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... the Wireless Access Point 15 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 16 Configure the IPv4 Settings 18 Configure the Basic Wireless Settings 19 Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 25 Mount the Wireless Access Point 25 Ceiling Installation 26 Wall Installation 28 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration and Security Wireless Data Security Options...
... the Wireless Access Point 15 Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 16 Configure the IPv4 Settings 18 Configure the Basic Wireless Settings 19 Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 25 Mount the Wireless Access Point 25 Ceiling Installation 26 Wall Installation 28 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration and Security Wireless Data Security Options...
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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 ... You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs 102 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 102 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point 103 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 104 Problems with Date and Time 104 Use the Packet Capture Tool 105...
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 ... You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs 102 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 102 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point 103 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 104 Problems with Date and Time 104 Use the Packet Capture Tool 105...
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...the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it indicates a system fault. Top panel LEDs Item LED 1 2 3 4 2.4 Ghz 5 5 Ghz Description Power/Test Off Power is detected on LAN port. If after about 45 seconds. WLAN Off The Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is not ready, or no...) The Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is ready, or wireless activity is being loaded. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. Amber, then blinking green A self-test is running or software is detected. Amber A 100 Mbps link is detected.
...the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it indicates a system fault. Top panel LEDs Item LED 1 2 3 4 2.4 Ghz 5 5 Ghz Description Power/Test Off Power is detected on LAN port. If after about 45 seconds. WLAN Off The Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is not ready, or no...) The Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is ready, or wireless activity is being loaded. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. Amber, then blinking green A self-test is running or software is detected. Amber A 100 Mbps link is detected.
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... point. Initial Setup 2 This chapter covers the following topics: • What You Need Before You Begin • Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point • Test Basic Wireless Connectivity • Mount the Wireless Access Point What You Need Before You Begin You must consider the following : • A 10/100/1000 Mbps...
... point. Initial Setup 2 This chapter covers the following topics: • What You Need Before You Begin • Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point • Test Basic Wireless Connectivity • Mount the Wireless Access Point What You Need Before You Begin You must consider the following : • A 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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... point.) • If you position and mount the wireless access point at its permanent position, first configure the wireless access point and test the computers on both your LAN using multiple wireless access points, it takes to the wireless access point. The time it is five channels...if adjacent wireless access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on your wireless access point according to the following general guidelines: • Near the center ...
... point.) • If you position and mount the wireless access point at its permanent position, first configure the wireless access point and test the computers on both your LAN using multiple wireless access points, it takes to the wireless access point. The time it is five channels...if adjacent wireless access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on your wireless access point according to the following general guidelines: • Near the center ...
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... that provides PoE, you meet all the system requirements, shown in an elevated position that is difficult to reach, first set up and test the wireless access point to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. Turn on page 7. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. If... in the order 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 Ethernet network functions. Connect the wireless access point to the Wireless Access...
... that provides PoE, you meet all the system requirements, shown in an elevated position that is difficult to reach, first set up and test the wireless access point to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. Turn on page 7. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. If... in the order 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 Ethernet network functions. Connect the wireless access point to the Wireless Access...
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...192.168.0.100 into your wireless access point is 192.168.0.100. If after oneminute the Power/Test LED is not lit or is still blinking, check the connections and see if the power outlet ... point is controlled by entering its default address of your browser (use http and not https). The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first turned on. (To be exact, during startup, the ...green). Active LED. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED. Log In to the wireless access point by a wall switch that the Ethernet cable is detected.
...192.168.0.100 into your wireless access point is 192.168.0.100. If after oneminute the Power/Test LED is not lit or is still blinking, check the connections and see if the power outlet ... point is controlled by entering its default address of your browser (use http and not https). The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first turned on. (To be exact, during startup, the ...green). Active LED. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED. Log In to the wireless access point by a wall switch that the Ethernet cable is detected.
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... connectivity before you might need as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later to its permanent position. To test for file and printer access on the wireless access point. 2. After you complete the configuration of your network. We recommend that you mount... the wireless access point at its original TCP/IP settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to the wireless access point, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 11 before you configured on ...
... connectivity before you might need as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later to its permanent position. To test for file and printer access on the wireless access point. 2. After you complete the configuration of your network. We recommend that you mount... the wireless access point at its original TCP/IP settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to the wireless access point, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on page 11 before you configured on ...
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...TFTP Server Upgrade Procedure To use a TFTP server to factory default settings. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save this method, you must have a TFTP server set up. To use this file...up) to a computer, restore it from a computer, or reset it to initiate the upgrade process. When the Test LED turns off , wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. 7. The firmware ... 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts.
...TFTP Server Upgrade Procedure To use a TFTP server to factory default settings. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save this method, you must have a TFTP server set up. To use this file...up) to a computer, restore it from a computer, or reset it to initiate the upgrade process. When the Test LED turns off , wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. 7. The firmware ... 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts.
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... restore the factory default settings using the web management interface: 1. The restoration process typically takes about one minute. Select Maintenance > Reset > Restore Defaults. 2. When the Test LED turns off the wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do not try to go online, turn off , wait a few more seconds before.... Select the Yes radio button. (By default, the No radio button is selected.) Management and Monitoring 56 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2.
... restore the factory default settings using the web management interface: 1. The restoration process typically takes about one minute. Select Maintenance > Reset > Restore Defaults. 2. When the Test LED turns off the wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do not try to go online, turn off , wait a few more seconds before.... Select the Yes radio button. (By default, the No radio button is selected.) Management and Monitoring 56 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2.
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... page 9). To restore the factory default settings using the Reset button: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. Note: Pressing the Reset button for about one minute. Select Maintenance > Reset > Reboot AP. 2. Management and Monitoring 57 ...restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. The wireless access point is selected.) 3. Release the Reset button. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. During the restoration process, the wireless...
... page 9). To restore the factory default settings using the Reset button: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. Note: Pressing the Reset button for about one minute. Select Maintenance > Reset > Reboot AP. 2. Management and Monitoring 57 ...restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. The wireless access point is selected.) 3. Release the Reset button. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. During the restoration process, the wireless...
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... No radio button is password. However, you set up to a more seconds before doing anything with read-only or read/write privileges. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more secure password. Your password can be up an account can access the web management interface with the wireless access... 3. If you change this password to 30 characters. To change the administrator login name (admin). ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 The reboot process typically takes about one of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols.
... No radio button is password. However, you set up to a more seconds before doing anything with read-only or read/write privileges. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more secure password. Your password can be up an account can access the web management interface with the wireless access... 3. If you change this password to 30 characters. To change the administrator login name (admin). ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 The reboot process typically takes about one of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols.
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Basic Functioning • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Start Up • No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point • The Active ... use one or more PoE switches to provide power to the wireless access point, check that the power cords of events occurs: • The Power/Test LED is first steady amber, then goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady green after about 45 seconds. • The Active LED is...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Basic Functioning • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Start Up • No LEDs Are Lit on the Wireless Access Point • The Active ... use one or more PoE switches to provide power to the wireless access point, check that the power cords of events occurs: • The Power/Test LED is first steady amber, then goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady green after about 45 seconds. • The Active LED is...
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...to another page or tab, or your computer's TCP/IP settings are using the correct login information. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 • Make sure that sends an echo request packet to the wireless access point, check the LAN and power connections. • If the...is password. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility • Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point • Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that ...
...to another page or tab, or your computer's TCP/IP settings are using the correct login information. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 • Make sure that sends an echo request packet to the wireless access point, check the LAN and power connections. • If the...is password. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility • Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point • Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that ...
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... . Make sure that the addresses are off, follow the instructions in this example: ping 192.168.0.100 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point You can ping the wireless access point from your computer to verify that the LAN path to...
... . Make sure that the addresses are off, follow the instructions in this example: ping 192.168.0.100 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point You can ping the wireless access point from your computer to verify that the LAN path to...
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...on page 16). Problems with the date and time of your ISP. Each entry on page 16). Check that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. Troubleshooting 104 Cause: You have just completed configuring the wireless access point, wait at least..., enter that you have selected an incorrect time zone for your computer's Network Control Panel. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that your Internet access settings are ahead or behind , and the hours are...
...on page 16). Problems with the date and time of your ISP. Each entry on page 16). Check that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. Troubleshooting 104 Cause: You have just completed configuring the wireless access point, wait at least..., enter that you have selected an incorrect time zone for your computer's Network Control Panel. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that your Internet access settings are ahead or behind , and the hours are...
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...; FCC Part 15 SubPart C • FCC Part 15 SubPart E • CE • C-TICK Supplemental Information 109 Technical specifications (continued) Feature Description Status LEDs • Power/Test LED • Activity LED • Ethernet LAN • Wireless LAN (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Electrical and Physical Specifications Power adapter 12 VDC, 2.5A; ProSAFE Dual-Band...
...; FCC Part 15 SubPart C • FCC Part 15 SubPart E • CE • C-TICK Supplemental Information 109 Technical specifications (continued) Feature Description Status LEDs • Power/Test LED • Activity LED • Ethernet LAN • Wireless LAN (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Electrical and Physical Specifications Power adapter 12 VDC, 2.5A; ProSAFE Dual-Band...
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... Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Supplemental Information 110 Table 3. This returns the wireless access point to reboot. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Factory Default Settings You can use a sharp object to their factory defaults. To perform a hard reset, use the Reset button located on the rear of... Subnet mask for IPv4 management address LAN IPv6 management address User name (case-sensitive) for login Login password (case-sensitive) for approximately 5 seconds (until the Test LED blinks rapidly). This is called a hard reset.
... Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Supplemental Information 110 Table 3. This returns the wireless access point to reboot. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Factory Default Settings You can use a sharp object to their factory defaults. To perform a hard reset, use the Reset button located on the rear of... Subnet mask for IPv4 management address LAN IPv6 management address User name (case-sensitive) for login Login password (case-sensitive) for approximately 5 seconds (until the Test LED blinks rapidly). This is called a hard reset.
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... names mentioned herein are trademarks and/or registered trades of 3 D-WAC730-0 Information is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Ordering Information • WAC730-10000S: Everywhere except U.S and Canada • WAC730-100NAS: U.S and Canada Package Contents • ProSAFE® ... 90 days from purchase date and lifetime online chat support when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, and modifications to product may be recycled. This product was tested for prompt resolution of up to 10 like Access Points in the United States ...
... names mentioned herein are trademarks and/or registered trades of 3 D-WAC730-0 Information is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Ordering Information • WAC730-10000S: Everywhere except U.S and Canada • WAC730-100NAS: U.S and Canada Package Contents • ProSAFE® ... 90 days from purchase date and lifetime online chat support when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, and modifications to product may be recycled. This product was tested for prompt resolution of up to 10 like Access Points in the United States ...