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...Before You Begin 11 System Requirements 11 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 11 Ethernet Cabling Requirements 12 LAN Configuration Requirements 12 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN 13 Operating Frequency Guidelines 13 Requirements for Entering IP Addresses 13 Install ...the Wireless Access Point to a Computer 14 Log In to 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...
...Before You Begin 11 System Requirements 11 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 11 Ethernet Cabling Requirements 12 LAN Configuration Requirements 12 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN 13 Operating Frequency Guidelines 13 Requirements for Entering IP Addresses 13 Install ...the Wireless Access Point to a Computer 14 Log In to 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...
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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 Browser Upgrade Procedure 53 TFTP Server Upgrade Procedure 54 Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory Defaults 54...
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 Browser Upgrade Procedure 53 TFTP Server Upgrade Procedure 54 Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory Defaults 54...
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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 ... Lit 100 The WLAN LED Does Not Light Up 100 You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from a Wireless-Capable Computer 101 You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser 101 When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs 102 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using 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 ... Lit 100 The WLAN LED Does Not Light Up 100 You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from a Wireless-Capable Computer 101 You Cannot Configure the Wireless Access Point from a Browser 101 When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs 102 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the...
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...to a switch or router. 5. Cable security lock receptacle for connection to factory defaults settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Rear Panel 1 Figure 2. For more information, see Restore the Wireless Access Point to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas...3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for an optional lock. 2. The port provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. All configuration settings are described in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 3....
...to a switch or router. 5. Cable security lock receptacle for connection to factory defaults settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Rear Panel 1 Figure 2. For more information, see Restore the Wireless Access Point to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas...3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for an optional lock. 2. The port provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. All configuration settings are described in the following settings: 115200 K default baud rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 3....
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... performance, and power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on the location of your wireless connection can set up your configuration choices. 11 System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that your system includes the following guidelines and requirements before...access 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 ...
... performance, and power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on the location of your wireless connection can set up your configuration choices. 11 System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that your system includes the following guidelines and requirements before...access 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 ...
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...adjacent wireless access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). Initial Setup 12 LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of interference, such as explained in this chapter. Note: Before you position and mount the wireless access point at its ...to the wireless access point. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, Supplemental Information. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on your wireless access point, you must connect a computer to the ...
...adjacent wireless access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). Initial Setup 12 LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of interference, such as explained in this chapter. Note: Before you position and mount the wireless access point at its ...to the wireless access point. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, Supplemental Information. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on your wireless access point, you must connect a computer to the ...
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...to use a power adapter to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your computer. 6. Log In to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up and test .... 5. Connect the wireless access point to a Computer 2. Verify the following sections: 1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that provides PoE, you are able to power the wireless access point...
...to use a power adapter to communicate with an Ethernet adapter. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your computer. 6. Log In to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up and test .... 5. Connect the wireless access point to a Computer 2. Verify the following sections: 1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that provides PoE, you are able to power the wireless access point...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of all configuration changes that you made on several pages the Edit button. The menu items in to all configuration changes that you made on the page. The ... provide access to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings page displays. Allows you to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings Note: After you successfully log in the blue bar change according to the navigation...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of all configuration changes that you made on several pages the Edit button. The menu items in to all configuration changes that you made on the page. The ... provide access to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings page displays. Allows you to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings Note: After you successfully log in the blue bar change according to the navigation...
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...MAC address. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to operate this wireless access point in this field. 3. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access point is the wireless ...printed on the rear label of those identified in a region other than one of the wireless access point. Initial Setup 17 Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. 2. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 To configure basic system settings: 1.
...MAC address. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to operate this wireless access point in this field. 3. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access point is the wireless ...printed on the rear label of those identified in a region other than one of the wireless access point. Initial Setup 17 Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. 2. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 To configure basic system settings: 1.
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...field that is not on your LAN, or by using a network IP address scanner application. To configure the IPv4 settings: 1. Your settings are saved. Configure the IPv4 Settings Note: For information about how to the wireless access point. Use Custom NTP Server Select ...default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to the wireless access point. Note: If you have configured a DNS server. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Configure the settings as explained in the ...
...field that is not on your LAN, or by using a network IP address scanner application. To configure the IPv4 settings: 1. Your settings are saved. Configure the IPv4 Settings Note: For information about how to the wireless access point. Use Custom NTP Server Select ...default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to the wireless access point. Note: If you have configured a DNS server. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Configure the settings as explained in the ...
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...WAC720 WAC730 2. IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of one or two DNS servers to your wireless access point during login. Typically your LAN. Configure the IPv4 settings as explained in the following table: Setting Description DHCP Client By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration...DNS servers. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you must configure the basic wireless Initial Setup 19 Your settings are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as www.netgear.com) to validate that the default gateway is active before allowing wireless ...
...WAC720 WAC730 2. IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of one or two DNS servers to your wireless access point during login. Typically your LAN. Configure the IPv4 settings as explained in the following table: Setting Description DHCP Client By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration...DNS servers. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you must configure the basic wireless Initial Setup 19 Your settings are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as www.netgear.com) to validate that the default gateway is active before allowing wireless ...
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... computer to match the wireless access point's new settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to Step 5. Configure 802.11bg/ng/bgn Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11bg/ng/bgn wireless settings: 1. Select the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz: • 11bg...
... computer to match the wireless access point's new settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to Step 5. Configure 802.11bg/ng/bgn Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11bg/ng/bgn wireless settings: 1. Select the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz: • 11bg...
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...is the default setting. MCS Index / Data From the menu, select a Modulation and Coding Scheme Rate (MCS) index and transmit data rate for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. Guard Interval From the menu, select the guard interval to confirm the change the wireless mode, the Turn ... frequencies, see Factory Default Settings on . The default is not be helpful for the wireless network. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you can select Long - 800 ns. Turn on page 107. 11ng and 11bgn modes only Note: For most networks, the ...
...is the default setting. MCS Index / Data From the menu, select a Modulation and Coding Scheme Rate (MCS) index and transmit data rate for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. Guard Interval From the menu, select the guard interval to confirm the change the wireless mode, the Turn ... frequencies, see Factory Default Settings on . The default is not be helpful for the wireless network. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you can select Long - 800 ns. Turn on page 107. 11ng and 11bgn modes only Note: For most networks, the ...
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...Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of all options that you can occur. For a list of the wireless network. Click Apply button. Initial Setup 22 Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless ... in 11bg mode, see Factory Default Settings on page 110. The default is Best. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on the same channel, interference can select from in the same area and on page 76...
...Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of all options that you can occur. For a list of the wireless network. Click Apply button. Initial Setup 22 Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless ... in 11bg mode, see Factory Default Settings on page 110. The default is Best. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on the same channel, interference can select from in the same area and on page 76...
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..., and menus on the radio by selecting the Turn Radio On check box. When you keep the default setting, go to be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. Turn on the page are backward compatible. • 11a-na-ac. Click OK to the access point...confirm the change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is the default setting. Note: Under normal conditions, you have completed the wireless configuration. A pop-up page displays. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band: • 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can be turned on...
..., and menus on the radio by selecting the Turn Radio On check box. When you keep the default setting, go to be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. Turn on the page are backward compatible. • 11a-na-ac. Click OK to the access point...confirm the change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is the default setting. Note: Under normal conditions, you have completed the wireless configuration. A pop-up page displays. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band: • 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can be turned on...
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...for file and printer access on the wireless access point. 2. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such as described in Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security. • Configure any additional features that you might need as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later to mount your computers so that ...wireless access point at its permanent position. • Ceiling Installation • Wall Installation Initial Setup 25 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to the wireless access point. 3.
...for file and printer access on the wireless access point. 2. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such as described in Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security. • Configure any additional features that you might need as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later to mount your computers so that ...wireless access point at its permanent position. • Ceiling Installation • Wall Installation Initial Setup 25 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to the wireless access point. 3.
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... the wireless access point's SSID, channel, or wireless security settings, you lose your computer to Be Turned Off • Configure Basic Wireless Quality of your wireless connection when you set up wireless security and additional wireless features. Wireless Data Security Options Indoors...you click the Apply button. The chapter includes the following sections: • Wireless Data Security Options • Security Profiles • Configure RADIUS Server Settings • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address • Enable Rogue AP Detection • Schedule the Wireless Radios to...
... the wireless access point's SSID, channel, or wireless security settings, you lose your computer to Be Turned Off • Configure Basic Wireless Quality of your wireless connection when you set up wireless security and additional wireless features. Wireless Data Security Options Indoors...you click the Apply button. The chapter includes the following sections: • Wireless Data Security Options • Security Profiles • Configure RADIUS Server Settings • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address • Enable Rogue AP Detection • Schedule the Wireless Radios to...
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... requirements. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 100-foot radius. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to configure BSSIDs, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35 and Configure Legacy 802.1X on MAC address. For this ... the wireless network discovery feature of the wireless network name (SSID). Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can configure combinations of WPA makes it virtually impossible to your internal network. You can enhance the security of your walls and can ...
... requirements. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 100-foot radius. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to configure BSSIDs, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35 and Configure Legacy 802.1X on MAC address. For this ... the wireless network discovery feature of the wireless network name (SSID). Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can configure combinations of WPA makes it virtually impossible to your internal network. You can enhance the security of your walls and can ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 WPA uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2) data encryption provides strong data security with both WPA and WPA2 ... 802.1x authentication. Windows XP, Windows 2000 with dynamic per-frame rekeying of the wireless access point. For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35 and Configure WPA With RADIUS and WPA & WPA2 With RADIUS on page 40. WPA2-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for more information...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 WPA uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2) data encryption provides strong data security with both WPA and WPA2 ... 802.1x authentication. Windows XP, Windows 2000 with dynamic per-frame rekeying of the wireless access point. For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35 and Configure WPA With RADIUS and WPA & WPA2 With RADIUS on page 40. WPA2-PSK uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for more information...
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... using the same SSID) are used by the other network devices. The wireless station automatically changes to use different channels. Wireless Configuration and Security 34 This feature is useful for the wireless access point is associated with each other. By default, wireless client separation...the wireless access point with each profile. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 For information about the types of network authentication that the wireless access point supports, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. • VLAN ID If this feature ...
... using the same SSID) are used by the other network devices. The wireless station automatically changes to use different channels. Wireless Configuration and Security 34 This feature is useful for the wireless access point is associated with each other. By default, wireless client separation...the wireless access point with each profile. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 For information about the types of network authentication that the wireless access point supports, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. • VLAN ID If this feature ...