Netgear WFS709TP User Manual

202-10265-01 June 2007NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAWFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration

v1.0, June 2007x ContentsWFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation GuideAuthentication Terminated on WFS709TP ...

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-4 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007** Only when the AAA FastConnect feature is e

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-5v1.0, June 2007• You can assign only one VLAN to the SSID. I

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-6 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007Table 5-4 describes the options available fro

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-7v1.0, June 2007Example ConfigurationThis section describes h

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-8 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007• Shared Key: radius123The administrator for

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-9v1.0, June 20077. Click Apply.Advanced WLAN Configuration in

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-10 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007• Navigate to the Configuration > Advance

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-11v1.0, June 2007The SSID configuration page appears.To add o

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-12 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007• Ignore Broadcast Probe Request. When a cli

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-13v1.0, June 2007The General configuration in the Advanced WL

v1.0, June 2007Contents xiWFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation GuideClassifying APs ...

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-14 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007• Power Management. Enables power management

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-15v1.0, June 2007The radio configuration in the Advanced WLAN

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-16 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007• DTIM Period. Specifies the interval betwee

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-17v1.0, June 2007The radio configuration in the Advanced WLAN

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-18 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 20073. Configure the Guest SSID for location 4.2

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-19v1.0, June 2007IntelliFi RF ManagementIntelliFi RF Manageme

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-20 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007• The AP response time to noise is quick and

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WLANS 5-21v1.0, June 20072. Set IRM Assignment to Single Band from th

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual5-22 Configuring WLANSv1.0, June 2007

6-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 6Configuring AAA ServersYou can use an external authentication server or an internal user database to authenticate users who

v1.0, June 2007xii ContentsWFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation GuideAppendix C. Internal Captive PortalCreating a New Interna

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual6-2 Configuring AAA Serversv1.0, June 20072. Navigate to the Configuration > A

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring AAA Servers 6-3v1.0, June 20074. Set the Mode to Enable to activate t

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual6-4 Configuring AAA Serversv1.0, June 20072. Navigate to the Configuration > A

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring AAA Servers 6-5v1.0, June 20072. Configure the timers as described ab

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual6-6 Configuring AAA Serversv1.0, June 2007

7-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 7Configuring 802.1x Authentication802.1x is an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard that provid

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual7-2 Configuring 802.1x Authenticationv1.0, June 2007You can terminate the 802.1x

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring 802.1x Authentication 7-3v1.0, June 2007For the WFS709TP to communica

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual7-4 Configuring 802.1x Authenticationv1.0, June 2007In this scenario, the supplic

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring 802.1x Authentication 7-5v1.0, June 20074. Configure the WLAN, specif

xiiiv1.0, June 2007About This ManualThe WFS709TP ProSafe™ Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to deploy and configure t

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual7-6 Configuring 802.1x Authenticationv1.0, June 2007* For Windows environments on

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring 802.1x Authentication 7-7v1.0, June 2007Table 7-2 describes the Advan

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual7-8 Configuring 802.1x Authenticationv1.0, June 2007.Multicast Key Rotation Time

8-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 8Configuring the Captive PortalOne of the methods of authentication supported by the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual8-2 Configuring the Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007If an appropriate server certifi

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring the Captive Portal 8-3v1.0, June 2007The easiest way to complete thes

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual8-4 Configuring the Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007Table 8-1 describes the configur

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring the Captive Portal 8-5v1.0, June 2007Select the options desired, then

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual8-6 Configuring the Captive Portalv1.0, June 20071. Navigate to the Configuration

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring the Captive Portal 8-7v1.0, June 20073. (Optional) Customize the capt

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manualxiv About This Manualv1.0, June 2007• Scope. This manual is written for the WFS70

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual8-8 Configuring the Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007The text you entered appears in

9-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 9Configuring MAC-Based AuthenticationThis chapter describes how to configure media access control (MAC) based authentication

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual9-2 Configuring MAC-Based Authenticationv1.0, June 20072. Check the Authenticatio

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring MAC-Based Authentication 9-3v1.0, June 20073. Enter the user informat

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual9-4 Configuring MAC-Based Authenticationv1.0, June 2007

10-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 10Adding Local WFS709TPsThis chapter explains how to expand your network by adding a local WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual10-2 Adding Local WFS709TPsv1.0, June 2007Configuring Local WFS709TPsA single mas

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualAdding Local WFS709TPs 10-3v1.0, June 2007• Verify connectivity to the master WFS

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual10-4 Adding Local WFS709TPsv1.0, June 20073. Apply the configuration on the maste

11-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 11Configuring RedundancyThis chapter describes the following topics:• “Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol” on page 11-1• “R

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualAbout This Manual xvv1.0, June 2007• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have t

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual11-2 Configuring Redundancyv1.0, June 2007Local WFS709TP redundancy refers to pro

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Redundancy 11-3v1.0, June 2007Table 11-1. VRRP Parameters for Local W

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual11-4 Configuring Redundancyv1.0, June 20074. Configure the values in the respecti

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Redundancy 11-5v1.0, June 20073. Enter the parameters shown in Table

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual11-6 Configuring Redundancyv1.0, June 2007any one of the local WFS709TPs becomes

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Redundancy 11-7v1.0, June 2007• Virtual IP addresses that have been r

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual11-8 Configuring Redundancyv1.0, June 2007

12-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 12Configuring Wireless Intrusion ProtectionThis chapter outlines configuring various wireless intrusion protection features

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual12-2 Configuring Wireless Intrusion Protectionv1.0, June 2007Enabling AP Learning

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Wireless Intrusion Protection 12-3v1.0, June 2007• Valid AP. An AP th

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manualxvi About This Manualv1.0, June 2007

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual12-4 Configuring Wireless Intrusion Protectionv1.0, June 2007Configuring Rogue AP

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Wireless Intrusion Protection 12-5v1.0, June 2007Misconfigured AP Det

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual12-6 Configuring Wireless Intrusion Protectionv1.0, June 2007

13-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 13Configuring Management UtilitiesThis chapter describes management utilities for a WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-2 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 2007Configuring SNMPWFS709TP swit

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-3v1.0, June 2007If you are using SNMPv3 for g

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-4 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 2007SNMP for Access PointsAccess

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-5v1.0, June 20071. Navigate to the Configurat

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-6 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 20073. If you are using SNMPv3 fo

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-7v1.0, June 2007All the parameters listed in

1-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 1Overview of the WFS709TPThe WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is a full-featured wireless switch that centrally manage

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-8 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 20073. Navigate to Configuration

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-9v1.0, June 2007SNMP TrapsWFS709TP TrapsTable

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-10 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 2007Access Point/Air Monitor Tra

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-11v1.0, June 2007OUI misconfiguration This tr

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-12 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 2007* The High Watermark refers

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-13v1.0, June 20071. Navigate to the Configura

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-14 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 2007In the example shown in Figu

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-15v1.0, June 20075. For Role, select guest-pr

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-16 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 20073. The user can then define

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-17v1.0, June 2007For example, you can copy an

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-2 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007You can connect an AP to a WFS709TP ei

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-18 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 20073. Click Copy Backup to ente

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Management Utilities 13-19v1.0, June 20073. Select the destination to

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual13-20 Configuring Management Utilitiesv1.0, June 2007

14-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 14Configuring WFS709TP for VoiceThis chapter outlines the steps required to configure a WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Swi

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual14-2 Configuring WFS709TP for Voicev1.0, June 2007Battery BoostBattery boost conv

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring WFS709TP for Voice 14-3v1.0, June 2007Limiting the Number of Active V

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual14-4 Configuring WFS709TP for Voicev1.0, June 2007WPA Fast HandoverIn 802.1x auth

A-1v1.0, June 2007Appendix AConfiguring DHCP with Vendor-Specific OptionsA standards-compliant DHCP server can be configured to return the host WFS709

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualA-2 Configuring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Optionsv1.0, June 2007Windows-Based DHC

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Options A-3v1.0, June 2007Configuring Optio

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-3v1.0, June 2007Protocol (DHCP). Once an AP locates it

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualA-4 Configuring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Optionsv1.0, June 2007Option 43 is conf

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Options A-5v1.0, June 2007subnet 10.200.10.

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualA-6 Configuring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Optionsv1.0, June 2007

B-1v1.0, June 2007Appendix BWindows Client Example Configuration for 802.1xThis appendix provides an example configuration for a wireless client (the

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualB-2 Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1xv1.0, June 2007This screen dis

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualWindows Client Example Configuration for 802.1x B-3v1.0, June 20075. Make sure th

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualB-4 Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1xv1.0, June 2007Figure B-3 show

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualWindows Client Example Configuration for 802.1x B-5v1.0, June 2007.10. Under EAP

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualB-6 Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1xv1.0, June 2007• Select Enable

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualWindows Client Example Configuration for 802.1x B-7v1.0, June 2007Figure B-6

iiv1.0, June 2007© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your prod

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-4 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007.Automatic RF Channel and Power Settin

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualB-8 Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1xv1.0, June 2007

C-1v1.0, June 2007Appendix CInternal Captive PortalYou can customize the default captive portal page through the browser interface, as described in Ch

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-2 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007<FORM method="post" ACTION

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-3v1.0, June 2007Recommended Options:None.You must also

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-4 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007Installing a New Captive Portal PageYou

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-5v1.0, June 2007{function createCookie(name,value,days)

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-6 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007 } } if (errmsg && errmsg.

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-7v1.0, June 20074. Once you have a page you find accept

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-8 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007<link href="default1/styles.css

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-9v1.0, June 2007To localize the authentication failure

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-5v1.0, June 2007You can also enable WFS709TPs to detec

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-10 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007 } errmsg = "<div id=&ap

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-11v1.0, June 2007If you require this to be a page on th

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-12 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007Customizing the Welcome PageOnce a use

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-13v1.0, June 2007{ var nameEQ = name + "

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-14 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007<INPUT type="submit" name

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualInternal Captive Portal C-15v1.0, June 2007<script language="JavaScript&q

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualC-16 Internal Captive Portalv1.0, June 2007<html><body bgcolor=white tex

Related Documents D-1v1.0, May 2007Appendix DRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation GuideD-2 Related Documentsv1.0, May 2007

Index-1IndexNumbers802.1x authentication, 1-9, 5-2, 5-3advanced options, 7-6basic options, 7-5configuring on WFS709TP, 7-4Windows client example, B-1A

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-6 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007WFS709TP switches provide 10/100 Mbps

NETGEAR FrameMaker Templates for the Reference Print ManualIndex-2 Indexv1.0, June 2006DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message), 5-12, 5-16, 14-1, 1

NETGEAR FrameMaker Templates for the Reference Print ManualIndex Index-3v1.0, June 2006Sserver certificate, 8-2, 13-19server certificates, 7-4SNMP (Si

NETGEAR FrameMaker Templates for the Reference Print ManualIndex-4 Indexv1.0, June 2006NETGEAR FrameMaker Templates for the Reference Print Manual

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-7v1.0, June 2007.Your network can include one master W

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-8 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007The base configuration software includ

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-9v1.0, June 2007• IEEE 802.1x. The IEEE 802.1x authent

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-10 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007EncryptionThe Layer 2 encryption opti

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-11v1.0, June 2007VLANEach authenticated user is placed

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-12 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007.A user is assigned to a VLAN by one

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-13v1.0, June 20074. The VLAN is derived from attribute

v1.0, June 2007iiiNOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all o

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-14 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007The client determines which AP is bes

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-15v1.0, June 2007beyond the authentication process; to

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-16 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-17v1.0, June 2007When you connect to the WFS709TP usin

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-18 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007• When you select a tab, the tool and

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualOverview of the WFS709TP 1-19v1.0, June 2007Table 1-3 describes the Basic Configu

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual1-20 Overview of the WFS709TPv1.0, June 2007

2-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 2Deploying a Basic WFS709TP SystemThis chapter describes how to connect a WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch and access

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-2 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 2007• Set the IP address of VLAN

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-3v1.0, June 2007Figure 2-2 shows a deployment

v1.0, June 2007ivVCCI - Class AKorea Class AAustralia/New ZealandThis product complies with AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A standards.Rest of WorldThis produc

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-4 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 2007Deployment Scenario #3In this

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-5v1.0, June 2007You need to perform the follo

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-6 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 20072. (“Deployment Scenario #3”

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-7v1.0, June 2007To run the initial setup:1. C

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-8 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 2007• Master (if this will be the

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-9v1.0, June 2007c. In the Configuration UI, c

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-10 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 2007Configure a VLAN for Network

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-11v1.0, June 20074. Navigate to the Configura

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-12 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 20075. Click Apply.Configure the

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-13v1.0, June 2007• If you are using VLAN 1 to

v1.0, June 2007vEuropean Union RoHS China RoHSNetgear products comply with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-14 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 20073. Click Apply at the bottom

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-15v1.0, June 20073. On the WFS709TP, configur

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-16 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 20072. Select the Enable DHCP Se

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-17v1.0, June 2007• From a DHCP server• Using

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-18 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 2007• If the APs are not in the

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualDeploying a Basic WFS709TP System 2-19v1.0, June 20072. Select the AP that is to

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual2-20 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP Systemv1.0, June 2007Additional ConfigurationAfte

3-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 3Configuring Network ParametersThis chapter describes basic network configuration on the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Swi

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual3-2 Configuring Network Parametersv1.0, June 20073. On the Add New VLAN screen (F

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Network Parameters 3-3v1.0, June 20073. Enter the IP address and netw

v1.0, June 2007viProduct and Publication DetailsModel Number: WFS709TPPublication Date: June 2007Product Family: WirelessProduct Name: WFS709TP ProSaf

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual3-4 Configuring Network Parametersv1.0, June 2007To allow the WFS709TP to obtain

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Network Parameters 3-5v1.0, June 2007For example, the following steps

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual3-6 Configuring Network Parametersv1.0, June 20073. Click Done to add the entry.4

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualConfiguring Network Parameters 3-7v1.0, June 20071. Navigate to the Configuration

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual3-8 Configuring Network Parametersv1.0, June 2007

4-1v1.0, June 2007Chapter 4RF PlanRF Plan is a built-in wireless deployment modeling tool that enables you to design an efficient wireless local area

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-2 RF Planv1.0, June 2007Before You BeginBefore you use RF Plan, review the foll

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-3v1.0, June 2007Use a worksheet similar to the following to collect you

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-4 RF Planv1.0, June 2007Building List PageBuilding List is the first page you s

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-5v1.0, June 2007The Overview page includes the following:• Building Dim

viiv1.0, June 2007ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-6 RF Planv1.0, June 2007Enter the following information:• Building ID. The vali

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-7v1.0, June 2007When width and length are specified, RF Plan creates a

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-8 RF Planv1.0, June 2007• Design Model. Use these radio buttons to specify whic

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-9v1.0, June 2007Users• Enter the number of users you expect to have on

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-10 RF Planv1.0, June 2007• Design Model. Use these radio buttons to specify a d

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-11v1.0, June 2007You can select or adjust the following features, which

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-12 RF Planv1.0, June 2007CoverageSelect a radio type from the Coverage pull-dow

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-13v1.0, June 2007Naming. You can name the floor anything you choose as

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-14 RF Planv1.0, June 2007Naming. You can name an area using an alphanumeric str

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-15v1.0, June 2007Access Point Editor PageThe Access Point Editor (Figur

v1.0, June 2007viii ContentsWFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation GuideConfigure the Switch for the Access Points ...

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-16 RF Planv1.0, June 2007Fixed. Fixed APs do not move when RF Plan executes the

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-17v1.0, June 2007AP Planning PageThe AP Planning page (Figure 4-15) use

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-18 RF Planv1.0, June 2007StartClick Start to launch the optimizing algorithm. T

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-19v1.0, June 2007The Suggested Access Points and Air Monitors table (Fi

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-20 RF Planv1.0, June 2007AMs. To obtain information about a specific AM, place

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-21v1.0, June 2007When exporting a building file, NETGEAR recommends tha

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-22 RF Planv1.0, June 2007The Deployed Access Points and Air Monitors table disp

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-23v1.0, June 2007Create a BuildingIn this section you create a building

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-24 RF Planv1.0, June 2007Model the Access PointsYou now determine how many APs

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-25v1.0, June 2007Model the Air MonitorsYou now determine how many AMs a

v1.0, June 2007Contents ixWFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation GuideCreate a Building ...

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-26 RF Planv1.0, June 20072. Type Entrance Level in the Name box of the Floor Ed

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration ManualRF Plan 4-27v1.0, June 2007This example assumes the following:• You do not care i

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual4-28 RF Planv1.0, June 20078. Click Save.Create a Don’t Deploy AreaTo create a Do

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