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... 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...
... 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...
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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 ... You Enter 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...
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 ... You Enter 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...
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...detected. On or blinking (green) Ethernet traffic is being loaded. Hardware Setup 8 Top panel LEDs Item LED 1 2 3 4 2.4 Ghz 5 5 Ghz Description Power/Test Off Power is off , and then blinks green before turning steady green after one minute the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it...or blinking (green) The Wireless 802.11n/a (5 GHz) LAN is ready, or wireless activity is detected. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. During startup, the LED is detected on LAN port. If after about 45 seconds. LAN Off A 10 Mbps or no ...
...detected. On or blinking (green) Ethernet traffic is being loaded. Hardware Setup 8 Top panel LEDs Item LED 1 2 3 4 2.4 Ghz 5 5 Ghz Description Power/Test Off Power is off , and then blinks green before turning steady green after one minute the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it...or blinking (green) The Wireless 802.11n/a (5 GHz) LAN is ready, or wireless activity is detected. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 123 4 5 Figure 1. During startup, the LED is detected on LAN port. If after about 45 seconds. LAN Off A 10 Mbps or no ...
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... 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 must consider the following : • A 10/100/1000 Mbps...
... 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 must consider the following : • A 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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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 ... sources of your wireless access point, 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. Note: Before you must connect a computer to -side coverage. The time it is five channels (for...
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 ... sources of your wireless access point, 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. Note: Before you must connect a computer to -side coverage. The time it is five channels (for...
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...the wireless access point to communicate with power redundancy. Verify the following sections: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your Ethernet network functions. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless... with an Ethernet adapter. Connect the wireless access point to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up and test the wireless access point to a PoE switch or power adapter. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4.
...the wireless access point to communicate with power redundancy. Verify the following sections: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point Install and configure your Ethernet network functions. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings Before installing the wireless... with an Ethernet adapter. Connect the wireless access point to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up and test the wireless access point to a PoE switch or power adapter. Configure Basic General System Settings and Time Settings 4.
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... 2.4 WLAN LED. By default, the DHCP client on the wireless access point is detected. If after oneminute the Power/Test LED is not lit or is still blinking, check the connections and see if the power outlet is controlled by entering ...and no light for 10 Mbps. Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later. 2. The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first turned on the network but want to access the access point using ... is ready. Log In to the wireless access point: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED.
... 2.4 WLAN LED. By default, the DHCP client on the wireless access point is detected. If after oneminute the Power/Test LED is not lit or is still blinking, check the connections and see if the power outlet is controlled by entering ...and no light for 10 Mbps. Open a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later. 2. The Power/Test LED blinks when the wireless access point is first turned on the network but want to access the access point using ... is ready. Log In to the wireless access point: 1. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Power/Test LED.
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...channel that your wireless access point. Mount the Wireless Access Point The following tasks before you have configured the wireless access point, test the computers on the wireless access point. 2. Verify that you configured on your LAN for file and printer access on page... 76. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such as described in your network. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. We recommend that you complete the following sections...
...channel that your wireless access point. Mount the Wireless Access Point The following tasks before you have configured the wireless access point, test the computers on the wireless access point. 2. Verify that you configured on your LAN for file and printer access on page... 76. Verify network connectivity by using a browser such as described in your network. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: For information about how to configure advanced wireless settings, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. We recommend that you complete the following sections...
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... you must have a TFTP server set up ) to a computer, restore it from the NETGEAR website and save it to factory default settings. Verify that the new software file has been ...TFTP server. 6. Management and Monitoring 54 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. Specify the following information: ...Point Information section of the page. The upgrade process typically takes several minutes. When the Test LED turns off , wait a few more seconds before upgrading the software. 4. TFTP ...
... you must have a TFTP server set up ) to a computer, restore it from the NETGEAR website and save it to factory default settings. Verify that the new software file has been ...TFTP server. 6. Management and Monitoring 54 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. Specify the following information: ...Point Information section of the page. The upgrade process typically takes several minutes. When the Test LED turns off , wait a few more seconds before upgrading the software. 4. TFTP ...
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... Settings IMPORTANT: During the restoration process, do anything with the wireless access point. During the restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. When the Test LED turns off the wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do not try to initiate the restoration process. Click the Apply button to... Factory Default Settings Note: After you restore the factory default settings on the bottom of the unit. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2.
... Settings IMPORTANT: During the restoration process, do anything with the wireless access point. During the restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. When the Test LED turns off the wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do not try to initiate the restoration process. Click the Apply button to... Factory Default Settings Note: After you restore the factory default settings on the bottom of the unit. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 2.
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... blinks rapidly) to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. Using a sharp object, press and hold the Reset button ...Reset > Reboot AP. 2. Note: Pressing the Reset button for about one minute. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. The restoration process typically takes about one minute. When the Test LED turns off and on page 9). To restore the factory default settings using the Reset button: 1. During the ...
... blinks rapidly) to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. Using a sharp object, press and hold the Reset button ...Reset > Reboot AP. 2. Note: Pressing the Reset button for about one minute. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 3. The restoration process typically takes about one minute. When the Test LED turns off and on page 9). To restore the factory default settings using the Reset button: 1. During the ...
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..., and delete them. Select Maintenance > Password > Change Password. 2. Take one minute. If you cannot delete. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more secure password. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 The reboot process typically takes about one of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Your...
..., and delete them. Select Maintenance > Password > Change Password. 2. Take one minute. If you cannot delete. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more secure password. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 The reboot process typically takes about one of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Your...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Basic Functioning • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at both ends. • Make sure that the Ethernet cables between the wireless access point and ... WLAN LED Does Not Light Up Note: For descriptions of these items: • Make sure that the power cords of events occurs: • The Power/Test LED is first steady amber, then goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady green after about 45 seconds. • The Active LED is...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Basic Functioning • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at both ends. • Make sure that the Ethernet cables between the wireless access point and ... WLAN LED Does Not Light Up Note: For descriptions of these items: • Make sure that the power cords of events occurs: • The Power/Test LED is first steady amber, then goes off, and then blinks green before turning steady green after about 45 seconds. • The Active LED is...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 • Make sure that your computer's TCP/IP settings are correct. When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs A number of the ... Reload button in your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility • Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point • Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that you are...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 • Make sure that your computer's TCP/IP settings are correct. When You Enter a URL or IP Address a Time-Out Error Occurs A number of the ... Reload button in your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility • Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point • Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that you are...
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... on your computer. - Verify that the IP address for the hub ports (if any) that are on. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point You can ping the wireless access point from your computer to verify that the LAN path to...
... on your computer. - Verify that the IP address for the hub ports (if any) that are on. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Access Point You can ping the wireless access point from your computer to verify that the LAN path to...
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your Internet access settings are ahead or behind , and the hours are configured correctly. If you do not receive replies: • Check ...
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your Internet access settings are ahead or behind , and the hours are configured correctly. If you do not receive replies: • Check ...
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... C • FCC Part 15 SubPart E • CE • C-TICK Supplemental Information 109 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Table 2. Technical specifications (continued) Feature Description Status LEDs • Power/Test LED • Activity LED • Ethernet LAN • Wireless LAN (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Electrical and Physical Specifications Power adapter 12...
... C • FCC Part 15 SubPart E • CE • C-TICK Supplemental Information 109 ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Table 2. Technical specifications (continued) Feature Description Status LEDs • Power/Test LED • Activity LED • Ethernet LAN • Wireless LAN (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Electrical and Physical Specifications Power adapter 12...
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... the wireless access point to reboot. Table 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Factory Default Settings You can use a sharp object to press and hold the Reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the Test LED blinks rapidly). This returns the wireless access point to their factory defaults. Note: Pressing...
... the wireless access point to reboot. Table 3. ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Factory Default Settings You can use a sharp object to press and hold the Reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the Test LED blinks rapidly). This returns the wireless access point to their factory defaults. Note: Pressing...
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... Band WirelessAC Access Point (WAC730) • Ethernet cable • Ceiling and wall mount kit • Installation guide * This product comes with a lifetime warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. see http://www.netgear.com/about/warranty/ for ... Lifetime Next Business Day (NBD) Hardware replacement (See http:// onsite.netgear.com for coverage, availability and terms and conditions). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSUPPORT and ProSAFE are for details. This product was tested for quality and its subsidiaries in a single cluster • Remote...
... Band WirelessAC Access Point (WAC730) • Ethernet cable • Ceiling and wall mount kit • Installation guide * This product comes with a lifetime warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. see http://www.netgear.com/about/warranty/ for ... Lifetime Next Business Day (NBD) Hardware replacement (See http:// onsite.netgear.com for coverage, availability and terms and conditions). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSUPPORT and ProSAFE are for details. This product was tested for quality and its subsidiaries in a single cluster • Remote...