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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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... a sharp object, press and hold this button for connection to right, are lost, and the default password is restored. Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. Power socket for an optional lock. 2. Cable security lock receptacle...with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for about five seconds to reset the wireless access point to an optional console terminal. 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. ...
... a sharp object, press and hold this button for connection to right, are lost, and the default password is restored. Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. Power socket for an optional lock. 2. Cable security lock receptacle...with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for about five seconds to reset the wireless access point to an optional console terminal. 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. ...
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2. 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... with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A PoE switch or a 12V, 2.5A DC power source • A web browser for configuration • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11bg/ng/bgn-compliant or 802.11a/a-na-ac-compliant devices Wireless...
2. 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... with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it • A PoE switch or a 12V, 2.5A DC power source • A web browser for configuration • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11bg/ng/bgn-compliant or 802.11a/a-na-ac-compliant devices Wireless...
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...points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can result in this chapter. 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 ...Ethernet cable with the wireless access 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 security settings and placement. The time it is five channels (for wireless...
...points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can result in this chapter. 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 ...Ethernet cable with the wireless access 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 security settings and placement. The time it is five channels (for wireless...
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... verify the contents. 2. Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) with an Ethernet adapter. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your wireless access point in an elevated position... Connect the wireless access point to the Wireless Access Point 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your Ethernet network functions. Verify the following sections: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to the computer...
... verify the contents. 2. Tip: The wireless access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) with an Ethernet adapter. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless access point, make sure that your wireless access point in an elevated position... Connect the wireless access point to the Wireless Access Point 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your Ethernet network functions. Verify the following sections: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to the computer...
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...of the wireless access point and remain constant. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings Note: After you to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel. Initial Setup 16 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. The web browser displays the basic ...General system settings page under the Configuration tab of password. 4. These buttons provide the following ...
...of the wireless access point and remain constant. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings Note: After you to edit the existing configuration. • Cancel. Initial Setup 16 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. The web browser displays the basic ...General system settings page under the Configuration tab of password. 4. These buttons provide the following ...
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...; To configure time settings: 1. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access point is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to operate this field. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730... To configure basic system settings: 1.
...; To configure time settings: 1. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access point is the wireless access point NetBIOS name. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to operate this field. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730... To configure basic system settings: 1.
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... server that is a nonconfigurable field that you have configured a DNS server. 3. The default is selected. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP... the IP address of the wireless access point by accessing the DHCP server on your connection to the wireless access point. Configure the settings as explained in the following table: Setting Description Time Zone Select the time zone to use the new IP ...
... server that is a nonconfigurable field that you have configured a DNS server. 3. The default is selected. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP... the IP address of the wireless access point by accessing the DHCP server on your connection to the wireless access point. Configure the settings as explained in the following table: Setting Description Time Zone Select the time zone to use the new IP ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. You also must obtain it from the ISP and... are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as www.netgear.com) to your network when you are saved. Ensure that the default gateway is active before allowing wireless associations. Configure the IPv4 settings as explained in the following table:... of one or two DNS servers to validate that translates Internet names (such as the subnet mask. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings For proper compliance and compatibility between similar products in this check box to your ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. You also must obtain it from the ISP and... are implementing subnetting, enter 255.255.0.0 as www.netgear.com) to your network when you are saved. Ensure that the default gateway is active before allowing wireless associations. Configure the IPv4 settings as explained in the following table:... of one or two DNS servers to validate that translates Internet names (such as the subnet mask. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings For proper compliance and compatibility between similar products in this check box to your ...
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...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. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. 2. Configure 802.11bg/ng/bgn Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11bg/ng/... can connect to Step 5. For other wireless features, including wireless security, see Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security. Initial Setup 20 WARNING: If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your network.
...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. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. 2. Configure 802.11bg/ng/bgn Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11bg/ng/... can connect to Step 5. For other wireless features, including wireless security, see Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security. Initial Setup 20 WARNING: If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your network.
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... point. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which is automatically cleared, and all options that you have completed the wireless configuration. 5. Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) Select the Yes radio button to enable the wireless access point to broadcast its SSID, allowing wireless stations with a ... Specifications on page 13. The default is not be necessary to be helpful for your wireless LAN. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you change of all fields, buttons, and menus onpage are masked out. 3.
... point. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which is automatically cleared, and all options that you have completed the wireless configuration. 5. Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) Select the Yes radio button to enable the wireless access point to broadcast its SSID, allowing wireless stations with a ... Specifications on page 13. The default is not be necessary to be helpful for your wireless LAN. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you change of all fields, buttons, and menus onpage are masked out. 3.
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... Make sure that you comply with the regulatory requirements for total radio frequency (RF) output power in 11bg mode, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on the same channel, interference can select from in your country. 6. Your settings are operating in the... power of the wireless network. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 110. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data...
... Make sure that you comply with the regulatory requirements for total radio frequency (RF) output power in 11bg mode, see Configure Advanced Wireless Settings on the same channel, interference can select from in your country. 6. Your settings are operating in the... power of the wireless network. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 110. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data...
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... effect until you click the Apply button after you keep the default setting, go to be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. A pop-up page displays. If you have completed the wireless configuration. This is automatically cleared, and all fields, buttons, and menus on the page are backward compatible. •...
... effect until you click the Apply button after you keep the default setting, go to be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. A pop-up page displays. If you have completed the wireless configuration. This is automatically cleared, and all fields, buttons, and menus on the page are backward compatible. •...
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... access point. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. Test Basic Wireless Connectivity After you have configured the wireless access point, test the computers on page 11... Initial Setup 25 We recommend that you might need as described in Chapter 4, Management and Monitoring, and Chapter 5, Advanced Configuration. Configure the wireless adapters of the wireless access point, you can reconfigure the computer that you experience trouble connecting to mount your ...
... access point. 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. Test Basic Wireless Connectivity After you have configured the wireless access point, test the computers on page 11... Initial Setup 25 We recommend that you might need as described in Chapter 4, Management and Monitoring, and Chapter 5, Advanced Configuration. Configure the wireless adapters of the wireless access point, you can reconfigure the computer that you experience trouble connecting to mount your ...
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...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 ... Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11ac wireless networks at a maximum range of the wireless access point. 3. Wireless Configuration and Security 3 This chapter describes how to match the wireless access point's new settings. The wireless access point functions with devices...
...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 ... Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11ac wireless networks at a maximum range of the wireless access point. 3. Wireless Configuration and Security 3 This chapter describes how to match the wireless access point's new settings. The wireless access point functions with devices...
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... on page 44. • Turn off broadcast of your network, but the data is fully exposed. For information about how to configure BSSIDs, see Restrict Wireless Access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to compromise. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data...with stronger or less restrictive access security according to the wireless access point. Figure 4. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 100-foot radius. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your requirements. For this chapter. For...
... on page 44. • Turn off broadcast of your network, but the data is fully exposed. For information about how to configure BSSIDs, see Restrict Wireless Access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to compromise. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data...with stronger or less restrictive access security according to the wireless access point. Figure 4. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 100-foot radius. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your requirements. For this chapter. For...
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... wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35 and Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK on page 40. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 WPA uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected...
... wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35 and Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK on page 40. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 WPA uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected...
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... settings are explained in the BSSID is the MAC address of the wireless radio. (A wireless radio can use . For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. • VLAN ID If this feature is useful for each security profile.) • An extended ...are used by the other public access situations. 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. • Data encryption Select the data encryption...
... settings are explained in the BSSID is the MAC address of the wireless radio. (A wireless radio can use . For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. • VLAN ID If this feature is useful for each security profile.) • An extended ...are used by the other public access situations. 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. • Data encryption Select the data encryption...