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... Install APs ...2-18 Provision APs ...2-18 Additional Configuration 2-20 Chapter 3. 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 Connect to Receive a Dynamic Address 3-3 Configuring Static Routes...
... Install APs ...2-18 Provision APs ...2-18 Additional Configuration 2-20 Chapter 3. 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 Connect to Receive a Dynamic Address 3-3 Configuring Static Routes...
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...access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Danger: This is written for the WFS709TP according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch June 2007 For more information about network amd wireless technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR... chapters How to take heed of this manual, choose one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. Select File > Print from HTML. Failure to Print this Manual To print this notice...
...access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Danger: This is written for the WFS709TP according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch June 2007 For more information about network amd wireless technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR... chapters How to take heed of this manual, choose one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. Select File > Print from HTML. Failure to Print this Manual To print this notice...
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... 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 broadcast beacons or by sending active probes to a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points The NETGEAR ProSafe WAGL102 and ProSafe WGL102 access points (APs) are designed for APs with the WFS709TP. Several other NETGEAR access point products...
... 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 broadcast beacons or by sending active probes to a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points The NETGEAR ProSafe WAGL102 and ProSafe WGL102 access points (APs) are designed for APs with the WFS709TP. Several other NETGEAR access point products...
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... an IP network. When powered on the WFS709TP. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual You can connect an AP to a WFS709TP either directly with the WFS709TP are Light APs, which means their primary function is located. 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...
... an IP network. When powered on the WFS709TP. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual You can connect an AP to a WFS709TP either directly with the WFS709TP are Light APs, which means their primary function is located. 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...
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.... You can function as either directly or remotely through an IP network to the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch. While APs provide radio services only, the WFS709TP performs upper-layer media access control (MAC) processing, such as encryption and authentication, as well as AMs. You can also enable WFS709TPs to detect coverage holes, or areas where a good RF signal...
.... You can function as either directly or remotely through an IP network to the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch. While APs provide radio services only, the WFS709TP performs upper-layer media access control (MAC) processing, such as encryption and authentication, as well as AMs. You can also enable WFS709TPs to detect coverage holes, or areas where a good RF signal...
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...form of the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wireless adapter in a WFS709TP system. There are several types of the data transmitted to and from the network • A user role and virtual local area network (VLAN) for authentication, encryption, access management, and user rights... when you can employ, including those that you configure a WLAN in the wireless client, is passed to access WLAN resources. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch ...
...form of the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wireless adapter in a WFS709TP system. There are several types of the data transmitted to and from the network • A user role and virtual local area network (VLAN) for authentication, encryption, access management, and user rights... when you can employ, including those that you configure a WLAN in the wireless client, is passed to access WLAN resources. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch ...
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... Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) to dynamically change keys and RC4 stream cipher to access the network. In addition to this mode as WPA-Personal). WPA2-PSK is not practical • WPA2. Overview of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • IEEE 802.1x. WPA implements most of the...
... Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) to dynamically change keys and RC4 stream cipher to access the network. In addition to this mode as WPA-Personal). WPA2-PSK is not practical • WPA2. Overview of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • IEEE 802.1x. WPA implements most of the...
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...topology shown in the network. Note: To allow data to be routed to VLAN 20, you to differentiate groups of wireless users and their access to configure VLAN 20 on any other device in Figure 1-5, authenticated wireless users are tunneled to the WFS709TP, it appears to... create the VLANs anywhere else on the WFS709TP; Note: You create the VLANs for wireless users only on an upstream router in the wired network Overview of the network as contractors or guests, into separate VLANs. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless ...
...topology shown in the network. Note: To allow data to be routed to VLAN 20, you to differentiate groups of wireless users and their access to configure VLAN 20 on any other device in Figure 1-5, authenticated wireless users are tunneled to the WFS709TP, it appears to... create the VLANs anywhere else on the WFS709TP; Note: You create the VLANs for wireless users only on an upstream router in the wired network Overview of the network as contractors or guests, into separate VLANs. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless ...
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...client respond. The VLAN is derived from NETGEAR vendor-specific attributes (VSAs) for encrypting data transmitted on the supported data rate. • WLAN requirements for it overrides any previous VLAN assignment. Wireless Client Access to join. Association APs send out ... supported by the authentication server (server-derived rule). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 4. There are two phases to the process by the IEEE 802.11 standard. Overview of the client/user before network access is allowed. The VLAN is derived from Microsoft Tunnel...
...client respond. The VLAN is derived from NETGEAR vendor-specific attributes (VSAs) for encrypting data transmitted on the supported data rate. • WLAN requirements for it overrides any previous VLAN assignment. Wireless Client Access to join. Association APs send out ... supported by the authentication server (server-derived rule). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 4. There are two phases to the process by the IEEE 802.11 standard. Overview of the client/user before network access is allowed. The VLAN is derived from Microsoft Tunnel...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual The client determines which means that user. Note: Because an AP connected to a WFS709TP is a Thin AP, all wireless traffic it . Captive portal authentication is immediately sent through a GRE tunnel to associate with it receives is ... software installation or configuration on the WFS709TP is fairly simple, 802.1x can be used, ranging from secure authentication methods such as 802.1x and captive portal to the network is an IEEE standard used in public access wireless hotspots or for authenticating clients on ...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual The client determines which means that user. Note: Because an AP connected to a WFS709TP is a Thin AP, all wireless traffic it . Captive portal authentication is immediately sent through a GRE tunnel to associate with it receives is ... software installation or configuration on the WFS709TP is fairly simple, 802.1x can be used, ranging from secure authentication methods such as 802.1x and captive portal to the network is an IEEE standard used in public access wireless hotspots or for authenticating clients on ...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual beyond the authentication process; When a wireless client roams from joining the network. to the master WFS709TP. Client Mobility and AP Association When a wireless client associates with an AP, the client information is not a secure form of .... MAC Address Authentication MAC address authentication is the process of examining the media access control (MAC) address of errors in a master WFS709TP's hierarchy. The master WFS709TP pushes out the client information to an authenticated state.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual beyond the authentication process; When a wireless client roams from joining the network. to the master WFS709TP. Client Mobility and AP Association When a wireless client associates with an AP, the client information is not a secure form of .... MAC Address Authentication MAC address authentication is the process of examining the media access control (MAC) address of errors in a master WFS709TP's hierarchy. The master WFS709TP pushes out the client information to an authenticated state.
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...the NETGEAR support site. All WFS709TPs have limited functionality and are shortened to the Configuration > Basic > Network > VLAN page." Note: The WFS709TP browser interface requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. See Chapter 2, "Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System" for out-of the WFS709TP To... to your network. Before you can find the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide in a web browser. for reaching a specific browser interface page are therefore not supported. 1-16 v1.0, June 2007 Overview of -band management. It is accessible through a ...
...the NETGEAR support site. All WFS709TPs have limited functionality and are shortened to the Configuration > Basic > Network > VLAN page." Note: The WFS709TP browser interface requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. See Chapter 2, "Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System" for out-of the WFS709TP To... to your network. Before you can find the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide in a web browser. for reaching a specific browser interface page are therefore not supported. 1-16 v1.0, June 2007 Overview of -band management. It is accessible through a ...
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...when the Configuration tool is selected). Access Point Installation This page allows you to edit the configuration of relevant configuration fields for Rogue AP detection. Saved settings are retained when the WFS709TP is displayed. • Edit. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-3 ... Note: By default, clicking Apply does not save the configuration. Removes the selected item from the page configuration. Network These pages allow you to configure the security Profile for the item to be added is rebooted or powered off while...
...when the Configuration tool is selected). Access Point Installation This page allows you to edit the configuration of relevant configuration fields for Rogue AP detection. Saved settings are retained when the WFS709TP is displayed. • Edit. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-3 ... Note: By default, clicking Apply does not save the configuration. Removes the selected item from the page configuration. Network These pages allow you to configure the security Profile for the item to be added is rebooted or powered off while...
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...• "Configuration Overview" on page 2-1 • "Configuring the WFS709TP" on page 2-5 • "Deploying APs" on page 2-14 • "Additional Configuration" on the WFS709TP is default gateway for WFS709TP and clients Figure 2-1 In the deployment scenario shown in three typical ...a WFS709TP and APs to your wired network. There are on page 2-6). 2-1 v1.0, June 2007 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 Figure 2-1, the APs and WFS709TP are...
...• "Configuration Overview" on page 2-1 • "Configuring the WFS709TP" on page 2-5 • "Deploying APs" on page 2-14 • "Additional Configuration" on the WFS709TP is default gateway for WFS709TP and clients Figure 2-1 In the deployment scenario shown in three typical ...a WFS709TP and APs to your wired network. There are on page 2-6). 2-1 v1.0, June 2007 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 Figure 2-1, the APs and WFS709TP are...
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... address and default gateway assigned to the WFS709TP upon completion of the initial setup. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 2. ("Deployment Scenario #3" only) Configure a VLAN to connect the WFS709TP to your network before you to set a master or local role for the WFS709TP and passwords for administrator and configuration access. The initial setup requires you run the...
... address and default gateway assigned to the WFS709TP upon completion of the initial setup. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 2. ("Deployment Scenario #3" only) Configure a VLAN to connect the WFS709TP to your network before you to set a master or local role for the WFS709TP and passwords for administrator and configuration access. The initial setup requires you run the...
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... power cord for the WFS709TP. d. c. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual To run the initial setup: 1. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to your computer, open a web browser, and connect to the PC. Securely insert the other end of the cable into one of the Fast Ethernet Ports on the WFS709TP. Prepare a PC with access points. • Default...
... power cord for the WFS709TP. d. c. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual To run the initial setup: 1. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to your computer, open a web browser, and connect to the PC. Securely insert the other end of the cable into one of the Fast Ethernet Ports on the WFS709TP. Prepare a PC with access points. • Default...
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After reboot you used in which the switch will operate from this server later.) 3. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to one of "Run the Initial Setup" on the network) • Local (if this will be the only switch on page 2-6. In the web browser of ... the switch is moved to 2 minutes). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Master (if this will be managed by a master switch) • Country code. The two-letter code for the Access Points 1. This determines the 802.11 wireless transmission spectrum. You are going to use ...
After reboot you used in which the switch will operate from this server later.) 3. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to one of "Run the Initial Setup" on the network) • Local (if this will be the only switch on page 2-6. In the web browser of ... the switch is moved to 2 minutes). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Master (if this will be managed by a master switch) • Country code. The two-letter code for the Access Points 1. This determines the 802.11 wireless transmission spectrum. You are going to use ...
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...field, enter 10.3.22.1. 3. Note: You can find the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide in PDF form on an L2 switch or router. It is accessible on the network: 2-12 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 Navigate to the appropriately configured ports on ...Apply. Make sure that you have the correct cables and that the WFS709TP is also available from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support. Connect the WFS709TP to the Network Connect the ports on the WFS709TP to the Configuration > Advanced > Switch > General > IP Routing page...
...field, enter 10.3.22.1. 3. Note: You can find the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide in PDF form on an L2 switch or router. It is accessible on the network: 2-12 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 Navigate to the appropriately configured ports on ...Apply. Make sure that you have the correct cables and that the WFS709TP is also available from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support. Connect the WFS709TP to the Network Connect the ports on the WFS709TP to the Configuration > Advanced > Switch > General > IP Routing page...
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... the Access Points" on a WFS709TP: 1. If an AP is assigned a valid IP address • The APs are able to locate the WFS709TP Note: All APs designed or modified to work with its IP information. Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 2-15 On the WFS709TP, configure the APs. (See "Configure the Switch for APs. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch...
... the Access Points" on a WFS709TP: 1. If an AP is assigned a valid IP address • The APs are able to locate the WFS709TP Note: All APs designed or modified to work with its IP information. Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 2-15 On the WFS709TP, configure the APs. (See "Configure the Switch for APs. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch...
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...If a PoE port is not available, use the AC adapter shipped with the access point to configure or provision each AP with either connect the AP directly to a port on the WFS709TP, or connect the AP to another switch or router that is an 802.3af ... 2-18), which greatly enhances location-based services and wireless network calibration. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • If the APs are not in the same broadcast domain as its WFS709TP using one of APs that enables NETGEAR APs to the WFS709TP. You must minimally configure each AP. This page ...
...If a PoE port is not available, use the AC adapter shipped with the access point to configure or provision each AP with either connect the AP directly to a port on the WFS709TP, or connect the AP to another switch or router that is an 802.3af ... 2-18), which greatly enhances location-based services and wireless network calibration. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • If the APs are not in the same broadcast domain as its WFS709TP using one of APs that enables NETGEAR APs to the WFS709TP. You must minimally configure each AP. This page ...