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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 Conventions... 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...
...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 Conventions... 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...
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... Files 4-20 Locate ...4-21 RF Plan Example ...4-22 Sample Building ...4-22 viii Contents v1.0, June 2007 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. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Configure the Switch for the Access Points 2-8 Configure...
... Files 4-20 Locate ...4-21 RF Plan Example ...4-22 Sample Building ...4-22 viii Contents v1.0, June 2007 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. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Configure the Switch for the Access Points 2-8 Configure...
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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 ... Authentication ...7-1 Authentication with a RADIUS Server 7-2 Contents ix v1.0, June 2007 Configuring WLANS Before You Begin ...5-1 Determine the Authentication Method 5-2 Determine the Default VLAN 5-4 Basic WLAN Configuration in the Browser Interface 5-4 Example Configuration 5-7 Advanced WLAN Configuration in the Browser Interface 5-9 Configuring Global Parameters 5-9 Configuring Location-Specific Parameters...
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 ... Authentication ...7-1 Authentication with a RADIUS Server 7-2 Contents ix v1.0, June 2007 Configuring WLANS Before You Begin ...5-1 Determine the Authentication Method 5-2 Determine the Default VLAN 5-4 Basic WLAN Configuration in the Browser Interface 5-4 Example Configuration 5-7 Advanced WLAN Configuration in the Browser Interface 5-9 Configuring Global Parameters 5-9 Configuring Location-Specific Parameters...
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...Wireless client authentication to an external authentication server or to the WFS709TP's local database • Encryption • Mobility with fast roaming • RF management and analysis tools Basic WLAN Configuration You have a wide variety of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007 The client's identity, in the form of the Media Access Control... for the authenticated client This section describes authentication, encryption, and VLAN configuration in a WFS709TP system. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual The base configuration software includes the following ...
...Wireless client authentication to an external authentication server or to the WFS709TP's local database • Encryption • Mobility with fast roaming • RF management and analysis tools Basic WLAN Configuration You have a wide variety of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007 The client's identity, in the form of the Media Access Control... for the authenticated client This section describes authentication, encryption, and VLAN configuration in a WFS709TP system. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual The base configuration software includes the following ...
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... if the clients were directly connected to VLAN 20, you might place authorized employee users into a separate VLAN. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual VLAN Each authenticated user is placed into separate VLANs. Note: To allow data to be routed to the WFS709TP. Note: You create the VLANs for wireless users only on VLAN 20. For example, in the topology...
... if the clients were directly connected to VLAN 20, you might place authorized employee users into a separate VLAN. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual VLAN Each authenticated user is placed into separate VLANs. Note: To allow data to be routed to the WFS709TP. Note: You create the VLANs for wireless users only on VLAN 20. For example, in the topology...
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...), user MAC, location, and encryption type. The VLAN is configured for a default role for the AP location. 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual . VLAN 20 Floor Netgear AP Wiring closet Internet VLAN 20 Data center WFS709TP Figure 1-5 A user is assigned to highest precedence): 1. The VLAN is derived from lowest to a VLAN by one of several methods, and there is...
...), user MAC, location, and encryption type. The VLAN is configured for a default role for the AP location. 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual . VLAN 20 Floor Netgear AP Wiring closet Internet VLAN 20 Data center WFS709TP Figure 1-5 A user is assigned to highest precedence): 1. The VLAN is derived from lowest to a VLAN by one of several methods, and there is...
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... radio network interface card (NIC) in a WFS709TP system. Association of specific WLANs; The VLAN is derived from NETGEAR vendor-specific attributes (VSAs) for it overrides any previous VLAN assignment. The VLAN is derived from attributes returned by the IEEE 802.11 standard. This association allows data link (Layer 2) connectivity. 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Along with...
... radio network interface card (NIC) in a WFS709TP system. Association of specific WLANs; The VLAN is derived from NETGEAR vendor-specific attributes (VSAs) for it overrides any previous VLAN assignment. The VLAN is derived from attributes returned by the IEEE 802.11 standard. This association allows data link (Layer 2) connectivity. 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Along with...
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... have a serial port for connecting to the Configuration > Basic > Network > VLAN page." Refer to configure and manage WFS709TPs. It is accessible through a standard web browser from the NETGEAR support site. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP The browser interface allows you to the document WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide for more information.
... have a serial port for connecting to the Configuration > Basic > Network > VLAN page." Refer to configure and manage WFS709TPs. It is accessible through a standard web browser from the NETGEAR support site. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP The browser interface allows you to the document WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide for more information.
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... Switch. Typically a set of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007 1-19 Note: By default, clicking Apply does not save the configuration. Configuration Pages (Basic) Page Description WLAN These pages allow you to configure ports, VLANs, IP interfaces, and DHCPrelated information. ...connected Wizard to the last-applied or saved settings. • Add. Adds a new item to click Save Configuration. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-3 describes the Basic Configuration pages in top right corner of the browser interface when the ...
... Switch. Typically a set of the WFS709TP v1.0, June 2007 1-19 Note: By default, clicking Apply does not save the configuration. Configuration Pages (Basic) Page Description WLAN These pages allow you to configure ports, VLANs, IP interfaces, and DHCPrelated information. ...connected Wizard to the last-applied or saved settings. • Add. Adds a new item to click Save Configuration. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-3 describes the Basic Configuration pages in top right corner of the browser interface when the ...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Set the IP address of VLAN 1. • Set the default gateway to the IP address of the interface of the upstream router to which you will use the ADP ... Floor 3 subnet Floor 2 subnet Floor 1 subnet Data center Figure 2-2 WFS709TP is default gateway for all ports on the WFS709TP to locate the WFS709TP. The APs will connect the WFS709TP. 2. You would then configure the SSIDs with VLAN 1 as the assigned VLAN for clients 2-2 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 Connect the uplink port on the...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Set the IP address of VLAN 1. • Set the default gateway to the IP address of the interface of the upstream router to which you will use the ADP ... Floor 3 subnet Floor 2 subnet Floor 1 subnet Data center Figure 2-2 WFS709TP is default gateway for all ports on the WFS709TP to locate the WFS709TP. The APs will connect the WFS709TP. 2. You would then configure the SSIDs with VLAN 1 as the assigned VLAN for clients 2-2 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 Connect the uplink port on the...
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... to locate the WFS709TP. Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-3 v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 2-2 shows a deployment scenario where the APs and the WFS709TP are on different subnetworks and the APs are on the WFS709TP to perform the following tasks: 1. You need to configure VLANs for the wireless user subnetworks on the WFS709TP, and configure SSIDs...
... to locate the WFS709TP. Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-3 v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 2-2 shows a deployment scenario where the APs and the WFS709TP are on different subnetworks and the APs are on the WFS709TP to perform the following tasks: 1. You need to configure VLANs for the wireless user subnetworks on the WFS709TP, and configure SSIDs...
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... the initial setup prompts you will configure the appropriate VLAN to connect to a Layer 2 switch or router through the trunk port. The WFS709TP is default gateway for all wireless user VLANs. An upstream router functions as the default gateway. 2-4 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Deployment Scenario #3 Floor 3 subnet Floor...
... the initial setup prompts you will configure the appropriate VLAN to connect to a Layer 2 switch or router through the trunk port. The WFS709TP is default gateway for all wireless user VLANs. An upstream router functions as the default gateway. 2-4 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Deployment Scenario #3 Floor 3 subnet Floor...
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Connect the uplink port on the WFS709TP for the wireless user subnetworks and configure SSIDs with the VLANs assigned for VLAN 1. You would then configure VLANs on the WFS709TP to the switch or router interface. 7. Create a VLAN that has the same VLAN ID as a trunk port. 3. Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-5 v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual You need to...
Connect the uplink port on the WFS709TP for the wireless user subnetworks and configure SSIDs with the VLANs assigned for VLAN 1. You would then configure VLANs on the WFS709TP to the switch or router interface. 7. Create a VLAN that has the same VLAN ID as a trunk port. 3. Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-5 v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual You need to...
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.... Note: You do not need to the wired network. 3. Connect the ports on your network. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 2. ("Deployment Scenario #3" only) Configure a VLAN to connect the WFS709TP to set a master or local role for the WFS709TP and passwords for administrator and configuration access. You must also specify the country code for the...
.... Note: You do not need to the wired network. 3. Connect the ports on your network. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 2. ("Deployment Scenario #3" only) Configure a VLAN to connect the WFS709TP to set a master or local role for the WFS709TP and passwords for administrator and configuration access. You must also specify the country code for the...
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...v1.0, June 2007 A user-defined name for the switch (up to 64 characters). • VLAN 1 IP address & subnetwork mask-the IP address that the switch will use to the PC. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to your computer, open a web browser, and connect to http://192.168.0.250 (... Ethernet Ports on the switch's planned subnetwork (the default gateway and VLAN 1 IP address must be in the same network). • Role. If this PC is already part of 192.168.0.200. Figure 2-4 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual To run the initial setup: 1.
...v1.0, June 2007 A user-defined name for the switch (up to 64 characters). • VLAN 1 IP address & subnetwork mask-the IP address that the switch will use to the PC. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to your computer, open a web browser, and connect to http://192.168.0.250 (... Ethernet Ports on the switch's planned subnetwork (the default gateway and VLAN 1 IP address must be in the same network). • Role. If this PC is already part of 192.168.0.200. Figure 2-4 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual To run the initial setup: 1.
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... IP address. • Assign to configure a trunk port between the WFS709TP and another Layer 2 switch (as trunk ports. • Configure a default gateway for the WFS709TP. Navigate to create a new VLAN. 3. Click Add to the Configuration > Basic > Network >VLAN page. 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Configure a VLAN for Network Connection Follow the instructions in "Deployment Scenario #3" on...
... IP address. • Assign to configure a trunk port between the WFS709TP and another Layer 2 switch (as trunk ports. • Configure a default gateway for the WFS709TP. Navigate to create a new VLAN. 3. Click Add to the Configuration > Basic > Network >VLAN page. 2. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Configure a VLAN for Network Connection Follow the instructions in "Deployment Scenario #3" on...
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... Ethernet port as a trunk port. 1. Navigate to apply and save this configuration. Figure 2-8 5. To add a port to the Configuration > Basic > Network > IP Interfaces page (Figure 2-8). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Navigate to the VLAN, click the port in the Port Selection section. 3.
... Ethernet port as a trunk port. 1. Navigate to apply and save this configuration. Figure 2-8 5. To add a port to the Configuration > Basic > Network > IP Interfaces page (Figure 2-8). WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual 4. Navigate to the VLAN, click the port in the Port Selection section. 3.
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... (Figure 2-10). 2. The loopback IP address in the procedure "Create the VLAN" on page 2-10, the VLAN 5 interface on the network. Navigate to VLAN 1 is used in this example will be routable from a workstation on the WFS709TP was previously configured with a 32-bit netmask. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • If you are not using...
... (Figure 2-10). 2. The loopback IP address in the procedure "Create the VLAN" on page 2-10, the VLAN 5 interface on the network. Navigate to VLAN 1 is used in this example will be routable from a workstation on the WFS709TP was previously configured with a 32-bit netmask. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • If you are not using...
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... Loopback IP Address" on the switch. The VLAN IP address can route traffic between VLANs. Creating a VLAN To create or edit a VLAN: 1. You can place all authenticated wireless users into a single VLAN or into different VLANs, depending upon your network. Navigate to route traffic between VLANs defined on page 3-6 Configuring VLANs The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch operates as a gateway by external devices...
... Loopback IP Address" on the switch. The VLAN IP address can route traffic between VLANs. Creating a VLAN To create or edit a VLAN: 1. You can place all authenticated wireless users into a single VLAN or into different VLANs, depending upon your network. Navigate to route traffic between VLANs defined on page 3-6 Configuring VLANs The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch operates as a gateway by external devices...
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... the native VLAN for the port (frames on the browser interface (Figure 3-2). 2. On the Add New VLAN screen (Figure 3-1), enter the VLAN ID. Figure 3-1 4. Assigning a Static Address to a VLAN To assign a static IP address to the Configuration > Basic > Network > IP Interfaces page on the native VLAN are not tagged). 5. Click Apply. Click Add. 6. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software...
... the native VLAN for the port (frames on the browser interface (Figure 3-2). 2. On the Add New VLAN screen (Figure 3-1), enter the VLAN ID. Figure 3-1 4. Assigning a Static Address to a VLAN To assign a static IP address to the Configuration > Basic > Network > IP Interfaces page on the native VLAN are not tagged). 5. Click Apply. Click Add. 6. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software...