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1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point The NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104, in this manual referred to as the access point, supports dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with combined throughput of 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz).The access point can be used in a standalone configuration connected to a router or integrated in a network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack the Access Point on page 6 • Top Panel With LEDs on page 6 • Back Panel on page 7 • Position the Antennas on page 8 • Product Label on page 9 IMPORTANT: The access point provides WiFi and LAN connectivity but is a bridge and not a router. Therefore, do not connect the access point directly to your DSL or cable modem. You must connect the access point to a router or, if your network includes a DHCP server, to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP server. (For more information, see Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network on page 12.) 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 downloadcenter.netgear.com. 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 guide, you might need to update your firmware. 5

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Hardware Overview of the Access Point	5
Unpack the Access Point	6
Top Panel With LEDs	6
Back Panel	7
Position the Antennas	8
Product Label	9
2. Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network	10
Position Your Access Point	11
Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network	12
Connect the Access Point to Your Router	12
Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server	14
Connect the Access Point With a Static IP Address to Your Network	16
Log In to the Access Point After Setup to View or Change Settings	19
Change the Language	20
Change the admin Password	21
Set Up Password Recovery	21
Set the Time Zone and Adjust the Daylight Saving Time	22
Connect to the Access Point’s Network After Installation	23
Connect to the Access Point Through an Ethernet Cable	23
Join the WiFi Network of the Access Point	23
Manual Method	23
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method	24
3. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings	26
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the WiFi Network	27
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings	27
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security	33
Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security	35
Control the WiFi Radios	37
Use the WiFi On/Off Button	37
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios	37
4. Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic	39
Update the Firmware of the Access Point	40
Check for New Firmware and Update the Access Point	40
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Access Point	41
Manage the Configuration File of the Access Point	42
Back Up the Settings	42
Restore the Settings	43
Recover the admin Password	43
Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings	44
Use the Reset Button	45
Erase the Settings	45
Change the IP Address Settings of the Access Point	46
View Devices Currently on the Network	48
View the Status and Statistics of the Access Point	49
View Information About the Access Point and the IP and WiFi Settings	49
View the Traffic Statistics	53
Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency	54
View or Clear the Logs	54
5. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features	56
Add a WiFi Schedule	57
Manage Access to the WiFi Network Through a WiFi Access List	58
Manage the WPS Settings	60
Manage Advanced WiFi Settings	62
Set Up a WiFi Distribution System	63
Set Up the WiFi Base Station	64
Set Up a WiFi Repeater	65
6. Troubleshooting	68
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting	69
Troubleshoot With the LEDs	70
Power LED Is Off	70
Power LED Remains Blinking Green	70
WiFi LED Is Off	71
Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity	71
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing	71
You Cannot Log In to the Access Point	72
Changes Are Not Saved	72
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	73
Test the LAN Path to Your Access Point	73
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device	73
A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications	75
Factory Settings	76

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Hardware Overview of the Access Point

The NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104, in this manual referred to as the access point,

supports dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with combined throughput of 1.2 Gbps (300

Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz). The access point can be used in a standalone configuration connected

to a router or integrated in a network.

The chapter contains the following sections:

•

Unpack the Access Point

on page 6

•

Top Panel With LEDs

on page 6

•

Back Panel

on page 7

•

Position the Antennas

on page 8

•

Product Label

on page 9

IMPORTANT:

The access point provides WiFi and LAN connectivity but is a bridge and not a router.

Therefore, do not connect the access point directly to your DSL or cable modem.

You must connect the access point to a router or, if your network includes a DHCP

server, to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP server. (For more information,

see

Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network

on page 12.)

For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website

netgear.com/support

Note

Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at

downloadcenter.netgear.com

.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 guide, you

might need to update your firmware.

Note