Netgear WAC540 Installation Guide - Page 2

6. Tap NEXT. 7. To add the access point to your account, use one of these options: • Enter the serial number. • Scan the serial number bar code. • Tap Access Point as the device type and follow the prompts to scan the network or scan the QR code. You are prompted to add the access point to a network. 8. Either select a network or create a new one. If the access point has Internet connectivity it connects to the NETGEAR Insight Cloud. The Power/Cloud LED lights solid blue. 9. When prompted, name the access point. The access point automatically updates to the latest firmware (if needed). This might take several minutes. The Power/Cloud LED rapidly blinks amber during a firmware update. Other Setup Methods You can use the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal to set up your network and manage your devices as well as your subscription. A Premium subscription is required to use the Insight Cloud Portal. When using the Insight Cloud Portal, the configuration steps are the same except that you manually enter the serial number of the device when prompted. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://insight.netgear.com/#/login. You can also use the local browser-based management interface to configure the access point using WiFi or Ethernet access. If you want to use the local-only browser interface to access the access point, see the user manual. To download the user manual, visit netgear.com/support/product/WAC540. If you cannot discover the access point, you might need to temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, or antivirus programs. Make sure to reenable these December 2018 © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. security services after discovering and configuring the access point. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://insight.netgear.com/#/login. Deploy the Access Point 1. Select a good location for the access point. We recommend that you place the access point in an elevated location in the center of the WiFi coverage area. For mounting instructions, see the Ceiling and Wall-Mount Guide. 2. Disconnect the access point and position it where you will deploy it. 3. Reconnect the access point. 4. To verify connectivity, from a computer or mobile device, join the access point's WiFi network and use a browser to connect to the Internet. Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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 https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland