ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740
Hardware Installation Guide
September 2016
202-11705-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Overview
Chapter 2 Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput
Chapter 3 Installation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpack Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Documentation Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connection to a High-Speed Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Static LAG Connection to a Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 1: Consider the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 3a: If the Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server,
Connect the Access Point to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and
Configure the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drop Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshoot the Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Remains Blinking Amber . . . . . . . . 29
No LEDs Are Lit on the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The Activity LED, LAN LED 1, or Both LAN LEDs Are Not Lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The WLAN LEDs Do Not Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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You Cannot Access the Internet From a WiFi Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
You Cannot Access the Access Point From a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Test the LAN Path to the Access Point Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix B Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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1. Introduction and Hardware
Overview
This hardware installation guide is for the NETGEAR ProSAFE® Dual Band Wireless AC Access
Point Model WAC740.
In this hardware installation guide, except where indicated otherwise, the Dual Band Wireless
AC Access Point Model WAC740 is referred to as the access point.
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide and the ceiling and wall
installation guide that came with the access point and that you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• Overview
• Unpack Your Access Point
• Hardware Description
• Product Label
• Documentation Resources
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Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual,
visit the support website at netgear.com/support.
IMPORTANT:
Model WAC740 is not intended as a standalone access point.
The access point must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless
controller.
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Overview
Model WAC740 is intended as a controller-managed access point for centralized
management with a NETGEAR wireless controller from small (WC7500) to mid-size
(WC7600) and large-size (WC9500) deployment. The access point operates with Multi-user
MIMO (MU-MIMO), provides concurrent operation in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands,
and can achieve speeds up to 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz network and up to 1.7 Gbps for 5 GHz
networks.
The access point provides one Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) port (LAN port 1) that can
support up to 2.5 Gbps of throughput, enabling a single connection to a 2.5 Gbps–capable
switch such as the NETGEAR M4200 Series ProSAFE Managed Switch.
The second LAN port (LAN port 2) is intended for a LAG configuration, which enables the
throughput to exceed 1 Gbps even if a 2.5 Gbps–capable switch is not present on the other
end.
Note: Because model WAC740 is not intended as a standalone access point,
NETGEAR does not provide a separate user manual for this access
point. You must configure the access point through a NETGEAR wireless
controller. For information about configuring the access point, see the
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2,
and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Unpack Your Access Point
Your package contains the following items:
• Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740
• Category 5e Ethernet cable
• Installation guide
• Ceiling and wall installation kit
• Ceiling and wall installation guide
Note: A power adapter is not included in the package. A power adapter is
required if you do not provide PoE+ power to the access point.
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if any parts are missing or damaged.
Visit the NETGEAR website at netgear.com/support/contact.aspx for the telephone number
of customer support in your area.
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Hardware Description
The following sections describe the top and rear hardware functions of the access point.
• Top Panel on page 7
• Rear Panel on page 9
• Product Label on page 10
Top Panel
The LEDs of the access point are described in the following figure and table:
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Figure 1. Top panel
Table 1. Top panel LEDs
Item Icon LED Name LED Behavior Description
1
Power LED Off Power is off.
4
3
5
6
Solid green Power is on and the access point is ready for operation.
Alternating green
and amber
Solid amber, then
blinking amber, then
solid green
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The access point is receiving insufficient PoE power.
During startup, while a self-test is running, the Power
LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds, turns solid
green temporarily, then blinks amber while the
configuration is being synchronized and the firmware is
being updated, and finally turns solid green.
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Table 1. Top panel LEDs (continued)
Item Icon LED Name LED Behavior Description
1 (continued) Blinking amber at
moderate speed
Blinking amber at
fast speed
2 Activity LED Off No link with the network is detected.
Solid green A link with the network is detected.
Blinking green Network traffic is detected.
3 LAN LED 1 Off No Ethernet link or Ethernet LAG link is detected.
Solid green A 2.5 Gbps Ethernet link is detected.
Solid amber A 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet link is detected.
Solid green in a LAG A 1 Gbps Ethernet LAG link is detected.
Solid amber in a LAG The Ethernet LAG link of LAN port 2 is down, a failover
4 LAN LED 2 Off No Ethernet LAG link is detected.
The configuration between the access point and the
wireless controller is being synchronized.
Firmware is being upgraded.
If both the LAN LED 1 and the LAN LED 2 light solid
green, a 1 Gbps Ethernet link is detected in a link
aggregation group (LAG) connection.
occurred, and the LAG link on LAN port 1 is carrying all
traffic in the LAG.
5 2.4 GHz
WLAN LED
6 5 GHz WLAN
LED
Note: LAN port 2 can be used only for a LAG connection.
Solid green in a LAG A 1 Gbps Ethernet LAG link is detected.
If both the LAN LED 2 and the LAN LED 1 light solid
green, a 1 Gbps Ethernet link is detected in a LAG
connection.
Solid amber in a LAG The Ethernet LAG link of LAN port 1 is down, a failover
occurred, and the LAG link on LAN port 2 is carrying all
traffic in the LAG.
Note: A failover to LAN port 2 is possible only if the
access point receives power from a power adapter. If LAN
port 1 fails while it provides PoE+ power to the access
point, the access point shuts down.
Off The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is on.
Blinking green WiFi activity is detected on the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio.
Off The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green The 5 GHz WiFi radio is on.
Blinking green WiFi activity is detected on the 5 GHz WiFi radio.
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Rear Panel
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Figure 2. Rear panel
The rear panel components of the access point, from left to right, are described in the
following list:
1. Cable security lock. Receptacle for an optional lock.
2. Console port. Lets you connect the access point 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
ten seconds to reset the access point to factory defaults settings. All configuration settings
are lost, and the default password is restored. For more information, see Factory Default
Settings on page 36.
4. LAN port 2. 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink
(Auto MDI-X) for a static link aggregation group (LAG) connection to a switch.
5. LAN port 1. 100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink
(Auto MDI-X) and support for IEEE 802.3at PoE+ for connection to a switch or router that
can provide PoE+. LAN port 1 is intended for the normal connection to a switch.
6. DC power socket. Socket for an optional 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter. A power adapter is
not included in the package. A power adapter is required if you do not provide PoE+ power
to the access point.
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Side Panels
External multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas can extend the WiFi signal range
indoors or in fringe network areas. The access point can support up to four optional 2.4 GHz
or 5 GHz dual-band antennas.
External antennas plug into the reverse SMA antenna connectors on the side panels of the
access point. Each side panel provides two antenna connectors for a total of four antenna
connectors. For information about optional NETGEAR antennas, visit
netgear.com/business/products/wireless/accessories.
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Product Label
The product label on the bottom of the enclosure displays the access point’s default WiFi
network names (SSIDs), serial number, MAC address, default login information (IP address,
user name, and password), regulatory compliance, and other information.
Figure 3. Product label
Documentation Resources
For more information about the WAC740 access point, see the following documents, which
you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com:
• NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC740 Installation Guide
• NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720, WAC730, and
WAC740 Ceiling and Wall Installation Guide
• ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User
Manual
Y ou can also visit netgear.com/business/products/wireless/business-wireless, where you can
find the data sheet for model WAC740 and other information.
Note: Because model WAC740 is not intended as a standalone access
point, NETGEAR does not provide a separate user manual for this
access point.
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2. Connections for Multi-Gigabit
Ethernet Throughput
This chapter describes the access point’s connections for multi-Gigabit Ethernet throughput.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• Connection to a High-Speed Switch
• Static LAG Connection to a Switch
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Connection to a High-Speed Switch
You can use a single cable to connect the access point’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN port 1 to a
multi-Gigabit capable Ethernet switch such as the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed
Switch, which is an NBASE-T switch that provides speeds up to 5 Gbps as well as PoE+
(802.3at).
Note: The access point requires PoE+. PoE (802.3af) is not sufficient. If
your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you can purchase a
NETGEAR power adapter for the access point.
To connect the access point to the switch, you must use access point LAN port 1 (the
rightmost LAN port). All ports on the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch support at
least 2.5 Gbps and provide PoE+.
In such a configuration, do not use access point LAN port 2, which is intended only for a static
link aggregation group (LAG) connection. The connection that is provided through LAN port 1
is sufficient to achieve multi-Gigabit Ethernet throughput and receive PoE+.
For information about setting up a high-speed connection to the switch, see Option 1: Set Up
a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Connection to the Switch on page 18.
Access point
LAN port 1
Switch
Network core
Wireless controller
Figure 4. High-speed connection to an M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch
Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput
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Static LAG Connection to a Switch
If your network does not include a switch with ports that provide multi-Gigabit Ethernet
throughput, connect the access point’s two LAN ports to a switch and set up a static link
aggregation group (LAG) that allows either a single 2 Gbps connection or a 1 Gbps
redundancy connection between the access point and the switch. The switch must support
static LAGs.
Note: The access point supports a manual static LAG only. The access
point does not support IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation or Link
Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) groups.
When you set up a static LAG, the access point’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port (LAN port 1) is
limited to 1 Gbps and the total throughput of the LAG connection is 2 Gbps (LAN port 1
provides 1 Gbps and LAN port 2 provides 1 Gbps.) The LAG connection also provides
redundancy in case one of the LAN ports fails. For the LAG to function, you must enable the
LAG on the access point, configure a LAG for the access point on the switch, and configure a
LAG for the access point on the wireless controller.
Note: The access point requires PoE+. PoE (802.3af) is not sufficient. If
your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you can purchase a
NETGEAR power adapter for the access point.
For information about setting up a LAG connection, see Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection
to a Switch on page 18.
Access point
LAG
Switch
Network core
Wireless controller
Figure 5. LAG connection to an M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch
Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput
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3. Installation
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This chapter describes the installation procedures for your access point. Access point installation
involves the steps that are described in the following sections:
Step 1: Consider the System Requirements
Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network
Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point
Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point
Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point
Note: Before you position and mount the access point at its permanent
position, first set up, configure, and test the access point to verify WiFi
network connectivity.
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Step 1: Consider the System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure that your network includes the following
components:
• An NBASE-T or 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (802.3at) switch.
Note: The access point requires PoE+. PoE (802.3af) is not sufficient.
• If the switch does not provide PoE+, a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point and
an AC power source.
• A NETGEAR wireless controller in the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the access
point.
• If the network does not include a DHCP server, a computer with a static IP address of
192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 so that you can connect to the
access point at its default IP address of 192.168.0.160 and configure the appropriate IP
address for your network.
Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly based on the location of the access
point. The latency, data throughput performance, and power consumption of WiFi devices
also vary depending on your configuration choices. In addition, the time it takes to establish a
WiFi connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to connect over WiFi to the access point. For
complete performance specifications, see Appendix B, Supplemental
Information.
For best results, place your access point according to the following general guidelines:
• Near the center of the area in which the WiFi devices will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the WiFi devices are in within a line of
sight (even if through walls).
• Away from possible sources of interference such as the following:
- Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
- Base of a cordless phone
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- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
- 5 GHz cordless phone
• Away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as
the following:
- Brick walls or surfaces
- Concrete walls or surfaces
- Solid metal doors
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
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 access point.)
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network
Connecting the access point to the network involves the following tasks:
1. Configure the network IP address of the access point. The access point uses a
DHCP client that is enabled by default. If your network includes a DHCP server, the
access point obtains an IP address from the DHCP server. If your network does not
include a DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP address of
192.168.0.160. In that situation, you must use a computer to connect to the access point
so that you can configure the network IP address of the access point (see Step 3a: If the
Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server, Connect the Access Point to a Computer on
page 17).
If your network does include a DHCP server, note the following:
- Make sure that Option 43 is enabled on the DHCP server.
- Make sure that the DHCP server specifies the IP address of the NETGEAR wireless
controller that you intend to use to discover and configure the access point.
- We recommend that you reserve an IP address for the access point on the DHCP
server.
2. Connect the access point to a switch. In a typical setup, you connect the access point to
a switch that is connected to the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the wireless controller.
You can set up a single 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connection to the switch or
you can set up a LAG connection to the switch (see Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to
a Switch on page 18).
3. Provide power to the access point. Either the switch to which you connect the access
point provides PoE+ power to the access point or you must use a power adapter to provide
power to the access point (see Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point on page 19).
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Step 3a: If the Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server, Connect the Access Point to a Computer
If your network does not include a DHCP server, you must connect a computer to the access
point to configure the network IP address of the access point. You also must know the IP
address of the wireless controller in the network.
Note: If the access point was previously connected to a network with a DHCP
server, the access point retains the IP address that it received from the
DHCP server. In such a situation, before you start the following
procedure, first reset the access point to factory default settings (see
Factory Default Settings on page 36), otherwise you cannot connect to
the access point by using its default IP address.
To configure the access point’s IP address settings and other information:
1. Configure a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 on the access point to an Ethernet port on
your computer.
3. In the address bar of a web browser, enter the IP address of the access point.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.160.
A login window displays.
4. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The Network Settings page displays. (The full path is Configuration > System >
Network Settings.)
5. In the IP Settings section, select the DHCP client disable radio button.
By default, the DHCP client enable radio button is selected and the access point
functions as a DHCP client.
6. In the IP Settings section, configure the IP address information for the access point in the
network.
7. In the Controller Settings section, configure the IP address for the wireless controller in the
network.
8. If you must change the management VLAN settings, do so in the Vlan Settings section.
By default, VLAN 1 is the management VLAN and it is untagged.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
10. Log out of the access point and disconnect the access point from the computer.
11. Reconfigure the computer that you used for this process back to its original TCP/IP settings.
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Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch
You can set up a single 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connection to the switch or you
can set up a LAG connection to the switch. For more information about these options, see
Chapter 2, Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput.
Option 1: Set Up a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Connection to the Switch
For more information about this type of setup, see Connection to a High-Speed Switch on
page 12.
To set up a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps connection to the switch:
1. Connect one end of a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable (included with the access point) to
access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN port).
LAN port 1 on the access point can provide a speed up to 2.5 Gbps. If the switch provides
a 2.5 Gbps (or faster) connection, you could use a higher-rated Ethernet cable (Cat 6, Cat
6a, or Cat 7).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch.
Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to a Switch
For more information about this type of setup, see Static LAG Connection to a Switch on
page 13.
To set up a LAG between the access point and the switch:
1. Connect one end of a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable (included with the access point) to
access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN port).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch.
3. Connect one end of another (Cat 5e) cable (not included with the access point) to access
point LAN port 2.
LAN port 2 on the access point can be used only for a LAG connection.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch.
5. On the switch, configure a static LAG for the access point.
For more information, see the documentation for your switch. If you use a NETGEAR
M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch, see the M4200 and M4300 Series ProSAFE
Managed Switches Web Management User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: For the LAG to function, you must also enable link aggregation on the
access point itself and configure link aggregation for the access point
on the wireless controller. For information about these configurations,
see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600,
WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by
visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point
If the switch provides PoE+ power, no further action is required to power the access point.
If the switch does not provide PoE+, you must connect the access point to a power adapter.
Option 1: The Access Point Receives Power From a PoE+ Switch
The access point requires PoE+ power according to IEEE 802.3at, with 42 VDC–57 VDC,
600mA. PoE, according to IEEE 802.3af, is not sufficient for the access point.
CAUTION:
PoE might be considered a network environment 0 per IEC TR 62101, and
thus the interconnected ITE circuits might be considered safety extra low
voltage (SELV).
The access point does not provide an on/off power button. If the switch to which you connect
the access point provides PoE+ power, the PoE+ Ethernet connection to the switch controls
the power.
Option 2: Connect the Access Point to a Power Adapter
If your switch does not provide PoE+, obtain a 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter from NETGEAR.
This power adapter is specific to the WAC740 access point. Do not use another power
adapter.
The access point does not provide an on/off power button. The power adapter connection
controls the power.
To apply power to the access point through a power adapter:
1. Connect the power adapter plug to the DC power socket on the access point.
2. Plug the power adapter into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip.
Select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which could turn off power to
the access point.
When you apply power, the Power LED on the access point’s front panel lights.
If the Power LED does not light, check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in
correctly and that the power source is functioning. If this does not resolve the problem,
see Appendix A, Troubleshooting.
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Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point
The WAC740 access point is not intended as a standalone access point. You must let a
NETGEAR wireless controller discover the access point, after which you can configure and
manage the access point through the wireless controller. The access point must function in
the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the wireless controller.
For more information, see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600,
WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: If you are using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access
points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The
recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five
channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11).
Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point
After you configure the access point through the wireless controller, make sure that WiFi
devices can connect to the access point before you position and mount the access point at its
permanent position.
We recommend that you configure WiFi security and other WiFi features before you deploy
the access point in your network.
To test for WiFi connectivity:
1. Configure your WiFi devices so that they can connect to a WiFi network that you
configured on the access point.
2. Verify that your WiFi devices acquired a WiFi link to the access point.
3. Verify network connectivity by using a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file
and printer access on your network.
Note: If you cannot connect WiFi devices to the access point, see
Appendix A, Troubleshooting.
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Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point
We recommend that you review the information in Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment
Placement and Range Guidelines on page 15 before you mount the access point at its
permanent position. The following sections explain how to mount your access point:
• Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit on page 21
• Drop Ceiling Installation on page 21
• Wall Installation on page 24
Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit
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6
2
1
Figure 6. Ceiling and wall installation kit
The ceiling and wall installation kit contains the following components:
1. One access point–mounting bracket
2. One wall-mounting bracket
3. Four mounting screws with integrated washers for the access point–mounting bracket
4. One T-bar screw for the access point–mounting bracket
5. Four wall screws for the wall-mounting bracket
6. Four wall anchors for the wall-mounting bracket
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4
Drop Ceiling Installation
The best location for ceiling installation is at the center of your WiFi coverage area, and
within line of sight of all mobile devices. Make sure that the top (the dome side) of the access
point is directed toward the users and not the ceiling.
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Figure 7. Ceiling installation
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 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 four mounting
screws.
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2. Place the access point so that the ceiling rail is between the two tabs on the access
point–mounting bracket.
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 a wall installation is at the center of your WiFi coverage area, and within
line of sight of all mobile devices. Make sure that the top (the dome side) of the access point
is directed toward the users and not the wall.
Figure 8. Wall installation
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 four mounting
screws as shown.
4. So that 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–mounting 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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A. Troubleshooting
This appendix provides information about troubleshooting the access point.
The appendix includes the following sections:
• Troubleshooting Chart
• Troubleshoot the Basic Functions
• You Cannot Access the Internet From a WiFi Device
• You Cannot Access the Access Point From a Browser
• Test the LAN Path to the Access Point Using the Ping Utility
IMPORTANT:
For information about access point discovery or connection
problems with the wireless controller and information about using
the diagnostic tools of the wireless controller, see the
“Troubleshooting and Diagnostics” chapter in the ProSAFE
Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and
WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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Troubleshooting Chart
The following table provides some tips for correcting simple problems that you might
encounter.
Table 2. Troubleshooting chart
Symptom Cause Possible Solution
No LEDs are lit
on the access
point.
The Power LED
alternates green
and amber.
The LAN port
LEDs are off.
The WLAN LEDs
are off.
You cannot
connect to the
access point from
a browser.
The access point is
not receiving power.
The access point is
receiving
insufficient PoE
power.
A hardware
connection problem
exists.
The wireless
connection does
not work.
Multiple possible
causes.
• Make sure that the access point is securely connected to a PoE+
switch.
• Make sure that the PoE+ switch is connected to a power source.
• Make sure that PoE+ switch is not overloaded.
• If you connected the access point to a PoE (802.3af) switch,
disconnect it and connect it to a PoE+ (802.3at) switch instead.
The access point requires a PoE+ (802.3at) switch.
• Make sure that the cable is connected to LAN port 1 (the PoE
port) on the access point. (LAN port 2 is active only when a LAG
is enabled.)
• Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged into the
access point and switch.
• Make sure that the switch is turned on.
• Make sure that the PoE+ switch is providing sufficient power to the
access point.
• From the wireless controller, verify that the radio or radios are
turned on.
• If the WLAN LEDs remain off, contact NETGEAR.
• Make sure that your computer is using an IP address in the same
range as the access point. The access point default IP address is
192.168.0.160, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
• Quit the browser, clear the cache, delete the cookies, and launch
the browser again.
Troubleshoot the Basic Functions
The following sections describe how you can troubleshoot the basic functions of the access
point:
• Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup on page 29
• The Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Remains Blinking Amber on page 29
• No LEDs Are Lit on the Access Point on page 30
• The Activity LED, LAN LED 1, or Both LAN LEDs Are Not Lit on page 30
• The WLAN LEDs Do Not Light on page 31
For descriptions of the LEDs, see Top Panel on page 7.
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Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup
If the access point is managed by a wireless controller, after you provide power to the access
point, check that the following sequence of events occurs:
• The Power LED lights solid amber and all other LED light solid green. If devices are
connected to the LAN ports, the LAN LEDs might blink green.
• After about 30 seconds, all LEDs turn solid green. The Power LED lights green only
temporarily.
• The Power LED blinks amber while the configuration between the access point and the
wireless controller is being synchronized and if firmware is being upgraded. When the
synchronization and upgrade are complete, the Power LED turns solid green
permanently.
• The Activity LED is lit or blinks green when Ethernet traffic is detected.
• The LAN LEDs indicate the LAN speed:
- LAN LED1. Green for a 2.5 Gbps link or amber for a 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps link.
- LAN LED 1 in a LAG. Green for a 1 Gbps LAG link.
- LAN LED 2 in a LAG. Green for a 1 Gbps LAG link. (The LAN LED 2 is active only in
a LAG connection.)
• The WLAN LED is lit or blinks green when the WiFi traffic is detected.
If any of these conditions does not occur, see the appropriate following section.
The Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Remains Blinking Amber
When the access point starts while it is controller managed, the Power LED lights solid
amber while the access point performs a self-test. After about 30 seconds, the Power LED
turns solid green temporarily. The Power LED blinks amber while the configuration between
the access point and the wireless controller is being synchronized and if firmware is being
upgraded. When the synchronization and upgrade are complete, the Power LED turns solid
green permanently.
If the Power LED remains solid amber and does not turn green, it might indicate a system
fault. If you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support.
During the following situations, the Power LED is blinking amber:
• Synchronization. While the configuration between the access point and the wireless
controller is being synchronized, the Power LED is blinking amber at moderate speed.
After two to five minutes, when the synchronization is complete, the Power LED turns
solid green. The synchronization process might be followed by a firmware upgrade.
• Firmware upgrade. While firmware is being upgraded on the access point, the Power
LED is blinking amber at fast speed. After two to five minutes, when the upgrade is
complete, the Power LED turns solid green.
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If the Power LED does not stop blinking amber while you suspect that the configuration or
firmware upgrade is complete, wait another five minutes, and then check to see if the Power
LED stops blinking amber. If the Power LED still does not stop blinking amber while the
access point is controller managed, it might indicate a system fault. If you suspect a system
fault, contact NETGEAR technical support.
No LEDs Are Lit on the Access Point
When you apply power to the access point, it takes about two seconds for the Power LED to
light. Wait a minute and check the Power LED status on the access point. If the access point
is not receiving power, do the following:
• If you use a PoE+ switch to provide power to the access point, check these items:
- Make sure that the Ethernet cable between the access point and the PoE+ switch is
correctly connected at both ends.
- Make sure that the power cord of the PoE+ switch is plugged into a working power
outlet or power strip.
- Make sure that the PoE+ switch is functioning normally.
• If you use a power cord to provide power to the access point, check these items:
- Make sure that the power adapter is connected to the access point.
- Make sure that the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in
a power strip, make sure that the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into
the wall, verify that the outlet is not switched.
- Make sure that you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter that is intended
for your access point.
The Activity LED, LAN LED 1, or Both LAN LEDs Are Not Lit
If you use a single connection to a switch, the LAN LED 1 is lit. If you use a LAG connection
to a switch, both LAN LEDs are lit. If the switch is connected to the network, the Activity LED
is lit.
If this behavior does not occur, or if the Activity LED is not lit, a hardware connection problem
occurred. Check these items:
• Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the
(PoE+) switch.
• Make sure that the (PoE+) switch is turned on.
• Make sure that the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5e or Category 6
Ethernet patch cable.
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The WLAN LEDs Do Not Light
The access point’s antenna is not working. Check these items:
• If the WLAN LEDs remain off, either disconnect the cable to the (PoE+) switch and then
reconnect it again, or disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in
again.
• Make sure that optional external antennas are tightly connected to the access point.
Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LEDs remain off.
You Cannot Access the Internet From a WiFi Device
A configuration problem occurred. Check these items:
• Maybe you did not restart the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to allow TCP/IP
changes to take effect. If you did not, restart the computer or device.
• The WiFi-enabled computer or WiFi mobile might not be configured with the correct
TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer or device and
check that TCP/IP is set up correctly for that network. For Windows computers, the usual
setting is to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Make sure that you are using the correct SSID, network authentication, and data
encryption settings on the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. These settings must
be the same as the settings that are configured on the access point.
• Ping the IP address of the access point to verify that a WiFi connection exists between
the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device and the access point. If the ping fails, check
the network configuration for the access point.
• Ping the default gateway to verify that a path exists from the WiFi-enabled computer or
mobile device to the default gateway. If the ping fails, check the network configuration for
the access point.
For information about checking the network configuration for the access point, see the
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User
Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com.
You Cannot Access the Access Point From a Browser
If your network does not include a DHCP server, you must use a computer to access the
access point so that you can configure the appropriate IP address for your network.
Check these items:
• The access point is correctly installed, it is powered on, and LAN connections are good.
Check to see that the Activity LED and the LAN 1 LED are lit (or for a LAG connection,
both LAN LEDs are lit) to verify that the Ethernet connection is good.
• If your computer uses a static IP address, make sure that it is using an IP address in the
range of the access point. Configure the computer with a static IP address of
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192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. The access point’s default IP
address is 192.168.0.160, and its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Make sure that your
network configuration settings are correct.
• Make sure that Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX is enabled in your browser. If you are using
Internet Explorer, click the Refresh button to be sure that the Java applet is loaded.
• Try quitting the browser, clearing the cache, deleting the cookies, and launching the
browser again.
• Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name
is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering
this information.
If the access point does not save changes that you made in the web management interface,
check the following:
• When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to
another page or tab, or your changes are lost.
• Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. It is possible that the changes
occurred, but the web browser is caching the old configuration.
Test the LAN Path to the Access Point Using the Ping Utility
Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request
packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can
easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer, as described
in the following procedure.
You can ping the access point from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
access point to verify that the LAN path to your access point is set up correctly.
To ping the access point from a computer running Windows:
1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run.
2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the access point, as in this
example:
ping 192.168.0.100
3. Click the OK button.
A message like the following one displays:
Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data
If the path is working, you see this message:
Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx
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If the path is not working, you see this message:
Request timed out
If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Wrong physical connection:
- Make sure that the Activity LED and the LAN LED 1 are lit. If one or both of these
LEDs are off, follow the instructions in The Activity LED, LAN LED 1, or Both LAN
LEDs Are Not Lit on page 30.
- Check to see that the corresponding link LEDs are lit for your network interface
card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and
access point.
• Wrong network configuration:
- Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both
installed and configured on your computer.
- Verify that the IP address for your access point and your computer are correct and
that the addresses are on the same subnet.
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B. Supplemental Information
This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the ProSAFE
Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740.
The appendix includes the following sections:
• Technical Specifications
• Factory Default Settings
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Technical Specifications
Table 3. Technical specifications
Feature Description
Supported WiFi radio
frequencies and WiFi
modes
Maximum theoretical
throughput
Management The access point is not intended as a standalone access point: The access point
Hardware interfaces • 1 LAN 100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) PoE+ port
• 2.4 GHz band
- 802.11ng
- 801.11bg
- 802.11b
• 5 GHz band
- 802.11ac
- 802.11na
- 802.11a
2.3 Mbps simultaneous throughput (600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1700
Mbps on the 5 GHz band)
must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller.
The access point provides a limited web management interface that lets you
configure the following features that are related to controller management:
• DHCP client
• Access point IP settings
• Wireless controller IP address
• Management VLAN settings
• Link aggregation settings
• 1 LAN 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• 1 RJ-45 console port functioning with the following settings: 115200 K default
baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit
• 4 external reverse SMA connectors for optional 2.4 or 5GHz antennas
Status LEDs • Power LED
• Activity LED
• LAN 1 LED
• LAN 2 LED
• WLAN 2.4 GHz LED
• WLAN 5 GHz LED
PoE+ requirements 802.3at (42 VDC–57 VDC, 600mA)
Note: PoE might be considered a network environment 0 per IEC TR 62101, and
thus the interconnected ITE circuits might be considered safety extra low voltage
(SELV).
PoE+ power consumption 17.9W
Optional power adapter 12 VDC, 2.5A. The plug is localized to country of sale.
Physical specifications • Dimensions (h x w x d): 7.76 x 7.76 x 1.57 in. (197.3 x 197.3 x 40 mm)
• Weight: 1.73 lb (785 g)
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Table 3. Technical specifications (continued)
Feature Description
Environmental
specifications
Electromagnetic compliance • FCC Part 15 SubPart B
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
• Operating humidity: 10–90%, noncondensing
• FCC Part 15 SubPart C
• FCC Part 15 SubPart E
• CE
• C-TICK
Factory Default Settings
You can use the Reset button located on the rear panel of the access point (see Rear Panel
on page 9) to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
To reset the access point to factory default settings using the Reset button:
1. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press and hold the recessed Reset button for about ten seconds, and then release the
button.
The access point reboots. The top panel LEDs turn off and light again.
Table 4. Factory default configuration settings
Feature Description
DHCP client Enabled
Access point IP address
settings
Wireless controller IP
address
Management VLAN VLAN 1, untagged
Link aggregation Disabled
User name (case-sensitive)
for login
Login password
(case-sensitive) for login
WiFi communication • 2.4 GHz radio enabled
• IP address: 192.168.0.160
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
Blank
admin
password
• 5 GHz radio enabled
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