WAC540 Product Data Sheet
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... for clients using 802.11kv. • Max clients: Supports up to keep all demanding situations when designing and provisioning networks. It is a sophisticated access point with 3 radios that can enjoy WAC540's performance and coverage together with the ease of use that comes with Insight 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...
... for clients using 802.11kv. • Max clients: Supports up to keep all demanding situations when designing and provisioning networks. It is a sophisticated access point with 3 radios that can enjoy WAC540's performance and coverage together with the ease of use that comes with Insight 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...
WAC540B03 Product Data Sheet
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... WiFi network to support the users 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 the least congested wireless network. • Mobility: OKC (Opportunistic Key Caching) based layer 2 fast roaming. Finally, the WAC540 is managed by PoE+ or DC power adapter (PoE+ switch and AC/DC power sold separately) • Gigabit ports...
... WiFi network to support the users 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 the least congested wireless network. • Mobility: OKC (Opportunistic Key Caching) based layer 2 fast roaming. Finally, the WAC540 is managed by PoE+ or DC power adapter (PoE+ switch and AC/DC power sold separately) • Gigabit ports...
Installation Guide
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... user manual, which is booting, and then lights solid green. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PoE switch to the LAN 1 port on the access point, which you can use the NETGEAR Insight app for the access point to receive power and connect to the access point's WiFi network. The Power/Cloud LED on the access point label. Open the NETGEAR Insight app on the other side. Click the + sign in your network. During initial setup, connect the access point to create a new network/location. 5. LAN 1 port 2. The WiFi LEDs light green...
... user manual, which is booting, and then lights solid green. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PoE switch to the LAN 1 port on the access point, which you can use the NETGEAR Insight app for the access point to receive power and connect to the access point's WiFi network. The Power/Cloud LED on the access point label. Open the NETGEAR Insight app on the other side. Click the + sign in your network. During initial setup, connect the access point to create a new network/location. 5. LAN 1 port 2. The WiFi LEDs light green...
Installation Guide
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... NETGEAR Logo are prompted to add the access point to reenable these options: • Enter the serial number. • Scan the serial number bar code. • Tap Access Point as your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Either select a network or create a new one of the WiFi coverage area. When using WiFi or Ethernet access. security services after discovering and configuring...
... NETGEAR Logo are prompted to add the access point to reenable these options: • Enter the serial number. • Scan the serial number bar code. • Tap Access Point as your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Either select a network or create a new one of the WiFi coverage area. When using WiFi or Ethernet access. security services after discovering and configuring...
User Manual
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... network connection..........22 Set up the access point with a non-PoE network connection...23 Connect to the access point for initial configuration 24 Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or Android mobile device 25 Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal 26 Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device 28 Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same network 32 Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer..36 Log in to the access point after initial setup...
... network connection..........22 Set up the access point with a non-PoE network connection...23 Connect to the access point for initial configuration 24 Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or Android mobile device 25 Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal 26 Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device 28 Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same network 32 Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer..36 Log in to the access point after initial setup...
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...
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...
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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... management platform. • The access point functions as a managed device in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network, the extender access point is lost . Blinking amber slowly, continuously. The extender access point is detected on Ethernet device is connected, no Ethernet link is supplied to detect a root access point. Hardware Overview 14 User Manual Blinking green. This status indicates one of the following conditions: • The access point functions in Insight mode and is connected to the Insight cloud-based management platform is upgrading firmware. During setup...
... management platform. • The access point functions as a managed device in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network, the extender access point is lost . Blinking amber slowly, continuously. The extender access point is detected on Ethernet device is connected, no Ethernet link is supplied to detect a root access point. Hardware Overview 14 User Manual Blinking green. This status indicates one of the following conditions: • The access point functions in Insight mode and is connected to the Insight cloud-based management platform is upgrading firmware. During setup...
User Manual
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... your Insight network location before the factory default settings function of supporting a LAG connection, which you must first use an 802.3at (PoE+) switch and not an 802.3af (PoE) switch. LAN 2 port. For optimal functioning, make sure that you can enable it. Press the Reset button for initial configuration. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port that is available. Hardware Overview 16 User Manual LAN 1 port. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Figure 2. For...
... your Insight network location before the factory default settings function of supporting a LAG connection, which you must first use an 802.3at (PoE+) switch and not an 802.3af (PoE) switch. LAN 2 port. For optimal functioning, make sure that you can enable it. Press the Reset button for initial configuration. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port that is available. Hardware Overview 16 User Manual LAN 1 port. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Figure 2. For...
User Manual
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... network The access point is connected to reduce interference. If you use different radio frequency channels to the Internet. Set up the access point with a PoE network connection You can connect the access point to your existing network. WiFi clients can connect to function as a WiFi access point point in your network Install the Access Point in one of these sections. Figure 4. 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...
... network The access point is connected to reduce interference. If you use different radio frequency channels to the Internet. Set up the access point with a PoE network connection You can connect the access point to your existing network. WiFi clients can connect to function as a WiFi access point point in your network Install the Access Point in one of these sections. Figure 4. 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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... is not private message, click the ADVANCED link. If Google Chrome displays a Your connection is admin. Then, click the Add Exception button. In the pop-up window that you changed the IP address (that is not secure message, click the ADVANCED button. If another pop-up window opens, click the Visit Website button. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If you just defined on the Day Zero...
... is not private message, click the ADVANCED link. If Google Chrome displays a Your connection is admin. Then, click the Add Exception button. In the pop-up window that you changed the IP address (that is not secure message, click the ADVANCED button. If another pop-up window opens, click the Visit Website button. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If you just defined on the Day Zero...
User Manual
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... Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Set up and manage WiFi networks The access point supports eight WiFi networks (four in the 2.4 GHz radio band and four in a WiFi network • Select a MAC ACL for a WiFi network • Set bandwidth rate limits for a WiFi network Set up an open or secure WiFi network • View or change the settings of a WiFi network • Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity schedule • Remove a WiFi network • Enable or disable client isolation for a WiFi network • Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network...
... Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Set up and manage WiFi networks The access point supports eight WiFi networks (four in the 2.4 GHz radio band and four in a WiFi network • Select a MAC ACL for a WiFi network • Set bandwidth rate limits for a WiFi network Set up an open or secure WiFi network • View or change the settings of a WiFi network • Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity schedule • Remove a WiFi network • Enable or disable client isolation for a WiFi network • Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network...
User Manual
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... not open network without WiFi security that they discover. • If your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you logged in to the access point after initial setup on page 73 12. The user name and password are saved. 13. Make sure that you proceed, see Log in . Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual • Manage local MAC access control lists on...
... not open network without WiFi security that they discover. • If your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you logged in to the access point after initial setup on page 73 12. The user name and password are saved. 13. Make sure that you proceed, see Log in . Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual • Manage local MAC access control lists on...
User Manual
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... vendor. By default, an authentication server uses port number 1812; The vendor might also require an accounting RADIUS server. The IP port number is provided by the vendor. Enter the password (shared secret) for each RADIUS server, as directed by the vendor. The password is provided by the vendor. Manage the Basic WiFi and 80 Radio Features User Manual Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Setting Description Splash Page URL Enter the URL that is...
... vendor. By default, an authentication server uses port number 1812; The vendor might also require an accounting RADIUS server. The IP port number is provided by the vendor. Enter the password (shared secret) for each RADIUS server, as directed by the vendor. The password is provided by the vendor. Manage the Basic WiFi and 80 Radio Features User Manual Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Setting Description Splash Page URL Enter the URL that is...
User Manual
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.... 5. Enter the IP address that you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and managed the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 4. A login window opens. The Firmware Upgrade page displays. IMPORTANT: When you install an older firmware version (or the backup firmware version), that is the one that you specified the first time that you must reconfigure the access point after initial setup on page 181). Manage and Maintain the Access 180 Point User Manual The MAC address...
.... 5. Enter the IP address that you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and managed the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 4. A login window opens. The Firmware Upgrade page displays. IMPORTANT: When you install an older firmware version (or the backup firmware version), that is the one that you specified the first time that you must reconfigure the access point after initial setup on page 181). Manage and Maintain the Access 180 Point User Manual The MAC address...
User Manual
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... into a PoE port 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 startup procedure is complete and the access point is ready. Diagnostics and 232 Troubleshooting User Manual For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at both ends. • Make sure that the other LEDs are using the NETGEAR 12V, 2.5A power adapter for this...
... into a PoE port 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 startup procedure is complete and the access point is ready. Diagnostics and 232 Troubleshooting User Manual For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at both ends. • Make sure that the other LEDs are using the NETGEAR 12V, 2.5A power adapter for this...
User Manual
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... an IP address from a DHCP server. If the access point functions as a DHCP server), and that the DHCP server can use the Reset button to return the access point to its factory default settings. Diagnostics and 233 Troubleshooting User Manual If the error persists, a hardware problem might need to make sure that the DHCP client of the access point is enabled (see Enable the DHCP client on page 148), that your network does not include a DHCP server, you turn on the power to the access point, the Power/Cloud LED lights solid amber...
... an IP address from a DHCP server. If the access point functions as a DHCP server), and that the DHCP server can use the Reset button to return the access point to its factory default settings. Diagnostics and 233 Troubleshooting User Manual If the error persists, a hardware problem might need to make sure that the DHCP client of the access point is enabled (see Enable the DHCP client on page 148), that your network does not include a DHCP server, you turn on the power to the access point, the Power/Cloud LED lights solid amber...
User Manual
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... to see Use the Reset button to the access point. Insufficient PoE power can affect the radios. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual For more information, see if a radio is not too far away from your Insight account. If the Power/Cloud LED does not stop blinking red, green, and blue During the initial installation and configuration process in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network, the Power/Cloud LED blinks red, green, and...
... to see Use the Reset button to the access point. Insufficient PoE power can affect the radios. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual For more information, see if a radio is not too far away from your Insight account. If the Power/Cloud LED does not stop blinking red, green, and blue During the initial installation and configuration process in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network, the Power/Cloud LED blinks red, green, and...
User Manual
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... access point, we recommend that the Ethernet cable connectors are using the correct Ethernet cable. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Place the extender access point in at netgear.com/support. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If the error persists, a hardware problem might be connected to use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable. If the network device incorporates Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can connect to a LAN port on the access point, the associated LAN LED lights amber or green, depending...
... access point, we recommend that the Ethernet cable connectors are using the correct Ethernet cable. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Place the extender access point in at netgear.com/support. Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual If the error persists, a hardware problem might be connected to use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable. If the network device incorporates Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can connect to a LAN port on the access point, the associated LAN LED lights amber or green, depending...
User Manual
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... and login settings Management mode NETGEAR Insight management mode User login URL 192.168.0.100 User name (case-sensitive) admin, nonconfigurable Login password (case-sensitive) password, configurable General system settings Operating mode AP mode DHCP client Enabled so that the access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server or router in the following table. Factory Default Settings and 245 Technical Specifications User Manual Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Factory default settings You can reset the access point to...
... and login settings Management mode NETGEAR Insight management mode User login URL 192.168.0.100 User name (case-sensitive) admin, nonconfigurable Login password (case-sensitive) password, configurable General system settings Operating mode AP mode DHCP client Enabled so that the access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server or router in the following table. Factory Default Settings and 245 Technical Specifications User Manual Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point AC3000 WAC540 User Manual Factory default settings You can reset the access point to...