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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide • 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. Note: You can download the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual from the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/ support. 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 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, May 2007