Netgear WFS709TP-100NAS User Guide
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v1.0, June 2007
Chapter 2
Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System
This chapter describes how to connect a WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch and access
points (APs) to your wired network.
points (APs) to your wired network.
It includes the following topics:
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Configuration Overview
This section describes the tasks you need to perform in connecting a WFS709TP and APs to your
wired network in three typical deployment scenarios.
wired network in three typical deployment scenarios.
Deployment Scenario #1
In the deployment scenario shown in
, the APs and WFS709TP are on the same
subnetwork and will use IP addresses assigned to the subnetwork. There are no routers between
the APs and the WFS709TP; APs can be physically connected directly to the WFS709TP. The
uplink port on the WFS709TP is connected to a Layer 2 switch or router.
the APs and the WFS709TP; APs can be physically connected directly to the WFS709TP. The
uplink port on the WFS709TP is connected to a Layer 2 switch or router.
You need to perform the following tasks:
1. Run the initial setup (see
Figure 2-1
Router is
default
gateway for
WFS709TP
and clients
default
gateway for
WFS709TP
and clients