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3 Getting Started
3.2 Preparation before the Installation
Before you start the installation by either following this User Manual or the Quick Installation Guide, below is a short
preparation list to do.
1. Unpack the WHG-505 and go thorough the package checklist.
2. Review the front panel and the back panel and identify each control and network interface that is described in
the previous Hardware Description section.
3. Prepare a couple of CAT5 Ethernet cables with using RJ-45 connectors. The cables are for connecting IP
devices, including this WHG-505, IP switches, and your PC.
4. Prepare a PC with Web browser for accessing the Web Management Interface.
5. Identify an upstream device to plug in WHG-505 in your network, such as ADSL, CABLE modem or other edge
devices. Collect the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
If you use WLAN Controller product for the first time, it is recommended that you follow the Quick Installation Guide
to start up the WHG-505 in a near default state with minimum configuration changes (such as WAN settings and
admin password), then refer to this manual later when you want to configure the system for specific application
needs.
The recommended general steps for the configuration are:
Set up system's Time Zone, NTP server, DNS server and WAN1address
Configure LAN address range for at least one Service Zone, and enable its authentication. The Default Service
Zone is enabled by the factory default.
Create user accounts to test the login page via wire line in the enabled Service Zone.
Try to generate on-demand user and test the account.
Configure Wireless environment of Service Zone, then add in AP
Configure more Service Zones base on your application.
Set up Group and Policy (including Firewall rules and Session Limit).
Customize the portal login page and add walled garden Advertisement links if needed.
Set up Payment gateway if you want to use credit card for the on-demand accounts.
Load SSL certificate for the Web Server before operation.
Monitor the status pages and reports generated.
Perform other advanced setting for your specific application.
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