NETGEAR WMS5316 - ProSafe 16-AP Wireless Management... User manual

202-10601-01
March 2010
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
ProSafe 16 AP Wireless
Management System
WMS5316 Reference
Manual

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make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
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layout(s) described herein.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. For
product available in the USA market, only channels 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid
the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less
than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this Wireless Management System is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Èesky
[Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/
5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr ProSafe 16 AP
Wireless Management System overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät ProSafe 16 AP Wireless
Management System in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele
teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el ProSafe 16 AP Wireless
Management System cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ÅëëçíéêÞ
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System ÓÕÌÌÏÑÖÙÍÅÔÁÉ ÐÑÏÓ ÔÉÓ ÏÕÓÉÙÄÅÉÓ ÁÐÁÉÔÇÓÅÉÓ ÊÁÉ ÔÉÓ ËÏÉÐÅÓ
Ó×ÅÔÉÊÅÓ ÄÉÁÔÁÎÅÉÓ ÔÇÓ ÏÄÇÃÉÁÓ 1999/5/ÅÊ.
Français
[French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil ProSafe 16 AP Wireless
Management System est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo ProSafe 16 AP Wireless
Management System è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System atbilst
Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WMS5316
product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/
1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
Nederlands
[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-
Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System v skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.

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test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer are
required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WMS5316
Publication Date: March 2010
Product Family: Wireless Management System
Product Name: ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10601-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents
ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System WMS5316 Reference Manual
About This Manual
Conventions and Formats ................................................................................................ ix
How to Print This Manual ..................................................................................................x
Revision History .................................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Logging In .......................................................................................................................1-2
Basic System Settings ....................................................................................................1-2
General Settings ......................................................................................................1-3
Time Settings ...........................................................................................................1-4
IP Settings ................................................................................................................1-5
VLAN Settings ..........................................................................................................1-6
DHCP Server Settings .............................................................................................1-8
Syslog Settings ........................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Access Point Discovery
Auto Discovery ...............................................................................................................2-1
IP Discovery ...................................................................................................................2-2
Discovery Results ...........................................................................................................2-3
Adding Access Points .....................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
Configuring Centralized RF Management ......................................................................3-1
Advanced Wireless Settings for Access Point Groups .............................................3-3
Configuring QoS .............................................................................................................3-5
QoS for Managed Access Points .............................................................................3-6
Advanced QoS Settings for Access Point Groups ...................................................3-6
Load Balancing ...............................................................................................................3-7

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Load Balancing for Managed Access Points ............................................................3-8
Advanced Load Balancing for Access Point Groups ................................................3-9
Chapter 4
Security Configuration
Security Profiles Lists .....................................................................................................4-1
Security Profiles List for Access Points ....................................................................4-1
Editing a Security Profile ..........................................................................................4-2
Advanced Security Profiles List for Access Point Groups ........................................4-4
Rogue Access Points .....................................................................................................4-5
MAC Authentication ........................................................................................................4-6
MAC Authentication for Access Points .....................................................................4-6
Advanced MAC Authentication for Access Point Groups .........................................4-7
Radius Server Settings ...................................................................................................4-9
Configuring Guest Access ............................................................................................4-10
Guest Access Show ...............................................................................................4-11
Chapter 5
Monitoring
Monitoring Summary ......................................................................................................5-1
Access Point Status .................................................................................................5-1
Rogue Access Points ...............................................................................................5-2
Wireless Stations .....................................................................................................5-2
Network Info .............................................................................................................5-2
Network Usage .........................................................................................................5-3
Access Point Status ........................................................................................................5-3
Access Point Status Details .....................................................................................5-5
Client Status ...................................................................................................................5-7
Network Usage ...............................................................................................................5-7
Network Usage Statistics .........................................................................................5-7
Network Topology ....................................................................................................5-8
DHCP Leases .................................................................................................................5-9
Monitoring Rogue Access Points ....................................................................................5-9
Chapter 6
Configuring Access Point Groups
Managed Access Point List ............................................................................................6-1
Editing Access Point Information .............................................................................6-2

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IP Settings ................................................................................................................6-3
Access Point Groups ......................................................................................................6-4
Chapter 7
Maintenance
User Management ..........................................................................................................7-1
Changing Passwords ......................................................................................................7-2
Reset ..............................................................................................................................7-2
Rebooting the Wireless Management System .........................................................7-3
Restoring Factory Default Settings ..........................................................................7-3
Rebooting an Access Point Group ...........................................................................7-4
SNMP .............................................................................................................................7-4
SNMP for the Wireless Management System ..........................................................7-5
SNMP for Access Point Groups ...............................................................................7-6
Remote Management .....................................................................................................7-7
Remote Console for the Wireless Management System .........................................7-7
Advanced Remote Console for Access Point Groups ..............................................7-8
Session Timeout ......................................................................................................7-8
Upgrading the Firmware .................................................................................................7-9
Upgrading the Wireless Management System Firmware .........................................7-9
Upgrading Access Point Firmware .........................................................................7-10
Backing up Configuration Settings ...............................................................................7-11
Restoring Settings from a File ......................................................................................7-12
Downloading Wireless Management System Logs ......................................................7-13
System Logs ..........................................................................................................7-14
Access Point Logs ..................................................................................................7-14
Diagnostic Ping Window ........................................................................................7-15
Using Discovery OUI ....................................................................................................7-15
Appendix A
Access Point Firmware and Compatibility
Compatible Access Point Supported Firmware Versions .............................................. A-1
Controller Features and Access Point Compatibility ..................................................... A-2
Appendix B
Factory Default Settings
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®ProSafe™ 16 AP Wireless Management System WMS5316 Reference Manual
describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management
System.
Conventions and Formats
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions.This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
•Formats.This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WMS5316.asp.
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How to Print This Manual
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view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at
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Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Revision History
Part Number Version
Number Date Description
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
The ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System is a Wireless Management System that allows
you to manage up to 16 NETGEAR wireless access points on a LAN. You can use the Wireless
Management System to:
• Discover NETGEAR access points on the LAN.
• Optimize wireless access point performance with centralized RF management, QoS, and load
balancing.
• Streamline security configuration tasks and set up guest access.
• Monitor network usage.
• Perform maintenance tasks including user management, remote management, and firmware
updates for the Wireless Management System and for NETGEAR access points on the LAN.
Depending on your network configuration, you can use basic settings or advanced settings to
manage your access points:
•Basic Settings for a typical network: The basic settings work with the most common
network configuration. All access points on the LAN are for the same organization or
business.
•Advanced Settings for access point groups: If completely separate networks share a single
LAN, use the advanced settings to set up access point groups. For example, a shopping mall
might need access point groups if several businesses share a LAN, but each business has its
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Logging In
Note: For help installing the ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System, see the
Installation Guide included in the package and on the Resource CD.
To log in to the Wireless Management System you must use a computer that is configured with a
static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the computer to a
LAN port on the Wireless Management System with an Ethernet cable.
1. In the address field of your Internet browser, type the IP address for the ProSafe 16 AP
Wireless Management System. Its default IP address is http://192.168.0.250.
A login prompt displays:
Figure 1-1
2. If you are logging in for the first time, use the default user name admin and password
(password).
NETGEAR recommends that you change the password to a new, more secure password and
record it in a secure location.
The user interface opens with the Configuration Tab selected. This tab is shown in the
following section “Basic System Settings.”
Basic System Settings
When you log in, the Configuration tab displays General Settings.

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General Settings
To navigate to this screen, on the Configuration tab select System > Basic > General:
Figure 1-2
The General Settings page lets you configure the basic settings of your Wireless Management
System.
•Name: This unique value indicates the Wireless Management System name. By default, the
name is wms5316.
NETGEAR recommends changing the name as soon as possible after setting up. The name
must contain only alphabetical characters, numbers, and hyphens, and must be 31 characters or
less.
•Country/Region: This field displays the region of operation for the Wireless Management
System and the access points managed by the Wireless Management System. In the United
States, the country is preset and cannot be changed on the access points. If the Country/Region
is not set up correctly, it could result in the access points being inaccessible by the Wireless
Management System.
For products sold outside the United States, you must select a country or region. It may not be
legal to operate the access points in a country/region not shown here. If your location is not listed,
check with your local government agency or check the NETGEAR website for more information
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Time Settings
On the Configuration tab, select System > Basic > Time Settings:
Figure 1-3
This page lets you configure the time-related settings of your Wireless Management System and
managed access points. It has the following options:
•Time Zone: Select the local time zone for your region or country.
•Current time: The current time at your location.
•NTP Client: Enable this to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to synchronize the
clock of the Wireless Management System and managed access points. Disable this option if
you do not want to use an NTP server.
•Use Custom NTP Server: Select this check box if you wish to use an alternate NTP Server.
By default, the NETGEAR NTP server is used by the access point.
•Hostname / IP Address: Provide the host name or IP address of the NTP server, if you are
using a custom NTP server.

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IP Settings
On the Configuration tab select System > IP Settings:
Figure 1-4
This page lets you to configure the management IP address setting of the Wireless Management
System. It has the following options:
•IP Address: This is the IP address of the Wireless Management System. The default IP
address is 192.168.0.250. To change it, enter an available IP address from the address range
used on your LAN.
•IP Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask value used on your LAN. The default value is
255.255.255.0.
•Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN.
•Primary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the primary domain name server (DNS) that
you want to use.
•Secondary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS that you want to use.

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VLAN Settings
To go to VLAN Settings, click the Configuration tab, and select System > Basic > VLAN Settings.
Figure 1-5
The 802.1Q VLAN protocol on the Wireless Management System logically separates traffic on the
same physical network. The settings apply only to the Wireless Management System.
Untagged VLANs
When the Untagged VLAN checkbox is selected, one VLAN can be configured as an untagged
VLAN.
For each Profile group upto 8 VLANS can be configured per radio, for example, a maximum of 15
SSIDs per group for both the radios. The actual VLANs active depends on the active SSIDs and
access point that is deployed. If the access point is ProSafe Dual band, such as the WNDAP350,
then all 16 can be active. If it is ProSafe single band then only 8 SSIDs can be active. If it is a
SoHo access point, then only one SSID will be active.
The Wireless Management System itself can support 2 VLANs, one management VLAN and one
untagged VLAN.
When the Wireless Management System sends frames associated with the untagged VLAN out the
LAN (Ethernet) interface, those frames will be untagged. When the Wireless Management System
receives untagged traffic from the LAN (Ethernet) interface, those frames are assigned to the
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If this checkbox is cleared, the Wireless Management System tags all outgoing LAN (Ethernet)
frames, and only accepts incoming frames that are tagged with known VLAN IDs.
Note: The untagged VLAN checkbox should only be cleared if the hubs or switches on
your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Likewise, the untagged VLAN
value should only be changed if the hubs and switches on your LAN support the
VLAN (802.1Q) standard.
Changing either of these values will result in a loss of IP connectivity if the hubs and switches on
your network have not yet been configured with the corresponding VLANs.
The Untagged VLAN checkbox must be cleared when either access point model WN802Tv2 or
access point model WG602v4 are managed, as those access points do not support 802.1Q VLAN
tagging.
Management VLANs
Management VLANs are used for managing traffic (Telnet, SNMP, and HTTP) to and from the
Wireless Management System and managed access points.
Frames belonging to the Management VLAN are not given any 802.1Q header when sent over the
trunk. If a port is in a single VLAN, it can be untagged. But if the port needs to be a member of
multiple VLANs, it must be tagged.

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DHCP Server Settings
The Wireless Management System can function as a DHCP server. Multiple DHCP server pools
can be added for different VLANs. Click the Configuration tab and select System > Basic DHCP
to display the following page:
Figure 1-6
This page lets you to enable and configure the DHCP server. You can specify the following
information:
•Use VLAN Interface checkbox: Select this checkbox to enable the Wireless Management
System to provide IP address to clients in a specified VLAN.
Note: Selecting the Use VLAN Interface checkbox allows you to access the VLAN
IP Address and Subnet Mask fields. Select this option if the DHCP pool being
added is only for a particular VLAN.
•VLAN: Enter DHCP server VLAN ID. The range is between 1 and 4094. The DHCP server
will service this VLAN.
•IP Address: The IP address for the Wireless Management System in the specified VLAN;
when VLAN is not selected the Wireless Management System management IP/VLAN is used.
•Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask that will be assigned to the wireless clients by the DHCP
Server.
•Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default network gateway for all traffic beyond
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•Start IP: Enter the starting IP address of the range that can be assigned by the DHCP Server.
•End IP: Enter the ending IP address of the range that can be assigned by the DHCP Server.
•Use Default DNS Server checkbox: This option allows the Wireless Management System
DNS server to be provided to the clients of the specified VLAN.
•Primary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server for the network.
•Secondary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS Server for the network.
•DHCP Server List: This displays DHCP server configuration for all configured VLANs.
Syslog Settings
This page lets you configure the settings to connect to a Syslog server, if you have one configured
in your network. Click the Config tab and select System > Advanced.
Figure 1-7
•Enable Syslog: Enable the Syslog settings, if you have a Syslog server on your network.
•Syslog Server IP Address: Enter the IP address to which the Wireless Management System
and managed access points will send all SysLogs, if the SysLog option is enabled.
•Server Port Number: Enter the port number at which your Syslog server is configured to
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Chapter 2
Access Point Discovery
You can discover supported NETGEAR access points on the LAN that can be managed by the
Wireless Management System. See Appendix A, “Access Point Firmware and Compatibility for a
list of compatible access points. The Wireless Management System supports Auto Discovery and
IP Discovery.
•Auto Discovery: Use this feature if the Wireless Management System and all access points on
the LAN are in the same IP subnet. This is a Layer 2 discovery method.
•IP Discovery: If the Wireless Management System and access points use different IP subnets,
you can use IP discovery to find the access points for each subnet (one subnet at a time). This
is a Layer 3 discovery method.
Note: In order for discovery to work, each access point must have an IP address. If more
than one access point has the same default IP address, then only one of them will
be discovered with the model number at a time. You will have to add the access
point to the managed list, change its IP address and then run discovery again to
discover the next access point with the default IP.
Auto Discovery
Use Auto Discovery if the Wireless Management System and all access points on the LAN are in
the same IP subnet. The process of Auto Discovery depends on how your access points are
configured.
To use Auto Discovery:
1. On the Configuration tab select Access Point Discovery.