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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Revision History Publication Part Number Publish Date 202-11705-01 September 2016 Comments First publication 2 You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Conformity For the current...
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Revision History Publication Part Number Publish Date 202-11705-01 September 2016 Comments First publication 2 You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Conformity For the current...
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... Static LAG Connection to a Switch 13 Chapter 3 Installation 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...
... Static LAG Connection to a Switch 13 Chapter 3 Installation 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...
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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 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 4
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 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 4
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... hardware installation guide, except where indicated otherwise, the Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 is referred to as a standalone access point. The chapter includes the following sections: • Overview • Unpack Your Access Point • Hardware Description • Product Label • Documentation Resources Note: For more information about the topics that you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. The access point must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller. 5 In this manual...
... hardware installation guide, except where indicated otherwise, the Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 is referred to as a standalone access point. The chapter includes the following sections: • Overview • Unpack Your Access Point • Hardware Description • Product Label • Documentation Resources Note: For more information about the topics that you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. The access point must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller. 5 In this manual...
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... 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 your area if any parts are missing or damaged. Contact your area. Introduction and Hardware Overview 6 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 enables...
... 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 your area if any parts are missing or damaged. Contact your area. Introduction and Hardware Overview 6 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 enables...
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... default password is intended for a static link aggregation group (LAG) connection to factory defaults settings. The access point can extend the WiFi signal range indoors or in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 3. For information about ten seconds to reset the access point to a switch. 5. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2. Side Panels External multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas can support up to a switch. 6. The port...
... default password is intended for a static link aggregation group (LAG) connection to factory defaults settings. The access point can extend the WiFi signal range indoors or in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 3. For information about ten seconds to reset the access point to a switch. 5. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2. Side Panels External multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas can support up to a switch. 6. The port...
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... through LAN port 1 is sufficient to the switch, you can use access point LAN port 2, which is not sufficient. For information about setting up to the Switch on the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch support at least 2.5 Gbps and provide PoE+. Note: The access point requires PoE+. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Connection to a High-Speed Switch You can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point. High-speed connection to an M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput...
... through LAN port 1 is sufficient to the switch, you can use access point LAN port 2, which is not sufficient. For information about setting up to the Switch on the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch support at least 2.5 Gbps and provide PoE+. Note: The access point requires PoE+. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Connection to a High-Speed Switch You can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point. High-speed connection to an M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput...
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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Static LAG Connection to a Switch If your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you must support static LAGs. When you set up a LAG connection, see Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to function, you can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput 13 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 1 Gbps and the total...
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Static LAG Connection to a Switch If your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you must support static LAGs. When you set up a LAG connection, see Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to function, you can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput 13 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 1 Gbps and the total...
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... PoE+, a NETGEAR power adapter for your network. For best results, place your configuration choices. Computers - Base of a cordless phone Installation 15 ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 1: Consider the System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure 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 the access point and an AC power source. • A NETGEAR wireless controller in significant...
... PoE+, a NETGEAR power adapter for your network. For best results, place your configuration choices. Computers - Base of a cordless phone Installation 15 ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 1: Consider the System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure 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 the access point and an AC power source. • A NETGEAR wireless controller in significant...
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... a DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP address of the access point (see Step 3c: Provide Power to a Switch on page 18). 3. We recommend that is enabled by default. Mirrors Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up a LAG connection to the switch (see Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to the Access Point on page 17). Configure the network IP address of the NETGEAR wireless controller that situation, you intend to use to...
... a DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP address of the access point (see Step 3c: Provide Power to a Switch on page 18). 3. We recommend that is enabled by default. Mirrors Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up a LAG connection to the switch (see Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to the Access Point on page 17). Configure the network IP address of the NETGEAR wireless controller that situation, you intend to use to...
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... address information for the wireless controller in the network. 8. By default, VLAN 1 is selected and the access point functions as a DHCP client. 6. Installation 17 Use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 on your network does not include a DHCP server, you must change the management VLAN settings, do so in the Vlan Settings section. If you must connect a computer to the access point to configure the network IP address of the access point. Log out of 255.255.255.0. 2. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740...
... address information for the wireless controller in the network. 8. By default, VLAN 1 is selected and the access point functions as a DHCP client. 6. Installation 17 Use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 on your network does not include a DHCP server, you must change the management VLAN settings, do so in the Vlan Settings section. If you must connect a computer to the access point to configure the network IP address of the access point. Log out of 255.255.255.0. 2. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740...
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... Series ProSAFE Managed Switches Web Management User Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. LAN port 1 on the access point can provide a speed up to access point LAN port 2. If the switch provides a 2.5 Gbps (or faster) connection, you could use a NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch, see Chapter 2, Connections for your switch. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch. 5. Installation 18 Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to a Switch For more information, see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600...
... Series ProSAFE Managed Switches Web Management User Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. LAN port 1 on the access point can provide a speed up to access point LAN port 2. If the switch provides a 2.5 Gbps (or faster) connection, you could use a NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch, see Chapter 2, Connections for your switch. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch. 5. Installation 18 Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to a Switch For more information, see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600...
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...download by using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). Verify network connectivity by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. The access point must let a NETGEAR wireless controller discover the access point, after which you can connect to a WiFi network that you configure WiFi security and other WiFi features before you are using a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the access point. 2. Configure your network. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740...
...download by using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). Verify network connectivity by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. The access point must let a NETGEAR wireless controller discover the access point, after which you can connect to a WiFi network that you configure WiFi security and other WiFi features before you are using a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on the access point. 2. Configure your network. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740...
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... or Remains Blinking Amber When the access point starts while it might be followed by a wireless controller, after you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support. If you provide power to the LAN ports, the LAN LEDs might blink green. • After about 30 seconds, the Power LED turns solid green temporarily. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup If the access point is managed by a firmware upgrade. • Firmware upgrade. LAN LED 1 in...
... or Remains Blinking Amber When the access point starts while it might be followed by a wireless controller, after you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support. If you provide power to the LAN ports, the LAN LEDs might blink green. • After about 30 seconds, the Power LED turns solid green temporarily. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup If the access point is managed by a firmware upgrade. • Firmware upgrade. LAN LED 1 in...
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... the Ethernet cable between the access point and the PoE+ switch is functioning normally. • If you use a power cord to provide power to the network, the Activity LED is not switched. - If you use a LAG connection to see if the Power LED stops blinking amber. Wait a minute and check the Power LED status on . • Make sure that the power adapter is controller managed, it is plugged directly into a working power outlet or power strip. - Make sure...
... the Ethernet cable between the access point and the PoE+ switch is functioning normally. • If you use a power cord to provide power to the network, the Activity LED is not switched. - If you use a LAG connection to see if the Power LED stops blinking amber. Wait a minute and check the Power LED status on . • Make sure that the power adapter is controller managed, it is plugged directly into a working power outlet or power strip. - Make sure...
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... computer uses a static IP address, make sure that it in again. • Make sure that TCP/IP is using the correct SSID, network authentication, and data encryption settings on the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Check to see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Check these items: • If the WLAN LEDs remain off . If the ping fails...
... computer uses a static IP address, make sure that it in again. • Make sure that TCP/IP is using the correct SSID, network authentication, and data encryption settings on the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Check to see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Check these items: • If the WLAN LEDs remain off . If the ping fails...
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... Refresh or Reload button in your network configuration settings are using the ping utility in your access point is set up correctly. To ping the access point from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx Troubleshooting 32 From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run. 2. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is 255.255.255.0. Click the OK button. Make sure that the LAN path to the...
... Refresh or Reload button in your network configuration settings are using the ping utility in your access point is set up correctly. To ping the access point from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx Troubleshooting 32 From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run. 2. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is 255.255.255.0. Click the OK button. Make sure that the LAN path to the...
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... 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. Press and hold the recessed Reset button for login password WiFi communication • 2.4 GHz radio enabled • 5 GHz radio enabled Supplemental Information 36 ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Table 3. The top panel LEDs turn off and light again. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening. 2. Table...
... 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. Press and hold the recessed Reset button for login password WiFi communication • 2.4 GHz radio enabled • 5 GHz radio enabled Supplemental Information 36 ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Table 3. The top panel LEDs turn off and light again. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening. 2. Table...
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... a DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to verify WiFi network connectivity. If your network includes a DHCP server, the access point obtains an IP address from LAN port 1 on the access point to an Ethernet port on the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio. 5 GHz WLAN LED •Off. The first two octets (02:04) define a standalone NETGEAR wireless controller, or in a stack, the first wireless controller in a LAG. During startup, the Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds, turns solid green temporarily, then blinks...
... a DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to verify WiFi network connectivity. If your network includes a DHCP server, the access point obtains an IP address from LAN port 1 on the access point to an Ethernet port on the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio. 5 GHz WLAN LED •Off. The first two octets (02:04) define a standalone NETGEAR wireless controller, or in a stack, the first wireless controller in a LAG. During startup, the Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds, turns solid green temporarily, then blinks...
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... password. The default password is admin. For more troubleshooting information, see the ProSAFE wireless controller user manual. Deploy the Access Point The best location for the WAC720, WAC730, and WAC740 access points. ¾¾ To deploy the access point: 1. Make sure that the radio or radios are turned on the access is not overloaded. •If you use a browser to connect to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable. 2. For more information, see the ceiling and wall installation guide...
... password. The default password is admin. For more troubleshooting information, see the ProSAFE wireless controller user manual. Deploy the Access Point The best location for the WAC720, WAC730, and WAC740 access points. ¾¾ To deploy the access point: 1. Make sure that the radio or radios are turned on the access is not overloaded. •If you use a browser to connect to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable. 2. For more information, see the ceiling and wall installation guide...