Quick Reference Guide

Configure the System and Network Settings and Register the Licenses

ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC9500

Configure General Settings

Note: You need to select the correct country or region of operation. It might

not be legal to operate the access points in a country or region not

shown here. If your location is not listed, check with your local

government agency or check the NETGEAR website for more

information about which channels to use.

The General Settings screen lets you configure the basic settings of your wireless controller.

 To configure general settings:

1. Select Configuration > System > General.

The General Settings screen displays:

2. Configure the settings as described in the following table:

Setting Description

Name Enter a unique value as the wireless controller name. NETGEAR recommends

changing the name as soon as possible after setting up.

The name needs to contain only alphabetical characters, numbers, and hyphens, and

needs to be 31 characters or less.

Country/Region From the menu, select the region of operation for the wireless controller and the access

points managed by the wireless controller.

This setting is crucial for optimal performance of the wireless controller. The wireless

controller uses the country code to determine the best wireless settings for your access

points. In the United States, the country is preset and cannot be changed on the access

points. If the country or region is not set up correctly

, the wireless controller might not

be able to access the access points.

Controller

Location Code

(Optional) Enter a code to identify the physical location of the wireless controller.

This is especially useful if you use more than one wireless controller.

3. Click Apply.