NETGEAR WAC510 User Manual page 84

Insight Managed Smart Cloud Wireless Access Point WAC510 User Manual
To change the channel width for a radio:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi
connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window opens.
If your browser does not open the login window but displays a security message
and does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after initial setup on
page 41.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and
managed the access point through the Insight app or Insight Cloud portal, enter the
Insight network password for that location. For more information, see Connect over
WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or Android mobile device on page
26).
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Select Management > Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. From the Channel Width menu, select one of the following settings.
• 20 MHz.
• 40 MHz.
• 80 MHz. This selection is available only for the 5 GHz radio.
• Dynamic 20 / 40 MHz. This selection is available only for the 2.4 GHz radio and
is the default setting for that radio.
• Dynamic 20 / 40 / 80 MHz. This selection is available only for the 5 GHz radio
and is the default setting for that radio.
6. Click the Apply button.
A pop-up warning window opens.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes and your settings are saved. The radio or radios restart
and WiFi clients might need to reconnect.
Manage the Basic WiFi and
Radio Features
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