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 supports the following WiFi security:
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For an individual 5 GHz SSID, you can configure WPA2-PSK or WPA2-Enterprise
security. For more information on configuring WPA2-PSK security, see one of the
following sections:
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Change the 5 GHz SSID or WiFi security mode for a satellite on page 67
-
Change or configure a new 5 GHz SSID for a master with the AirBridge mode
enabled on page 68
-
Change or configure a new 5 GHz SSID for a master with the AirBridge mode
disabled on page 71
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Change the 5 GHz SSID or WiFi security mode for a client bridge on page 75
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Change or configure a 5 GHz SSID for an access point on page 76
For more information on configuring WPA2-Enterprise security with a RADIUS
authentication server, see Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a satellite or client
bridge on page 84 or Set up WPA2-Enterprise security on a master or access point
on page 81.
Note: In addition to WPA2-Enterprise security with a RADIUS authentication server,
you can set up a RADIUS accounting server, which you also can use with WPA2-PSK.
That is, the WiFi security can be WPA-PSK and you can use a RADIUS accounting
server.
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Depending on the operation mode and AirBridge mode, you can configure security
settings such as a hidden SSID, client isolation, VLAN isolation, an L2 isolation, and
you can entirely disable a 5 GHz SSID that is not the default 5 GHz SSID.
For more information, see on of the following sections:
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Change or configure a new 5 GHz SSID for a master with the AirBridge mode
enabled on page 68
-
Change or configure a new 5 GHz SSID for a master with the AirBridge mode
disabled on page 71
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Change or configure a 5 GHz SSID for an access point on page 76
•
Depending on the operation mode, you can enable and configure a guest network.
For more information, see Configure a guest network on an access point on page
80.
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Depending on the operation mode and AirBridge mode, you can set up a WiFi MAC
filter.
For more information, see Set up a MAC filter for a 5 GHz SSID on page 102.
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