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..., Inc. Portions of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Please refer to the support information card that the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch has been suppressed in accordance with National laws for operating...
..., Inc. Portions of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Please refer to the support information card that the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch has been suppressed in accordance with National laws for operating...
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... : • Buttons, and , 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 website in personal injury or death. • ... may result in Appendix D, "Related Documents". This manual is a safety warning. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Danger: This is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at http://www.netgear.com/support.
... : • Buttons, and , 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 website in personal injury or death. • ... may result in Appendix D, "Related Documents". This manual is a safety warning. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Danger: This is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at http://www.netgear.com/support.
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Printing from PDF. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of your browser window. - About This Manual xv v1.0, June 2007 Printing a PDF version of your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at ...http://www.adobe.com. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10265-01 1.0 June 2007 Initial NETGEAR release. The PDF version of the complete manual...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Printing from PDF. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of your browser window. - About This Manual xv v1.0, June 2007 Printing a PDF version of your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at ...http://www.adobe.com. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10265-01 1.0 June 2007 Initial NETGEAR release. The PDF version of the complete manual...
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Refer to the NETGEAR support site for a list of which corresponds to the WLAN" on page 1-13 • "Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP" on page 1-16 WFS709TP System Components The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch system consists of the following components: • "NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points" on page 1-1 • "WFS709TP ProSafe Switches" on page 1-5 • "WFS709TP Software" on page 1-7 The following sections describe each...
Refer to the NETGEAR support site for a list of which corresponds to the WLAN" on page 1-13 • "Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP" on page 1-16 WFS709TP System Components The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch system consists of the following components: • "NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points" on page 1-1 • "WFS709TP ProSafe Switches" on page 1-5 • "WFS709TP Software" on page 1-7 The following sections describe each...
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... perform any supported function (for APs and services. Local WFS709TPs offer local points of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007 A local WFS709TP can provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) to directly connected APs. However, these services are "pushed" to specified local WFS709TPs. Note: ...its software from the master to local WFS709TPs throughout the network. At least one WFS709TP is automatically replicated from a local switch. it can also be installed in air-handling spaces. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual WFS709TP switches provide 10/100 Mbps Fast ...
... perform any supported function (for APs and services. Local WFS709TPs offer local points of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007 A local WFS709TP can provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) to directly connected APs. However, these services are "pushed" to specified local WFS709TPs. Note: ...its software from the master to local WFS709TPs throughout the network. At least one WFS709TP is automatically replicated from a local switch. it can also be installed in air-handling spaces. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual WFS709TP switches provide 10/100 Mbps Fast ...
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... the WFS709TP is completely transparent to a static key that uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. Most Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers do not support 802.1x. In this mode as WPA-Personal). Note: During the authentication process, the supplicant (the wireless client)... Access (WPA). WPA2 implements the full IEEE 802.11i standard. The Wi-Fi Alliance refers to this mode as WPA-Enterprise). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • IEEE 802.1x. PSK is intended for use the same key (the Wi-Fi Alliance refers ...
... the WFS709TP is completely transparent to a static key that uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. Most Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers do not support 802.1x. In this mode as WPA-Personal). Note: During the authentication process, the supplicant (the wireless client)... Access (WPA). WPA2 implements the full IEEE 802.11i standard. The Wi-Fi Alliance refers to this mode as WPA-Enterprise). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • IEEE 802.1x. PSK is intended for use the same key (the Wi-Fi Alliance refers ...
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...). If a NETGEAR VSA is derived from attributes returned by the IEEE 802.11 standard. Along with the SSID, an AP also sends out the following information: • Data rates supported by which WLAN to the process by the WLAN. This association allows data link (Layer 2) connectivity. 2. Wireless Client Access to join. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software...
...). If a NETGEAR VSA is derived from attributes returned by the IEEE 802.11 standard. Along with the SSID, an AP also sends out the following information: • Data rates supported by which WLAN to the process by the WLAN. This association allows data link (Layer 2) connectivity. 2. Wireless Client Access to join. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software...
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... the network. Clients do not need to the original switch. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual beyond the authentication process; MAC address authentication is the process of examining the media access control (MAC) address of authentication, as barcode scanners, voice handsets,... sent over the wireless network. You can automatically maintain the client's authentication and state information. This allows clients to roam between APs that cannot support a more secure form of authentication, such as the MAC address of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007...
... the network. Clients do not need to the original switch. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual beyond the authentication process; MAC address authentication is the process of examining the media access control (MAC) address of authentication, as barcode scanners, voice handsets,... sent over the wireless network. You can automatically maintain the client's authentication and state information. This allows clients to roam between APs that cannot support a more secure form of authentication, such as the MAC address of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007...
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... interface requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. To use the management interface from the NETGEAR support site. Refer to specify the sequence of the WFS709TP in PDF form on the WFS709TP Resource CD. The browser interface is also available from a remote console or workstation, you can find the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide in a web browser.
... interface requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. To use the management interface from the NETGEAR support site. Refer to specify the sequence of the WFS709TP in PDF form on the WFS709TP Resource CD. The browser interface is also available from a remote console or workstation, you can find the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide in a web browser.
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Selectable pages become highlighted when you to run ping and traceroute, store and view output files for technical support, and view AP configuration and statistics. Table 1-2 lists the tools that are merely headings for their subpages and cannot be selected... Maintenance Plan Events Reports Description This tool allows you to end your environment and provides coverage maps and AP and AM placement locations. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • When you to design the WLAN deployment for your browser interface session. You can navigate to any...
Selectable pages become highlighted when you to run ping and traceroute, store and view output files for technical support, and view AP configuration and statistics. Table 1-2 lists the tools that are merely headings for their subpages and cannot be selected... Maintenance Plan Events Reports Description This tool allows you to end your environment and provides coverage maps and AP and AM placement locations. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • When you to design the WLAN deployment for your browser interface session. You can navigate to any...
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... Default Gateway The following configuration assigns a default gateway for port LED and cable descriptions. 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. Click Apply. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 2-9 5.
... Default Gateway The following configuration assigns a default gateway for port LED and cable descriptions. 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. Click Apply. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 2-9 5.
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...not practical. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Determine the Authentication Method A user must enter a passphrase from 8-63 characters to a static key that are dynamically generated on the WFS709TP. Most Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers do not support 802.1x....authentication in conjunction with WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK authentication. 5-2 Configuring WLANS v1.0, June 2007 MAC Allows the media access control (MAC) address of authentication that uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. (The Wi-Fi Alliance refers to ...
...not practical. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Determine the Authentication Method A user must enter a passphrase from 8-63 characters to a static key that are dynamically generated on the WFS709TP. Most Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers do not support 802.1x....authentication in conjunction with WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK authentication. 5-2 Configuring WLANS v1.0, June 2007 MAC Allows the media access control (MAC) address of authentication that uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. (The Wi-Fi Alliance refers to ...
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Table 5-2. If the internal database in the WFS709TP will be used to validate the wireless user, the server administrator must configure the server to support this authentication. See "Configuring 802.1x Authentication" on page 1-10. ...Supported Authentication Servers by Authentication Method Authentication Method None 802.1x WPA or WPA-PSK WPA2, WPA2-PSK, or xSec Combination of the authentication servers that you must also configure the server to validate the wireless user, you can configure for the WLAN, see "Encryption" on page 7-4. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless...
Table 5-2. If the internal database in the WFS709TP will be used to validate the wireless user, the server administrator must configure the server to support this authentication. See "Configuring 802.1x Authentication" on page 1-10. ...Supported Authentication Servers by Authentication Method Authentication Method None 802.1x WPA or WPA-PSK WPA2, WPA2-PSK, or xSec Combination of the authentication servers that you must also configure the server to validate the wireless user, you can configure for the WLAN, see "Encryption" on page 7-4. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless...
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... server to support authentication. a. The server information appears under Authentication Server. 6. Select 802.11 b/g for Server Name. Enter Radius01 for Radio Type. 3. b. Enter 10.3.22.253 for Shared Key. The page should look like Figure 5-2. 5-8 Configuring WLANS v1.0, June 2007 Under Authentication Server, click Add. 5. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software ...Configuration page: 1. Select WPA for Network Authentication TKIP is automatically selected for the encryption and Auth Server Type is activated with the WFS709TP. c. Enter radius123 for IP Address. d.
... server to support authentication. a. The server information appears under Authentication Server. 6. Select 802.11 b/g for Server Name. Enter Radius01 for Radio Type. 3. b. Enter 10.3.22.253 for Shared Key. The page should look like Figure 5-2. 5-8 Configuring WLANS v1.0, June 2007 Under Authentication Server, click Add. 5. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software ...Configuration page: 1. Select WPA for Network Authentication TKIP is automatically selected for the encryption and Auth Server Type is activated with the WFS709TP. c. Enter radius123 for IP Address. d.
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...save mode longer and thus lengthening battery life. • Forward Mode. Controls whether 802.11 frames are flushed. Sets the initial transmit power on reboot. • Mode. Specifies the time between the sending of wireless clients for 802.11b/g radios. Converts multicast traffic to unicast before ...able to enable or disable the radio. Select Up to receive broadcasts. In mixed radio environments, some 802.11b wireless client stations may be updated to support short preamble. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • DTIM Period.
...save mode longer and thus lengthening battery life. • Forward Mode. Controls whether 802.11 frames are flushed. Sets the initial transmit power on reboot. • Mode. Specifies the time between the sending of wireless clients for 802.11b/g radios. Converts multicast traffic to unicast before ...able to enable or disable the radio. Select Up to receive broadcasts. In mixed radio environments, some 802.11b wireless client stations may be updated to support short preamble. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • DTIM Period.
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... the supplicant. The EAP type must be consistent between the authentication server and supplicant. The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch acts as wireless users. • The authenticator is the gatekeeper to the network and permits or denies access to support 802.1x authentication for wired users as well as the authenticator, relaying information between the authentication...
... the supplicant. The EAP type must be consistent between the authentication server and supplicant. The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch acts as wireless users. • The authenticator is the gatekeeper to the network and permits or denies access to support 802.1x authentication for wired users as well as the authenticator, relaying information between the authentication...
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...to server. If you are using a RADIUS server for user authentication, you can use the following EAP methods is widely supported by Microsoft clients. Configure the 802.1x RADIUS authentication server. If you need to be assigned. You can configure either... method permits the transfer of the users to configure the LDAP server on the WFS709TP. See Chapter 3, "Configuring Network Parameters". 7-4 Configuring 802.1x Authentication v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual In this EAP method is used as the user authentication server...
...to server. If you are using a RADIUS server for user authentication, you can use the following EAP methods is widely supported by Microsoft clients. Configure the 802.1x RADIUS authentication server. If you need to be assigned. You can configure either... method permits the transfer of the users to configure the LDAP server on the WFS709TP. See Chapter 3, "Configuring Network Parameters". 7-4 Configuring 802.1x Authentication v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual In this EAP method is used as the user authentication server...
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...an associated AP to be used by clicking the Show tab on the right of the Advanced Configuration option on the WFS709TP can be modified unless there is a need to customize at a more detailed level. Disabled Enforce Machine Authentication * Select...describes the Advanced Configuration options for 802.1x authentication (Figure 7-4). Make sure that the wireless client (the 802.1x supplicant) supports this feature before user authentication. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 7-1. 802.1x Authentication Browser Interface Page Options (continued) ...
...an associated AP to be used by clicking the Show tab on the right of the Advanced Configuration option on the WFS709TP can be modified unless there is a need to customize at a more detailed level. Disabled Enforce Machine Authentication * Select...describes the Advanced Configuration options for 802.1x authentication (Figure 7-4). Make sure that the wireless client (the 802.1x supplicant) supports this feature before user authentication. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 7-1. 802.1x Authentication Browser Interface Page Options (continued) ...
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... Disabled handover. . 7-8 Configuring 802.1x Authentication v1.0, June 2007 to obtain the 3 WPA key. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 7-2. Cache Timeout 24 hours WPA Key Retry Count The number of unicast keys. (Many wireless clients do not support this function.) Disabled Unicast Key Rotation Time Interval The time period between each unicast...
... Disabled handover. . 7-8 Configuring 802.1x Authentication v1.0, June 2007 to obtain the 3 WPA key. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 7-2. Cache Timeout 24 hours WPA Key Retry Count The number of unicast keys. (Many wireless clients do not support this function.) Disabled Unicast Key Rotation Time Interval The time period between each unicast...
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...8-5 • "Personalizing the Captive Portal Page" on the part of user data and should not be validated against a database of authentication supported by the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is Captive Portal. This chapter describes the following topics: • "Overview of Captive Portal Functions" on page 8-1 • "...Configuring the Captive Portal One of the methods of authorized users. Note: While you can configure for the WFS709TP. • Registration Web Page requires no authentication; Captive Portal is most often used in "Personalizing the Captive Portal Page" on ...
...8-5 • "Personalizing the Captive Portal Page" on the part of user data and should not be validated against a database of authentication supported by the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is Captive Portal. This chapter describes the following topics: • "Overview of Captive Portal Functions" on page 8-1 • "...Configuring the Captive Portal One of the methods of authorized users. Note: While you can configure for the WFS709TP. • Registration Web Page requires no authentication; Captive Portal is most often used in "Personalizing the Captive Portal Page" on ...