WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10264-01 May 2007...
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NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product. United States FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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VCCI - Class A Korea Class A Australia/New Zealand This product complies with AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A standards. Rest of World This product complies with CISPR 22 Class A standards Lithium Battery Safety Notice This product contains a lithium battery which is replaceable only by a trained technician. Caution: The lithium battery may explode if it is incorrectly replaced.
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European Union RoHS Netgear products comply with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). EU RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed circuit assemblies), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine compounds of PBB and PBDE.
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WFS709TP May 2007 Wireless WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Business English 202-10264-01 v1.0, May 2007...
About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ... ix How to Use This Manual ... x How to Print this Manual... x Revision History... xi Chapter 1. Introduction WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Overview ...1-1 Front and Rear View ...1-2 System Indicator LEDs ...1-2 Fast Ethernet Ports ...1-3 GE Uplink Port ...1-5...
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Appendix A. Cables and Connector Pinouts Fast Ethernet Network Ports ... A-1 RJ-45 Pinouts ... A-1 Cables ... A-1 GE Uplink Port ... A-2 1000BASE-T (Copper) GE Cable ... A-2 Serial Console Port ... A-3 Port and Adapter Pinouts ... A-3 Console Terminal Settings ...
The WFS709TP ProSafe™ Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch. The information in this manual is intended for trained technicians responsible for installing this product. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the WFS709TP according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date For more information about network, wireless, and firewall technologies, see the links to the...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com.
The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is a full-featured wireless switch that centrally manages NETGEAR access points, delivering integrated wireless mobility, security, and converged services for both wired and wireless users. This chapter contains the following topics: • “WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Overview” •...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide • 1U chassis can be mounted in a standard 19-inch network equipment rack. • The firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made available. You can install upgrades using HTTP. Front and Rear View The standard version of the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch contains a 1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet (GE) connector.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Fast Ethernet Ports Use the network to connect access points (APs) as well as wired LAN segments. The ports provide 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) connectivity, and can provide power and serial connectivity to compatible devices.
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Port LNK/ACT LEDs. Each FE port has its own LNK/ACT LED on the upper-left side of the port. During operation, these LEDs provide the following Ethernet link status information: Status Description No Ethernet link on the port. Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no data is currently being transmitted or received.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide The LED states are listed in order of precedence (highest to lowest). If more than one AP is connected to the port, the state with the highest precedence is displayed. GE Uplink Port The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch provides one Gigabit Ethernet (GE) 10/100/1000 Mbps 1000BASE-T copper port for high-bandwidth connection between the switch and the wired LAN.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide The port accepts an RS-232 serial cable with an RJ-45 male connector. See on page A-3 for more port and cable specifications. Fans/Heat Exhaust Three independent fans located on the side of the chassis promote proper air circulation for cooling the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide • Wireless Access Point. The NETGEAR WAGL102 and WGL102 are designed for this solution, and provide the best features and easiest integration. Several other NETGEAR access point products can be repurposed to work with the WFS709TP. Refer to the NETGEAR support site for a list of which NETGEAR APs can be repurposed, and for instructions on how to do so.
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide You can manually determine the locations for APs, or use a Web browser to access the switch’s built-in RF Plan tool and perform the following tasks: • Define the physical site parameters. •...
This chapter covers the following topics • “Pre-Installation Checklist” • “Precautions” • “Requirements” • “Mounting the Chassis” • “Connecting Power” • “Verifying the Installation” Warning: Installation should be performed by a trained technician. Pre-Installation Checklist Inspect the package to ensure that the following components shipped with your WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch: •...
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide During installation, you will need a Phillips or cross-head screwdriver. Note: There should be another person available to help position the chassis. Precautions Observe the following precautions during installation: • Hazardous energy is always present while the WFS709TP is plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive material before working with this product.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Requirements The WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch is shipped with mounting brackets already attached so that you can mount the chassis into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Note: The four 12-24 screws included with the WFS709TP are intended for securing the chassis to the rack.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide For best operation, keep the WFS709TP and all cords and cables at least 0.7 meters (2 feet) from fluorescent lighting fixtures, and 2 meters (6 feet) from photocopiers, radio transmitters, electric generators, and other sources of strong electromagnetic interference. See also Appendix B, “Specifications”.
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-1 • Use a Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to secure the chassis to the rack with two 12-24 screws (included) for each mounting bracket. Note: Some racks require different screws which are not included. Make sure that you use the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-2 Connecting Power Warning: This procedure should be performed by a trained technician. 1. Make sure you understand the procedure and all precautions. Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Make sure you understand all the precautions in these steps, as well as those listed on 2.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3. Make sure that the power supply can handle the connected Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices. Note: The total power drawn by all connected PoE devices must not exceed 100 Watts. For power ratings for NETGEAR APs, refer to the access point installation guide.
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide For more information on LED behavior, see 2. Check the fans to verify they are working. You should be able to hear the fans operating and feel significant airflow blowing from the chassis vents at each of the three fan positions.
This appendix describes cables and connector pinouts for ports on the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch. Fast Ethernet Network Ports RJ-45 Pinouts The RJ-45 female connector pinouts are shown in Figure A-1 Cables The type of cable required for each port depends on the device being connected. Note: Refer to the document Installation Guide: ProSafe Wireless Access Point for information about specific power requirements.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide For PoE, the port should be connected directly to the intended device with no intervening hubs, routers, switches, or other network equipment. • Connection to a regular 10/100 Mbps Ethernet segment This requires a 4- or 8-conductor Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 male connector.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Serial Console Port The serial console port is located on the front panel of the WFS709TP. This port is for connecting a local management console and can be used to access the text-based command-line interface (CLI) to configure, manage, and troubleshoot the switch.
WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide To connect the required RS-232 serial cable to a terminal with a DB-9 male port, use the included adapter. Pinouts are shown in Figure Figure A-3 Console Terminal Settings Table A-2 contains the settings for a console terminal connected to the serial port. Table A-2.
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Glossary Related Documents Related Documents Link http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Related Documents v1.0, May 2007...