NETGEAR WAC505 User Manual

The following sections describe the firmware upgrade methods:
• Check for New Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point on page 98
• Manually Download Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point on page 99
• Use a TFTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point on page 100
• Use an FTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point on page 101
Check for New Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point
For you to check for new firmware, the access point must be connected to the Internet.
To check for new firmware and upgrade your access point:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to
the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The default user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you
logged in.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Click the Check for Upgrade button.
The access point detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message asking if you want
to download and install it.
5. To download and install the new firmware, follow the prompts and dialog boxes.
The access point locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the upgrade.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For
example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not
turn off the access point.Wait until the access point finishes restarting and
the Power LED turns solid green.
The firmware upgrade process takes several minutes.When the upgrade is complete, your access point
restarts.
6. Verify that the access point runs the new firmware version by logging back in to the access point.
The firmware version is stated on the Dashboard page.
7. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the access point after
upgrading.
Manage and Maintain the Access Point
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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