Netgear WFS709TP-100NAS User Guide

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This chapter describes basic network configuration on the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless 
Switch. It includes the following topics:

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The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch operates as a Layer 2 switch that uses a VLAN as 
a broadcast domain. As a Layer 2 switch, the WFS709TP requires an external router to route 
traffic between VLANs. The WFS709TP can also operate as a Layer 3 switch that can route traffic 
between VLANs defined on the switch.

You can configure one or more physical ports on the WFS709TP to be members of a VLAN. 
Additionally, each wireless client association constitutes a connection to a virtual port on the 
switch, with membership in a specified VLAN. You can place all authenticated wireless users into 
a single VLAN or into different VLANs, depending upon your network. VLANs can exist only 
inside the WFS709TP; you must use 802.1q VLAN tagging to extend them outside the switch.

You can optionally configure an IP address and netmask for a VLAN on the WFS709TP. The IP 
address is up when at least one physical port in the VLAN is up. The VLAN IP address can be 
used as a gateway by external devices; packets directed to a VLAN IP address that are not destined 
for the switch are forwarded according to the WFS709TP’s IP routing table.

To create or edit a VLAN:

1. Navigate to the Configuration > Basic > Network > VLAN page on the browser interface.

2. Click Add to create a new VLAN. (To edit an existing VLAN, click Edit for the VLAN entry.)