Netgear WAC730, WAC720 Reference Manual
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730
Reference Manual
February 2016
202-11624-02
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730
Support
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Conformity
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Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Trademarks
© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are
used for reference purposes only.
Revision History
Publication Part Number Publish Date Comments
202-11624-02 February 2016 Revised Configure Wireless Bridging.
202-11624-01 December 2015 Revised Mount the Wireless Access Point.
202-11607-01 October 2015 First publication.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Initial Setup
Unpack Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom Panel With Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What You Need Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ethernet Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LAN Configuration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Frequency Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Requirements for Entering IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Log In to the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configure the IPv4 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configure the Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Test Basic Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mount the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Drop Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration and Security
Wireless Data Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configure and Enable Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Change the QoS Policy for a Wireless Security Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configure Legacy 802.1X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configure WPA With RADIUS and WPA & WPA2 With RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configure RADIUS Server Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Enable Rogue AP Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 4 Management and Monitoring
Enable Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Secure Shell and Telnet Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Manage the Wireless Access Point over a Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Upgrade the Firmware Over a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Upgrade the Firmware Over a TFTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Save the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Restore the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . 55
Reboot the Wireless Access Point Without Restoring the
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Change the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Manage User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Add a New User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Change the Name for a User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Change the Privilege for a User Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reset the Password for a User Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Delete a User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Enable the Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Monitor the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
View System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Monitor Wireless Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
View the Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
View the Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Enable and Configure Ensemble Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configure Ensemble Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Manage an Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Monitor an Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Configure IPv6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configure Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.1Q VLAN, and
Link Layer Discovery Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configure STP and VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configure Ethernet LLDP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configure Bonjour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Configure Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Configure Advanced Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Configure and Manage Quality of Service Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Configure a New QoS Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Modify a QoS Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Delete a QoS Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Manage a Captive Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Configure a Captive Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Add Users to a Captive Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Enable a Captive Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configure Wireless Bridging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Point-to-Point Bridge and Point-to-Multipoint Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Configure a Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot the Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
The Active LED or the LAN LED Is Not Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
The WLAN LED Does Not Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from a
Wireless-Capable Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser. . . . . . . . . . . 98
When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Problems With Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Use the Packet Capture Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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1. Hardware Setup
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Unpack Your Access Point
• Hardware Description
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the
support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made
available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some
products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or
you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the
features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.
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Unpack Your Access Point
Your package contains the following items:
• ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point
• Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable
• Ceiling and wall installation kit
• Installation guide
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if any parts are missing or damaged.
Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the
telephone number of customer support in your area.
Hardware Description
The following sections describe the top and rear hardware functions of the wireless access
point.
• Top Panel
• Rear Panel
• Bottom Panel With Product Label
Top Panel
The LEDs of the wireless access point are described in the following figure and table:
1
23
4
5
Figure 1. Top panel
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Table 1. Top panel LEDs
Item LED Description
1 Power/Test Off Power is off.
On (green) Power is on.
Amber, then blinking
green
2 Active Off No Ethernet traffic is detected, or no link is detected.
On or blinking (green) Ethernet traffic is detected.
3 LAN Off A 10 Mbps or no link is detected on LAN port.
Amber A 100 Mbps link is detected on LAN port.
Green A 1000 Mbps link is detected on LAN port.
4 2.4
Ghz
5
5
Ghz
2.4 GHz
WLAN
5 GHz
WLAN
Off The wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is not ready,
On or blinking (green) The wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is ready, or
Off The wireless 802.11n/a (5 GHz) LAN is not ready, or
On or blinking (green) The wireless 802.11n/a (5 GHz) LAN is ready, or
A self-test is running or software is being loaded.
During startup, the LED is first steady amber, then
goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady
green after about 45 seconds. If after one minute the
LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it
indicates a system fault.
or no wireless activity is detected.
wireless activity is detected.
no wireless activity is detected.
wireless activity is detected.
Rear Panel
Figure 2. Rear panel
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2
3
4
5
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The rear panel components of the wireless access point, from left to right, are described in
the following list:
1. Cable security lock receptacle for an optional lock.
2. Console port for connecting to an optional console terminal. The port provides an RJ-45
connector and supports the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no
(N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit.
3. Factory default Reset button. Using a sharp object, press and hold this button for about
five seconds to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings. All configuration
settings are lost, and the default password is restored. For more information, see Restore
the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings on page 55.
4. 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X) with
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for connection to a switch or router.
5. Power socket for an optional 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter.
Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to two optional
2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band antennas. The WAC730 access point can
support up to three optional 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band antennas.
Bottom Panel With Product Label
The product label on the bottom of the wireless access point’s enclosure displays factory
default settings, regulatory compliance, and other information.
产品型号: WAC730 ӗ૱〠ৼ仁⇥ᰐ㓯AC᧕ޕ⛩
FCC ID: PY315300321 IC: 4054A-15300321
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
272-12481-02 制造商: NETGEAR, INC.
ύ㡚ڋ!Made in China
产品型号: WAC720 ӗ૱〠ৼ仁⇥ᰐ㓯AC᧕ޕ⛩
FCC ID: PY315300320 IC: 4054A-15300320
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
272-12480-02
ύ㡚ڋ!Made in China
undesired operation.
制造商: NETGEAR, INC.
CMIIT ID: XXXXXXXXXX
䗃ޕ: 12V 2.5A
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CMIIT ID: XXXXXXXXXX
序列号
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Figure 3. Product labels
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2. Initial Setup
This chapter covers the following topics:
• What You Need Before You Begin
• Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point
• Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
• Mount the Wireless Access Point
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What You Need Before You Begin
You must consider the following guidelines and requirements before you can set up your
wireless access point.
System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure that your system includes the following:
• A 10/100/1000 Mbps local area network device such as a hub or switch
• The Category 5 UTP straight-through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it
• A PoE switch or a 12V, 2.5 A, DC power source
• A web browser for configuration
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• 802.11bg/ng/bgn-compliant or 802.11a/a-na-ac-compliant devices
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of the
wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to connect wirelessly to the wireless access
point. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A,
Supplemental Information.
Note: Before you position and mount the wireless access point at its
permanent position, first configure the wireless access point and test
the computers on your LAN for wireless connectivity as explained in
this chapter.
For best results, place your wireless access point according to the following general
guidelines:
• Near the center of the area in which the wireless devices will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected devices are
in a line-of-sight (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves ovens, and 2.4 GHz
cordless phones.
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• Away from large metal surfaces or water.
• Placing an external antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage.
Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down
coverage. (An external antenna does not come standard with the wireless access point.)
If you are using multiple wireless access points, it is better if adjacent wireless access points
use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel
spacing between adjacent wireless access points is five channels (for example, use
Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement.
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The wireless access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable
with RJ-45 connectors.
LAN Configuration Requirements
For the initial configuration of your wireless access point, you must connect a computer to the
wireless access point.
Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN
To connect to the wireless access point on your network, an 802.11bg/ng/bgn or
802.11a/a-na-ac wireless adapter must be installed on each computer. We recommend using
the wireless access point with computers with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
installed.
Operating Frequency Guidelines
You do not need to change the operating frequency (channel) unless you notice interference
problems or you place the wireless access point near another wireless access point. If you do
change the operating frequency, observe the following guidelines:
• Wireless access points use a fixed channel. You can select a channel that provides the
least interference and best performance. In the United States and Canada, 11 channels
are available.
• If you use multiple wireless access points, it is better if adjacent wireless access points
use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing
between adjacent wireless access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1
and 6, or 6 and 11).
• In infrastructure mode (which is the default mode for the wireless access point), wireless
stations normally scan all channels, looking for a wireless access point. If more than one
wireless access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This is
possible only if the wireless access points use the same SSID.
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Requirements for Entering IP Addresses
IP addresses assigned to the access points must follow the following requirements for IPv4
and IPv6 addresses.
IPv4
The fourth octet of an IP address must be between 0 and 255 (both inclusive). This
requirement applies to any IP address that you enter on the wireless access point’s web
management interface.
IPv6
IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by
colons. Any four-digit group of zeroes within an IPv6 address can be reduced to a single zero
or altogether omitted.
The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address:
• More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets
• More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet
• More than two colons in a row
Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point
Install and configure your wireless access point in the order of the following sections:
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer
2. Log In to the Wireless Access Point
3. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings
4. Configure the IPv4 Settings
5. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your Ethernet network functions.
After you connect the wireless access point to the Ethernet network, computers with
802.11b/g/a/n/ac wireless adapters are able to communicate with the Ethernet network.
For this to work correctly, verify that you meet all the system requirements, shown in
Hardware Description on page 7.
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Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer
Tip: Before you place the wireless access point in an elevated position that
is difficult to reach, first set up and test the wireless access point to
verify wireless network connectivity.
To set up the wireless access point:
1. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
2. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter.
If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as
the subnet mask.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless access point to the computer.
4. Securely insert the other end of the cable into the wireless access point’s Ethernet port.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Connect the wireless access point to a PoE switch or power adapter.
Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) with
power redundancy. If you are using a switch that provides PoE, you
do not need to use a power adapter to power the wireless access
point. Using PoE can be especially convenient when the wireless
access point is installed in a high location far away from a power
outlet.
7. Verify the following:
Power/Test LED. The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is
first turned on. (To be exact, during startup, the LED is first steady amber, then
goes off, and then blinks green.) After about 45 seconds, the LED stays lit
(steady green). If after one minute the Power/Test LED is not lit or is still blinking,
check the connections and see if the power outlet is controlled by a wall switch
that is turned off.
Active LED. The Active LED is lit or blinks green when Ethernet traffic is
detected.
LAN LED. The LAN LED indicates the LAN speed for LAN port 1: green for
1000 Mbps, amber for 100 Mbps, and no light for 10 Mbps. If the LAN LED is not
lit, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached at both ends.
2.4
Ghz
5
Ghz
2.4 GHz WLAN LED. The 2.4 GHz WLAN LED is lit or blinks green when the
wireless LAN (WLAN) is ready.
5 GHz WLAN LED. The 5 GHz WLAN LED is lit or blinks green when the wireless
LAN (WLAN) is ready.
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Log In to the Wireless Access Point
The default IP address of your wireless access point is 192.168.0.100. By default, the DHCP
client on the wireless access point is enabled. If your network includes a DHCP server but
you want to access the access point using the default IP address, you must remove the
DHCP server from the network.
To log in to the wireless access point:
1. Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later.
2. Connect to the wireless access point by entering its default address of 192.168.0.100 in your
browser (use http and not https).
3. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password.
4. Click the Login button.
The web browser displays the basic General system settings page under the
Configuration tab of the main menu.
Web Management Interface
The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to all
the configuration functions of the wireless access point and remain constant. The menu items
in the blue bar change according to the navigation tab that is selected.
The top right corner of all pages that allow you to make configuration changes show the
Apply and Cancel buttons, and on several pages the Edit button.
These buttons provide the following functions:
• Edit. Allows you to edit the existing configuration.
• Cancel. Cancels all configuration changes that you made on the page.
• Apply. Saves and applies all configuration changes that you made on the page.
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Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings
Note: After you successfully log in to the wireless access point, the basic
General system settings page displays.
To configure basic system settings:
1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General.
2. Configure the settings as explained in the following table:
Setting Description
Access Point Name This unique name is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The name is printed
on the rear label of the wireless access point. The default is netgearxxxxxx, in which
xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the wireless access point MAC address. You
can replace the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. The
access point name can be retrieved through SNMP.
Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access
point is installed.
Note: It might not be legal to operate this wireless access point in a region other than
one of those identified in this field.
3. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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To configure time settings:
1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time.
2. Configure the settings as explained in the following table:
Setting Description
Time Zone Select the time zone to match your location.
Current Time This is a nonconfigurable field that displays the current date and time.
NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to synchronize the time of the
wireless access point with an NTP server. By default the Enable radio button is
selected.
Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if you want to use a custom NTP server.
Note: You need an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is not on
your local network.
Hostname /
IP Address
Enter the host name or IP address of the custom NTP server.
The default is time-b.netgear.com.
Note: If you use a host name, make sure that you configured a
DNS server.
3. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Configure the IPv4 Settings
Note: For information about how to configure the IPv6 settings, see
Configure IPv6 Settings on page 74.
WARNING:
If you enable the DHCP client, the IP address of the wireless access
point changes when you click the Apply button, causing you to lose
your connection to the wireless access point. You must use the
new IP address to reconnect to the wireless access point.
Tip: If you enable the DHCP client on the wireless access point, you can
discover the new IP address of the wireless access point by
accessing the DHCP server on your LAN, or by using a network IP
address scanner application.
To configure the IPv4 settings:
1. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings.
2. Configure the IPv4 settings as explained in the following table:
Setting Description
DHCP Client By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is enabled.
The wireless access point receives its IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you
connect the wireless access point to your LAN.
IP Address Enter the IP address of your wireless access point. The default IP address is
192.168.0.100. To change the address, enter an unused IP address from the
address range used on your LAN, or enable DHCP the server.
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Setting Description
IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of an IP address. Unless you are
implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as the subnet mask.
Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP gateway to which the wireless access point
connects.
Primary DNS Server Enter the IP address of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as
www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP
Secondary DNS Server
Network Integrity Check Select this check box to validate that the upstream link is active before allowing
address of one or two DNS servers to your wireless access point during login. If
the ISP does not transfer an address, you must obtain it from the ISP and enter
it manually in this field.
wireless associations. Ensure that the default gateway is configured.
3. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
For proper compliance and compatibility between similar products in your coverage area, you
must configure the 802.11bg/ng/bgn and 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless adapter settings correctly,
including the operating channel and country. You also must configure the basic wireless
network settings for wireless devices to connect to your network. For other wireless features,
including wireless security, see Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security.
WARNING:
If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer
and you change the wireless access point’s SSID, channel, or
wireless security settings, you lose your wireless connection when
you click the Apply button. You then must change the wireless
settings of your computer to match the wireless access point’s new
settings.
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Configure 802.11bg/ng/bgn Wireless Settings
To configure the 802.11bg/ng/bgn wireless settings:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings.
2. Select the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz band:
•
11bg. 802.11b-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the
access point.
• 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the
access point
• 11bgn. This is the default setting. 802.11b-compliant devices, 802.11n-compliant
devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. If you keep
the default setting, go to Step 5.
When you change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is automatically
cleared, and all fields, buttons, and menus on the page are masked out.
3. Turn on the radio by selecting the Turn Radio On check box.
A pop-up window opens.
Note: Under normal conditions, you want the radio to be turned on. Turning off
the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which can be
helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.
4. Click the OK button to confirm the change of wireless mode. The change does not take
effect until you click the Apply button after you complete the wireless configuration.
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5. Specify the remaining wireless settings as explained the following table:
Setting Descriptions
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Broadcast Wireless
Network Name (SSID)
Channel / Frequency From the menu, select the channel you want to use for your wireless LAN. The
11ng and 11bgn modes
only
Note: For most
networks, the default
settings work fine.
Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set identifier (SSID); the characters are
case-sensitive. The default is NETGEAR_11ng. The SSID assigned to a wireless
device must match the wireless access point’s SSID for the wireless device to
communicate with the wireless access point. If the SSIDs do not match, you do
not get a wireless connection to the wireless access point.
Select the Yes radio button to enable the wireless access point to broadcast its
SSID, allowing wireless stations with a null (blank) SSID to adopt the wireless
access point’s SSID. Yes is the default setting. To prevent the SSID from being
broadcast, select the No radio button.
wireless channels and frequencies depend on the country and wireless mode.
The default setting is Auto.
Note: You do not need to change the wireless channel unless you experience
interference (indicated by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens,
you might want to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. For
more information, see Operating Frequency Guidelines on page 12.
Note: For more information about available channels and frequencies, see
Technical Specifications on page 103.
MCS Index / Data
Rate
Channel Width From the menu, select a channel width. The options are 20
From the menu, select a Modulation and Coding Scheme
(MCS) index and transmit data rate for the wireless network.
The default setting is Best. For a list of all options that you
can select from in 11ng and 11bgn modes, see Factory
Default Settings on page 105.
MHz and 40 MHz. The default is 40 MHz.
Guard Interval From the menu, select the guard interval to protect
transmissions from interference. The default is Auto, or you
can select Long - 800 ns. Some legacy devices can operate
only with a long guard interval.
11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless
network. The default setting is Best. For a list of all options
that you can select from in 11bg mode, see Factory Default
Settings on page 105.
Output Power From the menu, select the transmission power of the wireless access point: Full,
Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum. The default is Full.
Note: Increasing the power improves performance, but if two or more wireless
access points are operating in the same area and on the same channel,
interference can occur.
Note: Make sure that you comply with the regulatory requirements for total radio
frequency (RF) output power in your country.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings,
see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 78.
Configure 802.11a/a-na-ac Wireless Settings
To configure the 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless settings:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings.
2. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band:
• 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can connect to the access point because they are
backward compatible.
• 11a-na-ac. This is the default setting. If you keep the default setting, go to Step 5.
When you change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is automatically
cleared, and all fields, buttons, and menus on the page are masked out.
3. Turn on the radio by selecting the Turn Radio On check box.
A pop-up window opens.
Note: Under normal conditions, you want the radio to be turned on. Turning
off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which
can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting
activities.
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4. Click the OK button to confirm the change of wireless mode.
The change does not take effect until you click the Apply button after you complete the
wireless configuration.
5. Specify the remaining wireless settings as explained the following table:
Setting Descriptions
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Broadcast Wireless
Network Name (SSID)
Channel / Frequency From the menu, select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN. The
11a-na-ac mode only
Note: For most
networks, the default
settings work fine.
Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set identifier (SSID); the characters are
case-sensitive. The default is NETGEAR_11ac. The SSID assigned to a wireless
device must match the wireless access point’s SSID for the wireless device to
communicate with the wireless access point. If the SSIDs do not match, you do
not get a wireless connection to the wireless access point.
Select the Yes radio button to enable the wireless access point to broadcast its
SSID, allowing wireless stations with a null (blank) SSID to adopt the wireless
access point’s SSID. Yes is the default setting. To prevent the SSID from being
broadcast, select the No radio button.
wireless channels and frequencies depend on the country and wireless mode.
The default setting is Auto.
Note: You do not need to change the wireless channel unless you experience
interference (indicated by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens,
you might want to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. For
more information, see the guidelines following this table.
Note: For more information about available channels and frequencies, see
Technical Specifications on page 103.
MCS Index / Data
Rate
From the menu, select a Modulation and Coding Scheme
(MCS) index and transmit data rate for the wireless network.
The default setting is Best. For a list of all options that you
can select from in 11a-na-ac mode, see Factory Default
Settings on page 105.
Channel Width From the menu, select a channel width. The options are 20
MHz, 40 MHz, and 80 MHz. The default is 80 MHz.
Guard Interval From the menu, select the guard interval to protect
transmissions from interference. The default is Auto, or you
can select Long - 800 ns. Some legacy devices can operate
only with a long guard interval.
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Setting Descriptions
11a mode only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless
network. The default setting is Best. For a list of all options
that you can select from in 11a mode, see Factory Default
Settings on page 105.
Output Power From the menu, select the transmission power of the wireless access point: Full,
Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum. The default is Full.
Note: Increasing the power improves performance, but if two or more wireless
access points are operating in the same area and on the same channel,
interference can occur.
Note: Make sure that you comply with the regulatory requirements for total radio
frequency (RF) output power in your country.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings,
see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 78.
Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
After you configure the wireless access point, test the computers on your LAN for wireless
connectivity before you position and mount the wireless access point at its permanent
position.
To test for wireless connectivity:
1. Configure the wireless adapters of your computers so that they all use the same SSID
and channel that you configured on the wireless access point.
2. Verify that your computers acquired a wireless link to the wireless access point.
3. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or
Google Chrome to browse the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network.
Note: If you experience trouble connecting to the wireless access point, see
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting.
We recommend that you complete the following tasks before you deploy the wireless access
point in your network:
• Configure wireless security and other wireless features as described in Chapter 3,
Wireless Configuration and Security.
• Configure any additional features that you might need as described in Chapter 4,
Management and Monitoring, and Chapter 5, Advanced Configuration.
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After you complete the configuration of the wireless access point, you can reconfigure the
computer that you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.
Mount the Wireless Access Point
The following sections explain how to mount your wireless access point. We recommend that
you review the information in Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines on
page 11 before you mount the wireless access point at its permanent position.
• Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit
• Drop Ceiling Installation
• Wall Installation
Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit
3
6
2
1
Figure 4. Ceiling and wall installation kit
The ceiling and wall installation kit contains the following components:
• One access point mounting bracket (1)
• One wall mounting bracket (2)
• Six mounting screws with integrated washers for the access point mounting bracket (3)
• One T-bar screw for the access point mounting bracket (4)
• Four wall screws for the wall mounting bracket (5)
• Four wall anchors for the wall mounting bracket (6)
5
4
Drop Ceiling Installation
The best location for ceiling installation is at the center of your wireless coverage area, and
within line of sight of all mobile devices. Make sure that the top (the dome side) of the
wireless access point is directed toward the users and not the ceiling.
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Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test the access point to
verify WiFi network connectivity.
If you are mounting the access point on a hard ceiling, use the wall installation instructions.
Note: Do not place the wireless access point in a false ceiling space facing up.
To mount your access point to a drop ceiling:
1. Attach the access point mounting bracket to the access point using the six mounting
screws.
2. Place the access point so that the ceiling rail is between the two tabs on the access point
mounting bracket.
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3. Twist the access point to hang it from the ceiling rail.
4. Secure the access point to the ceiling rail using the T-bar screw.
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Wall Installation
The best location for wall installation is at the center of your wireless coverage area, and
within line of sight of all mobile devices. Make sure that the top (the dome side) of the
wireless access point is directed toward the users and not the wall.
To mount your access point to a wall:
1. Place the wall mounting bracket on the wall where you want to mount the access point.
2. Mark the wall where the two mounting holes are (see the figure in Step 5).
3. Attach the access point mounting bracket to the access point using the six mounting
screws as shown.
4. So you can see how the brackets fit together, attach the wall mounting bracket to the access
point mounting bracket as shown in the following figure. The three hooks on the wall
mounting bracket fit into the three holes on the access point mounting bracket. The handle
on the wall mounting bracket also fits into a hole on the access point bracket. Release the
wall mounting bracket by moving the handle.
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5. Using the wall anchors and screws, attach the wall mounting bracket to the wall where you
previously marked. The following figures show a side view of the wall. The left figure
includes a schematic view of the wall mounting bracket.
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Before
attachment
After
attachment
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Note: Although the product package includes four wall anchors and screws,
two screws are sufficient to attach the wall mounting bracket as shown
in the previous figure. However, if you prefer, you can use four screws
and insert them through the mounting holes in the corners of the wall
mounting bracket.
6. Align the three holes on the access point bracket with the three hooks on the wall mounting
bracket and slide the access point down until it click-attaches to the wall mounting bracket
and is secured. The following figures show a side view of the wall.
Before clickattachment
After clickattachment
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