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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 the ... 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 the ... 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 switch or router. 5. Using a sharp object, press and hold this button for connection to two optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. 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.... The port provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. The WAC730 access point can support up to factory defaults settings. Factory default Reset button. Power socket for connecting to right, are lost, and the default...
...a switch or router. 5. Using a sharp object, press and hold this button for connection to two optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. 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.... The port provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. The WAC730 access point can support up to factory defaults settings. Factory default Reset button. Power socket for connecting to right, are lost, and the default...
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... 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 You...802.11a/a-na-ac-compliant devices Wireless Equipment Placement 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 ...
... 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 You...802.11a/a-na-ac-compliant devices Wireless Equipment Placement 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 ...
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...a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. (An external antenna does not come standard with RJ-45 connectors. LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of interference, such as computers, microwaves ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces or water...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 LAN for example, use different radio frequency channels to the wireless access...
...a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. (An external antenna does not come standard with RJ-45 connectors. LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of interference, such as computers, microwaves ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces or water...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 LAN for example, use different radio frequency channels to the wireless access...
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... power redundancy. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a PoE switch or power adapter. Connect the wireless access point to a Computer 2. Configure the IPv4 Settings 5. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer Tip: Before you place the wireless access point in an elevated position...to reach, first set up the wireless access point: 1. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. 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 :...
... power redundancy. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a PoE switch or power adapter. Connect the wireless access point to a Computer 2. Configure the IPv4 Settings 5. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Computer Tip: Before you place the wireless access point in an elevated position...to reach, first set up the wireless access point: 1. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. 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 :...
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... that you to all pages that is selected. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of all the configuration functions of the main menu. The menu items in to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings page displays. The... top right corner of password. 4. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. These buttons provide the following functions: • Edit. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings Note: After you to the navigation tab that allow you made on the ...
... that you to all pages that is selected. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of all the configuration functions of the main menu. The menu items in to the wireless access point, the basic General system settings page displays. The... top right corner of password. 4. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. These buttons provide the following functions: • Edit. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings Note: After you to the navigation tab that allow you made on the ...
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... point is netgearxxxxxx, in which xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the wireless access point. Note: It might not be retrieved through SNMP. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. 2. The default is installed. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to... name is printed on the rear label of the wireless access point MAC address. Your settings are saved. To configure time settings: 1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. Click the Apply button. Initial Setup 17 The name is the wireless access point NetBIOS name...
... point is netgearxxxxxx, in which xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the wireless access point. Note: It might not be retrieved through SNMP. Select Configuration > System > Basic > General. 2. The default is installed. The access point name can replace the default name with a unique name up to... name is printed on the rear label of the wireless access point MAC address. Your settings are saved. To configure time settings: 1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. Click the Apply button. Initial Setup 17 The name is the wireless access point NetBIOS name...
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...Your settings are saved. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. Configure the IPv4 Settings Note: For information about how to configure the IPv6 settings, see Configure the IPv6 Settings on your local network. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. Tip: If you enable the DHCP ...client on your LAN, or by accessing the DHCP server on the wireless access point, you to lose your location. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Current Time This...
...Your settings are saved. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. Configure the IPv4 Settings Note: For information about how to configure the IPv6 settings, see Configure the IPv6 Settings on your local network. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. Tip: If you enable the DHCP ...client on your LAN, or by accessing the DHCP server on the wireless access point, you to lose your location. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Current Time This...
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... products in the following table: Setting Description DHCP Client By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is active before allowing wireless associations. Configure the IPv4 settings as www.netgear.com) to which the wireless access point connects. The wireless access point receives its IP...point during login. IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of your LAN. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. IP Address Enter the IP address of an IP address. To change the address, enter an unused IP address from the...
... products in the following table: Setting Description DHCP Client By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is active before allowing wireless associations. Configure the IPv4 settings as www.netgear.com) to which the wireless access point connects. The wireless access point receives its IP...point during login. IP Subnet Mask Enter the network number portion of your LAN. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. IP Address Enter the IP address of an IP address. To change the address, enter an unused IP address from the...
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... setting. 802.11b-compliant devices, 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point • 11bgn. WARNING: If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your computer to your wireless connection when you keep the default...access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to Step 5. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to match the wireless access point's new settings.
... setting. 802.11b-compliant devices, 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point • 11bgn. WARNING: If you configure the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your computer to your wireless connection when you keep the default...access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to Step 5. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 network settings for wireless devices to connect to match the wireless access point's new settings.
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...pop-up page displays. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which is Auto, or you want to use for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. Specify the remaining wireless settings as explained the following table: Setting Descriptions Wireless Network Name (SSID) ... the SSID from being broadcast, select the No radio button. Initial Setup 21 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you want the radio to be turned on. The default is automatically cleared, and all options that you experience interference ...
...pop-up page displays. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which is Auto, or you want to use for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. 4. Specify the remaining wireless settings as explained the following table: Setting Descriptions Wireless Network Name (SSID) ... the SSID from being broadcast, select the No radio button. Initial Setup 21 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you want the radio to be turned on. The default is automatically cleared, and all options that you experience interference ...
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... on the same channel, interference can occur. Initial Setup 22 The default is Best. Click Apply button. Configure 802.11a/a-na-ac Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless settings: 1. Your settings are operating in 11bg mode, see... on page 110. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 76. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu,...
... on the same channel, interference can occur. Initial Setup 22 The default is Best. Click Apply button. Configure 802.11a/a-na-ac Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless settings: 1. Your settings are operating in 11bg mode, see... on page 110. Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 76. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu,...
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... the Apply button after you keep the default setting, go to the access point because they are masked out. 3. If you have completed the wireless configuration. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which can connect to Step 5. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band: ... selecting the Turn Radio On check box. Note: Under normal conditions, you change of wireless mode. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. When you want the radio to confirm the change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is the default setting.
... the Apply button after you keep the default setting, go to the access point because they are masked out. 3. If you have completed the wireless configuration. Turning off the radio disables access through the wireless access point, which can connect to Step 5. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band: ... selecting the Turn Radio On check box. Note: Under normal conditions, you change of wireless mode. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. When you want the radio to confirm the change the wireless mode, the Turn Radio On check box is the default setting.
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... described in Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security. • Configure any additional features that your wireless access point. We recommend that you experience trouble connecting to configure advanced wireless settings, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. Note: If you configured on the wireless access point. 2. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how...
... described in Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration and Security. • Configure any additional features that your wireless access point. We recommend that you experience trouble connecting to configure advanced wireless settings, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. Note: If you configured on the wireless access point. 2. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how...
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...range of the wireless access point. 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 ... change 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 are described in this chapter, connect the wireless access point, get the Internet...
...range of the wireless access point. 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 ... change 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 are described in this chapter, connect the wireless access point, get the Internet...
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... turn off the broadcast of VLANS and BSSIDs (security profiles) with VLANs. You can connect. For information about how to configure BSSIDs, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39. • WPA and WPA-PSK (TKIP). For example, visitors could be given...(TKIP) encryption. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 100-foot radius. This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of WPA makes it virtually impossible to your internal network. Wireless Configuration and Security 32 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption ...
... turn off the broadcast of VLANS and BSSIDs (security profiles) with VLANs. You can connect. For information about how to configure BSSIDs, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39. • WPA and WPA-PSK (TKIP). For example, visitors could be given...(TKIP) encryption. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 100-foot radius. This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of WPA makes it virtually impossible to your internal network. Wireless Configuration and Security 32 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption ...
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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... To set by default as an open system with no authentication. 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. The very strong authentication...the client software that not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. 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 35). WPA-PSK...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 WPA uses RADIUS-based 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected Access version... To set by default as an open system with no authentication. 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. The very strong authentication...the client software that not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. 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 35). WPA-PSK...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 For information about the types of wireless stations and multiple wireless access points, all using the same SSID) are explained in Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. The data encryption settings ...network authentication that adjacent wireless access points use . The wireless station automatically changes to communicate with each other. For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. • Data encryption Select the data encryption that you want to use different channels. ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 For information about the types of wireless stations and multiple wireless access points, all using the same SSID) are explained in Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. The data encryption settings ...network authentication that adjacent wireless access points use . The wireless station automatically changes to communicate with each other. For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 35. • Data encryption Select the data encryption that you want to use different channels. ...