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4.
Configure the settings as explained in the following table. Some fields are masked out and
cannot be edited; other fields are masked out but can be edited.
Table 7. Access point settings
Setting
Access Point Info section
Name
Model
Group
IP Settings
These fields show the IP address and other IP settings of the access point. By default, these fields are
populated during the access point discovery process. These are the functions of the radio buttons:
• Enable. By default, the Enable radio button is selected, allowing the access point to function as a DHCP
client. The IP settings fields are masked out, preventing you from making changes.
• Disable. Select the Disable radio button to disable the access point's DHCP client. The IP settings fields
become available, allowing you to make changes, including changes to the access point's IP address.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Primary DNS Server
Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS server of the access point.
VLAN Settings section
Untagged VLAN
Managed VLAN
ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520
Description
Enter a unique value that indicates the access point name. By default, the name is
netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last six hexadecimal digits of the
access point's MAC address. You can change the name to one that is meaningful
to you.
The model of the access point. This field is populated during the access point
discovery process and cannot be edited.
The group to which the access point is assigned. After the access point discovery
process, the access point is automatically assigned to the basic group. If you have
set up profile groups, you can assign the access point to another profile group by
selecting one from the drop-down list. You can also change the group assignment
at a later time on the WLAN Group Assignment screen. For more information, see
Manage Basic and Advanced Profile Groups in the WLAN
The IP address of the access point.
The subnet mask of the access point.
The default gateway of the access point.
The primary DNS server of the access point.
Enter a VLAN ID or leave the default ID. By default, the untagged VLAN is 1 and
the Untagged VLAN check box is selected. When the wireless controller sends
frames associated with the untagged VLAN to the LAN (Ethernet) interface, those
frames are untagged. When the wireless controller receives untagged traffic from
the LAN (Ethernet) interface, those frames are assigned to the untagged VLAN.
Enter a VLAN ID or leave the default ID. By default, the management VLAN is 1.
For more information about management VLANs, see
Management VLANs
on page 62.
Access Point Discovery and Management
56
on page 82.
VLANs
on page 27 and

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