NETGEAR WAC104 Manuel utilisateur

User Manual

802.11ac Wireless Access Point

Model WAC104

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria DriveJuly 2021

San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11698-05

Support and Community

Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest

downloads.

You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at

community.netgear.com.

Regulatory and Legal

Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français

canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.

(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at

https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)

For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit

https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy.

By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at

https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the

device to your place of purchase within your return period.

Do not use this device outdoors.

Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz

devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that

operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet.

Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or

communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

Trademarks

Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104

Revision History

CommentsPublish DatePublication Part

Number

We added information about the initial set up page and changed the steps to

Chapter 1 : We changed: Hardware Overview of the Access Point on page 7,

Top panel with LEDs on page 10, and AP label on page 12. We added Additional

documentation on page 9 and Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor

access point on page 13.

Chapter 2: We changed Connect and log in to the AP for initial configuration

on page 19, including the subsections, and Connect a WiFi or wired device to

the AP’s network after installation on page 29, including the subsections. We

added About logging in to the local browser UI on page 18 and Find the IP

address of the AP when you cannot use aplogin.net on page 24.

Chapter 3: We changed Manage the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security of

the WiFi network on page 33.

Chapter 4: We changed Update the firmware of the AP on page 47, including

the subsections. We added Change the local device password on page 52 and

Enable password recovery or change the recovery questions on page 53.

Chapter 5: No changes (other than general changes that we applied throughout

the entire manual).

Chapter 6: We changed Quick tips for troubleshooting on page 83, Power LED

remains blinking green on page 85, Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity on page

86, Troubleshoot Internet browsing on page 87, and You cannot log in to the

AP’s local browser UI on page 88.

Appendix: We changed Factory default settings on page 92 and Technical

specifications on page 93.

General: We made multiple other changes and improvements, and we

reorganized the information in some chapters.

July 2021202-11698-05

We updated the operating frequency ranges for the 5 GHz band in Technical

specifications on page 93.

January 2018202-11698-04

The DHCP client of the access point is now enabled by default.

The default WiFi security is now WPA and WPA2 mixed mode and the default

WiFi passphrase is sharedsecret.

The access point now supports the www.aplogin.net URL.

To document this new behavior, we made changes to the following sections:

AP label on page 12

Set up and connect the AP to your router on page 17

Connect and log in to the AP for initial configuration on page 19

Connect a WiFi or wired device to the AP’s network after installation on page

View or change the basic WiFi settings on page 33

Change the IP address settings of the AP on page 57

We made very minor changes to multiple other sections.

July 2017202-11698-03

First publication.November

2016

202-11698-02

and

202-11698-01

802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104

Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point

Additional documentation...................................................................9

Unpack the AP.......................................................................................9

Top panel with LEDs...........................................................................10

Back panel...........................................................................................11

Position the antennas.........................................................................11

AP label................................................................................................12

Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point........13

Chapter 2 Install and Access the AP in Your Network

Position your AP..................................................................................16

Set up and connect the AP to your router.......................................17

About logging in to the local browser UI........................................18

Connect and log in to the AP for initial configuration...................19

Connect over WiFi using a computer or mobile device...........19

Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same

network............................................................................................21

Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer..23

Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use aplogin.net..24

Change the language........................................................................27

Set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time..................28

Connect a WiFi or wired device to the AP’s network after

installation...........................................................................................29

Join a WiFi network on the AP.....................................................29

Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the WiFi network of the AP.30

Connect to the AP through an Ethernet cable...........................30

Chapter 3 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings

Manage the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security of the WiFi

network................................................................................................33

View or change the basic WiFi settings.......................................33

Configure WEP legacy WiFi security...........................................39

Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi security.................41

Control the WiFi radios......................................................................43

Use the WiFi On/Off button..........................................................44

Enable or disable the WiFi radios................................................44

Chapter 4 Manage the AP and Monitor the Traffic

Update the firmware of the AP.........................................................47

Check for new firmware and update the AP...............................47

Download new firmware and update the AP.............................49

Manage the configuration file of the AP..........................................50

Back up the settings.......................................................................50

Restore the settings.......................................................................51

Change the local device password..................................................52

Enable password recovery or change the recovery questions.....53

Recover the local device admin password......................................54

Return the AP to its factory default settings....................................55

Use the Reset button.....................................................................55

Erase the settings...........................................................................56

Change the IP address settings of the AP.......................................57

View devices on the network............................................................59

View the status and statistics of the AP............................................60

View information about the AP and the IP and WiFi settings....61

View the traffic statistics................................................................64

Change the traffic statistics polling frequency...........................65

View or clear the logs.........................................................................66

Chapter 5 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features

Add a WiFi schedule..........................................................................69

Manage access to the WiFi network through a WiFi access list....71

Manage the WPS settings..................................................................73

Manage advanced WiFi settings......................................................75

Set up a WiFi distribution system.....................................................76

Set up the WiFi base station.........................................................78

Set up a WiFi repeater...................................................................79

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Quick tips for troubleshooting..........................................................83

Troubleshoot with the LEDs..............................................................84

Power LED is off.............................................................................85

Power LED remains blinking green.............................................85

WiFi LED is off.................................................................................86

Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity.................................................86

Troubleshoot Internet browsing.......................................................87

You cannot log in to the AP’s local browser UI...............................88

Changes are not saved......................................................................89

Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility..........................89

Test the LAN path to your AP.......................................................89

802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104

Test the path from your computer to a remote device.............90

Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory default settings......................................................................92

Technical specifications.....................................................................93

802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104

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.)

For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support

website at netgear.com/support.

Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time

at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware

manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described

in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

Additional documentation

The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/:

•Installation guide for firmware version 1.0.4.15 and later versions

•Installation guide for firmware versions earlier than version 1.0.4.15

•User manual for firmware versions earlier than version 1.0.4.15

•Data sheet

Unpack the AP

The package contains the AP, Ethernet cable, power adapter (localized to the country

of sale), and installation guide.

Figure 1. WAC104 package contents

User Manual9Hardware Overview of the

Access Point

802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104

Top panel with LEDs

The status LEDs are located on the top panel of the AP.

Figure 2. Overview of the LEDs

Table 1. LED descriptions

DescriptionLED

Solid green. The AP is ready.

Solid green temporarily, blinking green temporarily, and finally solid green. The

AP is starting or was reset to factory default settings and is restarting. For more

information about resetting the AP to factory default settings, see Return the AP to its

factory default settings on page 55.

Blinking green. The AP is starting or upgrading firmware. If the Power LED is blinking

green at any other time, see Power LED remains blinking green on page 85.

Off. Power is not supplied to the AP.

Power

Solid green. (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is ready for use. By default, the WPS LED is off.

Blinking green for two minutes. Someone pressed the WPS button on the AP to join

the WiFi network. For more information, see Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the WiFi

network of the AP on page 30.

WPS

Solid green. One or both WiFi radios are operating.

Blinking green. One or both WiFi radios are sending or receiving traffic.

Off. Both WiFi radios are off. For more information, seeControl the WiFi radios on page

43.

WiFi

Ethernet LAN ports 1–4:

Solid green. A powered-on Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port.

Blinking green. The LAN port is sending or receiving traffic.

Off. No powered-on Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port.

LAN

User Manual10Hardware Overview of the

Access Point

802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104

Autres manuels pour WAC104

Table des matières

Autres manuels NETGEAR Point d'accès sans fil

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WNDAP350 - ProSafe 802.11n Dual Band Wireless Access... Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR ProSafe Premium WNDAP660 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WN370 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG302v1 - ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access... Instructions d'installation

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WAG302 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WAX204 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG602 - 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WN203 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR Orbi PRO SRS60 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG102 - ProSafe Wireless Access Point Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG602v4 - Wireless Access Point Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access... Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access... Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WNHDE111 Manuel

NETGEAR

NETGEAR ME103 - 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access... Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WAG302 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WAX618-111NAS Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WAX202 Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WN802T Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WN604-100NAS Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR AirBridge WBC502 Manuel

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WN604 - Wireless-N 150 Access Point Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access... Manuel utilisateur

NETGEAR

NETGEAR ProSafe Premium WNDAP620 Manuel utilisateur

Manuels Point d'accès sans fil populaires d'autres marques

D-Link

D-Link DWL-2100AP - AirPlus Xtreme G Manuel utilisateur

Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti NanoStation NSM2 Manuel utilisateur

Cisco

Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Manuel utilisateur

Aruba

Aruba IAP-335 Manuel utilisateur

Advantek Networks

Advantek Networks AWN-AP-54MR Manuel utilisateur

IP-COM

IP-COM AP355 Manuel utilisateur

Buffalo

Buffalo AirStation WLA-L11G Manuel utilisateur

EnGenius

EnGenius EnStationACv2 Manuel utilisateur

D-Link

D-Link DAP-3662 Manuel utilisateur

xG Technology

xG Technology xMax CN1300 Manuel utilisateur

Widelink

Widelink ezWave WAP-1100 Series Manuel utilisateur

Edimax

Edimax CAP1200 Manuel utilisateur

Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti LBE-5AC-Gen2 Manuel utilisateur

Aruba

Aruba AP-203R Manuel utilisateur

LuXout Shades

LuXout Shades LUXSHADE MOTION Manuel utilisateur

CreatComm

CreatComm TB5F Manuel utilisateur

SineDigital

SineDigital MW-1500AP(H) Manuel utilisateur

TP-Link

TP-Link AP9650 V1 Manuel utilisateur