Installation Guide
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... countries. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. For regulatory compliance information, visit: http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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...
... countries. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. For regulatory compliance information, visit: http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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...
Product Data Sheet
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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 dual band ...clients • Support latest 802.11ac wireless clients to achieve maximum speed • Backward compatible to allow legacy devices 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, WPA2) • MAC ...
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 dual band ...clients • Support latest 802.11ac wireless clients to achieve maximum speed • Backward compatible to allow legacy devices 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, WPA2) • MAC ...
Product Data Sheet
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... OnCall 24x7 • PMB0331: 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...
... OnCall 24x7 • PMB0331: 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...
Reference Manual
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... product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks...
... product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks...
Reference Manual
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... Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that your NETGEAR dealer. 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 cabling and access point setup instructions If...
... Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure that your NETGEAR dealer. 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 cabling and access point setup instructions If...
Reference Manual
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.... This unique name is password. The General screen displays. If your country or region is located. During initial setup, use a computer that is configured with NETGEAR support for the correct selection. 6. In the United States this setting cannot be changed. From the Country/Region list, select the region where the access... label of 255.255.255.0. A login prompt displays. 3. In the Access Point Name field, type the access point name. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4.
.... This unique name is password. The General screen displays. If your country or region is located. During initial setup, use a computer that is configured with NETGEAR support for the correct selection. 6. In the United States this setting cannot be changed. From the Country/Region list, select the region where the access... label of 255.255.255.0. A login prompt displays. 3. In the Access Point Name field, type the access point name. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4.
Reference Manual
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...Internet connection to the access point. To configure the basic IP settings: 1. Click the Apply button. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 4. Configure the Basic IP Settings The default settings work in the address field of the custom NTP server. Launch a web browser on the computer... an NTP client. • Use Custom NTP Server. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in most cases. However, if your access point is time-b.netgear.com. 6. Initial Setup 15 Select this check box if you use a computer that is configured with an NTP server. Enter the host name ...
...Internet connection to the access point. To configure the basic IP settings: 1. Click the Apply button. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 4. Configure the Basic IP Settings The default settings work in the address field of the custom NTP server. Launch a web browser on the computer... an NTP client. • Use Custom NTP Server. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in most cases. However, if your access point is time-b.netgear.com. 6. Initial Setup 15 Select this check box if you use a computer that is configured with an NTP server. Enter the host name ...
Reference Manual
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...and best performance. The wireless channel in the access point. Do not change to a determined snoop using multiple access points, it is the best. NETGEAR recommends channel spacing between adjacent access points of 5 channels (for an access point. Depending on the band selected, the set of rates varies. (...When the auto channel is enabled in the Channel / Frequency list. 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 20 MHz....
...and best performance. The wireless channel in the access point. Do not change to a determined snoop using multiple access points, it is the best. NETGEAR recommends channel spacing between adjacent access points of 5 channels (for an access point. Depending on the band selected, the set of rates varies. (...When the auto channel is enabled in the Channel / Frequency list. 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 20 MHz....
Reference Manual
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...security protocol applied to your wireless network. To select the time of day when the wireless radio is to your wireless equipment. NETGEAR recommends that you want the wireless radio to be off, select the Radio off schedule check boxes that only trusted devices receive ...or WPA security option. You can receive your wireless data transmissions well beyond your equipment supports it. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. The access point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the Radio ON Time...
...security protocol applied to your wireless network. To select the time of day when the wireless radio is to your wireless equipment. NETGEAR recommends that you want the wireless radio to be off, select the Radio off schedule check boxes that only trusted devices receive ...or WPA security option. You can receive your wireless data transmissions well beyond your equipment supports it. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 The General screen displays. 4. The access point provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the Radio ON Time...
Reference Manual
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... is made, the intruder can change the default network key regularly. For more information, see View Available Wireless Stations on page 24. Initial Setup 22 NETGEAR recommends AES encryption so that unknown computers cannot connect wirelessly to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. For more information, see Wireless... change the settings. This is the unique profile name. Each security profile contains the following information: • Profile name. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 -
... is made, the intruder can change the default network key regularly. For more information, see View Available Wireless Stations on page 24. Initial Setup 22 NETGEAR recommends AES encryption so that unknown computers cannot connect wirelessly to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. For more information, see Wireless... change the settings. This is the unique profile name. Each security profile contains the following information: • Profile name. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 -
Reference Manual
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... more information, see Configure the Basic IP Settings on the 5 GHz band, click the 802.11a/ag/na tab. 6. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • DHCP. You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional access points configured in the address field of the wireless network with any.... 1. The General screen displays. 4. If you want to -multi-point wireless base station: 1. 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.
... more information, see Configure the Basic IP Settings on the 5 GHz band, click the 802.11a/ag/na tab. 6. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 • DHCP. You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional access points configured in the address field of the wireless network with any.... 1. The General screen displays. 4. If you want to -multi-point wireless base station: 1. 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.
Reference Manual
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... Click the Apply button. You can send the upgrade file using your browser. A login prompt displays. 3. Enter the user name and password. NETGEAR recommends that is password. The General screen displays. 4. Select Maintenance > Password > Change Password. 5. Manage the Access Point 49 Enter http://192... Upgrade the Firmware The firmware is compressed (.zip file), you change the admin password: 1. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Change the admin Password The default password for admin is password. Type the new password in the New Password field and in ...
... Click the Apply button. You can send the upgrade file using your browser. A login prompt displays. 3. Enter the user name and password. NETGEAR recommends that is password. The General screen displays. 4. Select Maintenance > Password > Change Password. 5. Manage the Access Point 49 Enter http://192... Upgrade the Firmware The firmware is compressed (.zip file), you change the admin password: 1. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Change the admin Password The default password for admin is password. Type the new password in the New Password field and in ...
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...is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Visit http://www.netgear.com. 2. Click the Apply button. WARNING: When uploading firmware to the access point. 3. Enter the user name and password. Manage the Access ...Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the image (.rmgs) upgrade file. 7. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The web browser must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable. You cannot perform the software upgrade from the...
...is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Visit http://www.netgear.com. 2. Click the Apply button. WARNING: When uploading firmware to the access point. 3. Enter the user name and password. Manage the Access ...Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the image (.rmgs) upgrade file. 7. 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The web browser must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable. You cannot perform the software upgrade from the...
Reference Manual
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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.
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...power strip, make sure that the antennas are securely connected to the access point. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LED remains off when the wireless radio is on, disconnect the adapter from...the connected device is connected to the access point. • Make sure that the cable connectors are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the LEDs Use the LEDs to verify that the access point is connected to light. Wait ... working . • If the WLAN LED stays off . 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Troubleshooting with your access point.
...power strip, make sure that the antennas are securely connected to the access point. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WLAN LED remains off when the wireless radio is on, disconnect the adapter from...the connected device is connected to the access point. • Make sure that the cable connectors are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the LEDs Use the LEDs to verify that the access point is connected to light. Wait ... working . • If the WLAN LED stays off . 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Troubleshooting with your access point.