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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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... EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. 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 Thank you...
... EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. 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 Thank you...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of the wireless access point are described in the following items: • ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Installation guide • ...-mount kit Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if any parts are missing or damaged. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Unpack Your Access Point Your package contains the following figure and table: Hardware Setup 7 Hardware Description The ...
Visit the NETGEAR website at support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for the telephone number of the wireless access point are described in the following items: • ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point • Straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable • Installation guide • ...-mount kit Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if any parts are missing or damaged. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Unpack Your Access Point Your package contains the following figure and table: Hardware Setup 7 Hardware Description The ...
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... running or software is detected. WLAN Off The Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is not ready, or no wireless activity is detected on LAN port. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. Top panel Table 1. If after about 45 seconds. Green A 1000 Mbps link is detected.
... running or software is detected. WLAN Off The Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) LAN is not ready, or no wireless activity is detected on LAN port. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. Top panel Table 1. If after about 45 seconds. Green A 1000 Mbps link is detected.
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... default Reset button. Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Rear Panel 1 Figure 2. The port provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. Power socket for...lock. 2. Read panel 2 3 45 The rear panel components of the wireless access point, from left to an optional console terminal. The WAC730 access point can support up to two optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. All configuration settings are described in the following settings: 115200 K...
... default Reset button. Note: The WAC720 access point can support up to three optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Rear Panel 1 Figure 2. The port provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following list: 1. Power socket for...lock. 2. Read panel 2 3 45 The rear panel components of the wireless access point, from left to an optional console terminal. The WAC730 access point can support up to two optional 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band antennas. All configuration settings are described in the following settings: 115200 K...
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... FCC ID: PY315300320 IC: 4054A-15300320 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Product label Hardware Setup 10 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...: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ੍: NETGEAR, INC Made in China ੍...
... FCC ID: PY315300320 IC: 4054A-15300320 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Product label Hardware Setup 10 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...: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ੍: NETGEAR, INC Made in China ੍...
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... ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of your wireless access point, you must connect a computer to -side coverage. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to connect wirelessly to establish a wireless connection can...
... ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of your wireless access point, you must connect a computer to -side coverage. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to connect wirelessly to establish a wireless connection can...
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IPv6 IPv6 addresses are denoted by colons. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN To connect to the access points must follow the following requirements for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. In the ..., an 802.11bg/ng/bgn or 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless adapter must be reduced to reduce interference. This is used , the one with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter installed. IPv4 The fourth octet of hexadecimal quartets that are available. • If you do not need to any IP address...
IPv6 IPv6 addresses are denoted by colons. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN To connect to the access points must follow the following requirements for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. In the ..., an 802.11bg/ng/bgn or 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless adapter must be reduced to reduce interference. This is used , the one with the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter installed. IPv4 The fourth octet of hexadecimal quartets that are available. • If you do not need to any IP address...
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... (PoE) with a static IP address of the following : Initial Setup 14 If you are able to power the wireless access point. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your computer. 6. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. After you...
... (PoE) with a static IP address of the following : Initial Setup 14 If you are able to power the wireless access point. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your computer. 6. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4. After you...
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... the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of 192.168.0.100 into your wireless access point is enabled. Initial Setup 15 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED. The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first turned on the wireless access point...
... the Wireless Access Point The default IP address of 192.168.0.100 into your wireless access point is enabled. Initial Setup 15 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED. The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first turned on the wireless access point...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. Web Management Interface The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to all the configuration functions of all pages that ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. Web Management Interface The navigation tabs across the top of the web management interface provide access to all the configuration functions of all pages that ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 To configure basic system settings: 1. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access point is the wireless access ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 To configure basic system settings: 1. Country / Region From the Country / Region menu, select the country where the wireless access point is the wireless access ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. Your settings are saved. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to synchronize the time of the ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. By default the Enable radio button is time-b.netgear.com. Your settings are saved. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. NTP Client Enable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) client to synchronize the time of the ...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. The default IP address is active before allowing wireless associations. Unless you connect the wireless access point to numeric IP addresses. Network Integrity Check Select ... the address, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your wireless access point during login. Configure the IPv4 settings as www.netgear.com) to your LAN, or enable DHCP the server. Click Apply button. The wireless access point receives its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. The default IP address is active before allowing wireless associations. Unless you connect the wireless access point to numeric IP addresses. Network Integrity Check Select ... the address, enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your wireless access point during login. Configure the IPv4 settings as www.netgear.com) to your LAN, or enable DHCP the server. Click Apply button. The wireless access point receives its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway...
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... to the access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. 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. Initial Setup 20 If you click Apply...
... to the access point. • 11ng. 802.11n-compliant devices and 802.11g-compliant devices can connect to the access point. 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. Initial Setup 20 If you click Apply...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you change does not take effect until you click the Apply button after you have completed the wireless configuration. 5. Turning off the radio disables ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 When you change does not take effect until you click the Apply button after you have completed the wireless configuration. 5. Turning off the radio disables ...
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... wireless network. Note: Increasing the power improves performance, but if two or more wireless access points are saved. Initial Setup 22 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless access point: Full, Half...
... wireless network. Note: Increasing the power improves performance, but if two or more wireless access points are saved. Initial Setup 22 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Setting Descriptions 11bg modes only Data Rate From the menu, select the transmit data rate of the wireless access point: Full, Half...
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... the change does not take effect until you click the Apply button after you want the radio to Step 5. Initial Setup 23 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band: • 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can be turned on. Note: Under normal...
... the change does not take effect until you click the Apply button after you want the radio to Step 5. Initial Setup 23 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2. Select the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band: • 11a. 802.11n-compliant devices can be turned on. Note: Under normal...