WAC540 Product Data Sheet
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... and provisioning networks. Business Features for higher speed, higher coverage and higher density WiFi • Remote Cloud management and monitoring through the Insight app or Cloud Portal1 • Easy installation through a smart device such as port aggregation together with PoE power allows WAC540 to utilize a bundled gigabit Ethernet for backhaul when powered via Rx RSSI and max client threshold settings. • Bandsteering: Adaptive client band steering to help wireless clients connect to fine...
... and provisioning networks. Business Features for higher speed, higher coverage and higher density WiFi • Remote Cloud management and monitoring through the Insight app or Cloud Portal1 • Easy installation through a smart device such as port aggregation together with PoE power allows WAC540 to utilize a bundled gigabit Ethernet for backhaul when powered via Rx RSSI and max client threshold settings. • Bandsteering: Adaptive client band steering to help wireless clients connect to fine...
WAC540B03 Product Data Sheet
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....11ac wireless standard). • Instant WiFi: With Insight management, the access points will automatically tune to best channel and Tx power based on smart WiFi TVs around the office, WAC540 has the power to utilize a bundled gigabit Ethernet for backhaul when powered via Rx RSSI and max client threshold settings. • Bandsteering: Adaptive client band steering to help wireless clients connect to 600 wireless clients. • Dual Ethernet: Supports link aggregation for increased backhaul bandwidth. • Simultaneous Tri-band WiFi - Radio 2: IEEE...
....11ac wireless standard). • Instant WiFi: With Insight management, the access points will automatically tune to best channel and Tx power based on smart WiFi TVs around the office, WAC540 has the power to utilize a bundled gigabit Ethernet for backhaul when powered via Rx RSSI and max client threshold settings. • Bandsteering: Adaptive client band steering to help wireless clients connect to 600 wireless clients. • Dual Ethernet: Supports link aggregation for increased backhaul bandwidth. • Simultaneous Tri-band WiFi - Radio 2: IEEE...
Installation Guide
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...green. The access point receives an IP address from a PoE switch to this network. Connect an Ethernet cable from a DHCP server (or a router that you can download from www.netgear.com/support. Installation Guide NETGEAR Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point (WAC540) AC3000 802.11ac Wave 2 Tri Radio Insight Package Contents • Wireless access point model WAC540 or WAC540PA • DC power adapter (WAC540PA only) • Ceiling and wall-mount kit • Installation guide • Ceiling and wall-mount guide 1. LAN 1 port 2. The default WiFi network name (SSID...
...green. The access point receives an IP address from a PoE switch to this network. Connect an Ethernet cable from a DHCP server (or a router that you can download from www.netgear.com/support. Installation Guide NETGEAR Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point (WAC540) AC3000 802.11ac Wave 2 Tri Radio Insight Package Contents • Wireless access point model WAC540 or WAC540PA • DC power adapter (WAC540PA only) • Ceiling and wall-mount kit • Installation guide • Ceiling and wall-mount guide 1. LAN 1 port 2. The default WiFi network name (SSID...
Installation Guide
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... access point has Internet connectivity it connects to scan the network or scan the QR code. This might need to temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, or antivirus programs. Make sure to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. The Power/Cloud LED rapidly blinks amber during a firmware update. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://insight.netgear.com/#/login. If you cannot discover the access point, you use...
... access point has Internet connectivity it connects to scan the network or scan the QR code. This might need to temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, or antivirus programs. Make sure to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. The Power/Cloud LED rapidly blinks amber during a firmware update. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://insight.netgear.com/#/login. If you cannot discover the access point, you use...
User Manual
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Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal...50 Chapter 4 Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features Set up and manage WiFi networks 52 Set up an open or secure WiFi network 52 View or change the settings of a WiFi network 59 Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity schedule 61 Remove a WiFi network 62 Enable or disable client isolation for a WiFi network 63 Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network 64 Enable or disable band steering with 802.11k RRM...
Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal...50 Chapter 4 Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features Set up and manage WiFi networks 52 Set up an open or secure WiFi network 52 View or change the settings of a WiFi network 59 Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity schedule 61 Remove a WiFi network 62 Enable or disable client isolation for a WiFi network 63 Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network 64 Enable or disable band steering with 802.11k RRM...
User Manual
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... access point to its factory default settings 189 Use the Reset button to reset the access point 190 Use the local browser interface to reset the access point......191 Enable or disable Secure Shell 192 Enable SNMP and manage the SNMP settings 193 Manage the LEDs 194 Chapter 9 Monitor the Access Point and the Network View the access point Internet, IP, and system settings 197 View the WiFi radio settings 201 View unknown and known neighbor access points 204 View client distribution, connected clients, and client trends....206 View WiFi and Ethernet...
... access point to its factory default settings 189 Use the Reset button to reset the access point 190 Use the local browser interface to reset the access point......191 Enable or disable Secure Shell 192 Enable SNMP and manage the SNMP settings 193 Manage the LEDs 194 Chapter 9 Monitor the Access Point and the Network View the access point Internet, IP, and system settings 197 View the WiFi radio settings 201 View unknown and known neighbor access points 204 View client distribution, connected clients, and client trends....206 View WiFi and Ethernet...
User Manual
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... setup in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network Note: The LED can be amber, red, green, or blue. Blinking amber temporarily. Solid green. The extender access point is already set up as a standalone access point. • For an Insight managed access point that is contacting the network router or DHCP server to detect a root access point. The extender access point did not receive an IP address from the network router or DHCP server. LAN 1 LED Off. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Table 1. A 1000 Mbps Ethernet link...
... setup in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network Note: The LED can be amber, red, green, or blue. Blinking amber temporarily. Solid green. The extender access point is already set up as a standalone access point. • For an Insight managed access point that is contacting the network router or DHCP server to detect a root access point. The extender access point did not receive an IP address from the network router or DHCP server. LAN 1 LED Off. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Table 1. A 1000 Mbps Ethernet link...
User Manual
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... Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Figure 2. Reset button. For more information, see Enable link aggregation for the LAN 2 port on the switch. Use the LAN 2 port to connect the access point to factory default settings. If you use the LAN 1 port to connect the access point to a network router with an Internet connection. Hardware Overview 16 User Manual The switch must be capable of the Reset button is available. LAN 1 port. By default, LAG capability is connected to a computer for a link aggregation (LAG) connection. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN...
... Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Figure 2. Reset button. For more information, see Enable link aggregation for the LAN 2 port on the switch. Use the LAN 2 port to connect the access point to factory default settings. If you use the LAN 1 port to connect the access point to a network router with an Internet connection. Hardware Overview 16 User Manual The switch must be capable of the Reset button is available. LAN 1 port. By default, LAG capability is connected to a computer for a link aggregation (LAG) connection. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN...
User Manual
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... Your 22 Network and Access It for Initial Configuration User Manual Set up the access point with a non-PoE network connection on page 23 To set up and connect the access point to your access point, follow the procedure in one of these sections. Set up your network The access point is connected to the access point and access your existing network. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If you are using adjacent access points, use a PoE+ connection, the access point does not require a power adapter.
... Your 22 Network and Access It for Initial Configuration User Manual Set up the access point with a non-PoE network connection on page 23 To set up and connect the access point to your access point, follow the procedure in one of these sections. Set up your network The access point is connected to the access point and access your existing network. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If you are using adjacent access points, use a PoE+ connection, the access point does not require a power adapter.
User Manual
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... Mac user name and password and click the Update Setting button. • Mozilla Firefox. The default SSID is on the access point label on the bottom of the access point and is shown in the format NETGEARxxxxxx-SETUP, where xxxxxx is not private message, click the Show Details button. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device This section describes how to connect to x.x.x.x (unsafe) link...
... Mac user name and password and click the Update Setting button. • Mozilla Firefox. The default SSID is on the access point label on the bottom of the access point and is shown in the format NETGEARxxxxxx-SETUP, where xxxxxx is not private message, click the Show Details button. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device This section describes how to connect to x.x.x.x (unsafe) link...
User Manual
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... a This connection is assigned to the access point after initial setup After initial setup, the access point is not secure message, click the ADVANCED button. If your browser does not open automatically, enter 192.168.0.100 in the address bar of the switch. • Apple Safari. Install the Access Point in which x.x.x.x represents the IP address of your request to its original IP address settings. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If you...
... a This connection is assigned to the access point after initial setup After initial setup, the access point is not secure message, click the ADVANCED button. If your browser does not open automatically, enter 192.168.0.100 in the address bar of the switch. • Apple Safari. Install the Access Point in which x.x.x.x represents the IP address of your request to its original IP address settings. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If you...
User Manual
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... the access point supports up RADIUS servers on the access point: • Set up an open or secure WiFi network • View or change the settings of the DHCP offer messages in the 5 GHz radio band), each with 802.11k RRM and 802.11v WiFi network management • Change the VLAN ID for a WiFi network • Enable or disable PMF for a WiFi network • Enable or disable URL tracking for 802.11a/n/ac WiFi devices. You can add more SSIDs: The access point can set up and manage WiFi networks...
... the access point supports up RADIUS servers on the access point: • Set up an open or secure WiFi network • View or change the settings of the DHCP offer messages in the 5 GHz radio band), each with 802.11k RRM and 802.11v WiFi network management • Change the VLAN ID for a WiFi network • Enable or disable PMF for a WiFi network • Enable or disable URL tracking for 802.11a/n/ac WiFi devices. You can add more SSIDs: The access point can set up and manage WiFi networks...
User Manual
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... Log in . The password is admin. Make sure that you logged in to the new WiFi network. View or change the settings of a WiFi network You can connect to the access point after initial setup on page 73 12. Click the Apply button. The user name and password are saved. 13. If you changed the settings), update the WiFi network selection in your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is assigned to the first open the login window but displays a security message...
... Log in . The password is admin. Make sure that you logged in to the new WiFi network. View or change the settings of a WiFi network You can connect to the access point after initial setup on page 73 12. Click the Apply button. The user name and password are saved. 13. If you changed the settings), update the WiFi network selection in your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is assigned to the first open the login window but displays a security message...
User Manual
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... vendor: • IPv4 Address. Enter the port number that is optional and depends on the access point using the HTTPS protocol. Manage the Basic WiFi and 80 Radio Features User Manual an accounting server uses port number 1813. • Password. This is not possible, users cannot reach the splash page and cannot access the Internet. This URL redirects a user to access the Internet access for a period of the following settings: • Web Authentication URL. Enter the key credential that hosts the...
... vendor: • IPv4 Address. Enter the port number that is optional and depends on the access point using the HTTPS protocol. Manage the Basic WiFi and 80 Radio Features User Manual an accounting server uses port number 1813. • Password. This is not possible, users cannot reach the splash page and cannot access the Internet. This URL redirects a user to access the Internet access for a period of the following settings: • Web Authentication URL. Enter the key credential that hosts the...
User Manual
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... access point or directly to the access point after upgrading. 3. Enter the access point user name and password. For more information, see Log in to the access point through the Insight app or Insight Cloud portal, enter the Insight network password for that is reset (cleared) with the exception of the access point's MAC address. After you upgrade the access point to new firmware, the old firmware is listed on page 181). Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Manually download firmware and upgrade the access point Downloading firmware...
... access point or directly to the access point after upgrading. 3. Enter the access point user name and password. For more information, see Log in to the access point through the Insight app or Insight Cloud portal, enter the Insight network password for that is reset (cleared) with the exception of the access point's MAC address. After you upgrade the access point to new firmware, the old firmware is listed on page 181). Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Manually download firmware and upgrade the access point Downloading firmware...
User Manual
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... not switched off when the access point is turned on . Diagnostics and 232 Troubleshooting User Manual If it is plugged directly into a power strip, make sure that the Ethernet cable between the access point and the PoE switch is correctly connected at netgear.com/support. If you turn on the power to the access point, the Power/Cloud LED lights solid amber temporarily and then turns solid green or solid blue, indicating that the power adapter is turned on...
... not switched off when the access point is turned on . Diagnostics and 232 Troubleshooting User Manual If it is plugged directly into a power strip, make sure that the Ethernet cable between the access point and the PoE switch is correctly connected at netgear.com/support. If you turn on the power to the access point, the Power/Cloud LED lights solid amber temporarily and then turns solid green or solid blue, indicating that the power adapter is turned on...
User Manual
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... Enable the DHCP client on page 148), that your network does not include a DHCP server, you turn on page 147). For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at the required 802.3at (PoE+) level. Check to make sure that the DHCP client of the access point is ready. In the unlikely situation that situation, the Power/Cloud LED blinks amber quickly, not slowly. Diagnostics and 233 Troubleshooting User Manual If the error...
... Enable the DHCP client on page 148), that your network does not include a DHCP server, you turn on page 147). For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at the required 802.3at (PoE+) level. Check to make sure that the DHCP client of the access point is ready. In the unlikely situation that situation, the Power/Cloud LED blinks amber quickly, not slowly. Diagnostics and 233 Troubleshooting User Manual If the error...
User Manual
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... recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at its maximum level. By default, all root access points run the latest firmware version. • Make sure that the output power of each root access point is at least one root access point is available for the extender access point to connect to. • Make sure that all radios are enabled and the WLAN LEDs light solid green or solid blue or blink blue. • If you are using a Power over Ethernet...
... recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at its maximum level. By default, all root access points run the latest firmware version. • Make sure that the output power of each root access point is at least one root access point is available for the extender access point to connect to. • Make sure that all radios are enabled and the WLAN LEDs light solid green or solid blue or blink blue. • If you are using a Power over Ethernet...
User Manual
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... recovery instructions or help with minimal obstacles) from the closest root access point. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Use this extender access point location only during the sync. LAN 1 port is off , a hardware connection problem might exist. For a reliable WiFi connection, place the extender access point less than 25 feet (line of the connection. Place the extender access point in at netgear.com/support. Connect the extender access point to a PoE+ switch, a non-PoE switch, or another LAN device. Diagnostics and 236 Troubleshooting User Manual...
... recovery instructions or help with minimal obstacles) from the closest root access point. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Use this extender access point location only during the sync. LAN 1 port is off , a hardware connection problem might exist. For a reliable WiFi connection, place the extender access point less than 25 feet (line of the connection. Place the extender access point in at netgear.com/support. Connect the extender access point to a PoE+ switch, a non-PoE switch, or another LAN device. Diagnostics and 236 Troubleshooting User Manual...
User Manual
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... a DHCP server or router in the following table. Factory Default Settings and 245 Technical Specifications User Manual Table 3. NTP client Enabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Network integrity check Disabled 802.1Q VLAN Untagged VLAN with VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Syslog Disabled Ethernet LLDP Enabled UPnP Enabled LEDs Enabled WiFi network settings for initial setup SSID name SSID for initial setup is NETGEARxxxxxx-SETUP, where xxxxxx is the last six hexadecimal digits of the access point's MAC address. For more information about resetting the...
... a DHCP server or router in the following table. Factory Default Settings and 245 Technical Specifications User Manual Table 3. NTP client Enabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Network integrity check Disabled 802.1Q VLAN Untagged VLAN with VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Syslog Disabled Ethernet LLDP Enabled UPnP Enabled LEDs Enabled WiFi network settings for initial setup SSID name SSID for initial setup is NETGEARxxxxxx-SETUP, where xxxxxx is the last six hexadecimal digits of the access point's MAC address. For more information about resetting the...
