User Manual
ProSAFE® Business 2 x 2 Dual Band Wireless-AC Access Point Data Sheet
WAC720
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Reliable 802.11ac Wireless Access Point with Increased Range
•Double the speed and increase in coverage
over entry level 802.11n access points
•Reliable wireless coverage with 2 streams
of data based on 2 x 2 (Transmit and
Receive) optimized internal antennas
•Compact and elegant design stylishly blends
into the environment
•Concurrent operation in 2.4GHz (300Mbps)
and 5GHz (867Mbps) for maximum
wireless throughput
•Backward compatibility with 802.11a,
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n network
devices
•Integrated Power over Ethernet (IEEE
802.3af PoE) lowers deployment costs
•Ensemble mode management of up to
10 like Access Points without the need for
a controller
•Deploy wireless coverage over large areas
with point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
bridging via Wireless Distribution System
(WDS)
•Business-class security features include
WPA, WPA2, rogue AP detection and
802.1x with RADIUS support
•Easy mounting mechanism for quick wall or
ceiling installation
•Internal antennas factory-optimized for
maximum RF performance
•Antenna take-os enable optional
accessory antenna attachment for 2.4GHz
and/or 5GHz operations
The NETGEAR® ProSAFE® WAC720 is a high performance 2 x 2 business class dual
band 802.11ac wireless Access Point (AP) that can support an aggregate through-
put of up to 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps 802.11ac for 5 GHz).
WAC720 operates in standalone or ensemble mode for centralized group manage-
ment of up to 10 like Access Points without additional hardware, licenses or support
fees. WAC720 is also WC7600/WC9500 Controller and Business Central cloud
ready. Ensemble allows you to initiate common firmware updates and monitor client
connectivity and usage through a centralized dashboard.
Intuitive dashboards of Ensemble Mode