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802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104 User Manual November 2016 202-11698-02 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104 User Manual November 2016 202-11698-02 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point Unpack the Access Point 6 Top Panel With LEDs 6 Back Panel...7 Position the Antennas 8 Product Label...9 Chapter 2 Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network Position Your Access Point 11 Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network 12 Connect the Access Point to Your Router 12 Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server 14...
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point Unpack the Access Point 6 Top Panel With LEDs 6 Back Panel...7 Position the Antennas 8 Product Label...9 Chapter 2 Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network Position Your Access Point 11 Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network 12 Connect the Access Point to Your Router 12 Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server 14...
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... the Reset Button 45 Erase the Settings 45 Change the IP Address Settings of the Access Point 46 View Devices Currently on the Network 48 View the Status and Statistics of the Access Point 49 View Information About the Access Point and the IP and WiFi Settings.........49 View the Traffic Statistics 53 Change the Traffic... LED Remains Blinking Green 70 WiFi LED Is Off 71 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 71 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 71 You Cannot Log In to the Access Point 72 Changes Are Not Saved 72 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 73 Test the LAN Path to Your...
... the Reset Button 45 Erase the Settings 45 Change the IP Address Settings of the Access Point 46 View Devices Currently on the Network 48 View the Status and Statistics of the Access Point 49 View Information About the Access Point and the IP and WiFi Settings.........49 View the Traffic Statistics 53 Change the Traffic... LED Remains Blinking Green 70 WiFi LED Is Off 71 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 71 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 71 You Cannot Log In to the Access Point 72 Changes Are Not Saved 72 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 73 Test the LAN Path to Your...
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... the DHCP server. (For more information about the topics that is a bridge and not a router. 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point The NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104, in this manual referred to as the access point, supports dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with new features and bug fixes are covered in this...
... the DHCP server. (For more information about the topics that is a bridge and not a router. 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point The NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104, in this manual referred to as the access point, supports dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with new features and bug fixes are covered in this...
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Figure 1. WAC104 package contents Top Panel With LEDs The status LEDs are located on the top panel of the Access Point 6 Hardware Overview of the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Unpack the Access Point The package contains the access point, Ethernet cable, power adapter (localized to the country of sale), and installation guide.
Figure 1. WAC104 package contents Top Panel With LEDs The status LEDs are located on the top panel of the Access Point 6 Hardware Overview of the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Unpack the Access Point The package contains the access point, Ethernet cable, power adapter (localized to the country of sale), and installation guide.
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.... The LAN port is ready. • Solid green temporarily, blinking green temporarily, and finally solid green. The access point is sending or receiving traffic. • Off. The access point is off . Someone pressed the WPS button on page 24. • Solid green. One or both WiFi radios...default, the WPS LED is starting or was reset to join the WiFi network. For more information about resetting the access point to factory default settings, see Return the Access Point to the LAN port. • Blinking green. One or both WiFi radios are off . • Blinking green...
.... The LAN port is ready. • Solid green temporarily, blinking green temporarily, and finally solid green. The access point is sending or receiving traffic. • Off. The access point is off . Someone pressed the WPS button on page 24. • Solid green. One or both WiFi radios...default, the WPS LED is starting or was reset to join the WiFi network. For more information about resetting the access point to factory default settings, see Return the Access Point to the LAN port. • Blinking green. One or both WiFi radios are off . • Blinking green...
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...DC power connector. Examples of recommended antenna positions Hardware Overview of the LAN ports to connect the access point to a router, network switch, or network hub (see Connect the Access Point to Ethernet devices such as computers. • Reset button. You can swivel the antennas in... the product package to the access point. • DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that you can use one of the Access Point 8 802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 2. Press the WPS button to factory default settings. Press the WiFi...
...DC power connector. Examples of recommended antenna positions Hardware Overview of the LAN ports to connect the access point to a router, network switch, or network hub (see Connect the Access Point to Ethernet devices such as computers. • Reset button. You can swivel the antennas in... the product package to the access point. • DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that you can use one of the Access Point 8 802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 2. Press the WPS button to factory default settings. Press the WiFi...
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Access point label Hardware Overview of the access point. Figure 4. 802.11ac Wireless Access Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the access point shows the default login information, default WiFi network names (SSIDs), serial number, and MAC address of the Access Point 9
Access point label Hardware Overview of the access point. Figure 4. 802.11ac Wireless Access Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the access point shows the default login information, default WiFi network names (SSIDs), serial number, and MAC address of the Access Point 9
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... Network This chapter describes how you can install and access the access point in your network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Access Point on page 11 • Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network on page 12 • Log In to the Access Point After Setup to View or Change Settings on page...; Set Up Password Recovery on page 21 • Set the Time Zone and Adjust the Daylight Saving Time on page 22 • Connect to the Access Point's Network After Installation on page 23 10
... Network This chapter describes how you can install and access the access point in your network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Access Point on page 11 • Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network on page 12 • Log In to the Access Point After Setup to View or Change Settings on page...; Set Up Password Recovery on page 21 • Set the Time Zone and Adjust the Daylight Saving Time on page 22 • Connect to the Access Point's Network After Installation on page 23 10
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... these : - Solid metal door - Position your access point according to the following guidelines: • Place your access point near Ethernet cables for network access. 802.11ac Wireless Access Position Your Access Point The access point lets you are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your access point's signal. Microwaves - Brick - Ceiling fans...
... these : - Solid metal door - Position your access point according to the following guidelines: • Place your access point near Ethernet cables for network access. 802.11ac Wireless Access Position Your Access Point The access point lets you are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your access point's signal. Microwaves - Brick - Ceiling fans...
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... an IP address from the router. Figure 5. 802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to change the settings, you must enable the access point's DHCP client (see Connect the Access Point to the access point. By default, the DHCP client of these clients do want to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface) to Your...
... an IP address from the router. Figure 5. 802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to change the settings, you must enable the access point's DHCP client (see Connect the Access Point to the access point. By default, the DHCP client of these clients do want to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface) to Your...
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...the IP address on your computer to light solid green. The access point' web management interface displays. 6. Install and Access the Access Point in the address field of the Access Point on page 23. • Connect a computer to a LAN port on the access point. 4. Wait for the WiFi LED to 192.168.0.210 with ...255.255.255.0 as needed. To customize the features of the access point, log in to the access point by using one of the four LAN ports on the access point. 2. c. The Power LED lights solid green. When prompted, enter admin for the user name...
...the IP address on your computer to light solid green. The access point' web management interface displays. 6. Install and Access the Access Point in the address field of the Access Point on page 23. • Connect a computer to a LAN port on the access point. 4. Wait for the WiFi LED to 192.168.0.210 with ...255.255.255.0 as needed. To customize the features of the access point, log in to the access point by using one of the four LAN ports on the access point. 2. c. The Power LED lights solid green. When prompted, enter admin for the user name...
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...and log in Your Network 14 Power on a switch or hub, which must enable the access point's DHCP client. If you want to let your router. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server If your network includes a DHCP server or you... the default access point IP address.) Figure 6. After setup, to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface), you must use any of the cable to the access point: 1. Connect the other end of the access point's Ethernet ports. Install and Access the Access Point in to ...
...and log in Your Network 14 Power on a switch or hub, which must enable the access point's DHCP client. If you want to let your router. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server If your network includes a DHCP server or you... the default access point IP address.) Figure 6. After setup, to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface), you must use any of the cable to the access point: 1. Connect the other end of the access point's Ethernet ports. Install and Access the Access Point in to ...
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... the subnet mask. (You can use any IP address in DHCP server. For more information about changing the IP address on the access point. 4. c. The access point web management interface displays. 6. Select the Get dynamically from the network's DHCP server or router's built-in the 192.168.0.2-192....and setting up WiFi security, log back in Your Network 15 Record the IP address and subnet mask of the access point is connected to the access point by default, the access point cannot yet receive an IP address from existing router radio button. 8. Log in the address field of IP address...
... the subnet mask. (You can use any IP address in DHCP server. For more information about changing the IP address on the access point. 4. c. The access point web management interface displays. 6. Select the Get dynamically from the network's DHCP server or router's built-in the 192.168.0.2-192....and setting up WiFi security, log back in Your Network 15 Record the IP address and subnet mask of the access point is connected to the access point by default, the access point cannot yet receive an IP address from existing router radio button. 8. Log in the address field of IP address...
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... address settings that is now connected to assign the access point an IP address. After setup, to access the access point's web management interface (also referred to configure the access point, the IP addresses of the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access a. b. c. d. For you to the access point over a WiFi connection. Connect the Access Point With a Static IP Address to Your Network For some...
... address settings that is now connected to assign the access point an IP address. After setup, to access the access point's web management interface (also referred to configure the access point, the IP addresses of the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access a. b. c. d. For you to the access point over a WiFi connection. Connect the Access Point With a Static IP Address to Your Network For some...
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... to light solid green. Install and Access the Access Point in to a LAN port on the access point. 2. 802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 7. You can use any of the cable to a LAN port on your WiFi device to the access point or you want to connect the access point with a static IP address to a...step, you can use WiFi to an Ethernet port on the access point. Connect the access point with a static IP address to a network To connect the access point with a static IP address to your router, connect the other end of the access point's Ethernet ports. If you can use a computer and an ...
... to light solid green. Install and Access the Access Point in to a LAN port on the access point. 2. 802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 7. You can use any of the cable to a LAN port on your WiFi device to the access point or you want to connect the access point with a static IP address to a...step, you can use WiFi to an Ethernet port on the access point. Connect the access point with a static IP address to a network To connect the access point with a static IP address to your router, connect the other end of the access point's Ethernet ports. If you can use a computer and an ...
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...not provided) to the access point by doing the following : Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network 18 b. c. Your settings are saved and the access point restarts. 10. Temporarily change the IP address on your WiFi device to the access point by using one of the Access Point on page 23. ... DNS, and Secondary DNS fields. 9. Select Advanced Setup > IP Settings. c. For more information about changing the IP address on the access point. 5. A network key or password is connected to a LAN port on the product label. Open a web browser from the computer or...
...not provided) to the access point by doing the following : Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network 18 b. c. Your settings are saved and the access point restarts. 10. Temporarily change the IP address on your WiFi device to the access point by using one of the Access Point on page 23. ... DNS, and Secondary DNS fields. 9. Select Advanced Setup > IP Settings. c. For more information about changing the IP address on the access point. 5. A network key or password is connected to a LAN port on the product label. Open a web browser from the computer or...
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... your computer to 192.168.0.210 with an Ethernet cable to the access point. Enter the IP address that is now connected to the access point over a WiFi connection. 2. Enter the access point user name and password. Install and Access the Access Point in to the access point. b. The access point web management interface displays. 11. This requirement does not apply if you...
... your computer to 192.168.0.210 with an Ethernet cable to the access point. Enter the IP address that is now connected to the access point over a WiFi connection. 2. Enter the access point user name and password. Install and Access the Access Point in to the access point. b. The access point web management interface displays. 11. This requirement does not apply if you...
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...change the language. The left column displays the main menu. Enter the access point user name and password. For more detailed information. The user name is set as the access point or to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. The page refreshes with...case-sensitive. You can change . You can click the IP Settings, Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n), or Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n/ac) heading to the access point. To change the language: 1. Open a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter the IP address that is admin. A login window opens. 3....
...change the language. The left column displays the main menu. Enter the access point user name and password. For more detailed information. The user name is set as the access point or to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. The page refreshes with...case-sensitive. You can change . You can click the IP Settings, Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n), or Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n/ac) heading to the access point. To change the language: 1. Open a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter the IP address that is admin. A login window opens. 3....
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... Select Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Enter the access point user name and password. Set Up Password Recovery We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the user name... admin: 1. Install and Access the Access Point in to the access point to a more secure password. It can recover the password if it is password. Then you can be up password ...
... Select Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Enter the access point user name and password. Set Up Password Recovery We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the user name... admin: 1. Install and Access the Access Point in to the access point to a more secure password. It can recover the password if it is password. Then you can be up password ...