The NETGEAR Pro Safe 16-AP Wireless Management System is an easy to use appliance to simplify the set up & management of wireless networks. Supporting up to 16 access points, the WMS5316 Wireless Management System provides a single location to configure & manage the entire wireless network. Designed for growing companies who dont want the complexity & cost of full wireless controllers, the WMS5316 Wireless Management System delivers centralized management, load balancing, RF management, & guest access via an intuitive interface. Priced far below a full wireless controller, the WMS5316 Wireless Management System provides significant time savings & simplifies the deployment & management of a wireless network. Mimicking the set up process of a single access point, the easy to use WMS5316 Wireless Management System enables even novice users to adopt a centralized management architecture for up to 16 access points. With automatic discovery of all supported access points in the network, the WMS5316 Wireless Management System speeds the configuration of a the wireless network. Automatic Radio Frequency (RF) management & channel selection takes care of optimizing the access points in the network for maximum connectivity, without intervention from the network administrator. A single entry of wireless parameters & security settings can then be pushed out to all of the access points, enabling a fully functional wireless network in minutes. The WMS5316 Wireless Management System monitors the wireless network to ensure optimal performance & respond to changes in the RF environment. It will automatically re-assign channels & adjust RF parameters for maximum connectivity. If enabled, load-balancing on Pro Safe Access Points can ensure that no single access point is overloaded continuously, by diverting clients to nearby access points. By actively managing the wireless network, the WMS5316 Wireless Management System provides an enhanced wireless experience