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... timely notices of their respective holders. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the applicable requirements may result in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of this...
... timely notices of their respective holders. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the applicable requirements may result in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of this...
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...has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to equipment such as set by the Voluntary Control Council for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as radios and TV receivers. These limits are aimed at their own expense. In...233;riel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques," NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications. Europe The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to only the channels allowed in a commercial environment. Therefore, all ...
...has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to equipment such as set by the Voluntary Control Council for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as radios and TV receivers. These limits are aimed at their own expense. In...233;riel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques," NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications. Europe The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to only the channels allowed in a commercial environment. Therefore, all ...
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... WLAN 1-13 Association ...1-13 Authentication ...1-14 Client Mobility 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 1. Deploying a Basic...
... WLAN 1-13 Association ...1-13 Authentication ...1-14 Client Mobility 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 1. Deploying a Basic...
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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 You Begin ...4-2 Task ...19 Exporting and Importing Files 4-20 Locate ...4-21 RF Plan Example ...4-22 Sample 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...
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 You Begin ...4-2 Task ...19 Exporting and Importing Files 4-20 Locate ...4-21 RF Plan Example ...4-22 Sample 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...
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... Radio Settings 5-14 Example Configuration 5-17 IntelliFi RF Management 5-19 Channel Setting ...5-19 Power Setting ...5-19 Advantages of Using IRM 5-19 Configuring IRM ...5-20 Chapter 6. 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...
... Radio Settings 5-14 Example Configuration 5-17 IntelliFi RF Management 5-19 Channel Setting ...5-19 Power Setting ...5-19 Advantages of Using IRM 5-19 Configuring IRM ...5-20 Chapter 6. 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...
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... Protection Rogue/Interfering AP Detection 12-1 Enabling AP Learning 12-2 x Contents v1.0, June 2007 Configuring MAC-Based Authentication Configuring the WFS709TP 9-1 Configuring Users ...9-2 Chapter 10. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Authentication Terminated on WFS709TP 7-3 Configuring 802.1x Authentication 7-4 802.1x Authentication Page 7-5 Advanced Configuration Options for Captive Portal 8-5 Changing the Protocol to a Multi...
... Protection Rogue/Interfering AP Detection 12-1 Enabling AP Learning 12-2 x Contents v1.0, June 2007 Configuring MAC-Based Authentication Configuring the WFS709TP 9-1 Configuring Users ...9-2 Chapter 10. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Authentication Terminated on WFS709TP 7-3 Configuring 802.1x Authentication 7-4 802.1x Authentication Page 7-5 Advanced Configuration Options for Captive Portal 8-5 Changing the Protocol to a Multi...
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... 14-1 Battery Boost ...14-2 Limiting the Number of Active Voice Calls 14-3 WPA Fast Handover ...14-4 Appendix A. 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 12-5 Chapter 13. Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1x Window XP Wireless Client Example Configuration B-1 Contents xi v1.0, June 2007 Configuring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Options Overview ...A-1 Windows-Based DHCP ...
... 14-1 Battery Boost ...14-2 Limiting the Number of Active Voice Calls 14-3 WPA Fast Handover ...14-4 Appendix A. 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 12-5 Chapter 13. Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1x Window XP Wireless Client Example Configuration B-1 Contents xi v1.0, June 2007 Configuring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Options Overview ...A-1 Windows-Based DHCP ...
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Internal Captive Portal Creating a New Internal Web Page C-1 Basic HTML Example C-3 Installing a New Captive Portal Page C-4 Displaying Authentication Error Message C-4 Language Customization C-6 Customizing the Welcome Page C-12 Customizing the Pop-Up Box C-14 Customizing the Logged Out Box C-15 Appendix D. Related Documents Index 1 xii Contents v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Appendix C.
Internal Captive Portal Creating a New Internal Web Page C-1 Basic HTML Example C-3 Installing a New Captive Portal Page C-4 Displaying Authentication Error Message C-4 Language Customization C-6 Customizing the Welcome Page C-12 Customizing the Pop-Up Box C-14 Customizing the Logged Out Box C-15 Appendix D. Related Documents Index 1 xii Contents v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Appendix C.
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About This Manual The WFS709TP ProSafe™ Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to the equipment. Tip: This format is used wireless LAN (WLAN) switch configurations such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and redundancy. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special ... the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. xiii v1.0, June 2007 Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to deploy and configure the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch.
About This Manual The WFS709TP ProSafe™ Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to the equipment. Tip: This format is used wireless LAN (WLAN) switch configurations such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and redundancy. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special ... the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. xiii v1.0, June 2007 Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to deploy and configure the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch.
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... personal injury or death. • Scope. Each page in Appendix D, "Related Documents". This manual is a safety warning. How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Danger: This is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the full manual and...
... personal injury or death. • Scope. Each page in Appendix D, "Related Documents". This manual is a safety warning. How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Danger: This is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the full manual and...
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... the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10265-01 1.0 June 2007 Initial NETGEAR release. About This Manual xv v1.0, June 2007 Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. Printing a PDF version of... Manual. The PDF version of any page in the upper left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Printing from PDF.
... the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10265-01 1.0 June 2007 Initial NETGEAR release. About This Manual xv v1.0, June 2007 Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. Printing a PDF version of... Manual. The PDF version of any page in the upper left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual • Printing from PDF.
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..., and for instructions on page 1-7 The following components: • "NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points" on page 1-1 • "WFS709TP ProSafe Switches" on page 1-5 • "WFS709TP Software" on how to the NETGEAR support site for a list 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 the...
..., and for instructions on page 1-7 The following components: • "NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points" on page 1-1 • "WFS709TP ProSafe Switches" on page 1-5 • "WFS709TP Software" on how to the NETGEAR support site for a list 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 the...
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... 1-1 shows two APs connected to a router in the wiring closet that is cabled directly to the WFS709TP itself. other AP is connected to an WFS709TP. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual You can connect an AP to receive and transmit wireless RF signals; Floor Netgear AP connected through an IP network Wiring closet Data center Internet...
... 1-1 shows two APs connected to a router in the wiring closet that is cabled directly to the WFS709TP itself. other AP is connected to an WFS709TP. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual You can connect an AP to receive and transmit wireless RF signals; Floor Netgear AP connected through an IP network Wiring closet Data center Internet...
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... to it automatically builds a secure Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnel to the host WFS709TP (Figure 1-3), which performs packet processing such as encryption and decryption, authentication, and policy enforcement Overview of the WFS709TP 1-3 v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Protocol (DHCP). Netgear AP Floor Wiring closet GRE tunnel Internet GRE tunnel Data center...
... to it automatically builds a secure Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnel to the host WFS709TP (Figure 1-3), which performs packet processing such as encryption and decryption, authentication, and policy enforcement Overview of the WFS709TP 1-3 v1.0, June 2007 WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual Protocol (DHCP). Netgear AP Floor Wiring closet GRE tunnel Internet GRE tunnel Data center...
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... and instructs neighboring APs to increase power levels to the WFS709TP. The WFS709TP analyzes reports from all APs and coordinates changes, resulting in the WFS709TP system. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual . The APs scan for wireless users. Wireless clients Floor Netgear AP Wiring closet Internet Data center WFS709TP Figure 1-3 Automatic RF Channel and Power Settings IntelliFi RF Management...
... and instructs neighboring APs to increase power levels to the WFS709TP. The WFS709TP analyzes reports from all APs and coordinates changes, resulting in the WFS709TP system. WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual . The APs scan for wireless users. Wireless clients Floor Netgear AP Wiring closet Internet Data center WFS709TP Figure 1-3 Automatic RF Channel and Power Settings IntelliFi RF Management...
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... more clients an AP services, the less time it services wireless clients. While APs provide radio services only, the WFS709TP performs upper-layer media access control (MAC) processing, such as encryption and authentication, as well as dedicated AMs. You can also enable WFS709TPs to the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch. If air monitoring functions are not authorized or...
... more clients an AP services, the less time it services wireless clients. While APs provide radio services only, the WFS709TP performs upper-layer media access control (MAC) processing, such as encryption and authentication, as well as dedicated AMs. You can also enable WFS709TPs to the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch. If air monitoring functions are not authorized or...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual WFS709TP switches provide 10/100 Mbps Fast ...image and configuration from a local switch. An AP obtains its software from a master switch; A local WFS709TP can perform any supported function (for APs and services. Note: For information about configuring the switch for master..., the port automatically detects the device and provides operating power through the connected Ethernet cable. Local WFS709TPs offer local points of traffic aggregation and management for example, WLAN management or policy enforcement). it ...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual WFS709TP switches provide 10/100 Mbps Fast ...image and configuration from a local switch. An AP obtains its software from a master switch; A local WFS709TP can perform any supported function (for APs and services. Note: For information about configuring the switch for master..., the port automatically detects the device and provides operating power through the connected Ethernet cable. Local WFS709TPs offer local points of traffic aggregation and management for example, WLAN management or policy enforcement). it ...
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NETGEAR Wireless APs Local WFS709TP Master WFS709TP Local WFS709TP Figure 1-4 Your network can include one master WFS709TP, one or more backup master WFS709TPs, and any number of the WFS709TP 1-7 v1.0, June 2007 Overview of local WFS709TPs. WFS709TP Software The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch software is a suite of mobility applications that share roaming tables, security policies, and other , so APs that runs on all WFS709TPs and...
NETGEAR Wireless APs Local WFS709TP Master WFS709TP Local WFS709TP Figure 1-4 Your network can include one master WFS709TP, one or more backup master WFS709TPs, and any number of the WFS709TP 1-7 v1.0, June 2007 Overview of local WFS709TPs. WFS709TP Software The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch software is a suite of mobility applications that share roaming tables, security policies, and other , so APs that runs on all WFS709TPs and...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual The base configuration software includes the following basic elements: • An SSID that require an external RADIUS authentication server. • None (also called open system authentication). This is authenticated. 1-8 Overview of the WFS709TP ...v1.0, June 2007 There are several types of options for the authenticated client This section describes authentication, encryption, and VLAN configuration in order to access WLAN resources. The client's identity, in the form of the Media Access Control ...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual The base configuration software includes the following basic elements: • An SSID that require an external RADIUS authentication server. • None (also called open system authentication). This is authenticated. 1-8 Overview of the WFS709TP ...v1.0, June 2007 There are several types of options for the authenticated client This section describes authentication, encryption, and VLAN configuration in order to access WLAN resources. The client's identity, in the form of the Media Access Control ...