Reference Manual

Manage the Access Point
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802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120
Note: The web browser must support HTTP uploads.
You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the access
point wirelessly. You must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable.
WARNING:
When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the
web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a
new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail,
corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable.
 To upgrade the firmware:
1. Download the
new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk,
and unzip it.
Visit http://www.netgear.com.
2. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
3.
Enter http://192.168.0.
100 in the address field of the browser.
A login prompt displays.
4. Enter the user name and password.
The us
er name is admi
n and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
5. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.
6. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image (.rmgs) upgrade file.
7. Click the Apply
button.