NETGEAR WAC505 User Manual

Insight Managed Smart Cloud
Wireless Access Point
User Manual
Model WAC505
September 2017
202-11757-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

NETGEAR WAC505 Specifications

General

2.4 GHz	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	1167 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)	867 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)	300 Mbit/s
Output current	2.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Internal	No
Placement	Ceiling, Wall
Product color	White
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, EAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP, TTLS, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Service Set Identifier (SSID) features	SSID broadcast on/off
Antenna gain level (max)	4 dBi

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	165 mm
Width	175 mm
Height	35 mm
Weight	256 g

Summary

Install the Access Point in Your Network and Access It for Initial Configuration

Position Your Access Point

Set Up and Connect the Access Point to Your Network

Instructions for connecting the access point to your network using PoE or non-PoE.

Connect to the Access Point for Initial Configuration

Methods for connecting to the access point for initial setup via Insight app or local browser.

Log In to the Access Point After Initial Setup to View or Change Settings

Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features

Set Up and Manage WiFi Networks

Guide to creating and managing WiFi networks (SSIDs) on the access point.

Manage the Basic Radio Features

Configuration options for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.

Manage the Advanced WiFi and Radio Features

Manage the Advanced Radio Features

Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between Access Points

Manage Access and Security

Block Specific URLs and Keywords for Internet Access

Configure URL filtering to block specific websites or keywords.

Manage Local MAC Access Control Lists

Set up MAC address filtering to control network access.

Manage User Accounts

Set Up RADIUS Servers

Configure RADIUS servers for WPA2 Enterprise security or MAC ACLs.

Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings

Disable the DHCP Client and Specify a Fixed IP Address

Configure a static IP address for the access point by disabling DHCP.

Enable the DHCP Client

Set the 802.1Q VLAN and Management VLAN

Configure VLAN settings for network traffic separation.

Manage and Maintain the Access Point

Change the Management Mode to Insight or Standalone Mode

Change the Admin User Account Password

Upgrade the Firmware of the Access Point

Update the access point's firmware to the latest version.

Manage the Configuration File of the Access Point

Reboot the Access Point From the Local Browser Interface

Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings

Reset the access point to its original factory settings.

Enable SNMP and Manage the SNMP Settings

Monitor the Access Point and the Network

View the Access Point Internet, IP, and System Settings

View the WiFi Radio Settings

View Client Distribution, Connected Clients, and Client Trends

View WiFi and Ethernet Traffic, Traffic Statistics, and Channel Utilization

View, Save, Download, or Clear the Logs

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Capture WiFi Packets

Capture and save WiFi/Ethernet packets for network analysis and debugging.

Quick Tips for Troubleshooting

Provides basic steps for resolving common network and access point issues.

Troubleshoot With the LEDs

Use LED status indicators to diagnose and resolve access point problems.

Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity

Steps to resolve issues with connecting to the access point over WiFi.

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

Diagnose problems when unable to load web pages from the Internet.

You Cannot Log In to the Access Point Over a LAN Connection

Troubleshoot issues preventing login via the local browser interface.

Changes Are Not Saved

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility