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v1.0, June 2007
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
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How to Use This Manual
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How to Print this Manual
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Revision History
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Chapter 1.
Overview of the WFS709TP
WFS709TP System Components
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1-1
NETGEAR ProSafe Access Points
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1-1
WFS709TP ProSafe Switches
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WFS709TP Software
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1-7
Basic WLAN Configuration
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Authentication
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Encryption
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VLAN
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1-11
Wireless Client Access to the WLAN
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Association
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Authentication
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Client Mobility and AP Association
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Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP
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Tools
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Chapter 2.
Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System
Configuration Overview
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Deployment Scenario #1
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Deployment Scenario #2
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Deployment Scenario #3
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Configuring the WFS709TP
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Run the Initial Setup
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