802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104 User Manual November 2016 202-11698-02 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Access Point Unpack the Access Point.......................................................................................6 Top Panel With LEDs.............................................................................................6 Back Panel.............................................................................................................7 Position the Antennas.......................................................................................
802.11ac Wireless Access Use the Reset Button......................................................................................45 Erase the Settings...........................................................................................45 Change the IP Address Settings of the Access Point..........................................46 View Devices Currently on the Network...............................................................48 View the Status and Statistics of the Access Point.................
Hardware Overview of the Access Point 1 The NETGEAR 802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104, in this manual referred to as the access point, 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 access point can be used in a standalone configuration connected to a router or integrated in a network.
802.11ac Wireless Access Unpack the Access Point The package contains the access point, Ethernet cable, power adapter (localized to the country of sale), and installation guide. Figure 1. WAC104 package contents Top Panel With LEDs The status LEDs are located on the top panel of the access point.
802.11ac Wireless Access Table 1. LED descriptions LED Description Power • Solid green. The access point is ready. • Solid green temporarily, blinking green temporarily, and finally solid green. The access point is starting or was reset to factory default settings and is restarting. For more information about resetting the access point to factory default settings, see Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings on page 44. • Blinking green.
02.11ac Wireless Access Figure 2. Access point back panel Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. Press the WPS button to join the access point’s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. For more information, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method on page 24. • WiFi On/Off button. Press the WiFi On/Off button for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios on or off. • LAN ports 1–4.
802.11ac Wireless Access Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the access point shows the default login information, default WiFi network names (SSIDs), serial number, and MAC address of the access point. Figure 4.
Install and Access the Access Point in Your Network This chapter describes how you can install and access the access point in your network.
802.11ac Wireless Access Position Your Access Point The access point lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your access point. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range. Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your access point’s signal.
802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network The access point functions as a WiFi access point and LAN switch for Internet access but does not provide routing services such as NAT and a DHCP server. Do not directly connect the access point to your DSL or cable modem. Instead, connect the access point to your router or to a switch or hub that is connected to a DHCP server in your network.
802.11ac Wireless Access To connect the access point to a router and log in to the access point: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable that came in the package to one of the access point’s Ethernet ports. You can use any of the four LAN ports on the access point. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your router. 3. Power on the access point. The Power LED lights solid green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED button. to light solid green.
802.11ac Wireless Access Connect the Access Point to a Network With a DHCP Server If your network includes a DHCP server or you want to let your router’s built-in DHCP server assign an IP address to the access point, you must enable the access point’s DHCP client. After setup, to access the access point web management interface (also referred to as user interface), you must use the IP address that the network’s DHCP server or router’s built-in DHCP server assigns to the access point.
802.11ac Wireless Access The Power LED lights solid green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED button. to light solid green. If the WiFi LED does not light, press the WiFi On/Off For the next step, you can use WiFi to connect your WiFi device to the access point or you can use a computer and an Ethernet cable to connect to a LAN port on the access point. 4.
802.11ac Wireless Access a. If you changed the IP address settings of your computer in Step 4, reinstate the IP address settings that your computer was using before. Note This step assumes that the access point is now connected to the same router or network that your computer was connected to before you connected it with an Ethernet cable to the access point. For you to configure the access point, the IP addresses of your computer and the access point must be in the same IP subnet.
802.11ac Wireless Access Figure 7. Connect the access point with a static IP address to a network To connect the access point with a static IP address to a network and log in to the access point: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable that came in the package to one of the access point’s Ethernet ports. You can use any of the four LAN ports on the access point. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet port on a switch or hub, which must be connected to your network.
802.11ac Wireless Access 4. Connect to the access point by doing one of the following: • Connect your WiFi device to the access point by using one of the WiFi network names (SSIDs) on the product label. A network key or password is not required. For more information, see Join the WiFi Network of the Access Point on page 23. • Connect a computer to a LAN port on the access point by doing the following: a.
802.11ac Wireless Access a. If you changed the IP address settings of your computer in Step 4, reinstate the IP address settings that your computer was using before. Note This step assumes that the access point is now connected to the same router or network that your computer was connected to before you connected it with an Ethernet cable to the access point. For you to configure the access point, the IP addresses of your computer and the access point must be in the same IP subnet.
802.11ac Wireless Access The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Home page displays a dashboard that lets you see the status of your access point at a glance. You can click the IP Settings, Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n), or Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n/ac) heading to view more detailed information. For more information, see View Information About the Access Point and the IP and WiFi Settings on page 49.
802.11ac Wireless Access Change the admin Password We recommend that you change the default password that you use to log in to the access point to a more secure password. This is the password that you use to log in to the access point with the user name admin. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
802.11ac Wireless Access To set up password recovery: 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. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3.
802.11ac Wireless Access 5. From the menu, select the time zone for the area in which the access point operates. 6. If the access point is in an area that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. When the access point connects over the Internet to an NTP server, the date and time that display on the page are adjusted according to your settings.
802.11ac Wireless Access To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the access point: 1. Make sure that the access point is receiving power (its Power LED is lit) and that the WiFi radios are on (the WiFi LED is lit). 2. On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your access point, open the software application that manages your WiFi connections. This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area. 3. Look for the access point’s network and select it.
802.11ac Wireless Access 3. Press the WPS button of the access point for three seconds. 4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the network password and connects the device to the WiFi network of the access point.
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 3 This chapter describes how you can manage the basic WiFi network settings of the access point. For information about the advanced WiFi settings, see Manage the Advanced WiFi Features on page 56. Tip If you want to change the settings of the access point’s WiFi network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
802.11ac Wireless Access Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the WiFi Network The access point comes with preset WiFi network names (SSIDs) and with open networks without WiFi security. You can find the preset SSIDs on the access point label (see Product Label on page 9). Whether or not you customize the SSIDs, we do recommend that you set up WiFi security. View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security.
802.11ac Wireless Access 4. Select Setup > Wireless Setup. 5. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings. The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Network page. Field Description AP Name The name of the access point. By default, the name is WAC104. Region From the menu, select the region in which the access point operates. For some countries. you cannot change the region because it is preset.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel. The default selection is Auto. Note In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. If you change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the access point’s WiFi network: • None. This option is the default setting. An open WiFi network does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network but configure WiFi security. • WEP.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. The default channel depends on your selection from the Region menu. Note In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network. If you change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the access point’s WiFi network: • None. This option is the default setting. An open WiFi network does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network but configure WiFi security. • WPA2-PSK [AES].
802.11ac Wireless Access Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the access point is capable of speeds of up 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band). Tip If you want to change the WiFi settings of the access point’s network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
802.11ac Wireless Access 6. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 7. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types: • • Automatic. Clients can use either Automatic or Shared Key authentication. Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. 8. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size: • • 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption. 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption.
802.11ac Wireless Access • • • • If your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the access point provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
802.11ac Wireless Access 5. In the Security Options section below either the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button. 6. In the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise section, enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Encryption mode From the Encryption Mode menu, select the enterprise mode: • WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES].
802.11ac Wireless Access • • Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 48.) If it does, it is connected to the network. Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password? Control the WiFi Radios The access point provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the access point.
802.11ac Wireless Access 4. Select Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings. 5. Do one of the following in the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, or both sections: • • Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Radio check box. The WiFi LED turns off. Turn on the radio. Select the Enable Radio check box. The WiFi LED lights solid green. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Manage the Access Point and Monitor the Traffic 4 This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining the access point and monitor the network.
802.11ac Wireless Access Update the Firmware of the Access Point The access point firmware is stored in flash memory. You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the access point to the new firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the access point to the new firmware. Check for New Firmware and Update the Access Point For you to check for new firmware, the access point must be connected to the Internet.
802.11ac Wireless Access a. Open a web browser from the 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. b. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. A login window opens. c. Enter the access point user name and password. The Home page displays. The firmware version is stated in the Firmware Version field of the AP Information panel. 8.
802.11ac Wireless Access WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. 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 remains solid green. A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, the access point restarts. 9.
802.11ac Wireless Access 5. Click the Backup button. 6. Choose a location to store the file on your computer. The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_WAC104.cfg. 7. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file. Restore the Settings If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file. To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1.
802.11ac Wireless Access The following procedure works only if you already did set up password recovery. To recover your password: 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. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.
802.11ac Wireless Access Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the access point. To reset the access point to factory default settings: 1. On the back of the access point, locate the recessed Reset button to the left of the Power On/Off button. 2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings.
802.11ac Wireless Access 3. Enter the access point user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Home page displays. 4. Select Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the access point reboots. This process takes about two minutes.
802.11ac Wireless Access The Home page displays. 4. Select Advanced Setup > IP Settings. The previous figure shows that the access point’s DHCP client is enabled. 5. Configure the IP settings by taking one of the following actions: • Disable the DHCP client and configure a static IP address by doing the following: a. Select the Use fixed IP Address (not recommended) radio button. b.
802.11ac Wireless Access View Devices Currently on the Network You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the access point is connected and the access point network. If you do not recognize a WiFi device, it might be an intruder. To display the attached wired and WiFi devices: 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.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Wireless Devices Status If access control is enabled (see Manage Access to the WiFi Network Through a WiFi Access List on page 58), the access control status of the device in the network (Allowed or Blocked). Device Name The device name, if detected. BSSID The basic service set identifier (BSSID), which is the MAC address of the radio to which the WiFi device is connected.
802.11ac Wireless Access The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The information onscreen uses the following color coding: • A green flag indicates that the AP information and IP settings are fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red X indicates that a problem exists or the connection is down. For a WiFi network, the network is disabled or down.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Wireless MAC Address for 2.4 The MAC address of the 2.4 GHz radio. This address is also the basic service set GHz identifier (BSSID) of the 2.4 GHz radio. This address does not change. Wireless MAC Address for 5 GHz The MAC address of the 5 GHz radio. This address is also the BSSID of the 5 GHz radio. This address does not change. Region The country and region in which the access point is being used.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field Description Channel The channel that the 2.4 GHz band of the WiFi network uses. SSID The WiFi network name for the 2.4 GHz band of the WiFi network. Mode The WiFi Mbps settings that the 2.4 GHz band of the WiFi network uses. Broadcast SSID Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the WiFi network broadcasts its SSID. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the access point keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 2.
802.11ac Wireless Access View the Traffic Statistics You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the access point. To view the traffic statistics for the ports of the 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.
802.11ac Wireless Access (Continued) Field or Column Description Tx B/s The detected rate of packet transmission in bytes per second on this port. Rx B/s The detected rate of packet reception in bytes per second on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Poll Interval The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page. For more information, see Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency on page 54.
802.11ac Wireless Access To view or clear the logs: 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. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3.
Manage the Advanced WiFi Features 5 This chapter describes how you can manage the advanced WiFi features of the access point. For information about the basic WiFi settings, see Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings on page 26. Tip If you want to change the settings of the access point’s WiFi network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
802.11ac Wireless Access Add a WiFi Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from your access point at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off at night or for the weekend. You can add a separate WiFi schedule for each WiFi band. You can also add multiple schedules for each WiFi band. Note You can add a WiFi schedule only if the access point is connected to the Internet and synchronizes its internal clock with a time server on the Internet.
802.11ac Wireless Access 6. In the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, click the Add a new period button. 7. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved, the Advanced Wireless Settings page displays again, and the new schedule shows in the table for the section to which you added the schedule.
802.11ac Wireless Access To add WiFi devices to the access control list and enable access control: 1. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 2. Enter the access point user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
802.11ac Wireless Access 7. Click the Add button. The WiFi device that you added shows in the table on the Wireless Client Access List, that is, it is added to the access control list. The radio button for the WiFi device lets you select the device if you want to change (edit) it or remove it from the access control list. 8. To add another WiFi device to the access control list, repeat Step 5 through Step 7.
802.11ac Wireless Access 4. Select Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. The WAC104’s PIN field displays the fixed PIN that you use if you want to configure the access point’s WiFi settings from another platform through WPS. 6. To disable the PIN, clear the Enable WAC104’s PIN check box. By default, the Enable WAC104’s PIN check box is selected and the access point’s PIN is enabled.
802.11ac Wireless Access Manage Advanced WiFi Settings For most WiFi networks, the advanced WiFi settings work fine and you do not need to change the settings. To manage advanced WiFi features: 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.
802.11ac Wireless Access Field Description Fragmentation Length The fragmentation length (the default is 2346), CTS/RTS threshold (the default is (256-2346) 2347), and the preamble mode (the default is Automatic) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless directed by CTS/RTS Threshold NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the access point unexpectedly.
802.11ac Wireless Access For WiFi repeating, you must set up a WiFi base station and a WiFi repeater: • WiFi base station. The access point functions as the parent access point that bridges traffic to and from the child repeater access point. The base station also handles local WiFi and wired computers. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of the child repeater access point. Often, the MAC address is on the product label. • WiFi repeater.
802.11ac Wireless Access The Wireless Repeating Function page displays. 6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function (2.4GHz b/g/n) check box or the Enable Wireless Repeating Function (5GHz a/n/ac) check box. 7. Select the Wireless Base Station radio button. 8. In the Repeater MAC Address 1 through 4 fields, enter the MAC addresses of the access points that must function as repeaters. If your access point is the base station, it can function as the “parent” for up to four other access points. 9.
802.11ac Wireless Access To set up a NETGEAR access point as a repeater: 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. If you did not enable the DHCP client on the access point or did not assign a static IP address, enter the default access point IP address 192.168.0.100. A login window opens. 3.
802.11ac Wireless Access 8. In the Repeater IP Address fields, type the IP address of the repeater access point. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. 9. In the Base Station MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the access point that functions as the base station. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 11. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
Troubleshooting 6 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems that you might experience with the access point. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information.
802.11ac Wireless Access Quick Tips for Troubleshooting If your network is unresponsive or does not function normally, restart your network: 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the access point to your router, network switch, or network hub. 2. Turn off the access point. 3. Plug in the Ethernet cable from the access point to your router, network switch, or network hub. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn on the access point and wait two minutes.
802.11ac Wireless Access Troubleshoot With the LEDs When you turn on the power, the LEDs light as described here: 1. The Power LED lights solid green temporarily, then blinks green, and finally turns solid green and remains that way, indicating that the startup procedure is complete and the access point is ready. 2. When the startup procedure is complete, verify the following: • The WiFi LED lights solid green or blinks green (unless the WiFi radios are turned off).
802.11ac Wireless Access If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. WiFi LED Is Off If the WiFi LED remains off, check to see if both radios on the access point are disabled (see Control the WiFi Radios on page 37). By default, both radios are enabled and the WiFi LED lights solid green.
802.11ac Wireless Access is, the access point uses static IP address settings), reboot your computer and verify the DNS address. Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation. • Your computer might not use the router to which the access point is connected as its TCP/IP bridge. If your computer obtains its information by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the address of the router to which the access point is connected.
802.11ac Wireless Access Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. Test the LAN Path to Your Access Point You can ping the access point from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your access point is set up correctly.
802.11ac Wireless Access IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as a remote DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in Test the LAN Path to Your Access Point on page 73 display. If you do not receive replies, do the following: • Check to see that your computer lists the IP address of the router to which the access point is connected as the default router.
Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Settings on page 76 • Technical Specifications on page 77 75 A
802.11ac Wireless Access Factory Settings You can reset the access point to the factory default settings, which are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the access point to its factory settings, see Return the Access Point to Its Factory Default Settings on page 44. Table 2. WAC104 access point factory default settings Feature Default Setting Access point login User login URL 192.168.0.
802.11ac Wireless Access Table 2. WAC104 access point factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Setting Fragmentation length 2346 CTS/RTS threshold 2347 Preamble mode Long Preamble Transmission speed Automatic, nonconfigurable Note Throughput can vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, affect the data throughput rate. Radio transmission power 100%, nonconfigurable 802.
802.11ac Wireless Access Table 3. WAC104 access point specifications (Continued) Feature Description Storage temperature –4° to 158°C (–20º to 70ºF) Storage humidity 5 to 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing LAN Four 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) ports with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X) WiFi standards • IEEE 802.11ac specification • IEEE 802.11n 2.0 specification • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11a Radio bands 2.
802.11ac Wireless Access Table 3. WAC104 access point specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range • • 802.11 security 2.4 GHz band - US: 2.412–2.462 GHz - Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz - Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz - Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz 5 GHz band - US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz - Europe: 5.18–5.24 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) - Australia: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz - Japan: 5.18–5.
