User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Access the AirBridge and Use the Easy Setup Method
- Related documentation
- Overview
- About NETGEAR Insight
- AirBridge label
- Operation mode: AirBridge Master, AirBridge Satellite, Access Point, or Client Bridge
- AirBridge mode
- Access the AirBridge for initial configuration
- Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight app on an iOS or Android mobile device
- Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud portal
- Connect over WiFi using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device
- Connect over Ethernet using a computer connected to the same network
- Connect over Ethernet using a directly connected computer
- Operation mode and default settings after the Day Zero Easy Setup configuration
- Log in to the AirBridge after initial setup
- Change the language of the local browser UI
- 2. Manually Configure or Change the Operation Mode
- 3. Manage the Wired Network Settings
- 4. Manage the WiFi and Radio Features
- Recommended configuration order
- Change the device name of the AirBridge
- Change the country and region of operation
- Change the AirBridge mode
- Scan for neighboring access points
- Specify the approximate distance for the WiFi connection
- Manage the 5 GHz SSIDs and WiFi security
- Change the 5 GHz SSID or WiFi security mode for a satellite
- Change or configure a new 5 GHz SSID for a master with the AirBridge mode enabled
- Change or configure a new 5 GHz SSID for a master with the AirBridge mode disabled
- Change the 5 GHz SSID or WiFi security mode for a client bridge
- Change or configure a 5 GHz SSID for an access point
- Configure a guest network on an access point
- Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a master or access point
- Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a satellite or client bridge
- Manage the settings for the 2.4 GHz management SSID
- 5. Manage Advanced WiFi and Radio Features
- Recommended configuration order
- Manage the channel high throughput mode
- Manage the channel or channels
- Manage the radio transmit power
- Change the bit rate
- Manage client limits
- Manage time slot assignments to satellites
- Manage the satellite priority
- Set up a WiFi on/off schedule for a 5 GHz SSID
- Set up a MAC filter for a 5 GHz SSID
- Set up a RADIUS accounting server on a master or access point
- Manually block a WiFi client or connection from a 5 GHz SSID
- Configure traffic shaping for a 5 GHz SSID
- Change the DHCP server settings for a guest WiFi network
- 6. Maintain the AirBridge
- Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight Mode or Standalone Mode
- Upgrade the firmware on the AirBridge
- Reboot the AirBridge from the local browser UI
- Schedule the AirBridge to reboot
- Manage the configuration file of the AirBridge
- Reset the AirBridge to factory default settings
- Manage the date and time settings
- Configure and view the logs
- Set up email alerts
- Manage access security settings
- Specify a management VLAN
- 7. Monitor the AirBridge and its Network Connections
- 8. Perform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Send a ping
- Send a traceroute request
- Send a name server lookup request
- Perform a speed test
- Quick tips for troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot with the LEDs
- Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity
- You cannot log in to the AirBridge over a LAN connection
- Changes are not saved
- Troubleshoot your network using your computer ping utility
- A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Chapter 6 Maintain the AirBridge
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight Mode or
Standalone Mode.............................................................................111
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight Mode.112
Change the management mode to Standalone Mode..........113
Upgrade the firmware on the AirBridge.......................................113
Reboot the AirBridge from the local browser UI..........................115
Schedule the AirBridge to reboot..................................................116
Manage the configuration file of the AirBridge............................117
Back up the AirBridge configuration settings..........................117
Restore the AirBridge configuration settings...........................118
Reset the AirBridge to factory default settings.............................119
Manage the date and time settings...............................................120
Configure and view the logs...........................................................122
View and manage the system log..............................................122
Set up a remote log server.........................................................124
Set up email alerts............................................................................125
Manage access security settings....................................................127
Change the local login password..............................................127
Manage the HTTPS settings.......................................................128
Manage the SSH settings............................................................129
Specify a management VLAN.........................................................130
Chapter 7 Monitor the AirBridge and its Network Connections
View the device status and other information..............................133
View the 5 GHz WiFi connections..................................................137
View the CPU load on the AirBridge..............................................139
View the 5 GHz WiFi and LAN traffic load.....................................140
Chapter 8 Perform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Send a ping.......................................................................................142
Send a traceroute request...............................................................143
Send a name server lookup request..............................................144
Perform a speed test........................................................................145
Quick tips for troubleshooting.......................................................146
Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................149
Power LED remains off................................................................150
WLAN LED is off...........................................................................150
A LAN LED is off while a device is connected..........................151
Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity...............................................152
Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity between a satellite and a
master............................................................................................152
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