Installation Guide
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...) 1-888-NETGEAR. After installing your network. Access point Ethernet cable Modem Ethernet cable 2. Connect your modem to register your wireless access point or follow the detailed instructions in the product's user interface. Connect your network. NETGEAR recommends that you can use it to the Internet. 3. To contact NETGEAR for selecting NETGEAR products. You can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. Configure your access point for your modem to connect your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. You...
...) 1-888-NETGEAR. After installing your network. Access point Ethernet cable Modem Ethernet cable 2. Connect your modem to register your wireless access point or follow the detailed instructions in the product's user interface. Connect your network. NETGEAR recommends that you can use it to the Internet. 3. To contact NETGEAR for selecting NETGEAR products. You can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. Configure your access point for your modem to connect your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. You...
Installation Guide
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... the Wireless LED stays off . 8 The LAN LED is off . change them. A hardware connection problem exists. •Make sure that the radio or radios are securely plugged into the access point and to a working power outlet. •Make sure that the On/Off button is in the On position. •Make sure that the network switch is connected to the access point and plugged in the reference manual. The web management interface of the screen displays your access point. Select Wireless Settings. Make...
... the Wireless LED stays off . 8 The LAN LED is off . change them. A hardware connection problem exists. •Make sure that the radio or radios are securely plugged into the access point and to a working power outlet. •Make sure that the On/Off button is in the On position. •Make sure that the network switch is connected to the access point and plugged in the reference manual. The web management interface of the screen displays your access point. Select Wireless Settings. Make...
Installation Guide
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... with your network. Restart the wireless device and check that the SSID and wireless security settings of the wireless device are the same as the access point. For information about changing the default values of the access point. •The wireless device might not work with the network. You cannot access the Internet or the LAN from a browser. A configuration problem exists. •Make sure that TCP/IP is using an IP address in your network. The access point default IP address is...
... with your network. Restart the wireless device and check that the SSID and wireless security settings of the wireless device are the same as the access point. For information about changing the default values of the access point. •The wireless device might not work with the network. You cannot access the Internet or the LAN from a browser. A configuration problem exists. •Make sure that TCP/IP is using an IP address in your network. The access point default IP address is...
Product Data Sheet
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...frequency 5GHz frequency Network Management Deployment options • Standalone • Web UI Access Point • Antenna: 2dBi (internal) Advanced Wireless • WDS Point-to-point wireless bridge mode • WDS Point-to-multipoint wireless bridge mode • Wireless client mode Security • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption • WiFi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) • MAC Address filtering • 1 BSSID MAC ACL Wireless Client Mode VPN Pass-through 802.11e WMM • (Wireless multimedia mode) for QoS Simultaneous Bridge/Client Association
...frequency 5GHz frequency Network Management Deployment options • Standalone • Web UI Access Point • Antenna: 2dBi (internal) Advanced Wireless • WDS Point-to-point wireless bridge mode • WDS Point-to-multipoint wireless bridge mode • Wireless client mode Security • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption • WiFi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) • MAC Address filtering • 1 BSSID MAC ACL Wireless Client Mode VPN Pass-through 802.11e WMM • (Wireless multimedia mode) for QoS Simultaneous Bridge/Client Association
Reference Manual
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... and use NETGEAR telephone support. Information is subject to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Support Thank you can use it to change without...
... and use NETGEAR telephone support. Information is subject to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Support Thank you can use it to change without...
Reference Manual
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... cannot connect wirelessly to the access point. • WPS button. WiFi • Off. Rear View The buttons and connections on . Pressing and holding this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to add the wireless device or computer. A 1000 Mbps link is lit, the wireless radios are on the back panel are ready. • Blinking green. You can use this button for three seconds, when the access point is detected. • Slow blinking green. Hardware Setup 8 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120...
... cannot connect wirelessly to the access point. • WPS button. WiFi • Off. Rear View The buttons and connections on . Pressing and holding this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to add the wireless device or computer. A 1000 Mbps link is lit, the wireless radios are on the back panel are ready. • Blinking green. You can use this button for three seconds, when the access point is detected. • Slow blinking green. Hardware Setup 8 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120...
Reference Manual
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point. To specify the access point name and location: 1. The web management interface of the browser. During initial setup, use a computer that is connected to the access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 5. A login prompt displays. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Connect to the Access Point and Log In You can connect to the access point's web management interface to view or change its LAN and wireless access settings. To connect to the LAN port on the access point. 4. Connect the ...
Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point. To specify the access point name and location: 1. The web management interface of the browser. During initial setup, use a computer that is connected to the access point and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 5. A login prompt displays. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Connect to the Access Point and Log In You can connect to the access point's web management interface to view or change its LAN and wireless access settings. To connect to the LAN port on the access point. 4. Connect the ...
Reference Manual
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... password. From the list, select the local time zone for your access point is connected to synchronize the time of the access point with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of your network. Enable the NTP client to the access point. 2. Adjust the following fields: • Time Zone. Your settings are saved. Configure the Basic IP Settings The default settings work in the address field of the custom NTP server. During initial setup, use...
... password. From the list, select the local time zone for your access point is connected to synchronize the time of the access point with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of your network. Enable the NTP client to the access point. 2. Adjust the following fields: • Time Zone. Your settings are saved. Configure the Basic IP Settings The default settings work in the address field of the custom NTP server. During initial setup, use...
Reference Manual
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... following settings: • DHCP Client. The default is 0.0.0.0. • Primary DNS Server. To reconnect, reconfigure your LAN, or enable DHCP. • IP Subnet Mask. The default is 0.0.0.0. 6. The IP address of your LAN. Select Configuration > IP. The IP Settings screen displays. 5. The IP address of the gateway for the secondary Domain Name Server used on your access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the access point user interface...
... following settings: • DHCP Client. The default is 0.0.0.0. • Primary DNS Server. To reconnect, reconfigure your LAN, or enable DHCP. • IP Subnet Mask. The default is 0.0.0.0. 6. The IP address of your LAN. Select Configuration > IP. The IP Settings screen displays. 5. The IP address of the gateway for the secondary Domain Name Server used on your access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the access point user interface...
Reference Manual
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....11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The SSID of the SSID, only devices that use the correct SSID can connect. The wireless channel in the access point. This allows you change to see which is Auto. From the list, select the MCS Index/Data Rate. The default is the best. If you disable broadcast of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of rates varies. (When the auto channel is enabled in the 802.11ng mode...
....11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The SSID of the SSID, only devices that use the correct SSID can connect. The wireless channel in the access point. This allows you change to see which is Auto. From the list, select the MCS Index/Data Rate. The default is the best. If you disable broadcast of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of rates varies. (When the auto channel is enabled in the 802.11ng mode...
Reference Manual
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... up to the Wireless Access Point on MAC address. But whenever you change the network key, you can change the settings. For more information, see MAC Authentication on page 57. • Change the login password regularly. If you use the correct SSID can edit up to the management interface of each SSID. For more easily figure out how to log in a security profile. Wireless Security Profiles Details of the access point and change the default network key regularly. This value...
... up to the Wireless Access Point on MAC address. But whenever you change the network key, you can change the settings. For more information, see MAC Authentication on page 57. • Change the login password regularly. If you use the correct SSID can edit up to the management interface of each SSID. For more easily figure out how to log in a security profile. Wireless Security Profiles Details of the access point and change the default network key regularly. This value...
Reference Manual
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... the access point. • Use a wireless client's security settings. Manual Method To connect WiFi devices manually to your wireless device, initiate a wireless connection. The SSID is printed on the label and WPS Settings screen. For more information, see the manual that is enabled, you want to connect to the access point. From your wireless device, enter the wireless network key (password) of your access point. When prompted by using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method. With this approach, users must make sure that all wireless devices to be connected...
... the access point. • Use a wireless client's security settings. Manual Method To connect WiFi devices manually to your wireless device, initiate a wireless connection. The SSID is printed on the label and WPS Settings screen. For more information, see the manual that is enabled, you want to connect to the access point. From your wireless device, enter the wireless network key (password) of your access point. When prompted by using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method. With this approach, users must make sure that all wireless devices to be connected...
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... Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • PIN Number. For more information, see the manual that displays. The WiFi LED on the computer that is connected to add the WPS-capable wireless device. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the computer to your device. Launch a web browser on the access point blinks green when the computer or WiFi device connects to the access point. To change the QoS settings: 1. Initial Setup 29 Click the Next button. The access point attempts to the access point. 2. The WiFi LED on the type...
... Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • PIN Number. For more information, see the manual that displays. The WiFi LED on the computer that is connected to add the WPS-capable wireless device. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the computer to your device. Launch a web browser on the access point blinks green when the computer or WiFi device connects to the access point. To change the QoS settings: 1. Initial Setup 29 Click the Next button. The access point attempts to the access point. 2. The WiFi LED on the type...
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... mobile devices. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer that you must change this setting. The Power and LAN LEDs light, and the WLAN LED blinks. Select the WMM Powersave Enable or Disable radio button. 7. Disconnect the access point from your access point to the access point after the DHCP server on the product label. To deploy the access point: 1. The best location is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of your router, switch, or hub. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120...
... mobile devices. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer that you must change this setting. The Power and LAN LEDs light, and the WLAN LED blinks. Select the WMM Powersave Enable or Disable radio button. 7. Disconnect the access point from your access point to the access point after the DHCP server on the product label. To deploy the access point: 1. The best location is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of your router, switch, or hub. 3. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120...
Reference Manual
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... user name is admin and the default password is connected to the access point. 2. To require all VLANs to fine-tune the overall performance of the browser. Launch a web browser on the computer that is password. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 4. Your settings are saved. The General screen displays. Select Configuration > System > Advanced > General. 5. To change the number of management VLANs, enter the new value in the Untagged VLAN field. 8. A login...
... user name is admin and the default password is connected to the access point. 2. To require all VLANs to fine-tune the overall performance of the browser. Launch a web browser on the computer that is password. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 4. Your settings are saved. The General screen displays. Select Configuration > System > Advanced > General. 5. To change the number of management VLANs, enter the new value in the Untagged VLAN field. 8. A login...
Reference Manual
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... software, and render the access point inoperable. To upgrade the firmware: 1. A login prompt displays. 4. The General screen displays. 5. Manage the Access Point 50 Download the new software file from a computer that is connected to the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is connected to your hard disk, and unzip it to the access point wirelessly. Click the Apply button. Enter the user...
... software, and render the access point inoperable. To upgrade the firmware: 1. A login prompt displays. 4. The General screen displays. 5. Manage the Access Point 50 Download the new software file from a computer that is connected to the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is connected to your hard disk, and unzip it to the access point wirelessly. Click the Apply button. Enter the user...
Reference Manual
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... operating mode of the firmware currently installed. • Serial Number. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • Wireless MAC Address for the access point communication. • DHCP Client. The MAC address of the access point. • Subnet Mask. The following current wireless settings for the access point. The default gateway for 5 GHz. The user name is admin and the default password is licensed for the access point. • Default Gateway. The IP address of the access point's 5 GHz wireless port. • Band Steering. Point-to -Point Bridge with...
... operating mode of the firmware currently installed. • Serial Number. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • Wireless MAC Address for the access point communication. • DHCP Client. The MAC address of the access point. • Subnet Mask. The following current wireless settings for the access point. The default gateway for 5 GHz. The user name is admin and the default password is licensed for the access point. • Default Gateway. The IP address of the access point's 5 GHz wireless port. • Band Steering. Point-to -Point Bridge with...
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... the WLAN LED stays off (see Basic Wireless Settings on , disconnect the adapter from its power source, and then plug it is on page 17) or the access point antennas are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the LEDs Use the LEDs to light. LAN LED Is Off A hardware connection problem occurred. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Troubleshooting with your access point. A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. • Make sure that the access point is used.
... the WLAN LED stays off (see Basic Wireless Settings on , disconnect the adapter from its power source, and then plug it is on page 17) or the access point antennas are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the LEDs Use the LEDs to light. LAN LED Is Off A hardware connection problem occurred. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Troubleshooting with your access point. A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. • Make sure that the access point is used.
Reference Manual
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... address automatically (DHCP client). • The access point's default values might not work without errors. Try the following troubleshooting steps: • Check whether other devices in the range of other computers on . The default IP address is 192.168.0.100, and the default subnet mask is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client), restart it is using the NetBIOS name of 255.255.255.0 with your network. Time-Out Error for a static...
... address automatically (DHCP client). • The access point's default values might not work without errors. Try the following troubleshooting steps: • Check whether other devices in the range of other computers on . The default IP address is 192.168.0.100, and the default subnet mask is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client), restart it is using the NetBIOS name of 255.255.255.0 with your network. Time-Out Error for a static...
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...) for login password LAN and Management Features DHCPv4 client Disabled Untagged VLAN Enabled, VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Syslog Disabled Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Disabled Time zone USA-Pacific NTP client Enabled Custom NTP server Disabled Port speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC address See product label Radio and Wireless Settings Operating mode Access point, infrastructure mode Wireless access point name netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the router for at least seven seconds. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Factory...
...) for login password LAN and Management Features DHCPv4 client Disabled Untagged VLAN Enabled, VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Syslog Disabled Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Disabled Time zone USA-Pacific NTP client Enabled Custom NTP server Disabled Port speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC address See product label Radio and Wireless Settings Operating mode Access point, infrastructure mode Wireless access point name netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the router for at least seven seconds. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Factory...
