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WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual
Contents
About This Manual
- Conventions, Formats, and Scope
- How to Use This Manual
- How to Print this Manual
- Revision History
Chapter 1 Overview of the WFS709TP
- WFS709TP System Components
- Basic WLAN Configuration
- Wireless Client Access to the WLAN
- Configuring and Managing the WFS709TP
  - Tools
Chapter 2 Deploying a Basic WFS709TP System
- Configuration Overview
- Configuring the WFS709TP
- Deploying APs
- Additional Configuration
Chapter 3 Configuring Network Parameters
- Configuring VLANs
  - Assigning a Static Address to a VLAN
  - Configuring a VLAN to Receive a Dynamic Address
- Configuring Static Routes
- Configuring the Loopback IP Address
Chapter 4 RF Plan
- RF Plan Overview
- Before You Begin
  - Task Overview
  - Planning Requirements
- Using RF Plan
- RF Plan Example
Chapter 5 Configuring WLANS
- Before You Begin
  - Determine the Authentication Method
  - Determine the Default VLAN
- Basic WLAN Configuration in the Browser Interface
  - Example Configuration
- Advanced WLAN Configuration in the Browser Interface
- IntelliFi RF Management
Chapter 6 Configuring AAA Servers
- Configuring an External RADIUS Server
- Adding Users to the Internal Database
- Configuring Authentication Timers
Chapter 7 Configuring 802.1x Authentication
- 802.1x Authentication
  - Authentication with a RADIUS Server
  - Authentication Terminated on WFS709TP
- Configuring 802.1x Authentication
  - 802.1x Authentication Page
- Advanced Configuration Options for 802.1x
Chapter 8 Configuring the Captive Portal
- Overview of Captive Portal Functions
- Configuring Captive Portal
- Configuring Advanced Captive Portal Options
- Configuring the AAA Server for Captive Portal
  - Changing the Protocol to HTTP
- Personalizing the Captive Portal Page
Chapter 9 Configuring MAC-Based Authentication
- Configuring the WFS709TP
- Configuring Users
Chapter 10 Adding Local WFS709TPs
- Moving to a Multi-Switch Environment
- Configuring Local WFS709TPs
Chapter 11 Configuring Redundancy
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
- Redundancy Configuration
Chapter 12 Configuring Wireless Intrusion Protection
- Rogue/Interfering AP Detection
- Misconfigured AP Detection
  - Configuring Misconfigured AP Protection
Chapter 13 Configuring Management Utilities
- Configuring Management Users
- Configuring SNMP
- Creating Guest Accounts
- Managing Files on the WFS709TP
- Installing a Server Certificate
Chapter 14 Configuring WFS709TP for Voice
- Voice over IP Proxy ARP
- Battery Boost
- Limiting the Number of Active Voice Calls
- WPA Fast Handover
Appendix A Configuring DHCP with Vendor-Specific Options
- Overview
- Windows-Based DHCP Servers
  - Configuring Option 60
  - Configuring Option 43
- Linux DHCP Servers
Appendix B Windows Client Example Configuration for 802.1x
- Window XP Wireless Client Example Configuration
Appendix C Internal Captive Portal
- Creating a New Internal Web Page
  - Basic HTML Example
- Installing a New Captive Portal Page
- Displaying Authentication Error Message
- Language Customization
- Customizing the Welcome Page
- Customizing the Pop-Up Box
- Customizing the Logged Out Box
Appendix D Related Documents
Index

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual

1-4 Overview of the WFS709TP

v1.0, June 2007

Automatic RF Channel and Power Settings

IntelliFi RF Management (IRM) is a radio frequency (RF) resource allocation algorithm that you

can enable and configure in the WFS709TP system. When IRM is enabled, each AP can determine

the optimum channel selection and transmitter power setting to minimize interference and

maximize coverage and throughput. The APs scan for better channels at periodic intervals and

report information to the WFS709TP. The WFS709TP analyzes reports from all APs and

coordinates changes, resulting in a higher-performance RF environment.

If an AP fails for any reason, the system’s self-healing mechanism automatically ensures coverage

for wireless users. The WFS709TP detects the failed AP and instructs neighboring APs to increase

power levels to compensate.

Figure 1-3

WFS709TP

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