Netgear WBC502 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 5

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Introduction

This hardware installation guide is for the NETGEAR Insight Instant Wireless AirBridge

WBC502.

The AirBridge can provide an outdoor, long-distance, WiFi connection in a

master–satellite configuration that lets you extend your main network to a detached

site. You can also use the AirBridge as a long-range, outdoor access point or client

bridge.

This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your

AirBridge. This chapter serves as an introduction to the AirBridge and includes the

following sections:

•

Overview

•

Features

•

Safety

instructions

and

warnings

Note:

This device must be professionally installed. It is the installer’s responsibility to

follow local country regulations, including operations within legal frequency channels,

output power, and DFS requirements. The vendor, reseller, or distributor is not

responsible for illegal wireless operations. For more details, see the device’s terms and

conditions.

Note:

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

support website at netgear.com/support/

.

Note:

For technical specifications, see the data sheet at

netgear.com/business/products/wireless/premium-wireless

. For AirBridge

documentation, visit netgear.com/support/download/

.

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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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