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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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..., visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730 Support...
..., visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730 Support...
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...Frequency Guidelines 13 Requirements for Entering IP Addresses 13 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point 14 Connect 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 Ceiling Installation 26 Wall Installation 28 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration and Security Wireless Data Security Options 31 Security Profiles ...
...Frequency Guidelines 13 Requirements for Entering IP Addresses 13 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point 14 Connect 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 Ceiling Installation 26 Wall Installation 28 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration and Security Wireless Data Security Options 31 Security Profiles ...
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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...to Factory Defaults 54 Save the Configuration 55 Restore the Configuration 55 Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings 56 Reboot the Wireless Access Point Without Restoring the Default Configuration 57 Change the Administrator Password 58 Manage User Accounts 58...
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...to Factory Defaults 54 Save the Configuration 55 Restore the Configuration 55 Restore the Wireless Access Point to the Factory Default Settings 56 Reboot the Wireless Access Point Without Restoring the Default Configuration 57 Change the Administrator Password 58 Manage User Accounts 58...
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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 LAN LED Is Not Lit 100 The WLAN LED Does Not Light Up 100 You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from... 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 Appendix A Supplemental...
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 LAN LED Is Not Lit 100 The WLAN LED Does Not Light Up 100 You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from... 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 Appendix A Supplemental...
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... products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you might need to time at http://support.netgear.com. Hardware Setup This chapter covers the following topics: 1 • Unpack Your Access Point • Hardware Description For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter...
... products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you might need to time at http://support.netgear.com. Hardware Setup This chapter covers the following topics: 1 • Unpack Your Access Point • Hardware Description For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter...
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... and table: Hardware Setup 7 Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of the wireless access point are missing or damaged. ProSAFE Dual-Band 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...
... and table: Hardware Setup 7 Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of the wireless access point are missing or damaged. ProSAFE Dual-Band 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...
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... one minute the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it indicates a system fault. Hardware Setup 8 Top panel Table 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. 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. LAN Off A 10 Mbps or...
... one minute the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it indicates a system fault. Hardware Setup 8 Top panel Table 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. 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. LAN Off A 10 Mbps or...
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... one (1) stop bit. 3. Factory default Reset button. Power socket for connecting to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to a switch or router. 5. Console port for an optional 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter. Using a sharp object,...panel 2 3 45 The rear panel components of the wireless access point, from left 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 the Factory Default Settings on page 56. 4. 10/...
... one (1) stop bit. 3. Factory default Reset button. Power socket for connecting to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to a switch or router. 5. Console port for an optional 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter. Using a sharp object,...panel 2 3 45 The rear panel components of the wireless access point, from left 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 the Factory Default Settings on page 56. 4. 10/...
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... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 12V 2.5A 272-12480-02 Made in China 12V 2.5A WAC720 AC W52/W53 XXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX FCC ID: PY315300320 IC: 4054A-15300320 This device complies with part 15 of the...undesired operation. ੍: NETGEAR, INC Made in China ੍: NETGEAR, INC. 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...
... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 12V 2.5A 272-12480-02 Made in China 12V 2.5A WAC720 AC W52/W53 XXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX FCC ID: PY315300320 IC: 4054A-15300320 This device complies with part 15 of the...undesired operation. ੍: NETGEAR, INC Made in China ੍: NETGEAR, INC. 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...
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...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 ...and Range Guidelines The range 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 you can vary significantly based on the location of...
...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 ...and Range Guidelines The range 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 you can vary significantly based on the location of...
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...to-side coverage. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent wireless access points is better if adjacent wireless access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). Ethernet Cabling Requirements The wireless access point connects to your security settings and placement. LAN Configuration ... does not come standard with RJ-45 connectors. 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 of the ...
...to-side coverage. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent wireless access points is better if adjacent wireless access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11). Ethernet Cabling Requirements The wireless access point connects to your security settings and placement. LAN Configuration ... does not come standard with RJ-45 connectors. 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 of the ...
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... • More than one with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter installed. IPv4 The fourth octet of zeroes within an IPv6 address can select a channel that you use multiple wireless access points, it is used , the one wireless access point can be used . ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your...
... • More than one with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter installed. IPv4 The fourth octet of zeroes within an IPv6 address can select a channel that you use multiple wireless access points, it is used , the one wireless access point can be used . ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your...
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... the Ethernet network. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. Turn on page 7. 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 the following : Initial Setup 14 Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. Configure the IPv4 Settings...
... the Ethernet network. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. Turn on page 7. 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 the following : Initial Setup 14 Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. Configure the IPv4 Settings...
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...port 1: green for 1000 Mbps, amber for 100 Mbps, and no light for 10 Mbps. Log In to the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of 192.168.0.100 into your wireless access point is securely attached at both ends. 2.4 WLAN LED. If you have a DHCP server on the network but want to...LAN Ghz (WLAN) is enabled. By default, the DHCP client on . (To be exact, during startup, the LED is detected. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED. The Active LED is lit or blinks green when Ethernet traffic is first steady amber, then goes off . Active LED. The...
...port 1: green for 1000 Mbps, amber for 100 Mbps, and no light for 10 Mbps. Log In to the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of 192.168.0.100 into your wireless access point is securely attached at both ends. 2.4 WLAN LED. If you have a DHCP server on the network but want to...LAN Ghz (WLAN) is enabled. By default, the DHCP client on . (To be exact, during startup, the LED is detected. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED. The Active LED is lit or blinks green when Ethernet traffic is first steady amber, then goes off . Active LED. The...
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... default user name of admin and the default password of the wireless access point and remain constant. Web Management Interface The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to make configuration changes show the Apply and Cancel buttons, and on... The top right corner of the main menu. Saves and applies all the configuration functions of password. 4. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. These buttons provide the following functions: • Edit. The menu items in to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel...
... default user name of admin and the default password of the wireless access point and remain constant. Web Management Interface The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to make configuration changes show the Apply and Cancel buttons, and on... The top right corner of the main menu. Saves and applies all the configuration functions of password. 4. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. These buttons provide the following functions: • Edit. The menu items in to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel...
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...> Time. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. 2. The default is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to operate this wireless access point in this field. 3. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country... access point is printed on the rear label of those identified in a region other than one of the wireless access point. The name is installed. You can be legal to 15 characters long. Click the Apply button. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 ...
...> Time. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. 2. The default is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to operate this wireless access point in this field. 3. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country... access point is printed on the rear label of those identified in a region other than one of the wireless access point. The name is installed. You can be legal to 15 characters long. Click the Apply button. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 ...
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...Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. The default is selected. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to synchronize the time of the wireless access point changes when you click the Apply button, causing you enable the DHCP client, the IP address of the wireless access point with ...an NTP server. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. Note: You need an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is a ...
...Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. The default is selected. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to synchronize the time of the wireless access point changes when you click the Apply button, causing you enable the DHCP client, the IP address of the wireless access point with ...an NTP server. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. Note: You need an Internet connection to use an NTP server that is a ...
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...address range used on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enter the IP address of your wireless access point. Click Apply button. Configure the IPv4 settings as the subnet mask. Network... the IP address of an IP address. Unless you must configure the basic wireless Initial Setup 19 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Your settings are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as explained in your LAN. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings For ...
...address range used on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enter the IP address of your wireless access point. Click Apply button. Configure the IPv4 settings as the subnet mask. Network... the IP address of an IP address. Unless you must configure the basic wireless Initial Setup 19 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Your settings are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as explained in your LAN. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings For ...
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...; 11bg. 802.11b-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. This is the default setting. 802.11b-compliant devices, 802.11n-compliant devices and...11bg/ng/bgn wireless settings: 1. Initial Setup 20 Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. 2. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to your wireless connection when you keep the default setting, go to Step 5. You then ...
...; 11bg. 802.11b-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. This is the default setting. 802.11b-compliant devices, 802.11n-compliant devices and...11bg/ng/bgn wireless settings: 1. Initial Setup 20 Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. 2. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to your wireless connection when you keep the default setting, go to Step 5. You then ...