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Ethernet Cabling Requirements, LAN Configuration Requirements

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Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 and WAC730 User Manual 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). The time it takes to establish a WiFi connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. Ethernet Cabling Requirements The access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. LAN Configuration Requirements For the initial configuration of your access point, you must connect a computer to the access point. Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN To connect to the access point on your network, your WiFi device must support 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11a, or 802.11ac. If your computer does not include an internal WiFi adapter, we recommend using the NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter. Operating Frequency Guidelines You do not need to change the operating frequency (channel) unless you notice interference problems or you place the access point near another access point. If you do change the operating frequency, observe the following guidelines: • Access points use a fixed channel. You can select a channel that provides the least interference and best performance. In the United States and Canada, 11 channels are available. • If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different 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). • In infrastructure mode (which is the default mode for the access point), WiFi stations normally scan all channels, looking for a access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This is possible only if the access points use the same SSID. Requirements for Entering IP Addresses IP addresses assigned to the access points must follow the following requirements for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. IPv4 The fourth octet of an IP address must be between 0 and 255 (both inclusive). This requirement applies to any IP address that you enter on the access point's local browser interface. Initial Setup 14

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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).
The time it takes to establish a WiFi connection can vary depending on both your security settings and
placement.
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The access point connects to your LAN using twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.
LAN Configuration Requirements
For the initial configuration of your access point, you must connect a computer to the access point.
Hardware Requirements for Computers on Your LAN
To connect to the access point on your network, your WiFi device must support 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n,
802.11a, or 802.11ac. If your computer does not include an internal WiFi adapter, we recommend using the
NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter.
Operating Frequency Guidelines
You do not need to change the operating frequency (channel) unless you notice interference problems or
you place the access point near another access point. If you do change the operating frequency, observe
the following guidelines:
•
Access points use a fixed channel.You can select a channel that provides the least interference and
best performance. In the United States and Canada, 11 channels are available.
•
If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different 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).
•
In infrastructure mode (which is the default mode for the access point), WiFi stations normally scan all
channels, looking for a access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the
strongest signal is used.This is possible only if the access points use the same SSID.
Requirements for Entering IP Addresses
IP addresses assigned to the access points must follow the following requirements for IPv4 and IPv6
addresses.
IPv4
The fourth octet of an IP address must be between 0 and 255 (both inclusive). This requirement applies to
any IP address that you enter on the access point’s local browser interface.
Initial Setup
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Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 and WAC730 User Manual