Understanding Basic And Advanced Settings - NETGEAR ProSafe WC7520 Reference Manual

One of the advanced features of the wireless controller is the capability to create multiple AP
profile groups. Each access point operates using one profile group. The default profile group
is called 'basic.' A profile group includes all the features that you can configure for an
individual AP, including up to 8 SSIDs, security, QoS, load balancing and so on. For a basic
configuration, the default profile group applies to all APs that are controlled by the wireless
controller.
For an advanced configuration, AP profile groups are an important tool: you can create
separate policies per profile group such as separate sets of 8 SSIDs per group, QoS,
authentication servers, MAC ACLs, rogue AP, rate limiting, wireless-on/off schedules, and so
on. The following figure shows an example AP profile groups.
Figure 8.
Before you start the configuration of your wireless controller, decide whether you can use a
basic configuration (that is, follow the basic submenus) or need to use an advanced
configuration (that is, follow the advanced submenus). Once you have made your choice,
configuring the wireless controller should be fairly easy if you consistently follow either the
basic submenus or the advanced submenus.
Deploy the Wireless Controller.
If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer that you used above back to its original
TCP/IP settings.
Disconnect the wireless controller from the computer and place it where you will deploy
1.
it.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your wireless controller to a LAN port on your network.
2.
Connect the power cord to the wireless controller and plug the power cord to a power outlet.
3.
The Power, Test, and Ethernet lights should light up.
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ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520 Reference Manual