User Manual

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Users Manual

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1. Register With the NETGEAR Insight App 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PoE switch to the LAN 1 port on the access LAN 1 port point, which is located next to the Use the NETGEAR Insight app to create your network, set up, configure, and power input. monitor your access point, register your access point, activate your warranty, and access support. Installation Guide 1. On your iOS or Android mobile device or tablet, visit the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest version of the app. 2. Wait for the access point to receive power and connect to your network. The Power/Cloud LED on the access point lights solid amber while the access NETGEAR Insight Managed point is booting, and then lights solid green. The WiFi LEDs light green. Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point (WAC540) 2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app. The access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network. If your network does not include AC3000 802.11ac Wave 2 Tri Radio 3. If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap Create NETGEAR Account a DHCP server, the access point uses its default IP address 192.168.0.100. and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Enter the email address and password for your account and tap LOG IN. 3. Set Up the Access Point 2. Connect the Access Point to a PoE Switch 1. Connect your mobile device to the access point’s WiFi network. The default WiFi network name (SSID) Insight Note: For information about connecting the access point to a non-PoE switch, is on the access point label. The default see the user manual, which you can download from www.netgear.com/support. WiFi password is sharedsecret. (We During initial setup, connect the access point to a network with Internet access so recommend that you change the WiFi that you can use the NETGEAR Insight app for setup. password to a more secure password.) Local WiFi access PoE switch Cloud access After the Insight app discovers the access point, you can use cloud access if the access point is connected to the Internet. Package Contents 2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app on WAC540 access point Internet your mobile device. • Wireless access point model WAC540 or WAC540PA 3. Tap LOG IN and enter your credentials. • DC power adapter (WAC540PA only) 4. Click the + sign in the upper right corner to create a new network/location. • Ceiling and wall-mount kit 5. Name your network and specify a device admin password that applies to all • Installation guide the devices that you add to this network. Sample Connections • Ceiling and wall-mount guide Continued on the other side.

6. Tap NEXT. security services after discovering and configuring the access point. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://insight.netgear.com/#/login. Support 7. To add the access point to your account, use one of these options: • Enter the serial number. Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit • Scan the serial number bar code. Deploy the Access Point www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest • Tap Access Point as the device type and follow the prompts to scan the downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you network or scan the QR code. use only official NETGEAR support resources. 1. Select a good location for the access point. Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en You are prompted to add the access point to a network. We recommend that you place the access point in an elevated location français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. 8. Either select a network or create a new one. in the center of the WiFi coverage area. For mounting instructions, see the (If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian Ceiling and Wall-Mount Guide. French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) If the access point has Internet connectivity it connects to the NETGEAR Insight Cloud. The Power/Cloud LED lights solid blue. 2. Disconnect the access point and position it where you will deploy it. For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 9. When prompted, name the access point. 3. Reconnect the access point. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. The access point automatically updates to the latest firmware (if needed). 4. To verify connectivity, from a computer or mobile device, join the access This might take several minutes. point’s WiFi network and use a browser to connect to the Internet. Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to this device, see https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and The Power/Cloud LED rapidly blinks amber during a firmware update. warranty information. Other Setup Methods You can use the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal to set up your network and manage your devices as well as your subscription. A Premium subscription is required to use the Insight Cloud Portal. When using the Insight Cloud Portal, the configuration steps are the same except that you manually enter the serial number of the device when prompted. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://insight.netgear.com/#/login. You can also use the local browser-based management interface to configure the access point using WiFi or Ethernet access. If you want to use the local-only browser interface to access the access point, see the user manual. To download the user manual, visit netgear.com/support/product/WAC540. If you cannot discover the access point, you might need to temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, or antivirus programs. Make sure to reenable these © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR INTL LTD are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non‑NETGEAR 350 East Plumeria Drive Building 3, University Technology Centre December 2018 trademarks are used for reference purposes only. San Jose, CA 95134, USA Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland


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