User's Manual

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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. The PoE source is intended for intra building connection only.
For 6 GHz devices: Only use this 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ying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.
Regulatory and Legal
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Mounting options
You can mount the AP to a wall or to a ceiling with either a 15/16 in. (24 mm) or 9/16 in. (15 mm)
T-bar,oryoucaninstalltheAPfreestandingonaatsurface.
WerecommendthatyouuseaatEthernetcablesothatthecabletsinthenarrowspace
between the AP and the surface on which it is mounted or placed.
BeforeyoumounttheAP,rstsetupandtesttheAPtoverifyWiFinetworkconnectivity.
Mount the AP to a T-bar
1. Slide the T‑bar partially into the metal bracket.
2. Attach the metal bracket to the ceiling bar.
3. Push the T‑bar over the ceiling bar.
4. Use the lock screw to lock the metal
bracket into place.
5. Use the four short screws to attach
the mounting plate to the T‑bar.
6. Connect a PoE cable or power adapter
to the AP before mounting.
The AP is designed to be
unobtrusive,soitsitsatonthe
ceiling surface when it is mounted.
7. Hold the AP upside down and attach it to the mounting plate.
8. Twist the AP clockwise to lock it onto the mounting plate.
Mount the AP on a wall
Unmount the AP
1. Tondthelockinglatch,placeyourthumbonthecenteroftheLEDs,andyourngeronthe
other side of the device, directly opposite the thumb.
2. Press and hold the latch down to release the lock and keep the lock open.
3. Turn the AP counterclockwise until the AP releases from the mounting plate.
The mounting plate remains attached to the T‑bar or the wall.
C. Congure the AP as standalone in a web browser
Use this method if you want to operate the AP in standalone mode.
1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP’s setup SSID (WiFi network name).
The setup SSID is on the AP label on the bottom of the AP and is shown in the format
NETGEARxxxxxx‑SETUP, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the AP’s MAC address. The
default WiFi passphrase is sharedsecret.
2. On your computer, launch a web browser and, in the address bar, enter aplogin.net.
Yourbrowsermightdisplayasecuritywarningbecauseoftheself-signedcerticateon
the AP, which is expected behavior. You can proceed, or add an exception for the security
warning. For more information, see https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/.
3. Enter the AP user name and default password. The user name is admin. The default
password is password. The user name and password are case‑sensitive.
4. Select the Web-browser (Local) radio button.
The Day Zero Easy Setup page displays.
5. Follow the instructions on the Day Zero Easy Setup page, and then click the Apply button.
We recommend that you make a note of the new admin password, SSID (WiFi network
name), WiFi passphrase, and IP address to keep in a safe place.
A message displays to indicate that your settings are being applied.
6. If the WiFi connection of your computer or mobile is terminated, reconnect to the AP using
the new SSID and WiFi passphrase that you set on the Day Zero Easy Setup page.
7. When the login page displays, you can log in to the AP using your new admin password to
conguretheAP.
ForinformationaboutconguringtheAP,seetheusermanual,whichyoucandownloadby
visiting netgear.com/support/download.
We recommend that you register your AP with Netgear.
8. To register your AP with NETGEAR:
a. From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit
my.netgear.com.
b. Log in to your NETGEAR account.
If you do not already have a NETGEAR account, you can create an account now.
The My Products page displays.
c. From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
d. In the Serial Numbereld,typetheserialnumberofyourAP.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the AP label.
e. From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the AP.
f. Click the REGISTER button.
Your AP is registered to your NETGEAR account.
AconrmationemailissenttoyourNETGEARaccountemailaddress.
CAUTION: Make sure that the wall is not damaged.
For example, water damage can destroy a drywall.
CAUTION: Make sure you hold the AP so that it does not drop when you release it from
the mounting plate.
1. Place the mounting plate on the wall.
2. Mark the wall where the mounting holes are.
3. Using a 3/16 in. (4.7mm) drill bit, drill holes in the
wall.
4. Tap each anchor into the wall with a soft mallet until
theanchorsareushwiththewall.
5. Use the screws to attach the mounting plate to the
wall.
NOTE: Do not insert the screws into the wall
without anchors.
6. Connect any cables.
7. Attach the AP to the mounting plate.
8. Twist the AP clockwise to lock it onto the
mounting plate.