Univex manual Chapter Introduction, WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

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”

•“Front and Rear View”

•“Task Overview”

Once you are familiar with the system, you can begin the installation process described in the next chapter.

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Overview

The following list identifies the key features of the WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch:

•Supports up to 16 access points.

•Eight 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability.

•One Gigabit Ethernet (GE) uplink port.

•One serial console port.

•Built-in RF planning tool.

•Wireless Intrusion Detection and Protection.

•Advanced security features such as 802.1x, support for EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, 802.11i, MAC address, SSID, and location-based authentication.

•Unifies wireless and wired access without compromising on security, mobility, or performance.

•Provides centralized management and monitoring of the wireless infrastructure.

•High-speed Layer-2/Layer-3 packet forwarding.

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