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NETGEAR WAC730 User Manual

NETGEAR WAC730
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
October 2015
202-11607-01
ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC
Access Points WAC720 and
WAC730
Reference Manual

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR WAC730 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelWAC730
CategoryWireless Access Point
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Hardware Setup

Unpack Your Access Point

Instructions for unpacking the wireless access point and verifying package contents.

Hardware Description

Overview of the top and rear hardware components of the wireless access point.

Top Panel

Detailed explanation of the LEDs and their functions on the top panel of the access point.

Rear Panel

Description of the components found on the rear panel of the wireless access point.

Initial Setup

What You Need Before You Begin

Lists system requirements and guidelines before setting up the wireless access point.

Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point

Step-by-step guide to connecting and configuring the wireless access point.

Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

Procedures to verify wireless network connectivity after configuration.

Mount the Wireless Access Point

Instructions for physically installing the wireless access point.

Wireless Configuration and Security

Wireless Data Security Options

Overview of available wireless security features and their importance for network protection.

Security Profiles

Guidance on configuring unique security settings for each SSID on the access point.

Configure RADIUS Server Settings

Steps to configure primary and optional secondary RADIUS servers for authentication.

Management and Monitoring

Enable Remote Management

Enabling SNMP and secure console access for remote management of the access point.

Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software

Procedures for downloading and installing new firmware for the access point.

Manage the Configuration File or Reset to Factory Defaults

Options to save, restore, or reset the access point's configuration settings.

Monitor the Wireless Access Point

Guidance on viewing system information, wireless stations, activity logs, and traffic statistics.

Advanced Configuration

Configure IPv6 Settings

Settings for configuring IPv6 addresses and DHCP client functionality on the access point.

Configure Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.1Q VLAN, and Link Layer Discovery Protocol

Enabling STP, configuring VLANs, and LLDP for network management and optimization.

Configure Advanced Wireless Settings

Fine-tuning wireless performance using advanced settings like band steering.

Configure Quality of Service Policies

Setting up traffic prioritization rules for different types of network data.

Configure Wireless Bridging

Configuring point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and repeater modes for wireless networks.

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

Troubleshooting basic issues like power, LEDs, and initial startup sequence.

You Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN from a Wireless-Capable Computer

Diagnosing and resolving issues preventing internet or LAN access from wireless devices.

Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility

Using the ping utility to diagnose TCP/IP network connectivity problems.

Use the Packet Capture Tool

Instructions for using the packet capture tool to analyze network traffic.

Supplemental Information

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the wireless access point hardware and standards.

Factory Default Settings

Information on default configuration settings and how to perform a hard reset.

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