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... to a Computer 17 Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch 18 Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point 19 Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point 20 Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point 20 Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point 21 Package...
... to a Computer 17 Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch 18 Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point 19 Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point 20 Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point 20 Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point 21 Package...
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... Note: For more information about the topics that you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. IMPORTANT: Model WAC740 is for the NETGEAR ProSAFE® Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740. The access point must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller. 5 This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide and the ceiling and wall...
... Note: For more information about the topics that you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. IMPORTANT: Model WAC740 is for the NETGEAR ProSAFE® Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740. The access point must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller. 5 This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide and the ceiling and wall...
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...a single connection to a 2.5 Gbps-capable switch such as a standalone access point, NETGEAR does not provide a separate user manual for this access point. The access point operates with a NETGEAR wireless controller from small (WC7500) to mid-size (WC7600) and large-size (WC9500) deployment....power to the access point. Note: Because model WAC740 is not intended as the NETGEAR M4200 Series ProSAFE Managed Switch. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Overview Model WAC740 is intended as a controller-managed access point for centralized management with Multi-user ...
...a single connection to a 2.5 Gbps-capable switch such as a standalone access point, NETGEAR does not provide a separate user manual for this access point. The access point operates with a NETGEAR wireless controller from small (WC7500) to mid-size (WC7600) and large-size (WC9500) deployment....power to the access point. Note: Because model WAC740 is not intended as the NETGEAR M4200 Series ProSAFE Managed Switch. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Overview Model WAC740 is intended as a controller-managed access point for centralized management with Multi-user ...
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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Table 1. Blinking amber at moderate speed The configuration between the access point and the wireless controller is being upgraded. 2 Activity LED Off No link with the network is detected. Solid amber in a LAG The Ethernet LAG link of LAN port 1 is ...
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Table 1. Blinking amber at moderate speed The configuration between the access point and the wireless controller is being upgraded. 2 Activity LED Off No link with the network is detected. Solid amber in a LAG The Ethernet LAG link of LAN port 1 is ...
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... the following documents, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com: • NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC740 Installation Guide • NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720, WAC730, and WAC740 Ceiling and Wall Installation Guide • ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual You can...
... the following documents, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com: • NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC740 Installation Guide • NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720, WAC730, and WAC740 Ceiling and Wall Installation Guide • ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual You can...
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...). Access point LAN port 1 Network core Switch Wireless controller Figure 4. The connection that provides speeds up a high-speed connection to the switch, see Option 1: Set Up a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Connection to the Switch on the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch support at least 2.5 Gbps and... as PoE+ (802.3at). Note: The access point requires PoE+. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Connection to a High-Speed Switch You can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point. If your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you must use access...
...). Access point LAN port 1 Network core Switch Wireless controller Figure 4. The connection that provides speeds up a high-speed connection to the switch, see Option 1: Set Up a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Connection to the Switch on the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch support at least 2.5 Gbps and... as PoE+ (802.3at). Note: The access point requires PoE+. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Connection to a High-Speed Switch You can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point. If your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you must use access...
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... not sufficient. LAG connection to a Switch on the wireless controller. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Static LAG Connection to a Switch If your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point. When you set up ...LAG for the access point on the switch, and configure a LAG for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput 13 Access point LAG Network core Switch Wireless controller Figure 5. Note: The access point supports a manual static LAG only. If your network does not include a switch with ports that provide ...
... not sufficient. LAG connection to a Switch on the wireless controller. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Static LAG Connection to a Switch If your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you can purchase a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point. When you set up ...LAG for the access point on the switch, and configure a LAG for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput 13 Access point LAG Network core Switch Wireless controller Figure 5. Note: The access point supports a manual static LAG only. If your network does not include a switch with ports that provide ...
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... 1: Consider the System Requirements Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point Note: Before you position...
... 1: Consider the System Requirements Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point Note: Before you position...
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... - Note: Failure to the access point. For best results, place your configuration choices. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 1: Consider the System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that you can vary depending on both your network includes the...of 192.168.0.160 and configure the appropriate IP address for the access point and an AC power source. • A NETGEAR wireless controller in significant performance degradation or inability to connect over WiFi to follow these guidelines can vary significantly based on the location of ...
... - Note: Failure to the access point. For best results, place your configuration choices. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 1: Consider the System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that you can vary depending on both your network includes the...of 192.168.0.160 and configure the appropriate IP address for the access point and an AC power source. • A NETGEAR wireless controller in significant performance degradation or inability to connect over WiFi to follow these guidelines can vary significantly based on the location of ...
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Brick walls or surfaces - Configure the network IP address of the NETGEAR wireless controller that is enabled on page 18). 3. In that situation, you reserve an IP address for the access point on the DHCP server. 2. We recommend that ... on page 17). If your network does include a DHCP server, note the following : - Concrete walls or surfaces - ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Away from the DHCP server. Mirrors Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up a LAG ...
Brick walls or surfaces - Configure the network IP address of the NETGEAR wireless controller that is enabled on page 18). 3. In that situation, you reserve an IP address for the access point on the DHCP server. 2. We recommend that ... on page 17). If your network does include a DHCP server, note the following : - Concrete walls or surfaces - ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Away from the DHCP server. Mirrors Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up a LAG ...
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... Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Reconfigure the computer that it is admin. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 3a: If the Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server, Connect the Access Point to a Computer If your computer. 3. Enter the ...the management VLAN settings, do so in the network. If you must know the IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. Installation 17 In the Controller Settings section, configure the IP address for the access point in the network. 8. The default password is Configuration > System > Network Settings.) 5....
... Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Reconfigure the computer that it is admin. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 3a: If the Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server, Connect the Access Point to a Computer If your computer. 3. Enter the ...the management VLAN settings, do so in the network. If you must know the IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. Installation 17 In the Controller Settings section, configure the IP address for the access point in the network. 8. The default password is Configuration > System > Network Settings.) 5....
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... with the access point) to a Switch For more information about these configurations, see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN ...cable (included with the access point) to access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN port). ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch You can set up a single 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connection to the...
... with the access point) to a Switch For more information about these configurations, see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN ...cable (included with the access point) to access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN port). ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch You can set up a single 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connection to the...
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... to the DC power socket on the access point's front panel lights. The power adapter connection controls the power. To apply power to power the access point. Select an AC outlet...Power Adapter If your switch does not provide PoE+, obtain a 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter from NETGEAR. This power adapter is not sufficient for the access point. Plug the power adapter into a power ... Access Point Receives Power From a PoE+ Switch The access point requires PoE+ power according to the WAC740 access point. If the switch to which could turn off power to a power adapter. If the ...
... to the DC power socket on the access point's front panel lights. The power adapter connection controls the power. To apply power to power the access point. Select an AC outlet...Power Adapter If your switch does not provide PoE+, obtain a 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter from NETGEAR. This power adapter is not sufficient for the access point. Plug the power adapter into a power ... Access Point Receives Power From a PoE+ Switch The access point requires PoE+ power according to the WAC740 access point. If the switch to which could turn off power to a power adapter. If the ...
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...Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point After you configure the access point through the wireless controller. Verify network connectivity by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. The access point must let a NETGEAR wireless controller discover the access point, after which you cannot connect WiFi devices to the access point,...different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. Installation 20 ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point The WAC740 access point is not intended as the wireless...
...Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point After you configure the access point through the wireless controller. Verify network connectivity by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. The access point must let a NETGEAR wireless controller discover the access point, after which you cannot connect WiFi devices to the access point,...different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. Installation 20 ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point The WAC740 access point is not intended as the wireless...
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...; Test the LAN Path to the Access Point Using the Ping Utility IMPORTANT: For information about access point discovery or connection problems with the wireless controller and information about troubleshooting the access point. Troubleshooting A This appendix provides information about using the diagnostic tools of the wireless...
...; Test the LAN Path to the Access Point Using the Ping Utility IMPORTANT: For information about access point discovery or connection problems with the wireless controller and information about troubleshooting the access point. Troubleshooting A This appendix provides information about using the diagnostic tools of the wireless...
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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Troubleshooting Chart The following sections describe how you can troubleshoot the basic functions of the access point: • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at ... the radio or radios are turned on. • If the WLAN LEDs remain off, contact NETGEAR. switch. • Make sure that the PoE+ switch is providing sufficient power to the access point. • From the wireless controller, verify that the PoE+ switch is connected to LAN port 1 (the PoE port) on the...
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Troubleshooting Chart The following sections describe how you can troubleshoot the basic functions of the access point: • Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at ... the radio or radios are turned on. • If the WLAN LEDs remain off, contact NETGEAR. switch. • Make sure that the PoE+ switch is providing sufficient power to the access point. • From the wireless controller, verify that the PoE+ switch is connected to LAN port 1 (the PoE port) on the...
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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup If the access point is managed by a firmware upgrade. • Firmware upgrade. If devices are connected to .... The Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Remains Blinking Amber When the access point starts while it might be followed by a wireless controller, after you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support. Green for a 2.5 Gbps link or amber for a 1 Gbps LAG link. - After two to five minutes, when the upgrade is blinking...
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup If the access point is managed by a firmware upgrade. • Firmware upgrade. If devices are connected to .... The Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Remains Blinking Amber When the access point starts while it might be followed by a wireless controller, after you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support. Green for a 2.5 Gbps link or amber for a 1 Gbps LAG link. - After two to five minutes, when the upgrade is blinking...
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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 If the Power LED does not stop blinking amber while the access point is controller managed, it might indicate a system fault. If the Power LED still does not stop blinking amber while you use a LAG connection to see if the ... Are Lit on . Make sure that is complete, wait another five minutes, and then check to a switch, both ends. - If you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support. If this behavior does not occur, or if the Activity LED is not switched. - If the access point is connected to the access...
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 If the Power LED does not stop blinking amber while the access point is controller managed, it might indicate a system fault. If the Power LED still does not stop blinking amber while you use a LAG connection to see if the ... Are Lit on . Make sure that is complete, wait another five minutes, and then check to a switch, both ends. - If you suspect a system fault, contact NETGEAR technical support. If this behavior does not occur, or if the Activity LED is not switched. - If the access point is connected to the access...
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...WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. These settings must use a computer to see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you did not restart the WiFi-enabled...not include a DHCP server, you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Configure the computer with a static IP address of the access point. Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LEDs remain off , either disconnect.... ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 The WLAN LEDs Do Not Light The access point's antenna is not working.
...WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. These settings must use a computer to see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you did not restart the WiFi-enabled...not include a DHCP server, you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Configure the computer with a static IP address of the access point. Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LEDs remain off , either disconnect.... ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 The WLAN LEDs Do Not Light The access point's antenna is not working.
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...600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1700 Mbps on the 5 GHz band) The access point is localized to controller management: • DHCP client • Access point IP settings • Wireless controller IP address • Management VLAN settings • Link aggregation settings • 1 LAN 100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet...600mA) Note: PoE might be considered a network environment 0 per IEC TR 62101, and thus the interconnected ITE circuits might be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Technical Specifications Table 3.
...600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1700 Mbps on the 5 GHz band) The access point is localized to controller management: • DHCP client • Access point IP settings • Wireless controller IP address • Management VLAN settings • Link aggregation settings • 1 LAN 100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet...600mA) Note: PoE might be considered a network environment 0 per IEC TR 62101, and thus the interconnected ITE circuits might be managed through a NETGEAR wireless controller. ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740 Technical Specifications Table 3.