NETGEAR prosafe WAC740 User manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
September 2016
202-11705-01
ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC
Access Point Model WAC740
Hardware Installation Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Overview
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpack Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Documentation Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2 Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput
Connection to a High-Speed Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Static LAG Connection to a Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3 Installation
Step 1: Consider the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines. . . . . . 15
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 3a: If the Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server,
Connect the Access Point to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and
Configure the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Package Content of the Ceiling and Wall Installation Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drop Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshoot the Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Verify the Correct Sequence of Events at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Remains Blinking Amber . . . . . . . . 29
No LEDs Are Lit on the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The Activity LED, LAN LED 1, or Both LAN LEDs Are Not Lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The WLAN LEDs Do Not Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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You Cannot Access the Internet From a WiFi Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
You Cannot Access the Access Point From a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Test the LAN Path to the Access Point Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix B Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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1. Introduction and Hardware
Overview
This hardware installation guide is for the NETGEAR ProSAFE®Dual Band WirelessAC Access
Point Model WAC740.
In this hardware installation guide, except where indicated otherwise, the Dual Band Wireless
AC Access Point Model WAC740 is referred to as the access point.
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide and the ceiling and wall
installation guide that came with the access point and that you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Overview
•Unpack Your Access Point
•Hardware Description
•Product Label
•Documentation Resources
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual,
visit the support website at netgear.com/support.
IMPORTANT:
Model WAC740 is not intended as a standalone access point.
The access point must be managed through a NETGEAR wireless
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Overview
Model WAC740 is intended as a controller-managed access point for centralized
management with a NETGEAR wireless controller from small (WC7500) to mid-size
(WC7600) and large-size (WC9500) deployment. The access point operates with Multi-user
MIMO (MU-MIMO), provides concurrent operation in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands,
and can achieve speeds up to 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz network and up to 1.7 Gbps for 5 GHz
networks.
The access point provides one Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) port (LAN port 1) that can
support up to 2.5 Gbps of throughput, enabling a single connection to a 2.5 Gbps–capable
switch such as the NETGEAR M4200 Series ProSAFE Managed Switch.
The second LAN port (LAN port 2) is intended for a LAG configuration, which enables the
throughput to exceed 1 Gbps even if a 2.5 Gbps–capable switch is not present on the other
end.
Note: Because model WAC740 is not intended as a standalone access point,
NETGEAR does not provide a separate user manual for this access
point. You must configure the access point through a NETGEAR wireless
controller. For information about configuring the access point, see the
ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2,
and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Unpack Your Access Point
Your package contains the following items:
•Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740
•Category 5e Ethernet cable
•Installation guide
•Ceiling and wall installation kit
•Ceiling and wall installation guide
Note: A power adapter is not included in the package. A power adapter is
required if you do not provide PoE+ power to the access point.
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if any parts are missing or damaged.
Visit the NETGEAR website at netgear.com/support/contact.aspx for the telephone number
of customer support in your area.

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Hardware Description
The following sections describe the top and rear hardware functions of the access point.
•Top Panel on page 7
•Rear Panel on page 9
•Product Label on page 10
Top Panel
The LEDs of the access point are described in the following figure and table:
Figure 1. Top panel
Table 1. Top panel LEDs
Item Icon LED Name LED Behavior Description
1Power LED Off Power is off.
Solid green Power is on and the access point is ready for operation.
Alternating green
and amber The access point is receiving insufficient PoE power.
Solid amber, then
blinking amber, then
solid green
During startup, while a self-test is running, the Power
LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds, turns solid
green temporarily, then blinks amber while the
configuration is being synchronized and the firmware is
being updated, and finally turns solid green.
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1(continued) Blinking amber at
moderate speed The configuration between the access point and the wireless controller is being synchronized.
Blinking amber at
fast speed Firmware is being upgraded.
2Activity LED Off No link with the network is detected.
Solid green A link with the network is detected.
Blinking green Network traffic is detected.
3LAN LED 1 Off No Ethernet link or Ethernet LAG link is detected.
Solid green A 2.5 Gbps Ethernet link is detected.
Solid amber A 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet link is detected.
Solid green in a LAG A 1 Gbps Ethernet LAG link is detected.
If both the LAN LED 1 and the LAN LED 2 light solid
green, a 1 Gbps Ethernet link is detected in a link
aggregation group (LAG) connection.
Solid amber in a LAG The Ethernet LAG link of LAN port 2 is down, a failover
occurred, and the LAG link on LAN port 1 is carrying all
traffic in the LAG.
4LAN LED 2 Off No Ethernet LAG link is detected.
Note: LAN port 2 can be used only for a LAG connection.
Solid green in a LAG A 1 Gbps Ethernet LAG link is detected.
If both the LAN LED 2 and the LAN LED 1 light solid
green, a 1 Gbps Ethernet link is detected in a LAG
connection.
Solid amber in a LAG The Ethernet LAG link of LAN port 1 is down, a failover
occurred, and the LAG link on LAN port 2 is carrying all
traffic in the LAG.
Note: A failover to LAN port 2 is possible only if the
access point receives power from a power adapter. If LAN
port 1 fails while it provides PoE+ power to the access
point, the access point shuts down.
52.4 GHz
WLAN LED Off The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is on.
Blinking green WiFi activity is detected on the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio.
65GHz WLAN
LED Off The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green The 5 GHz WiFi radio is on.
Blinking green WiFi activity is detected on the 5 GHz WiFi radio.
Table 1. Top panel LEDs (continued)
Item Icon LED Name LED Behavior Description

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Rear Panel
Figure 2. Rear panel
The rear panel components of the access point, from left to right, are described in the
following list:
1. Cable security lock. Receptacle for an optional lock.
2. Console port. Lets you connect the access point to an optional console terminal. The port
provides an RJ-45 connector and supports the following settings: 115200 K default baud
rate, 8 data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit.
3. Factory default Reset button. Using a sharp object, press and hold this button for about
ten seconds to reset the access point to factory defaults settings. All configuration settings
are lost, and the default password is restored. For more information, see Factory Default
Settings on page 36.
4. LAN port 2. 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink
(Auto MDI-X) for a static link aggregation group (LAG) connection to a switch.
5. LAN port 1. 100/1000/2500BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink
(Auto MDI-X) and support for IEEE 802.3at PoE+ for connection to a switch or router that
can provide PoE+. LAN port 1 is intended for the normal connection to a switch.
6. DC power socket. Socket for an optional 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter. A power adapter is
not included in the package. A power adapter is required if you do not provide PoE+ power
to the access point.
Side Panels
External multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas can extend the WiFi signal range
indoors or in fringe network areas. The access point can support up to four optional 2.4 GHz
or 5 GHz dual-band antennas.
External antennas plug into the reverse SMA antenna connectors on the side panels of the
access point. Each side panel provides two antenna connectors for a total of four antenna
connectors. For information about optional NETGEAR antennas, visit
netgear.com/business/products/wireless/accessories.
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Product Label
The product label on the bottom of the enclosure displays the access point’s default WiFi
network names (SSIDs), serial number, MAC address, default login information (IP address,
user name, and password), regulatory compliance, and other information.
Figure 3. Product label
Documentation Resources
For more information about the WAC740 access point, see the following documents, which
you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com:
•NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC740 Installation Guide
•NETGEAR ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720, WAC730, and
WAC740 Ceiling and Wall Installation Guide
•ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, and WC9500 User
Manual
You can also visit netgear.com/business/products/wireless/business-wireless, where you can
find the data sheet for model WAC740 and other information.
Note: Because model WAC740 is not intended as a standalone access
point, NETGEAR does not provide a separate user manual for this
access point.

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2. Connections for Multi-Gigabit
Ethernet Throughput
This chapter describes the access point’s connections for multi-Gigabit Ethernet throughput.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Connection to a High-Speed Switch
•Static LAG Connection to a Switch

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Connection to a High-Speed Switch
You can use a single cable to connect the access point’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN port 1 to a
multi-Gigabit capable Ethernet switch such as the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed
Switch, which is an NBASE-T switch that provides speeds up to 5 Gbps as well as PoE+
(802.3at).
Note: The access point requires PoE+. PoE (802.3af) is not sufficient. If
your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you can purchase a
NETGEAR power adapter for the access point.
To connect the access point to the switch, you must use access point LAN port 1 (the
rightmost LAN port).All ports on the NETGEAR M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch support at
least 2.5 Gbps and provide PoE+.
In such a configuration, do not use access point LAN port 2, which is intended only for a static
link aggregation group (LAG) connection. The connection that is provided through LAN port 1
is sufficient to achieve multi-Gigabit Ethernet throughput and receive PoE+.
For information about setting up a high-speed connection to the switch, see Option 1: Set Up
a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Connection to the Switch on page 18.
Figure 4. High-speed connection to an M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch
Network core
Access point
Switch
Wireless controller
LAN port 1

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Static LAG Connection to a Switch
If your network does not include a switch with ports that provide multi-Gigabit Ethernet
throughput, connect the access point’s two LAN ports to a switch and set up a static link
aggregation group (LAG) that allows either a single 2 Gbps connection or a 1 Gbps
redundancy connection between the access point and the switch. The switch must support
static LAGs.
Note: The access point supports a manual static LAG only. The access
point does not support IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation or Link
Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) groups.
When you set up a static LAG, the access point’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port (LAN port 1) is
limited to 1 Gbps and the total throughput of the LAG connection is 2 Gbps (LAN port 1
provides 1 Gbps and LAN port 2 provides 1 Gbps.) The LAG connection also provides
redundancy in case one of the LAN ports fails. For the LAG to function, you must enable the
LAG on the access point, configure a LAG for the access point on the switch, and configure a
LAG for the access point on the wireless controller.
Note: The access point requires PoE+. PoE (802.3af) is not sufficient. If
your switch does not support PoE+ (802.3at), you can purchase a
NETGEAR power adapter for the access point.
For information about setting up a LAG connection, see Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection
to a Switch on page 18.
Figure 5. LAG connection to an M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch
Network core
Access point
Switch
Wireless controller
LAG

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3. Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedures for your access point.Access point installation
involves the steps that are described in the following sections:
Step 1: Consider the System Requirements
Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network
Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and Configure the Access Point
Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point
Optional Step 6: Mount the Access Point
Note: Before you position and mount the access point at its permanent
position, first set up, configure, and test the access point to verify WiFi
network connectivity.

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Step 1: Consider the System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure that your network includes the following
components:
•An NBASE-T or 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (802.3at) switch.
Note: The access point requires PoE+. PoE (802.3af) is not sufficient.
•If the switch does not provide PoE+, a NETGEAR power adapter for the access point and
an AC power source.
•A NETGEAR wireless controller in the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the access
point.
•If the network does not include a DHCP server, a computer with a static IP address of
192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 so that you can connect to the
access point at its default IP address of 192.168.0.160 and configure the appropriate IP
address for your network.
Step 2: Consider the WiFi Equipment Placement and Range
Guidelines
The range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly based on the location of the access
point. The latency, data throughput performance, and power consumption of WiFi devices
also vary depending on your configuration choices. In addition, the time it takes to establish a
WiFi connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to connect over WiFi to the access point. For
complete performance specifications, see Appendix B, Supplemental
Information.
For best results, place your access point according to the following general guidelines:
•Near the center of the area in which the WiFi devices will operate.
•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the WiFi devices are in within a line of
sight (even if through walls).
•Away from possible sources of interference such as the following:
-Ceiling fans
-Home security systems
-Microwaves
-Computers
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-2.4 GHz cordless phone
-5 GHz cordless phone
•Away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as
the following:
-Brick walls or surfaces
-Concrete walls or surfaces
-Solid metal doors
-Aluminum studs
-Fish tanks
-Mirrors
Placing an external antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage.
Placing an external antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.
(An external antenna does not come standard with the access point.)
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to Your Network
Connecting the access point to the network involves the following tasks:
1. Configure the network IP address of the access point. The access point uses a
DHCP client that is enabled by default. If your network includes a DHCP server, the
access point obtains an IP address from the DHCP server. If your network does not
include a DHCP server, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP address of
192.168.0.160. In that situation, you must use a computer to connect to the access point
so that you can configure the network IP address of the access point (see Step 3a: If the
Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server, Connect the Access Point to a Computer on
page 17).
If your network does include a DHCP server, note the following:
-Make sure that Option 43 is enabled on the DHCP server.
-Make sure that the DHCP server specifies the IP address of the NETGEAR wireless
controller that you intend to use to discover and configure the access point.
-We recommend that you reserve an IP address for the access point on the DHCP
server.
2. Connect the access point to a switch. In a typical setup, you connect the access point to
a switch that is connected to the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the wireless controller.
You can set up a single 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connection to the switch or
you can set up a LAG connection to the switch (see Step 3b: Connect theAccess Point to
a Switch on page 18).
3. Provide power to the access point. Either the switch to which you connect the access
point provides PoE+ power to the access point or you must use a power adapter to provide
power to the access point (see Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point on page 19).

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Step 3a: If the Network Does Not Include a DHCP Server,
Connect the Access Point to a Computer
If your network does not include a DHCP server, you must connect a computer to the access
point to configure the network IP address of the access point. You also must know the IP
address of the wireless controller in the network.
Note: If the access point was previously connected to a network with a DHCP
server, the access point retains the IP address that it received from the
DHCP server. In such a situation, before you start the following
procedure, first reset the access point to factory default settings (see
Factory Default Settings on page 36), otherwise you cannot connect to
the access point by using its default IP address.
To configure the access point’s IP address settings and other information:
1. Configure a computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 on the access point to an Ethernet port on
your computer.
3. In the address bar of a web browser, enter the IP address of the access point.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.160.
A login window displays.
4. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The Network Settings page displays. (The full path is Configuration > System >
Network Settings.)
5. In the IP Settings section, select the DHCP client disable radio button.
By default, the DHCP client enable radio button is selected and the access point
functions as a DHCP client.
6. In the IP Settings section, configure the IP address information for the access point in the
network.
7. In the Controller Settings section, configure the IP address for the wireless controller in the
network.
8. If you must change the management VLAN settings, do so in the Vlan Settings section.
By default, VLAN 1 is the management VLAN and it is untagged.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
10. Log out of the access point and disconnect the access point from the computer.
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Step 3b: Connect the Access Point to a Switch
You can set up a single 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connection to the switch or you
can set up a LAG connection to the switch. For more information about these options, see
Chapter 2, Connections for Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Throughput.
Option 1: Set Up a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps Connection to the Switch
For more information about this type of setup, see Connection to a High-Speed Switch on
page 12.
To set up a 100/1000 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps connection to the switch:
1. Connect one end of a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable (included with the access point) to
access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN port).
LAN port 1 on the access point can provide a speed up to 2.5 Gbps. If the switch provides
a 2.5 Gbps (or faster) connection, you could use a higher-rated Ethernet cable (Cat 6, Cat
6a, or Cat 7).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch.
Option 2: Set Up a LAG Connection to a Switch
For more information about this type of setup, see Static LAG Connection to a Switch on
page 13.
To set up a LAG between the access point and the switch:
1. Connect one end of a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable (included with the access point) to
access point LAN port 1 (the rightmost LAN port).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch.
3. Connect one end of another (Cat 5e) cable (not included with the access point) to access
point LAN port 2.
LAN port 2 on the access point can be used only for a LAG connection.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port on the switch.
5. On the switch, configure a static LAG for the access point.
For more information, see the documentation for your switch. If you use a NETGEAR
M4200 ProSAFE Managed Switch, see the M4200 and M4300 Series ProSAFE
Managed Switches Web Management User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: For the LAG to function, you must also enable link aggregation on the
access point itself and configure link aggregation for the access point
on the wireless controller. For information about these configurations,
see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600,
WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by
visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com.

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Step 3c: Provide Power to the Access Point
If the switch provides PoE+ power, no further action is required to power the access point.
If the switch does not provide PoE+, you must connect the access point to a power adapter.
Option 1: The Access Point Receives Power From a PoE+ Switch
The access point requires PoE+ power according to IEEE 802.3at, with 42 VDC–57 VDC,
600mA. PoE, according to IEEE 802.3af, is not sufficient for the access point.
CAUTION:
PoE might be considered a network environment 0 per IEC TR 62101, and
thus the interconnected ITE circuits might be considered safety extra low
voltage (SELV).
The access point does not provide an on/off power button. If the switch to which you connect
the access point provides PoE+ power, the PoE+ Ethernet connection to the switch controls
the power.
Option 2: Connect the Access Point to a Power Adapter
If your switch does not provide PoE+, obtain a 12VDC, 2.5A power adapter from NETGEAR.
This power adapter is specific to the WAC740 access point. Do not use another power
adapter.
The access point does not provide an on/off power button. The power adapter connection
controls the power.
To apply power to the access point through a power adapter:
1. Connect the power adapter plug to the DC power socket on the access point.
2. Plug the power adapter into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip.
Select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which could turn off power to
the access point.
When you apply power, the Power LED on the access point’s front panel lights.
If the Power LED does not light, check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in
correctly and that the power source is functioning. If this does not resolve the problem,
see Appendix A, Troubleshooting.

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ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless AC Access Point Model WAC740
Step 4: Use the Wireless Controller to Discover and
Configure the Access Point
The WAC740 access point is not intended as a standalone access point. You must let a
NETGEAR wireless controller discover the access point, after which you can configure and
manage the access point through the wireless controller. The access point must function in
the same Layer 2 or Layer 3 network as the wireless controller.
For more information, see the ProSAFE Wireless Controller Models WC7500, WC7600,
WC7600v2, and WC9500 User Manual, which you can download by visiting
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: If you are using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access
points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.The
recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five
channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11, or 1 and 11).
Step 5: Test WiFi Connectivity to the Access Point
After you configure the access point through the wireless controller, make sure that WiFi
devices can connect to the access point before you position and mount the access point at its
permanent position.
We recommend that you configure WiFi security and other WiFi features before you deploy
the access point in your network.
To test for WiFi connectivity:
1. Configure your WiFi devices so that they can connect to a WiFi network that you
configured on the access point.
2. Verify that your WiFi devices acquired a WiFi link to the access point.
3. Verify network connectivity by using a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file
and printer access on your network.
Note: If you cannot connect WiFi devices to the access point, see
Appendix A, Troubleshooting.