NETGEAR WAC104 User Manual

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Hardware Overview of the Access
Point
The NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104, in this manual referred
to as the AP, supports dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with
combined throughput of 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz). The
AP can be used in a standalone configuration connected to a router in a small network
or integrated in a larger network.
IMPORTANT: The steps in this manual apply only if you update your AP firmware to
version 1.0.4.15 or a later version and then reset the AP to factory defaults. For more
information, see About logging in to the local browser UI on page 18. If your AP is
running a firmware version earlier than version 1.0.4.15 and you do not update to version
1.0.4.15 or a later version, see the old user manual, which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/download/. However, we strongly recommend that you download
and install the latest firmware as soon as possible.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Additional documentation
• Unpack the AP
• Top panel with LEDs
• Back panel
• Position the antennas
• AP label
• Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point
IMPORTANT: The AP provides WiFi and LAN connectivity but is a bridge and not a
router. Therefore, do not connect the AP directly to your DSL or cable modem. You
must connect the AP to a router or, if your network includes a DHCP server, to a switch
or hub that is connected to the DHCP server. (For more information, see Set up and
connect the AP to your router on page 17.)
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NETGEAR WAC104 Specifications

General

Ethernet WAN	-
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	867 Mbit/s
Number of WLAN connections (max)	128
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Antennas quantity	3
Security algorithms	WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Power source type	AC
Power consumption (typical)	8.1 W
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, WPS
USB port	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Storage temperature (T-T)	-120 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Certification	CE (EN60950)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	285000 h
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Package depth	192 mm
Package width	247 mm
Package height	98 mm
Package weight	780 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Shipping (inner) case width	507 mm
Shipping (inner) case height	270 mm
Shipping (inner) case length	399 mm
Shipping (inner) case net weight	8620 g
Number of layers per pallet (sea)	7 pc(s)
Number of cartons per pallet layer	5 pc(s)
Quantity per shipping (inner) case	10 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	181.45 mm
Width	239.65 mm
Height	40.6 mm
Weight	385 g