NETGEAR WAC510 User manual

User Manual
Insight Managed Smart Cloud
Wireless Access Point
Model WAC510
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveAugust 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11840-06

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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to
this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
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Revision History
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We added the following sections:
AP mode only: Specify an existing domain name on page 142
Set up and manage captive portals for WiFi networks on page 64 and Set up an
external captive portal for a WiFi network on page 67
You enter the wrong password and can no longer log in to the access point on
page 224
We made major changes to the following sections:
Log in to the access point after initial setup on page 41 (To log in to the access
point, you now must use an HTTPS browser connection.)
Manage user accounts on page 117
Change the admin user account password on page 164
Back up the access point configuration on page 176 and Restore the access point
configuration on page 178
In other sections, we made minor changes in relation to the new features.
We removed the section about enabling and disabling Telnet. A Telnet connection
to the access point is no longer supported.
August 2019202-11840-06
We published the manual in a new style and added About NETGEAR Insight on
page 13.
We made major changes to the following sections:
Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device on page 29
Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same network on
page 33
Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer on page 37
Set up an open or secure WiFi network on page 45
Enable or disable band steering with 802.11k RRM and 802.11v WiFi network
management on page 57
Change the channel width for a radio on page 83
Manage load balancing for the radios on page 97
Manage the maximum number of clients for a radio on page 94
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or Web-browser on page
160
View the access point Internet, IP, and system settings on page 189
View the WiFi radio settings on page 192
Factory default settings on page 228
We made other minor changes and corrections throughout the manual.
We removed Set up a WiFi on/off schedule for the radios, which is replaced by
Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity schedule on page 52.
We removed information about the Power LED alternating green and amber,
which is not an option for the Power LED.
February 2019202-11840-05
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We added the following sections:
Safety instructions and warnings on page 17
Enable or disable URL tracking for a WiFi network on page 60
Set a data volume limit for the access point on page 98
Router mode: Specify WAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet settings on
page 132
Schedule the access point to reboot on page 180
View or download tracked URLs on page 203
View the data volume consumption on page 208
Check the Internet speed on page 216
We made major changes to the following sections:
Set up an open or secure WiFi network on page 45
Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity schedule on page 52
Register and configure Facebook Wi-Fi for the access point on page 71
Manage the advanced WiFi settings for the radios on page 91
Add a user account on page 117
Disable the DHCP client and configure a LAN or WAN IP address on page 129
Router mode: Disable the DHCP client and specify a fixed WAN IP address on
page 131
Router mode: Enable the DHCP client and let the access point obtain a WAN IP
address on page 136
Perform a ping test on page 214
We made other minor changes and corrections throughout the manual.
July 2018202-11840-04
We added Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal
on page 27, and, throughout the manual, information about the NETGEAR Insight
Cloud portal.
We made major changes to the following sections:
Top panel with LEDs on page 14
Manage local MAC access control lists on page 110, including Manually set up a
MAC access control List on page 110 and Import an existing MAC access control
list on page 114
Enable or disable inter-VLAN routing on page 157
Insight LED is off on page 220
We made other minor changes and corrections throughout the manual.
The client separation feature is now referred to as the client isolation feature (see
Set up an open or secure WiFi network on page 45 and Enable or disable client
isolation for a WiFi network on page 55)
February 2018202-11840-03
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We added or made major changes to the following sections:
Set up an open or secure WiFi network on page 45
Enable or disable PMF for a WiFi network on page 59
Manage local MAC access control lists on page 110, including Manually set up a
MAC access control List on page 110 and Import an existing MAC access control
list on page 114
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or Web-browser on page
160
Manually download firmware and upgrade the access point on page 171
Revert to the backup firmware on page 173
Perform a ping test on page 214
Technical specifications on page 231
For all sections to which it applies, we added a step that describes the action that
is required in the pop-up warning window.
December
2017
202-11840-02
We added or made major changes to the following sections:
Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device on page 29
Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same network on
page 33
Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer on page 37
Set up an open or secure WiFi network on page 45
Register and configure Facebook Wi-Fi for the access point on page 71
Set up a click-through captive portal for a WiFi network on page 65
Unregister the access point from Facebook Wi-Fi on page 75
Manage the advanced WiFi settings for the radios on page 91
Manage neighbor AP detection on page 120
Set up RADIUS servers on page 126
Disable the DHCP client and configure a LAN or WAN IP address on page 129
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2017
202-11840-01
(202-11840-01, September 2017, Continued)
Enable the DHCP client on page 135
Set the 802.1Q VLAN and management VLAN on page 138
Enable or disable IGMP snooping on page 145
Router mode only: Manage DHCP servers on page 148, including Manage the
default DHCP server on page 149 and Enable or disable inter-VLAN routing on
page 157
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or Web-browser on page
160
Manage the LEDs on page 186
View unknown and known neighbor access points on page 195
View client distribution, connected clients, and client trends on page 197
View WiFi and WAN traffic, traffic statistics, and channel utilization on page 201
View a WiFi bridge connection on page 207
Capture WiFi and Ethernet packets on page 212
In addition, we made minor changes to other sections and updated some figures.
September
2017
202-11840-01
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We made major changes to the following sections:
Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or Android mobile
device on page 26
Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device on page 29
Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same network on
page 33
Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer on page 37
Set up an open or secure WiFi network on page 45
Block specific URLs and keywords for Internet access on page 108
Change the system mode to Router mode or AP mode on page 162
In addition, we made minor changes to other sections and updated some figures.
April 2017202-11686-02
First publication.December
2016
202-11686-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point
About NETGEAR Insight....................................................................13
Related documentation.....................................................................13
Unpack the access point....................................................................13
Top panel with LEDs...........................................................................14
Back panel...........................................................................................15
Product label.......................................................................................16
Safety instructions and warnings......................................................17
Chapter 2 Install the Access Point in Your Network and Access It
for Initial Configuration
Position your access point.................................................................21
Set up and connect the access point to your network or Internet
modem.................................................................................................22
Set up the access point with a PoE network connection..........22
Set up the access point with a non-PoE network connection...23
Set up the access point with a connection to your Internet
modem............................................................................................24
Connect to the access point for initial configuration.....................25
Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or
Android mobile device.................................................................26
Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud
portal...............................................................................................27
Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile
device..............................................................................................29
Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same
network............................................................................................33
Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer..37
Log in to the access point after initial setup....................................41
Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features
Set up and manage WiFi networks..................................................45
Set up an open or secure WiFi network......................................45
View or change the settings of a WiFi network..........................51
Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity
schedule..........................................................................................52
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Remove a WiFi network.................................................................54
Enable or disable client isolation for a WiFi network................55
Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network..........................56
Enable or disable band steering with 802.11k RRM and 802.11v
WiFi network management..........................................................57
Change the VLAN ID for a WiFi network.....................................58
Enable or disable PMF for a WiFi network..................................59
Enable or disable URL tracking for a WiFi network...................60
Select a MAC ACL for a WiFi network.........................................61
Set bandwidth rate limits for a WiFi network..............................63
Set up and manage captive portals for WiFi networks..................64
Set up a click-through captive portal for a WiFi network..........65
Set up an external captive portal for a WiFi network................67
Register and configure Facebook Wi-Fi for the access point...71
Set up a Facebook Wi-Fi captive portal for a WiFi network.....73
Unregister the access point from Facebook Wi-Fi....................75
Manage the basic radio features......................................................76
Manage the basic settings for the radios....................................76
Turn a radio on or off.....................................................................80
Change the WiFi mode for a radio..............................................81
Change the MCS index and data rate for a radio......................82
Change the channel width for a radio.........................................83
Change the output power for a radio.........................................85
Change the guard interval for a radio.........................................86
Change the channel for a radio...................................................87
Manage Quality of Service for a WiFi radio................................88
Chapter 4 Manage the Advanced WiFi and Radio Features
Manage the advanced radio features..............................................91
Manage the advanced WiFi settings for the radios...................91
Manage the maximum number of clients for a radio................94
Manage the broadcast and multicast settings for a radio........95
Manage load balancing for the radios........................................97
Set a data volume limit for the access point....................................98
Set up a WiFi bridge between access points................................102
Chapter 5 Manage Access and Security
Block specific URLs and keywords for Internet access................108
Manage local MAC access control lists.........................................110
Manually set up a MAC access control List...............................110
Import an existing MAC access control list..............................114
Manage user accounts.....................................................................117
Add a user account......................................................................117
Change the settings for a user account....................................119
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Remove a user account...............................................................120
Manage neighbor AP detection.....................................................120
Enable neighbor access point detection and move access points
to the Known AP List....................................................................121
Import an existing neighbor access point list in the Known AP
List..................................................................................................123
Set up RADIUS servers.....................................................................126
Chapter 6 Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings
Disable the DHCP client and configure a LAN or WAN IP
address..............................................................................................129
AP mode: Disable the DHCP client and specify a fixed IP
address..........................................................................................129
Router mode: Disable the DHCP client and specify a fixed WAN
IP address.....................................................................................131
Router mode: Specify WAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
settings..........................................................................................132
Enable the DHCP client...................................................................135
AP mode: Enable the DHCP client............................................135
Router mode: Enable the DHCP client and let the access point
obtain a WAN IP address............................................................136
Set the 802.1Q VLAN and management VLAN............................138
AP mode: Set the 802.1Q VLAN and management VLAN.....138
Router mode: Set the 802.1Q VLAN and management VLAN.140
AP mode only: Specify an existing domain name........................142
Enable or disable Spanning Tree Protocol...................................143
Enable or disable the network integrity check function..............144
Enable or disable IGMP snooping.................................................145
Enable or disable Ethernet LLDP....................................................146
Enable or disable UPnP...................................................................147
Router mode only: Manage DHCP servers...................................148
Manage the default DHCP server..............................................149
Add a DHCP server for a WiFi network.....................................151
View or change the settings for a DHCP server.......................153
Disable a DHCP server................................................................154
Remove a DHCP server...............................................................155
Enable or disable inter-VLAN routing.......................................157
Chapter 7 Manage and Maintain the Access Point
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or
Web-browser....................................................................................160
Change the system mode to Router mode or AP mode.............162
Change the country or region of operation..................................163
Change the admin user account password..................................164
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Change the system name................................................................165
Specify a custom NTP server...........................................................166
Set the time zone..............................................................................168
Manage the syslog settings.............................................................169
Manage the firmware of the access point.....................................170
Check for new firmware and upgrade the access point.........170
Manually download firmware and upgrade the access point.171
Revert to the backup firmware...................................................173
Use an SFTP server to upgrade the access point....................175
Manage the configuration file of the access point.......................176
Back up the access point configuration....................................176
Restore the access point configuration.....................................178
Reboot the access point from the local browser interface.........179
Schedule the access point to reboot.............................................180
Return the access point to its factory default settings.................181
Use the Reset button to reset the access point........................181
Use the local browser interface to reset the access point......182
Enable or disable Secure Shell.......................................................183
Enable SNMP and manage the SNMP settings............................184
Manage the LEDs.............................................................................186
Chapter 8 Monitor the Access Point and the Network
View the access point Internet, IP, and system settings..............189
View the WiFi radio settings............................................................192
View unknown and known neighbor access points.....................195
View client distribution, connected clients, and client trends....197
View WiFi and WAN traffic, traffic statistics, and channel
utilization...........................................................................................201
View or download tracked URLs.....................................................203
View, save, download, or clear the logs........................................205
View a WiFi bridge connection.......................................................207
View the data volume consumption..............................................208
View alarms and notifications.........................................................209
Chapter 9 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Capture WiFi and Ethernet packets...............................................212
Perform a ping test...........................................................................214
Check the Internet speed................................................................216
Quick tips for troubleshooting.......................................................217
Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................218
Power LED is off...........................................................................219
Power LED remains solid amber................................................219
Power LED is blinking amber continuously..............................220
Insight LED is off..........................................................................220
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2.4G or 5G WLAN LED is off.......................................................221
WAN PoE LED or LAN LED is off while a device is connected.221
Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity...............................................222
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................222
You cannot log in to the access point over a LAN connection....223
Changes are not saved....................................................................224
You enter the wrong password and can no longer log in to the
access point.......................................................................................224
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................225
Test the LAN path to your access point....................................225
Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........226
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory default settings...................................................................228
Technical specifications...................................................................231
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Hardware Overview of the Access
Point
The NETGEAR Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point (WAC510) 802.11
Wave 2 AC1300, in this manual referred to as the access point, supports dual-band
concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with a combined throughput of 1300 Mbps
(400 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz).
The access point can function as a Power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD) in
an existing network connected to a PoE switch, with a power adapter connected to a
regular switch, or in standalone mode as both an access point and router connected to
an Internet modem.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• About NETGEAR Insight
• Related documentation
• Unpack the access point
• Top panel with LEDs
• Back panel
• Product label
• Safety instructions and warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the
support website at netgear.com/support/.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time
to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new
firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this manual, you might need to update the firmware.
Note: In this user manual, WiFi network means the same as SSID (service set identifier
or WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). That is, in this user manual, when
we refer to a WiFi network we mean an individual SSID or VAP.
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About NETGEAR Insight
The access point supports the NETGEAR Insight app, which lets you set up and manage
the access point from your iOS or Android mobile device and connects to the Insight
cloud-based management platform. For Insight Premium or Insight Pro subscribers, the
access point also supports the Insight Cloud portal, which is the website that provides
access to the Insight cloud-based management platform.
This user manual describes the local browser–based management interface, in this
manual referred to as the local browser interface. For more information about NETGEAR
Insight, visit insight.netgear.com and see the NETGEAR knowledge base at
netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx.
If you install the access point as a NETGEAR Insight managed device, the settings for
features that you can manage through the Insight app and Insight Cloud portal are
masked out in the local browser interface. However, using the local browser interface,
you can still manage the settings for certain features that are not yet supported in Insight.
For more information, visit the NETGEAR knowledge base at
netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx and search for What is Hybrid Management
Mode.
Related documentation
The following related documentation is available at netgear.com/support/download/:
•Installation guide
•Ceiling and wall installation guide
•Data sheet
For information about the NETGEAR Insight app and the Insight Cloud portal, visit
insight.netgear.com and see the NETGEAR knowledge base at
netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx.
Unpack the access point
The package contains the access point, installation guide, ceiling and wall installation
kit, and mounting installation guide. Because the access point supports Power over
Ethernet (PoE), a power adapter is not included in the product package but is available
as an option.
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Top panel with LEDs
The LEDs that provide the status of the access point are located on the top panel of the
access point.
Figure 1. Top panel with LEDs
Table 1. LED descriptions
DescriptionLED
Off. No power is supplied to the access point.
Solid green. Power is supplied to the access point and the access point is ready.
Solid amber. During startup, the Power LED lights solid amber. If after five minutes the amber
light remains on, a boot error occurred.
Blinking amber fast, temporarily. The access point is upgrading firmware.
Blinking amber slowly, continuously. The access point did not receive an IP address from a
DHCP server.
Power LED
If the serial number begins with 4W8 or
4W9:
If the serial number begins with 5B4 or 5B5:Insight LED
Off. The access point functions either in
standalone mode or in Insight mode but is not
connected to the Insight cloud-based
management platform.
Solid green. The access point functions in
Insight mode and is connected to the Insight
cloud-based management platform.
Off. The access point functions either in
standalone mode or in Insight mode but is not
connected to the Insight cloud-based
management platform.
Solid blue. The access point functions in
Insight mode and is connected to the Insight
cloud-based management platform.
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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Off. Either no powered-on Ethernet device is connected to the WAN PoE port, or, if a
powered-on Ethernet device is connected, no Ethernet link is detected.
Solid amber. A 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet link is detected on the WAN PoE port.
Blinking amber. 10 or 100 Mbps traffic activity is detected on the WAN PoE port.
Solid green. A 1000 Mbps Ethernet link is detected on the WAN PoE port.
Blinking green. 1000 Mbps traffic activity is detected on the WAN PoE port.
WAN PoE LED
Off. Either no powered-on Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port, or, if a powered-on
Ethernet device is connected, no Ethernet link is detected.
Solid amber. A 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet link is detected on the LAN port.
Blinking amber. 10 or 100 Mbps traffic activity is detected on the LAN port.
Solid green. A 1000 Mbps Ethernet link is detected on the LAN port.
Blinking green. 1000 Mbps traffic activity is detected on the LAN port.
LAN LED
Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is on.
Solid blue. One or more WLAN clients are connected to the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio.
Blinking blue. Traffic is detected on the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio.
2.4G WLAN LED
Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is on.
Solid blue. One or more WLAN clients are connected to the 5 GHz WiFi radio.
Blinking blue. Traffic is detected on the 5 GHz WiFi radio.
5G WLAN LED
Note: For information about troubleshooting with the LEDs, see Troubleshoot with the
LEDs on page 218.
Back panel
The back panel of the access point provides two ports and a DC power connector.
Figure 2. Back panel of the access point
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Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
•LAN port. One black Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port to connect the access point
to Ethernet devices. You can use the LAN port to connect the access point to a switch,
computer, or other Ethernet device.
•WAN PoE port. One yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN PoE port that provides a
connection to a PoE switch or regular switch that is connected to your network and
the Internet, for example, through an Internet modem. If the access point functions
in Router mode (see Change the system mode to Router mode or AP mode on page
162), you can connect the WAN PoE port directly to the LAN port of an Internet
modem.
•DC power connector. If you do not use a PoE connection, connect an optional
power adapter to the DC power connector.
For more information about WAN PoE and LAN port connections, see Set up and connect
the access point to your network or Internet modem on page 22.
Note: The Reset button is located on the left side panel of the access point. Press the
Reset button for about 2 seconds to reboot the access point or for more than 10 seconds
to reset the access point to factory default settings. If you added the access point to a
NETGEAR Insight network location, you must first use the Insight app or Insight Cloud
portal to remove the access point from your Insight network location before the factory
default settings function of the Reset button is available. For more information, see Use
the Reset button to reset the access point on page 181.
Product label
The product label on the bottom panel of the access point consists of two parts and
shows compliance statements, the default login information, default WiFi network name
(SSID), serial number, network key (password), and MAC address of the access point.
Figure 3. Product label, part 1
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Figure 4. Product label, part 2
Safety instructions and warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
•This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental
specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
•Observe and follow service markings:
- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
-If applicable to your device, opening or removing covers that are marked with
the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock.
We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet
and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your device, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
-An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
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- The product was dropped or damaged.
-The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
•Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in
your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your device, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
touching internal components.
•Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.
•To avoid damaging your system, if your device uses a power supply with a voltage
selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
-115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
-230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
•Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
in your location.
•Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
cable:
If your device uses a power adapter:
-If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
-The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your device uses a power cable:
-If you were not provided with a power cable for your system or for any
AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved
for your country.
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-The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of
the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets.
•If applicable to your device, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
•Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
•Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route
cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests
on any cables.
•Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, power cables or plugs. Consult
a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
•Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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2
Install the Access Point in Your
Network and Access It for Initial
Configuration
This chapter describes how you can install and access the access point in your network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Position your access point
• Set up and connect the access point to your network or Internet modem
• Connect to the access point for initial configuration
• Log in to the access point after initial setup
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