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
You can mount the AirBridge outside to a wall or pole and provide power to the
AirBridge through an Ethernet cable that is connected to the provided power adapter,
which must be installed indoors. The AirBridge integrates a high-gain directional antenna
for a line of sight connection to other AirBridges or WiFi clients.
The AirBridge provides two 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 LAN ports for network
connections. One LAN port must be connected to the provided power adapter. Use
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cables terminated with RJ-45 connectors
to make Gigabit connections.
For more information about the hardware, see the hardware installation guide.
The AirBridge provides administrative management options that let you configure,
monitor, and control the AirBridge and the WiFi network:
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Using the local browser user interface (UI) you can configure the AirBridge and set
up a WiFi connection between two or more units in any of the supported operation
modes. This manual (the user manual) describes the options that are available to
you when you use the local browser UI.
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Using NETGEAR Insight, you can set up a pair or a group of AirBridges, with one
AirBridge functioning as the master and one or more other AirBridges functioning
as satellites.
For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit netgear.com/insight and see the
NETGEAR knowledge base articles at netgear.com/support.
About NETGEAR Insight
To configure and manage the AirBridge as a master or satellite in a point-to-point or
point-to-multipoint setup, you can use NETGEAR Insight app on your iOS or Android
mobile device and connect to the Insight cloud-based management platform. For Insight
Premium and Insight Pro subscribers, the AirBridge also supports the Insight Cloud
portal, which is the website that provides access to the Insight cloud-based management
platform.
Note: At this time, NETGEAR Insight does not support the access point and client
bridge operation modes. To configure and manage the AirBridge as an access point
or client bridge, you first must change the management mode to Standalone Mode,
and then use the local browser UI. For more information, see Change the management
mode to NETGEAR Insight Mode or Standalone Mode on page 111.
This user manual describes the local browser UI. For more information about NETGEAR
Insight, visit insight.netgear.com and see the NETGEAR knowledge base at
netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx.
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