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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730 Reference Manual October 2015 202-11607-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730 Reference Manual October 2015 202-11607-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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... power supply. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help...
... power supply. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Chapter 4 Management and Monitoring Enable Remote Management 50 SNMP Management 50 Secure Shell and Telnet Management 51 Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software 52 Web ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Chapter 4 Management and Monitoring Enable Remote Management 50 SNMP Management 50 Secure Shell and Telnet Management 51 Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software 52 Web ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Start Up 99 No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point 99 The Active LED or the ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Start Up 99 No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point 99 The Active LED or the ...
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... Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Unpack Your Access Point Your package contains the following items: • ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Installation guide • Ceiling-mount kit Contact your reseller or ... Panel • Bottom Panel With Product Label Top Panel The LEDs of the wireless access point are missing or damaged. Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of customer support in your area if any parts are described in your area. ...
... Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Unpack Your Access Point Your package contains the following items: • ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Installation guide • Ceiling-mount kit Contact your reseller or ... Panel • Bottom Panel With Product Label Top Panel The LEDs of the wireless access point are missing or damaged. Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of customer support in your area if any parts are described in your area. ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. If after about 45 seconds. LAN Off A 10 Mbps or no wireless activity is detected. On or blinking (green) The Wireless 802.11n/a (5 ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. If after about 45 seconds. LAN Off A 10 Mbps or no wireless activity is detected. On or blinking (green) The Wireless 802.11n/a (5 ...
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...seconds to reset the wireless access point to an optional console terminal. Power socket for an optional lock. 2. Factory default Reset button. The WAC730 access point can support up to right, are lost, and the default password is restored. Read panel 2 3 45 The rear panel ...in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Rear Panel 1 Figure 2. For more information, see Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings on page 56. 4. 10...
...seconds to reset the wireless access point to an optional console terminal. Power socket for an optional lock. 2. Factory default Reset button. The WAC730 access point can support up to right, are lost, and the default password is restored. Read panel 2 3 45 The rear panel ...in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Rear Panel 1 Figure 2. For more information, see Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings on page 56. 4. 10...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Bottom Panel With Product Label The product label on the bottom of the wireless access point's enclosure displays factory default settings, regulatory compliance, and other information: WAC730 AC 272-12481-02 CMIIT ID:... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ੍: NETGEAR, INC Made in China ੍: NETGEAR, INC. Product label Hardware Setup 10 CMIIT ID: XXXXXXXXXX Figure 3. Operation is subject to the following...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Bottom Panel With Product Label The product label on the bottom of the wireless access point's enclosure displays factory default settings, regulatory compliance, and other information: WAC730 AC 272-12481-02 CMIIT ID:... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ੍: NETGEAR, INC Made in China ੍: NETGEAR, INC. Product label Hardware Setup 10 CMIIT ID: XXXXXXXXXX Figure 3. Operation is subject to the following...
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... come standard with the wireless access point.) • If you must connect a computer to the wireless access point. Initial Setup 12 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on your LAN for example, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference...
... come standard with the wireless access point.) • If you must connect a computer to the wireless access point. Initial Setup 12 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on your LAN for example, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference...
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... The fourth octet of zeroes within an IPv6 address can be between adjacent wireless access points is used , the one with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter installed. You can be installed on each computer. Any four-digit group of an IP address must be ...are separated by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets • More than four hexadecimal characters in a row Initial Setup 13 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN To connect to reduce interference. Operating Frequency Guidelines You do change the operating ...
... The fourth octet of zeroes within an IPv6 address can be between adjacent wireless access points is used , the one with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter installed. You can be installed on each computer. Any four-digit group of an IP address must be ...are separated by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets • More than four hexadecimal characters in a row Initial Setup 13 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN To connect to reduce interference. Operating Frequency Guidelines You do change the operating ...
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... be especially convenient when the wireless access point is already part of the cable into the wireless access point's Ethernet port. 5. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your wireless access point in the order of 192.168.0.210 and...
... be especially convenient when the wireless access point is already part of the cable into the wireless access point's Ethernet port. 5. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your wireless access point in the order of 192.168.0.210 and...
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... the connections and see if the power outlet is securely attached at both ends. 2.4 WLAN LED. Initial Setup 15 Connect to the wireless access point: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED.
... the connections and see if the power outlet is securely attached at both ends. 2.4 WLAN LED. Initial Setup 15 Connect to the wireless access point: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED.
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... blue bar change according to the navigation tab that you to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings page displays. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. These buttons provide the following functions: • Edit. Initial Setup 16 The web browser displays the basic General system settings page...
... blue bar change according to the navigation tab that you to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings page displays. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. These buttons provide the following functions: • Edit. Initial Setup 16 The web browser displays the basic General system settings page...
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... label of the wireless access point MAC address. Your settings are saved. To configure time settings: 1. You can be legal to 15 characters long. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 To configure basic system settings: 1.
... label of the wireless access point MAC address. Your settings are saved. To configure time settings: 1. You can be legal to 15 characters long. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 To configure basic system settings: 1.
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...button is a nonconfigurable field that displays the current date and time. Your settings are saved. Initial Setup 18 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Configure the settings as explained in the following table: Setting Description Time Zone Select the time zone to... the wireless access point. Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if you to lose your connection to use a host name, make sure that is time-b.netgear...
...button is a nonconfigurable field that displays the current date and time. Your settings are saved. Initial Setup 18 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Configure the settings as explained in the following table: Setting Description Time Zone Select the time zone to... the wireless access point. Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if you to lose your connection to use a host name, make sure that is time-b.netgear...
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... field. Your settings are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as explained in this check box to validate that translates Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to which the wireless access point connects. The wireless access point receives its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically from ... Gateway Enter the IP address of one or two DNS servers to your coverage area, you must configure the basic wireless Initial Setup 19 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Ensure that the default gateway is 192.168.0.100.
... field. Your settings are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as explained in this check box to validate that translates Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to which the wireless access point connects. The wireless access point receives its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically from ... Gateway Enter the IP address of one or two DNS servers to your coverage area, you must configure the basic wireless Initial Setup 19 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Ensure that the default gateway is 192.168.0.100.
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...-compliant devices can connect to the access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to your computer to match the wireless access point's new settings.
...-compliant devices can connect to the access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to your computer to match the wireless access point's new settings.
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is automatically cleared, and all options that you do not get a wireless connection ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is automatically cleared, and all options that you do not get a wireless connection ...
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... on page 76. Initial Setup 22 Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. For a list of all options that you can occur. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless access point: Full, Half...
... on page 76. Initial Setup 22 Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. For a list of all options that you can occur. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless access point: Full, Half...
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... mode in the 5 GHz band: • 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can be turned on the radio by selecting the Turn Radio On check box. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2.
... mode in the 5 GHz band: • 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can be turned on the radio by selecting the Turn Radio On check box. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2.