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- Page 1 Installation ProSAFE Wireless Controller Model WC7500 and Model WC7600...
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Page 2: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Before you install your wireless controller, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Digital access Ethernet ports SD slot Reset point counter and LEDs button LEDs (top to bottom) Console Power, Status, Fan, Stack Master ports port Kensington lock Power input... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents • Wireless controller • Ethernet cable • One or more power cords (varies by region) • Rack-mounting hardware • Installation guide (this document) Connect Power WARNING: DO NOT place equipment in tight spaces or in drawers. Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 5 cm (2 inches) of air space. - Page 4 Wireless Controller LEDs Description The number of connected access points. • Green. Power is supplied. Power • Off. The switch is not receiving power. If the Power LED is off, check the connections and see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch that is turned off. Status •...
- Page 5 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Note: If you are unsure how to do this, visit support.netgear.com search for Static IP address on computer. 2. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and the other end to the Ethernet port on the front panel of the wireless controller.
- Page 6 6. To set up the wireless controller name and select the country in which the wireless controller is used, select Configuration > System > General. 7. To choose the time zone and optionally configure NTP settings, select Configuration > System > Time. 8.
- Page 7 10. Select Configuration > System > DHCP Server and specify the DHCP server settings. The Discovery Wizard (see Discover Access Points on page 8 requires a DHCP server to discover the access points. If your network already includes a DHCP server, disable the DHCP server on the wireless controller.
- Page 8 Deploy the Wireless Controller 1. Disconnect the power cord from the wireless controller. 2. Disconnect the wireless controller from the computer and place it where you intend to deploy it. 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on a router or switch in your network and the other end to the Ethernet port on the front panel of the wireless controller.
- Page 9 • Access points in the factory default state that are in the same Layer 2 network and are assigned the same IP address can be discovered. In the factory default state, AP dynamic IP configuration is disabled by default. After discovering an access point, you can either enable it from the wireless controller or leave it in its default state.
- Page 10 3. Follow the steps onscreen to discover the access points and review the discovery results. 4. Select Access Point > Discovery > Managed AP List. Add the access points that you want to be managed by the wireless controller to the Managed AP List. While the access points are being converted from standalone mode to managed mode, the following occurs: •...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips You cannot access the wireless controller at its default IP address (192.168.0.250). Do the following: • Confirm that the computer is connected to the wireless controller. • You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless controller to have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the computer. •... - Page 12 We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/...