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Upgrade the Firmware of the Access Point, Check for New Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point

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AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 6. To enable the syslog server function, select the Enable Syslog check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Upgrade the Firmware of the Access Point The access point firmware is stored in flash memory. You can check to see if new firmware is available and upgrade the access point to the new firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually to a local computer, and update the access point to the new firmware. If someone (usually the network administrator) places new firmware on a TFTP or FTP server in the network, you can load the firmware from the server and upgrade the firmware of the access point. The following sections describe the firmware upgrade methods: • Check for New Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point on page 89 • Manually Download Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point on page 90 • Use a TFTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point on page 91 • Use an FTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point on page 92 Check for New Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point For you to check for new firmware, the access point must be connected to the Internet. To check for new firmware and upgrade your access point: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. A login window opens. 3. Enter the access point user name and password. The default user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard page displays. 4. Click the Check for Upgrade button. The access point detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message asking if you want to download and install it. 5. To download and install the new firmware, follow the prompts and dialog boxes. The access point locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the upgrade. Manage and Maintain the Access Point 89

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Hardware Overview of the Access Point	6
Related Documentation	7
Unpack the Access Point	7
Top Panel With LEDs	7
Back Panel	9
Product Label	9
2. Install the Access Point in Your Network and Access It for Initial Configuration	10
Position Your Access Point	11
Set Up and Connect the Access Point to Your Network or Internet Modem	12
Set Up the Access Point With a PoE Network Connection	12
Set Up the Access Point With a Non-PoE Network Connection	13
Set Up the Access Point With a Connection to Your Internet Modem	13
Connect to the Access Point for Initial Configuration	15
Connect Over WiFi Using an iOS or Android Mobile Device	15
Connect Over WiFi Using a WiFi-Enabled Computer or Mobile Device	16
Connect Over Ethernet Using a Computer Connected to the Same Network	18
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
3. Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features	25
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	32
Enable or Disable Radio Resource Management for a WiFi Network	33
Enable or Disable Band Steering for a WiFi Network	34
Change the RSSI Threshold for a WiFi Network	35
Change the VLAN ID for a WiFi Network	35
Select a MAC ACL for a WiFi Network	36
Set Bandwidth Limitations for a WiFi Network	37
Set Up a Captive Portal for a WiFi Network	38
Manage the Basic Radio Features	40
Manage the Basic Settings for the Radios	40
Turn a Radio On or Off	43
Change the WiFi Mode for a Radio	44
Change the MCS Index and Data Rate for a Radio	45
Change the Channel Width for a Radio	45
Change the Output Power for a Radio	46
Change the Guard Interval for a Radio	47
Change the Channel for a Radio	48
Set Up a WiFi On/Off Schedule for the Radios	48
Manage Quality of Service for a WiFi Radio	49
4. Manage the Advanced WiFi and Radio Features	51
Manage the Advanced Radio Features	52
Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings for the Radios	52
Manage the Maximum Number of Clients for a Radio	54
Manage the Broadcast and Multicast Settings for a Radio	55
Manage Load Balancing for the Radios	56
Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between Access Points	57
5. Manage Access and Security	61
Block Specific URLs and Keywords for Internet Access	62
Manage MAC Access Control Lists	63
Manually Set Up a MAC Access Control List	63
Import an Existing MAC Access Control List	65
Manage User Accounts	67
Add a User Account	67
Change the Settings for a User Account	68
Remove a User Account	69
6. Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings	70
Disable the DHCP Client and Specify a Fixed IP Address	71
Enable the DHCP Client	73
Set the 802.1Q VLAN and Management VLAN	74
Enable or Disable Spanning Tree Protocol	75
Enable or Disable Network Integrity Check	76
Enable or Disable Ethernet LLDP	76
Enable or Disable UPnP	77
Manage DHCP Servers	78
Add a DHCP Server for a WiFi Network	78
View or Change the Settings of a DHCP Server	80
Disable a DHCP Server	81
Remove a DHCP Server	82
7. Manage and Maintain the Access Point	84
Change the System Mode to Router Mode or AP Mode	85
Change the System Name	86
Change the Country or Region of Operation	86
Specify a Custom NTP Server	87
Manage the Syslog Settings	88
Upgrade the Firmware of the Access Point	89
Check for New Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point	89
Manually Download Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point	90
Use a TFTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point	91
Use an FTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point	92
Manage the Configuration File of the Access Point	93
Back Up the Access Point Configuration	93
Restore the Access Point Configuration	94
Reboot the Access Point From the Web Management Interface	94
Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings	95
Use the Reset Button	95
Use the Web Management Interface	96
Enable or Disable Telnet	97
Enable or Disable Secure Shell	98
Manage the SNMP Settings	98
8. Monitor the Access Point and the Network	100
View the Access Point Internet, IP, and System Settings	101
View the WiFi Radio Settings	103
View Connected Clients and Client Trends	105
View WiFi and WAN Traffic and Traffic Statistics	108
View, Save, Download, or Clear the Logs	109
View Alarms and Notifications	111
9. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting	112
Capture WiFi Packets	113
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting	115
Troubleshoot With the LEDs	116
Power LED Is Off	116
Power LED Remains Solid Amber	117
Power LED Is Blinking Amber Continuously	117
Power LED Is Alternating Green and Amber	117
Activity LED Is Off	117
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
A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications	123
Factory Settings	124