Installation Guide
Page 1
... Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. All rights reserved. Installation NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point WAC120 Package Contents The box contains the following items. WAC120 Wireless Access Point Ethernet cable WiFi On/O WPS Power adapter WiFi On/O WPS...
... Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. All rights reserved. Installation NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point WAC120 Package Contents The box contains the following items. WAC120 Wireless Access Point Ethernet cable WiFi On/O WPS Power adapter WiFi On/O WPS...
Product Data Sheet
Page 1
High performance and superior coverage • Up to 4x the speed of 3 The WAC120 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point provides standalone configuration with easy setup for SOHO Comprehensive security • Supports wireless security features (WPA, ... Maximize coverage for optimal deployment for a reliable, high-performance, and affordable wireless solution. Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Data Sheet WAC120 WAC120 Features The NETGEAR® Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point (AP) delivers high performance for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) deployments and supports...
High performance and superior coverage • Up to 4x the speed of 3 The WAC120 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point provides standalone configuration with easy setup for SOHO Comprehensive security • Supports wireless security features (WPA, ... Maximize coverage for optimal deployment for a reliable, high-performance, and affordable wireless solution. Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Data Sheet WAC120 WAC120 Features The NETGEAR® Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point (AP) delivers high performance for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) deployments and supports...
Product Data Sheet
Page 3
...: 3 years OnCall 24x7 • PMB0311: 1 year OnCall 24x7 • PRR0351: 5 years XPressHW • PRR0331: 3 years XPressHW Product Ordering Information • WAC120-100AUS • WAC120-100NAS • WAC120-100PES • WAC120-100PRS • WAC120-100UKS NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and ProSAFE are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). Other brand names mentioned...
...: 3 years OnCall 24x7 • PMB0311: 1 year OnCall 24x7 • PRR0351: 5 years XPressHW • PRR0331: 3 years XPressHW Product Ordering Information • WAC120-100AUS • WAC120-100NAS • WAC120-100PES • WAC120-100PRS • WAC120-100UKS NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and ProSAFE are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). Other brand names mentioned...
Reference Manual
Page 2
... regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR recommends registering your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you for selecting NETGEAR products. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Support Thank you can use it to...
... regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR recommends registering your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you for selecting NETGEAR products. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Support Thank you can use it to...
Reference Manual
Page 6
Package contents Your box contains the following items: • 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g-... your system includes the following items. WiFi On/Off Ethernet cable WPS Access point Power adapter Figure 1. Hardware Setup 6 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that your...
Package contents Your box contains the following items: • 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g-... your system includes the following items. WiFi On/Off Ethernet cable WPS Access point Power adapter Figure 1. Hardware Setup 6 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that your...
Reference Manual
Page 14
... saved. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of 255.255.255.0. The General screen displays. This unique name is configured with NETGEAR support for the correct selection. 6. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. In the Access Point Name field, type the access point name.
... saved. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of 255.255.255.0. The General screen displays. This unique name is configured with NETGEAR support for the correct selection. 6. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. In the Access Point Name field, type the access point name.
Reference Manual
Page 15
802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 4. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 6. Enable the NTP client to synchronize the time of your network. Select this check box if you use a wired Ethernet connection from the connecting ...
802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 4. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 6. Enable the NTP client to synchronize the time of your network. Select this check box if you use a wired Ethernet connection from the connecting ...
Reference Manual
Page 19
...or changing channels, bear these points in the Channel / Frequency list. You can happen only when the access points use the same SSID. NETGEAR recommends channel spacing between adjacent access points of 5 channels (for example, use the correct SSID can be used . This nullifies the wireless network... change the wireless channel unless you configured in use different channels to 13 for an access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your network. By default, the Yes radio button is used...
...or changing channels, bear these points in the Channel / Frequency list. You can happen only when the access points use the same SSID. NETGEAR recommends channel spacing between adjacent access points of 5 channels (for example, use the correct SSID can be used . This nullifies the wireless network... change the wireless channel unless you configured in use different channels to 13 for an access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your network. By default, the Yes radio button is used...
Reference Manual
Page 21
... equipment supports it. To select the time of day when the wireless radio is the type of your network. For this chapter. NETGEAR recommends that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your wireless equipment. Your settings are available: Wi-Fi Protected Access II ... option if your wireless network. Deploy the security features appropriate for your walls. Click the Apply button. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. To disable the schedule, select the Off radio button. 6. To select the time of encryption are saved...
... equipment supports it. To select the time of day when the wireless radio is the type of your network. For this chapter. NETGEAR recommends that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your wireless equipment. Your settings are available: Wi-Fi Protected Access II ... option if your wireless network. Deploy the security features appropriate for your walls. Click the Apply button. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. To disable the schedule, select the Off radio button. 6. To select the time of encryption are saved...
Reference Manual
Page 22
... such as WPA-PSK, associated with this profile. • Security. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 - For more easily figure out how to log in a security profile. This is the unique profile name. NETGEAR recommends AES encryption so that use the correct SSID can be up to your offices are contained...
... such as WPA-PSK, associated with this profile. • Security. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 - For more easily figure out how to log in a security profile. This is the unique profile name. NETGEAR recommends AES encryption so that use the correct SSID can be up to your offices are contained...
Reference Manual
Page 44
... up the bridge on a computer that is completed, a computer on page 15. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • DHCP. You can connect to the Internet and share files and printers with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. To configure a point-to use for each additional LAN segment. If you want to...
... up the bridge on a computer that is completed, a computer on page 15. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • DHCP. You can connect to the Internet and share files and printers with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. To configure a point-to use for each additional LAN segment. If you want to...
Reference Manual
Page 49
...4. Type the new password in the New Password field and in flash memory and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. If the upgrade file is password. A login prompt displays. 3. Upgrade the Firmware ...The firmware is stored in the Repeat New Password field. 7. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. The user name is admin and the default password is compressed (.zip file), you change this to ... field. 6. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Change the admin Password The default password for admin is connected to the access point. 2.
...4. Type the new password in the New Password field and in flash memory and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. If the upgrade file is password. A login prompt displays. 3. Upgrade the Firmware ...The firmware is stored in the Repeat New Password field. 7. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. The user name is admin and the default password is compressed (.zip file), you change this to ... field. 6. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Change the admin Password The default password for admin is connected to the access point. 2.
Reference Manual
Page 50
... support HTTP uploads. The General screen displays. 5. Click the Apply button. You cannot perform the software upgrade from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. Visit http://www.netgear.com. 2. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the image (.rmgs) upgrade file. 7. If the... the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The web browser must use a computer that is connected to the access point wirelessly.
... support HTTP uploads. The General screen displays. 5. Click the Apply button. You cannot perform the software upgrade from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. Visit http://www.netgear.com. 2. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the image (.rmgs) upgrade file. 7. If the... the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The web browser must use a computer that is connected to the access point wirelessly.
Reference Manual
Page 61
Troubleshooting and Debugging 6 This chapter covers the following topics: • Troubleshooting with the LEDs • Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It • Wireless Access to the Network • Time-Out Error for URL or IP Address Note: For up-to-date WAC120 installation details and troubleshooting guidance, visit http://support.netgear.com. 61 6.
Troubleshooting and Debugging 6 This chapter covers the following topics: • Troubleshooting with the LEDs • Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It • Wireless Access to the Network • Time-Out Error for URL or IP Address Note: For up-to-date WAC120 installation details and troubleshooting guidance, visit http://support.netgear.com. 61 6.
Reference Manual
Page 62
... the network device includes Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the LEDs Use the LEDs to the access point. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LED remains off when the wireless radio is turned off (see Basic... patch cable. Check these items: • Make sure that the access point is turned on the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Troubleshooting with your access point. All LEDs Are Off It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to a functioning power outlet. If the access...
... the network device includes Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the LEDs Use the LEDs to the access point. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LED remains off when the wireless radio is turned off (see Basic... patch cable. Check these items: • Make sure that the access point is turned on the access point. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Troubleshooting with your access point. All LEDs Are Off It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to a functioning power outlet. If the access...
