Product Data Sheet
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... Dashboard Configuration Page 1 of users, WAC510 is managed by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power sold separately) • Gigabit port for single wired connection to handle high numbers of 4 Monitoring WAC510 comes with high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. AC WiFi Business Access Point with NETGEAR Insight app for easy management Data Sheet WAC510 Industry's easiest managed Wireless...
... Dashboard Configuration Page 1 of users, WAC510 is managed by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power sold separately) • Gigabit port for single wired connection to handle high numbers of 4 Monitoring WAC510 comes with high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. AC WiFi Business Access Point with NETGEAR Insight app for easy management Data Sheet WAC510 Industry's easiest managed Wireless...
Product Data Sheet
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...) Power over Ethernet ( PoE) IEEE 802.3af PoE Power Consumption Centralized Management SNMP Secure SSH Telnet Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Router Mode Repeater Bridge point-to-point/multi-point Simultaneous bridge & wireless client association Separate bridge and access point Antenna WiFi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), 802.11i MAC address filtering with access control 802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP Rogue AP detection Block SSID Broadcast VLAN Support Guest Network/Captive Portal Accepts accessory antennas Easy ceiling mounting/wall mouting Bandwidth management Bonjour Gateway Link...
...) Power over Ethernet ( PoE) IEEE 802.3af PoE Power Consumption Centralized Management SNMP Secure SSH Telnet Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Router Mode Repeater Bridge point-to-point/multi-point Simultaneous bridge & wireless client association Separate bridge and access point Antenna WiFi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), 802.11i MAC address filtering with access control 802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP Rogue AP detection Block SSID Broadcast VLAN Support Guest Network/Captive Portal Accepts accessory antennas Easy ceiling mounting/wall mouting Bandwidth management Bonjour Gateway Link...
Installation Guide
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... various setup options, see the NETGEAR AC WiFi Business Access Point (WAC510) User Manual. The WAN port on the access point. Firmware update in a high location, first set up, configure, and test the access point to verify WiFi network connectivity. ¾¾ To set up the access point with a PoE switch: Connect an Ethernet cable from the yellow WAN port on the 2.4 GHz radio.. •Off. A link with the network is detected. •Solid green. LED Power LED Activity LED WAN LED Description •Off. Internet Note: Cable not included. No Ethernet link is...
... various setup options, see the NETGEAR AC WiFi Business Access Point (WAC510) User Manual. The WAN port on the access point. Firmware update in a high location, first set up, configure, and test the access point to verify WiFi network connectivity. ¾¾ To set up the access point with a PoE switch: Connect an Ethernet cable from the yellow WAN port on the 2.4 GHz radio.. •Off. A link with the network is detected. •Solid green. LED Power LED Activity LED WAN LED Description •Off. Internet Note: Cable not included. No Ethernet link is...
Installation Guide
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..., the default IP address of the access point is connected to configure the access point: • Method 1: Use the NETGEAR Insight app. Troubleshooting Tips The following methods to a power source. The AP is not receiving power. •Make sure that the AP is securely connected to your computer or mobile device, connect over Ethernet. Problem The WAN or LAN port LEDs are off . The WLAN LEDs The WiFi are off . You cannot access the Internet or the LAN from a browser...
..., the default IP address of the access point is connected to configure the access point: • Method 1: Use the NETGEAR Insight app. Troubleshooting Tips The following methods to a power source. The AP is not receiving power. •Make sure that the AP is securely connected to your computer or mobile device, connect over Ethernet. Problem The WAN or LAN port LEDs are off . The WLAN LEDs The WiFi are off . You cannot access the Internet or the LAN from a browser...
User Manual
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... • Connect Over WiFi Using a WiFi-Enabled Computer or Mobile Device on page 16 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Computer Connected to the Same Network on page 18 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Directly Connected Computer on page 20 • Set Up a WiFi Network With Open, WPA2, or Mixed Security on page 26 • Enable or Disable Radio Resource Management for a WiFi Network on page 33 • Change the RSSI Threshold for a WiFi Network on page 35 • Block Specific URLs and...
... • Connect Over WiFi Using a WiFi-Enabled Computer or Mobile Device on page 16 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Computer Connected to the Same Network on page 18 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Directly Connected Computer on page 20 • Set Up a WiFi Network With Open, WPA2, or Mixed Security on page 26 • Enable or Disable Radio Resource Management for a WiFi Network on page 33 • Change the RSSI Threshold for a WiFi Network on page 35 • Block Specific URLs and...
User Manual
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... Connect Over Ethernet Using a Directly Connected Computer 20 Log In to the Access Point After Initial Setup to View or Change Settings...........22 Change the Admin User Account Password 23 Set the Time Zone 24 Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks 26 Set Up a WiFi Network With Open, WPA2, or Mixed Security 26 View or Change the Settings of a WiFi Network 30 Disable or Enable a WiFi Network 31 Remove a WiFi Network 31 Enable or Disable Client Separation for a WiFi Network 32 Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a WiFi Network...
... Connect Over Ethernet Using a Directly Connected Computer 20 Log In to the Access Point After Initial Setup to View or Change Settings...........22 Change the Admin User Account Password 23 Set the Time Zone 24 Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks 26 Set Up a WiFi Network With Open, WPA2, or Mixed Security 26 View or Change the Settings of a WiFi Network 30 Disable or Enable a WiFi Network 31 Remove a WiFi Network 31 Enable or Disable Client Separation for a WiFi Network 32 Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a WiFi Network...
User Manual
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... 2.4G or 5G WLAN LED Is Off 118 WAN or LAN LED Is Off While a Device Is Connected 118 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 119 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 119 You Cannot Log In to the Access Point Over a LAN Connection 120 Changes Are Not Saved 120 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 120 Test the LAN Path to Your Access Point 121 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device 121 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 124 Technical Specifications 127 5
... 2.4G or 5G WLAN LED Is Off 118 WAN or LAN LED Is Off While a Device Is Connected 118 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 119 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 119 You Cannot Log In to the Access Point Over a LAN Connection 120 Changes Are Not Saved 120 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 120 Test the LAN Path to Your Access Point 121 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device 121 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 124 Technical Specifications 127 5
User Manual
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..., default WiFi network name (SSID), serial number, network key (password), and MAC address of the access point provides two ports and a DC power connector. You can use a PoE connection, connect an optional power adapter to a switch, computer, or other Ethernet device. • WAN PoE port. Figure 3. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Back Panel The back panel of the access point. Access point back panel Viewed from left side panel of the Access Point 9 Note The Reset button is connected to your network and the Internet or to an Internet modem...
..., default WiFi network name (SSID), serial number, network key (password), and MAC address of the access point provides two ports and a DC power connector. You can use a PoE connection, connect an optional power adapter to a switch, computer, or other Ethernet device. • WAN PoE port. Figure 3. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Back Panel The back panel of the access point. Access point back panel Viewed from left side panel of the Access Point 9 Note The Reset button is connected to your network and the Internet or to an Internet modem...
User Manual
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... Power LED turns solid green and the access point is ready for initial configuration, see Change the System Mode to Router mode. After initial configuration, change the default system mode of the access point lights solid amber. If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. 3. Connect the power adapter to the gray LAN port on the access point. After about accessing the access point for you must change the default system mode of the access point, you to the Access Point for your Internet modem: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect...
... Power LED turns solid green and the access point is ready for initial configuration, see Change the System Mode to Router mode. After initial configuration, change the default system mode of the access point lights solid amber. If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. 3. Connect the power adapter to the gray LAN port on the access point. After about accessing the access point for you must change the default system mode of the access point, you to the Access Point for your Internet modem: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect...
User Manual
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... • Connect Over WiFi Using a WiFi-Enabled Computer or Mobile Device on page 16 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Computer Connected to the Same Network on page 18 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Directly Connected Computer on page 20 To connect to the access point, follow the procedure in with. 3. The default SSID is not connected to the Internet, you can use the NETGEAR Insight app to configure the access point by connecting to the access point's default SSID. The default password is the...
... • Connect Over WiFi Using a WiFi-Enabled Computer or Mobile Device on page 16 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Computer Connected to the Same Network on page 18 • Connect Over Ethernet Using a Directly Connected Computer on page 20 To connect to the access point, follow the procedure in with. 3. The default SSID is not connected to the Internet, you can use the NETGEAR Insight app to configure the access point by connecting to the access point's default SSID. The default password is the...
User Manual
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... is operating. Enter a new name with a maximum of operation, the access point restarts. This option uses TKIP and AES encryption. Unless you select Open from a DHCP server (or router that is not appropriate for regular operation (the default SSID is operating. If you changed the IP address, make sure that support WPA2 to connect to -point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP and WPA2 clients use AES. Time Zone DHCP Client SSID Authentication Type Password From the menu, select the time zone for the...
... is operating. Enter a new name with a maximum of operation, the access point restarts. This option uses TKIP and AES encryption. Unless you select Open from a DHCP server (or router that is not appropriate for regular operation (the default SSID is operating. If you changed the IP address, make sure that support WPA2 to connect to -point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP and WPA2 clients use AES. Time Zone DHCP Client SSID Authentication Type Password From the menu, select the time zone for the...
User Manual
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... an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. The Dashboard page displays. The access point can add more SSIDs: The access point support four SSIDs for each with its own unique WiFi settings. This is enabled by default and that broadcasts on both radios, the maximum number of SSIDs is reached.) SSID stand for a total of a WiFi Network on page 30 • Disable or Enable a WiFi Network on page 31 • Remove a WiFi Network on page 31 • Enable or Disable Client Separation for a WiFi Network on...
... an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. The Dashboard page displays. The access point can add more SSIDs: The access point support four SSIDs for each with its own unique WiFi settings. This is enabled by default and that broadcasts on both radios, the maximum number of SSIDs is reached.) SSID stand for a total of a WiFi Network on page 30 • Disable or Enable a WiFi Network on page 31 • Remove a WiFi Network on page 31 • Enable or Disable Client Separation for a WiFi Network on...
User Manual
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... connected to the same network as a DHCP server) in your Internet modem. Enter the IP address that functions as the access point or to the access point. Enter the access point user name and password. Note The WAN menu option is fixed at WAN (Ethernet Port). To enable the DHCP client: 1. A login window opens. 3. Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings 73 If you disabled the DHCP client, you selected the WAN menu option, the page also displays the WAN Interface field, which is the default system mode) or Router mode...
... connected to the same network as a DHCP server) in your Internet modem. Enter the IP address that functions as the access point or to the access point. Enter the access point user name and password. Note The WAN menu option is fixed at WAN (Ethernet Port). To enable the DHCP client: 1. A login window opens. 3. Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings 73 If you disabled the DHCP client, you selected the WAN menu option, the page also displays the WAN Interface field, which is the default system mode) or Router mode...
User Manual
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... Add a DHCP Server for WiFi clients only. Enter the IP address that is not yet serviced by an existing DHCP server (see Change the System Mode to Router Mode or AP Mode on page 85). The default password is admin. Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings 78 AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Manage DHCP Servers When the system mode of the access point is Router mode (see Change the System Mode to Router Mode or AP Mode on page 85), you can add up to seven Dynamic...
... Add a DHCP Server for WiFi clients only. Enter the IP address that is not yet serviced by an existing DHCP server (see Change the System Mode to Router Mode or AP Mode on page 85). The default password is admin. Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings 78 AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Manage DHCP Servers When the system mode of the access point is Router mode (see Change the System Mode to Router Mode or AP Mode on page 85), you can add up to seven Dynamic...
User Manual
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... not use a power adapter, disconnect it to the access point or, if your access point requires a fixed (static) IP address, that is not off too. For information about the WiFi radios, see Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks on page 43. • Make sure that your WiFi device is unresponsive or does not function normally, restart your network: 1. If you are securely plugged in your WiFi device and access point match exactly. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Quick...
... not use a power adapter, disconnect it to the access point or, if your access point requires a fixed (static) IP address, that is not off too. For information about the WiFi radios, see Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks on page 43. • Make sure that your WiFi device is unresponsive or does not function normally, restart your network: 1. If you are securely plugged in your WiFi device and access point match exactly. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Quick...
User Manual
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... Troubleshooting 117 Turn the power off , the access point cannot detect a link with the network and the Internet. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. Power LED Is Alternating Green and Amber If the Power LED is alternating green and amber, the access point is ready. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. Activity LED Is Off If the WAN port of the access point is connected...
... Troubleshooting 117 Turn the power off , the access point cannot detect a link with the network and the Internet. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. Power LED Is Alternating Green and Amber If the Power LED is alternating green and amber, the access point is ready. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. Activity LED Is Off If the WAN port of the access point is connected...
User Manual
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... WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 If the WAN LED lights amber or green but the Activity LED is still off, press and hold the Reset button to return the access point to its factory settings (see Use the Reset Button on page 95). By default, both radios are enabled and the WLAN LEDs light solid green or solid blue or blink blue. • If you can affect the radios. Similary, when a network device such as a PoE switch, non-PoE switch, or Internet modem...
... WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 If the WAN LED lights amber or green but the Activity LED is still off, press and hold the Reset button to return the access point to its factory settings (see Use the Reset Button on page 95). By default, both radios are enabled and the WLAN LEDs light solid green or solid blue or blink blue. • If you can affect the radios. Similary, when a network device such as a PoE switch, non-PoE switch, or Internet modem...
User Manual
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... access point's network, use the correct TCP/IP settings. If a WLAN LED is off too. Alternatively, you want to change the WiFi settings of the switch or Internet modem to which the access point is connected to the access point but unable to numeric IP addresses. For information about the SSID broadcast, see Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks on page 26. • Does your WiFi device support the security that is, the access point uses static IP address settings), reboot your computer and verify the DNS address...
... access point's network, use the correct TCP/IP settings. If a WLAN LED is off too. Alternatively, you want to change the WiFi settings of the switch or Internet modem to which the access point is connected to the access point but unable to numeric IP addresses. For information about the SSID broadcast, see Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks on page 26. • Does your WiFi device support the security that is, the access point uses static IP address settings), reboot your computer and verify the DNS address...
User Manual
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... address of the access point, as a remote DNS server. A message such as the following one of the following problems might be occurring: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on for your access point and your computer are connected. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, enter ping -n 10 IP address...
... address of the access point, as a remote DNS server. A message such as the following one of the following problems might be occurring: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on for your access point and your computer are connected. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, enter ping -n 10 IP address...
User Manual
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...password (network key): sharedsecret RF channel Auto. Table 2. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Factory Settings You can reset the access point to Its Factory Default Settings on the region. DHCP client Enabled so that the access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server in the following table. Country/region United States NTP client Enabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Network integrity check Disabled 802.1Q VLAN Untagged VLAN with VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Syslog Disabled Ethernet LLDP Enabled UPnP Enabled WiFi network for initial setup...
...password (network key): sharedsecret RF channel Auto. Table 2. AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 Factory Settings You can reset the access point to Its Factory Default Settings on the region. DHCP client Enabled so that the access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server in the following table. Country/region United States NTP client Enabled Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled Network integrity check Disabled 802.1Q VLAN Untagged VLAN with VLAN ID 1 Management VLAN VLAN ID 1 Syslog Disabled Ethernet LLDP Enabled UPnP Enabled WiFi network for initial setup...