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General| 5 GHz | Yes |
|---|---|
| MIMO type | Multi User MIMO |
| Number of users | 64 user(s) |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2033 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) | 1733 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz) | 300 Mbit/s |
| Security algorithms | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Number of SSID supported | 3 |
| WAN connection | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Power supply | 18 W |
| Input current | 1.5 A |
| AC input voltage | 12 V |
| Power consumption (max) | 16.2 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No |
| Placement | Table, Wall |
| Product color | Black |
| LED indicators | LAN, Power, USB, WLAN |
| Antenna type | External |
| Antenna gain level (max) | 3 dBi |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
| Number of products included | 1 pc(s) |
| Package type | Box |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 239.65 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 181.45 mm |
| Height | 40.6 mm |
| Weight | 385 g |
Provides information on regulatory compliance, including the EU Declaration of Conformity.
Lists NETGEAR trademarks and any non-NETGEAR trademarks used for reference.
Details the publication part number, publish date, and comments for document revisions.
Details the function and status of the four LEDs on the top panel of the access point/router.
Describes the various ports, buttons, and the DC power connector located on the back panel.
Provides recommendations for positioning antennas to achieve the best WiFi performance.
Explains the information found on the access point/router label on the bottom panel.
Guides through connecting the device and completing the first-time login process.
Provides steps to update firmware if the initial login process fails.
Explains the functionality and features available when the device is in router mode.
Details how to configure and use the device in router mode for Internet connectivity.
Explains how to log in to the device when it has an active Internet connection.
Describes the process for logging into the device when it is not connected to the Internet.
Guides on using the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to find and manage the device.
Provides methods to locate the device's IP address when needed for access or troubleshooting.
Instructions on how to change the language of the device's local browser interface.
Steps to change the default local administrator password for enhanced security.
Guides on configuring password recovery options for local admin login credentials.
Explains how to connect wired and WiFi devices to the access point/router network.
Guides through using the setup wizard for automatic Internet configuration.
How to manually set a fixed LAN IP address for the device in access point mode.
Step-by-step guide for manual Internet connection setup when in router mode.
Instructions for configuring an IPv6 Internet connection in router mode.
How to configure open or secure WiFi networks, including SSIDs and security settings.
Steps to configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security using a RADIUS server.
Procedures for temporarily disabling or re-enabling specific WiFi networks (SSIDs or VAPs).
How to control the visibility of the WiFi network name (SSID) for security.
Instructions to turn on or off the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios.
Guides on using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to easily connect devices.
Manages port scan, DoS protection, ping responses, DMZ, IGMP, NAT, and SIP ALG.
Controls which devices can access the network by MAC address.
Sets up rules to block specific keywords or domains from Internet access.
Configures rules to prevent access to specific Internet services or applications.
Allows scheduling of blocking rules for keywords, domains, services, or applications.
Configures email alerts for security events and logs recorded by the router.
Explains how Quality of Service (QoS) assigns priorities to Internet traffic.
Allows adding, changing, and removing default and custom QoS rules for services/devices.
Lets users check and specify the maximum uplink bandwidth their Internet supports.
Enables WMM to control upstream/downstream traffic for time-sensitive data.
Explains how Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices access the network and connect.
Manages LAN subnet, DHCP settings, and RIP settings in router mode.
Allows specifying a reserved IP address for a device on the LAN subnet.
Provides information on adding and managing static routes for detailed network routing.
Guides on enabling an IPTV bridge for port groups or VLAN tag groups.
Instructions on adjusting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size for network performance.
Steps to download and install new firmware for the access point/router.
How to back up and restore the device's configuration settings.
Procedure to recover the local login admin password if forgotten.
Steps to reset the device to its original factory default settings.
How to set the time zone and adjust daylight saving time or change NTP server.
Specifies which activities to log and how to view, send, or clear logs.
How to view information about the device, ports, Internet, and WiFi status.
Enables traffic metering to monitor volume, set limits, and get live usage updates.
How to set up and use remote management to access the device over the Internet.
Steps to switch the device between router and access point modes.
Options to disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs except for the Power LED.
Lists supported file system types and compatibility for USB storage devices.
Instructions for physically connecting a USB storage device to the device's USB port.
How to access connected USB storage devices from Windows and Mac computers.
Steps to map a USB storage device as a network drive in Windows.
How to use ReadySHARE Vault software for backing up Windows computers.
Guides on setting up Time Machine backups for Mac computers to USB storage.
How to specify device name, workgroups, and network folders for USB storage access.
How to enable FTP access for downloading/uploading files within the local network.
How to view and manage network folders, permissions, and share names for USB storage.
Security setting to share only approved USB storage devices.
Procedure to safely disconnect a USB storage device from the device.
Configures the device as a ReadyDLNA media server for DLNA/UPnP AV players.
How to use the iTunes server to play music from USB storage via iTunes.
Guides on setting up the device to work with TiVo for media playback.
How to set up and manage Dynamic DNS for easier remote network access.
Utilizes DDNS with FTP to access the network and USB storage remotely.
Steps to enable and configure OpenVPN service for VPN client connections.
Guides on installing OpenVPN client software on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
How to establish a VPN connection using OpenVPN client software.
Allows creating schedules to turn off WiFi signals for specific radios or bands.
How to manually select or automatically set the WiFi channel to reduce interference.
Adjusts WiFi throughput modes (e.g., 54 Mbps, 300 Mbps) for radios to suit the environment.
Allows adjusting the radio's transmission power to manage interference or comply with regulations.
Manages settings like 20/40 MHz coexistence and fragmentation length.
Options to manage WPS PIN and existing wireless settings behavior during WPS connections.
Controls features like implicit beamforming, MU-MIMO, and airtime fairness for managing WiFi clients.
How to configure the device to act as a WiFi bridge to another router or AP.
Allows incoming traffic to reach local servers for web, FTP, or game services.
Dynamically opens incoming ports based on outbound traffic, useful for applications.
How to restart the device through its local browser interface.
Provides brief tips for resolving common problems encountered with the device.
Explains the meaning of the LED lights indicating device status and activity.
Guides on diagnosing issues by observing the status of the device's LEDs.
Troubleshooting steps for when login to the device's interface fails.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues preventing Internet access in router mode.
Helps resolve problems with loading web pages from the Internet.
Guides on diagnosing and resolving issues with connecting to the WiFi network.
Solutions for when configuration changes made through the browser interface are not saved.
How to use the ping utility to test network paths and diagnose connectivity issues.
Details the default settings of the access point/router for various features.
Provides detailed technical specifications of the access point/router hardware and capabilities.
Recommendations for placing the device to optimize WiFi range and performance.
Instructions on how to safely mount the access point/router to a wall.
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