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
The AirBridge mode specifies the type of multiple access method that the AirBridge
uses.
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AirBridge mode enabled. The characteristics of the AirBridge are as follows:
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Highly reliable connections for a limited number of WiFi devices. Provides
reliable point-to-point connections between a master and a satellite and
point-to-multipoint connections between a master and a limited number of
satellites.
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Best suited for long distance for a limited number of WiFi devices. A master
can connect over a long distance of 1.8 miles (3 km) or more to a satellite at a
detached site.
- Single 5 GHz SSID. A single 5 GHz SSID provides the backhaul WiFi connection
between the master and the satellites.
- No individual WiFi clients supported. Other than the satellites, individual WiFi
clients cannot connect to the 5 GHz SSID. However, by connecting a switch and
a WiFi access point to the satellite, you can support multiple WiFi clients at the
detached site.
- Another AirBridge as a link partner only. An AirBridge and one or more other
AirBridges can establish WiFi connections. You cannot use any other types of
access points as link partners.
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AirBridge mode disabled. The characteristics of the AirBridge are as follows:
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Reliable connections for multiple WiFi devices. Provides reliable
point-to-multipoint connections between an access point and multiple individual
WiFi clients.
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Best suited for extended range for multiple WiFi devices. The powerful
antenna of the AirBridge supports a WiFi range that extends beyond the range
of most access points.
- Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs. Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs can support satellites, client bridges,
and individual WiFi clients.
- Individual WiFi clients supported. Individual WiFi clients can connect to the
AirBridge.
- Any access point as a link partner. Any access point, including third-party access
points, can establish a WiFi connection with an AirBridge.
By default, the AirBridge mode is enabled, which is the setting that we recommend for
a master-to-satellite setup. Depending on your network situation, your WiFi requirements,
and your understanding of the consequences, you can disable the AirBridge mode.
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