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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Introduction 1-7
v1.0, May 2007
• Wireless Access Point. The NETGEAR WAGL102 and WGL102 are designed for this
solution, and provide the best features and easiest integration. Several other NETGEAR access
point products can be repurposed to work with the WFS709TP. Refer to the NETGEAR
support site for a list of which NETGEAR APs can be repurposed, and for instructions on how
to do so. For full instructions on changing the switch’s default values, refer to the WFS709TP
ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual. The Resource CD provides a
link to this manual, or you can download it from
http://www.netgear.com/support.
• WFS709TP Software. This software integrates the switch and APs to provide load balancing,
rate limiting, self healing, authentication, mobility, encryption, and centralization for
monitoring and upgrades. This software is integrated into the switch and access point.
Deployment Summary
This section outlines the tasks involved in deploying the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless
Switch.
1. Physical installation of the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch
Installation requires a trained technician who is experienced with handling and installing
similar equipment. This phase involves the following tasks:
• Transport, unpack, and mount the switch in a suitable rack environment.
• Attach power and a console.
• Boot the system and perform the initial power-on test, examining the LEDs and console
messages to ensure proper operation.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Chassis” in this document provides the necessary instructions.
2. Initial configuration of the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch
Configuration requires someone who understands the company’s wired network and has
experience with the physical and logical management and configuration of routers, switches,
servers, and clients. This phase involves the following tasks:
• Use the console to perform initial configuration of the WFS709TP.
• Attach the WFS709TP to the network.
3. Planning the location of access points and air monitors
Note: You can download the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software
Administration Manual from the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com/
support.