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2.

Insert the strap through the opening on the back of the AirBridge.

The opening is located between the holes on the back panel of the AirBridge.

3.

With the strap still open, wrap the strap with the attached AirBridge around the pole.

4.

Close the strap but do not tighten it.

5.

Move the strap with the AirBridge attached to its permanent position.

Make sure that the front panel of the AirBridge faces the front panel of the AirBridge

at the main site.

6.

Using the screwdriver, tighten the screw to secure the strap and AirBridge to the

pole.

Step 6: Manage the AirBridge and WiFi

network

After you complete the initial log-in procedure, you can configure the AirBridge using

the local browser UI. After you complete the initial log-in procedure, you can also change

the management mode so that you configure the AirBridge in a master-satellite setup

using the Insight app, or if you are an Insight Premium or Insight Pro subscriber, the

Insight Cloud portal.

For more information about managing the AirBridge using the local browser UI, see

the user manual, which you can download from netgear.com/support/download/

.

For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit netgear.com/insight

and see the

NETGEAR knowledge base articles at netgear.com/support

.

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Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 Hardware Installation Guide

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Introduction	5
Overview	6
Features	7
Safety instructions and warnings	8
2. Hardware Overview	11
Front panel	12
Back panel with status LEDs	13
Bottom panel with Ethernet ports	15
Power adapter	16
RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity	17
Reset button	18
3. Applications	19
Applications overview	20
Extend your network to a detached site	21
Provide a WiFi Internet connection to a detached, independent network	23
Centrally manage video surveillance networks located at different sites	25
Provide long-range WiFi service to outdoor clients	27
Provide a WiFi connection to an outdoor device that is not WiFi-capable	29
4. Installation	31
Step 1: Determine the site-to-site distance or required coverage area	32
Step 2: Prepare the site	34
Step 3: Unpack the AirBridge	35
Step 4: Set up the WiFi connection between a master and a satellite	36
Step 4a: Set up the WiFi connection on the master at the main site	36
Step 4b: Set up and establish the WiFi connection on the satellite at the main site	37
Step 4c: Reestablish the WiFi connection on the satellite at the detached site	39
Step 5: Mount the AirBridge	40
Mount the AirBridge to a wall	40
Mount the AirBridge to a pole	41
Step 6: Manage the AirBridge and WiFi network	42
5. Hardware troubleshooting	43
Hardware troubleshooting chart	44

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