features and easiest integration. Several other NETGEAR access point products can be repurposed to do so. NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points The NETGEAR ProSafe WAGL102 and ProSafe WGL102 access points (APs) are designed for instructions on page 1-7 The following sections describe each of the WFS709TP The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is a full-featured wireless switch that centrally manages NETGEAR Light access points, delivering integrated wireless mobility, security, and converged services for...
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... to receive and transmit wireless RF signals; other AP is left to a port on , an AP locates its host switch through an IP network. When powered on the WFS709TP. Floor Netgear AP connected through an IP network Wiring closet Data center Internet Netgear AP connected with an Ethernet cable WFS709TP Figure 1-1 Access points used with an Ethernet...
... to receive and transmit wireless RF signals; other AP is left to a port on , an AP locates its host switch through an IP network. When powered on the WFS709TP. Floor Netgear AP connected through an IP network Wiring closet Data center Internet Netgear AP connected with an Ethernet cable WFS709TP Figure 1-1 Access points used with an Ethernet...
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...the Configuration tool is rebooted or powered off while unsaved configuration changes are available on current page to the current page. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-3 describes the Basic Configuration pages in top right corner of the selected item. •.... Management These pages allow you to be added is displayed. • Edit. Once you to discover and configure Light Access Points connected Wizard to click Save Configuration. Accepts all applied configuration changes made on the current page. • Save Configuration (...
...the Configuration tool is rebooted or powered off while unsaved configuration changes are available on current page to the current page. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-3 describes the Basic Configuration pages in top right corner of the selected item. •.... Management These pages allow you to be added is displayed. • Edit. Once you to discover and configure Light Access Points connected Wizard to click Save Configuration. Accepts all applied configuration changes made on the current page. • Save Configuration (...
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... describes the tasks you need to perform the following topics: • "Configuration Overview" on page 2-1 • "Configuring the WFS709TP" on page 2-5 • "Deploying APs" on page 2-14 • "Additional Configuration" on the same subnetwork and will ...connected to a Layer 2 switch or router. APs can be physically connected directly to the WFS709TP. Chapter 2 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System This chapter describes how to connect a WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch and access points (APs) to your wired network in three typical deployment scenarios. The uplink port on page...
... describes the tasks you need to perform the following topics: • "Configuration Overview" on page 2-1 • "Configuring the WFS709TP" on page 2-5 • "Deploying APs" on page 2-14 • "Additional Configuration" on the same subnetwork and will ...connected to a Layer 2 switch or router. APs can be physically connected directly to the WFS709TP. Chapter 2 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System This chapter describes how to connect a WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch and access points (APs) to your wired network in three typical deployment scenarios. The uplink port on page...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual To run the initial setup: 1. b. Connect the power cord for the switch: Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-7 v1.0, June 2007 Figure 2-4 2. A user-defined name for the switch (up to 64 characters). •... PC with access points. • Default gateway. Turn on the switch's planned subnetwork (the default gateway and VLAN 1 IP address must be in the same network). • Role. The default gateway on your computer. Enter one of these roles for the WFS709TP. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to ...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual To run the initial setup: 1. b. Connect the power cord for the switch: Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-7 v1.0, June 2007 Figure 2-4 2. A user-defined name for the switch (up to 64 characters). •... PC with access points. • Default gateway. Turn on the switch's planned subnetwork (the default gateway and VLAN 1 IP address must be in the same network). • Role. The default gateway on your computer. Enter one of these roles for the WFS709TP. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to ...
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.... Enter the IP address of "Run the Initial Setup" on page 2-6. Configure the Switch for the Access Points 1. See step 2 of your PC: a. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to its original TCP/IP settings. Click Save and Reboot. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Master (if this will be managed by a master switch) • Country...
.... Enter the IP address of "Run the Initial Setup" on page 2-6. Configure the Switch for the Access Points 1. See step 2 of your PC: a. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to its original TCP/IP settings. Click Save and Reboot. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Master (if this will be managed by a master switch) • Country...
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... to be listed as unprovisioned. Refer to the documentation included with the access points to the access point(s). 3. In the Configuration UI, click the Configuration tab>Advanced option>DHCP...access points. 4. Verify that the access point(s) are detected by the system by clicking the Configuration tab > Basic option > Access Point Installation Wizard > Monitoring. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 2-5 c. Allow up to 10 minutes for the access points). Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-9 v1.0, June 2007 Unconfigured access points...
... to be listed as unprovisioned. Refer to the documentation included with the access points to the access point(s). 3. In the Configuration UI, click the Configuration tab>Advanced option>DHCP...access points. 4. Verify that the access point(s) are detected by the system by clicking the Configuration tab > Basic option > Access Point Installation Wizard > Monitoring. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 2-5 c. Allow up to 10 minutes for the access points). Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-9 v1.0, June 2007 Unconfigured access points...
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...WFS709TP. NETGEAR recommends using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain software images and configurations from the WFS709TP. Navigate to a WFS709TP...install APs in the same subnetwork as a DHCP server. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Refer to obtain their initial ...WFS709TP as a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the WFS709TP Before you need to ensure the following sections describe the steps for this subnetwork. On the WFS709TP, configure the APs. (See "Configure the Switch for the Access Points" on a WFS709TP...
...WFS709TP. NETGEAR recommends using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain software images and configurations from the WFS709TP. Navigate to a WFS709TP...install APs in the same subnetwork as a DHCP server. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 3. Refer to obtain their initial ...WFS709TP as a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the WFS709TP Before you need to ensure the following sections describe the steps for this subnetwork. On the WFS709TP, configure the APs. (See "Configure the Switch for the Access Points" on a WFS709TP...
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... deployment is connected to the network and powered up . Once an AP is to configure or provision each AP with the access point to the WFS709TP. Navigate to the AP queries. This page displays a list of the methods described in the numerical format 1.2.3, where 1 ...configure IntelliFi RF Management (IRM), a mechanism that enables NETGEAR APs to APs (see "To configure the location code for an AP:" on page 2-18), which greatly enhances location-based services and wireless network calibration. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • If the APs are ...
... deployment is connected to the network and powered up . Once an AP is to configure or provision each AP with the access point to the WFS709TP. Navigate to the AP queries. This page displays a list of the methods described in the numerical format 1.2.3, where 1 ...configure IntelliFi RF Management (IRM), a mechanism that enables NETGEAR APs to APs (see "To configure the location code for an AP:" on page 2-18), which greatly enhances location-based services and wireless network calibration. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • If the APs are ...
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... Real-time calibration lets you characterize the indoor propagation of each AP or AM. Chapter 4 RF Plan RF Plan is a built-in the wireless environment. 4-1 v1.0, June 2007 You can program the calibration to occur automatically, or you can manually launch the calibration at any time to ...quickly adapt to changes in wireless deployment modeling tool that enables you to design an efficient wireless local area network (WLAN) for each floor, allowing you to specify how Wi-Fi coverage should be provided. It then provides coverage maps and access point (AP) and air monitor (AM) ...
... Real-time calibration lets you characterize the indoor propagation of each AP or AM. Chapter 4 RF Plan RF Plan is a built-in the wireless environment. 4-1 v1.0, June 2007 You can program the calibration to occur automatically, or you can manually launch the calibration at any time to ...quickly adapt to changes in wireless deployment modeling tool that enables you to design an efficient wireless local area network (WLAN) for each floor, allowing you to specify how Wi-Fi coverage should be provided. It then provides coverage maps and access point (AP) and air monitor (AM) ...
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... the next page appears in which they should be accessed when you are editing a building, simply click the name of the page you are creating a new building. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-2 The Overview page includes... the following: • Building Dimensions. You can navigate through RF Plan pages when you create or edit information for the building and its dimensions. Your building's name and dimensions • Access Point...
... the next page appears in which they should be accessed when you are editing a building, simply click the name of the page you are creating a new building. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-2 The Overview page includes... the following: • Building Dimensions. You can navigate through RF Plan pages when you create or edit information for the building and its dimensions. Your building's name and dimensions • Access Point...
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...following features, which to show estimated coverage. • Coverage Rate. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-7 You can either select a value from 10% to 1000%. Click this link to launch the Suggested Access Point Editor dialog box. "Area Editor Dialog Box" on page 4-15...8226; New in Suggested Access Points and Air Monitors. RF Plan v1.0, June 2007 4-11 Use this pull-down to launch the Area Editor dialog box. "Access Point Editor Page" on page 4-13. • New in Areas section. Zoom The Zoom control sets the viewing size ...
...following features, which to show estimated coverage. • Coverage Rate. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-7 You can either select a value from 10% to 1000%. Click this link to launch the Suggested Access Point Editor dialog box. "Area Editor Dialog Box" on page 4-15...8226; New in Suggested Access Points and Air Monitors. RF Plan v1.0, June 2007 4-11 Use this pull-down to launch the Area Editor dialog box. "Access Point Editor Page" on page 4-13. • New in Areas section. Zoom The Zoom control sets the viewing size ...
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... the next number and is specified by one for each new AP. You can name an AP anything you specify in length. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Access Point Editor Page The Access Point Editor (Figure 4-13) allows you to right across the display. Figure 4-14 RF Plan v1.0, June 2007 4-15 X and Y Coordinates. The...
... the next number and is specified by one for each new AP. You can name an AP anything you specify in length. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Access Point Editor Page The Access Point Editor (Figure 4-13) allows you to right across the display. Figure 4-14 RF Plan v1.0, June 2007 4-15 X and Y Coordinates. The...
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...typically set the mode of 256 alphanumeric characters in which you to enter notes regarding the AP. Choosing No allows RF Plan to either Access Point or Air Monitor. 802.11 Channels. You can enter a maximum of operation to move when RF Plan executes the positioning algorithm. ... (country) in 20-MHz steps through 14. PHY Types. The power level drop-down menus allow you to achieve best performance. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Fixed. The Memo text field allows you want saturated coverage. Fixed APs do not move the AP as it...
...typically set the mode of 256 alphanumeric characters in which you to enter notes regarding the AP. Choosing No allows RF Plan to either Access Point or Air Monitor. 802.11 Channels. You can enter a maximum of operation to move when RF Plan executes the positioning algorithm. ... (country) in 20-MHz steps through 14. PHY Types. The power level drop-down menus allow you to achieve best performance. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Fixed. The Memo text field allows you want saturated coverage. Fixed APs do not move the AP as it...
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Colored circles around the AP symbols (shown in the buildings you described. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual AP Planning Page The AP Planning page (Figure 4-15) uses the information entered in the modeling pages to manually reposition it to locate access points in Figure 4-16) indicate the approximate coverage of the individual AP, and...
Colored circles around the AP symbols (shown in the buildings you described. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual AP Planning Page The AP Planning page (Figure 4-15) uses the information entered in the modeling pages to manually reposition it to locate access points in Figure 4-16) indicate the approximate coverage of the individual AP, and...
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Initialize Initialize the algorithm by clicking Initialize. The AM symbols move on the floor plan. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-17 The Suggested Access Points and Air Monitors table (Figure 4-18) lists the coordinates, power, location, power setting, and channel for each of the browser window. Start Click Start to ...
Initialize Initialize the algorithm by clicking Initialize. The AM symbols move on the floor plan. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 4-17 The Suggested Access Points and Air Monitors table (Figure 4-18) lists the coordinates, power, location, power setting, and channel for each of the browser window. Start Click Start to ...