Installation Guide

Installation Guide
ProSAFE® Wireless Controller WC9500
The ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC9500 lets you manage a large wireless
network from a central point, implement security features centrally, support Layer 2
and Layer 3 fast roaming, configure a guest access captive portal, and support
Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi). In this installation guide, the ProSAFE Wireless
Controller WC9500 is referred to as the wireless controller.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
• Wireless Controller WC9500
• AC power cable
• Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• Rack-mount kit
• Rubber feet (4) with adhesive backing
• Installation guide
WARNING: DO NOT stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces or in drawers.
Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air space.
The following figure shows the left side of the front panel only:
LED Mode:
Left LED: Green=Link at 1G E,
Yellow=Link at 10/100M
Right LED:Green=Link,
Green Blink=Active
LED Mode:
Green= Link at 10G, Blink Green=10G Active,
Yellow=Link at 1G, Blink Yellow=1G Active
Powe r
Status
Fan
Stack
Master
Reset
USB
ID
LEDs (top to bottom):
Power, Status, Fan, Stack Master
Reset button
USB port
Digital access point counter
Slots and LEDs
for optional
Ethernet port and LEDs
SFP GBIC modules
Set Up the Wireless Controller
1. Configure a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
2. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
computer and the other end to the Ethernet port on the front panel of the
wireless controller.
3. Connect the supplied power cord from the wireless controller to an AC power
outlet.
4. Verify that the following LEDs on the front panel are lit:
Access the Wireless Controller
1. On the computer, open a browser. In the address field, type
http://192.168.0.250. The wireless controller’s login window displays:
LED Description
Power The green Power LED is lit. If the power light is not lit, check the
connections and check to see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall
switch that is turned off.
Status The Status LED is lit yellow while the wireless controller is initializing. After
approximately 2 minutes, when the wireless controller has completed its
initialization, the Status LED turns green.
Fan The green Fan LED is lit, indicating that the fans are functioning correctly.
Ethernet
port
The right Ethernet port LED is lit green for a 1000 Mbps connection or
yellow for a 100 or 10 Mbps connection.
2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in
lowercase letters.
3. Click Login. The wireless controller’s web management interface displays.
Configure the Basic Settings
1. From the main navigation menu, select Configuration > System > General.
Enter a name for the wireless controller and select the country in which the
wireless controller is used. Click Apply.
2. Select Configuration > System > Time. Select the time zone in which the
wireless controller is used. Optionally, configure the NTP settings. Click Apply.
3. Select Configuration > System > IP/VLAN. Enter the IP settings for your
network and the VLANs that you want to assign to the wireless controller.
Note: A management VLAN is used for all SNMP and HTTP traffic to and from
the wireless controller and managed access points. For large deployments,
NETGEAR recommends that the wireless controller and access points are in
separate VLANs to ensure uninterrupted connectivity between the wireless
controller and the access points.
Note: Clear the Untagged VLAN check box only if the hubs and switches in your
network support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. Likewise, change the untagged
VLAN value only if the hubs and switches in your network support the VLAN
(802.1Q) standard.
Click Apply. The connection to the wireless controller is terminated because
you have changed its IP address.
4. Reconfigure your computer with an IP address and subnet mask that is in the
same IP subnet as the wireless controller. Use the new IP address of the
wireless controller to log in again.