Netgear WAC104 – Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point User Manual
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Hardware Overview of the Access Point
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.
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.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•
Unpack the Access Point
on page 6
•
Top Panel With LEDs
on page 6
•
Back Panel
on page 7
•
Position the Antennas
on page 8
•
on page 9
IMPORTANT:
The access point provides WiFi and LAN connectivity but is a bridge and not a router.
Therefore, do not connect the access point directly to your DSL or cable modem.
You must connect the access point 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
Therefore, do not connect the access point directly to your DSL or cable modem.
You must connect the access point 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
Connect the Access Point to Your Router or Network
on page 12.)
For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website
at
at
.
Note
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at
. 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.
might need to update your firmware.
Note
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