Netgear WFS709TP-100NAS User Guide

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Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System

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Master (if this will be the only switch on the network) 

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Local (if this will be managed by a master switch)

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Country code. The two-letter code for the country in which the switch will operate from 
the drop-down menu.

This determines the 802.11 wireless transmission spectrum. You are responsible for 
assigning the correct country code and for changing it if the switch is moved to another 
country. Improper country code assignment can disrupt wireless transmissions. Most 
countries impose penalties and sanctions for operators of wireless networks with devices 
set to improper country codes.

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Master switch IP (if the switch is local). The IP address of this switch’s master switch.

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Admin user password. For logging into the switch (up to 32 characters). 

You must enter this password in order to further configure the switch; there is no factory 
provided password.

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Date and time. Time, date, and time zone. (If you are going to use an NTP server, the 
switch will pick up the date and time from this server later.)

3. Click Save and Reboot.

The switch will reboot, using the new configuration. (This can take up to 2 minutes). After 
reboot you will probably not have network connectivity on your PC. Reconfigure your PC to 
match the settings you just configured for the switch and then proceed to the access point 
configuration.

1. Connect the WFS709TP Smart Wireless Switch to your PC using an Ethernet cable to one of 

the Fast Ethernet Ports.

2. In the web browser of your PC:

a. Enter the IP address of your master switch. See step 2 of 

b. Log in using the admin user account and password (

). See step 2 of 

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Note: Later, if needed, you can reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its 

original TCP/IP settings.