Netgear WMS5316-100NAS Data Sheet
Differences between wMs5316 anD a full service wireless controller wc7520
WMS531
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WC7520
Main functionality
wireless Management
wireless controller
number of access points
up to 16
up to 50 per controller - up to 150 per stack
central configuration
Yes
Yes
Multiple ssiDs, vlans
Yes
Yes
automatic rf management
Yes - once a day (schedule)
Yes - continuous healing
limitation of number of clients per aP
Yes
Yes
rf Planning before deployment
no
Yes - based on floor plans and computed coverage
Dynamic rf with heat map after deployment
no
Yes - real time view of wireless connectivity
self Healing wireless network
no
Yes - automatic wlan healing after loss of aP
or due to rf interferences
Dynamic load balancing
no
Yes - based on number of clients per aP or
client signal strength/Data rate threshold
l2 and l3 fast roaming support
no
Yes
built-in aaa server, lDaP support
no
Yes
captive portal with Guest management
no
Yes
summary
access Points configuration
Dynamic rf capabilities
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16-AP Wireless Management System Data Sheet
WMS5316
central configuration for up to 16 wireless access Points
Utilizing multiple wireless access points throughout the network provides the performance, coverage,
and reliability required by businesses of all sizes. However, individually configuring, deploying, and
managing multiple standalone devices can quickly become resource intensive, creating a significant
burden on scarce IT resources. The NETGEAR ProSafe WMS5316 Wireless Management System
resolves this quandary. With support for up to 16 wireless access points, it provides a single location
to configure and manage all wireless access points in the network.
and reliability required by businesses of all sizes. However, individually configuring, deploying, and
managing multiple standalone devices can quickly become resource intensive, creating a significant
burden on scarce IT resources. The NETGEAR ProSafe WMS5316 Wireless Management System
resolves this quandary. With support for up to 16 wireless access points, it provides a single location
to configure and manage all wireless access points in the network.
One Configuration
Mimicking the set up process of a single access point, the NETGEAR ProSafe WMS5316 Wireless
Management System supports up to 16 wireless access points to provide a single location with which
to centrally configure the entire wireless network. The WMS5316 is the ideal solution for businesses
and schools with 50-200 users delivering centralized management via an intuitive interface – without
the costs that accompany full-service wireless controllers. With a single entry of wireless parameters
and security settings that can be simultaneously pushed to all wireless access points on the network, the
system dramatically simplifies the deployment and daily management of the wireless network.
Management System supports up to 16 wireless access points to provide a single location with which
to centrally configure the entire wireless network. The WMS5316 is the ideal solution for businesses
and schools with 50-200 users delivering centralized management via an intuitive interface – without
the costs that accompany full-service wireless controllers. With a single entry of wireless parameters
and security settings that can be simultaneously pushed to all wireless access points on the network, the
system dramatically simplifies the deployment and daily management of the wireless network.
Automatic Management
The WMS5316 Wireless Management System monitors the wireless network to ensure optimal
performance and respond to changes in the RF environment. Once a day, based on a schedule it
will automatically re-assign channels and adjust RF parameters for maximum connectivity. WMS5316
can ensure that no single access point is overloaded continuously, by limiting the maximum number of
clients per access point.
performance and respond to changes in the RF environment. Once a day, based on a schedule it
will automatically re-assign channels and adjust RF parameters for maximum connectivity. WMS5316
can ensure that no single access point is overloaded continuously, by limiting the maximum number of
clients per access point.
Access Points
Supporting a wide portfolio of standard NETGEAR access points, the WMS5316 Wireless Manage-
ment System enables customers to select the right access points for their needs, even mixing models
to provide the right coverage, as well as an upgrade path as technology changes. Supported models
include 802.11g access points as well as professional caliber dual band 802.11n access points.
ment System enables customers to select the right access points for their needs, even mixing models
to provide the right coverage, as well as an upgrade path as technology changes. Supported models
include 802.11g access points as well as professional caliber dual band 802.11n access points.