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NETGEAR WAC720
ProSAFE Business 2 x 2 Dual Band Wireless-AC Access Point

NETGEAR WAC720

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Overview:

Quad Mode 802.11ac Wireless Access Point with Increased Range

The NETGEAR WAC720 ProSAFE Wireless Access Point is a high performance dual band 802.11ac AP supporting up to an aggregate throughput of 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps for 5 GHz). WAC720 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralized group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model. It is perfectly positioned for customers demanding high throughput, ultra-superior performance, and extensive coverage for deployment in small to medium enterprises, K-12 education, and mid-sized hospitalities. The WAC720 Wireless Access Point comes with lifetime warranty and 24x7 chat support to give user a piece of mind of uncompromising quality.

  • 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
  • Controller management by WC7600 and WC9500 allowing centralized management up to 600 Access Points in a cluster of controllers.
  • Business Central management allowing Access Point to be centrally managed with secured and flexible cloud platform.
  • 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-offs enable optional accessory antenna attachment for 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz operations

Features:

Designed for ultra-high speed, range, security, with simplicity in mind.

The ProSAFE WAC720 combines high-performance, 802.11ac performance with smartly designed multiple management modes (Standalone, Ensemble) with a user interface that is simple to use and ease to manage.  A truly unified solution that brings centralized management without the complexity.

High Performance

  • Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.2 Gbps)
  • 2 x 2 (Transmit x Receive) with 2 streams of data for 2.4 GHz (300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (867 Mbps) of reliable data delivery
  • 802.11ac beamforming to improve range, minimizes interference while maximizing data rates
  • Internal antennas for maximum RF performance

Supreme Business Value

  • Ensemble management for centralized management of up to 10 AP's in a single group
  • Integrated Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) lowers deployment costs
  • Bandsteering to load balance clients between 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • Industry leading affordability minimizes Total Cost of Ownership

Flexible Deployment

  • AC/DC power adapter provided as optional accessory
  • External antenna take-offs for optional 2.4 or 5 GHz antennas
  • Ceiling and wall mount for flexible mounting
  • Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment

Ease of Use with Maximum Reliability

  • Ease of use with simple and intuitive graphical user interface
  • Comprehensive security with WPA and WPA2 and MAC address Access List
  • Lifetime warranty and 24 x 7 Support where available

Specifications:

NETGEAR WAC720 Specifications
Standards
  • IEEE 802.11ac Wave 1 standard
  • WMM Wireless Multimedia Prioritization
  • WDS Wireless Distribution System
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
Physical Specifications
  • Physical Dimensions (W x D x H): 197 x 197 x 40mm (7.76 x 7.76 x 1.57in)
  • Weight: 726g (1.6lb)
Physical Interfaces
  • One (1) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X) with IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
  • Power adapter (not included): 12V DC, 2.5A; plug is localized to country of sale
  • One (1) console port with RJ45 Interface
  • Two (2) reverse SMA antenna connectors for dual band 2.4 and 5GHz external antennas (not included)
  • Five (5) LED: Power, Link/ACT, LAN, 2.4GHz, 5GHz
Security
  • WiFi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)
  • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit encryption
  • IEEE 802.1x RADIUS authentication with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP
  • Wireless access control to identify authorized wireless network devices
  • MAC address authentication
  • VPN pass-through support
  • Secure SSH telnet
  • Security Sockets Layer (SSL) remote management login
Management
  • Ensemble Management for support of up to 10 Access Points in a single cluster
  • Remote configuration and management through Web browser, SNMP or telnet with command line interface (CLI)
  • SNMP management supports SNMP MIB II, 802.11 MIB and proprietary configuration MIB
Advanced Wireless Features
  • Bridge mode: Point-to-point wireless WDS mode
  • Bridge mode: Point-to-multipoint wireless WDS mode
  • Repeater mode
  • Adjustable Transmit Power Control (TPC)
Package Contents
  • ProSAFE Business Dual Band Wireless- AC Access Point (WAC720)
  • Ethernet cable
  • Ceiling and wall mount kit
  • Installation guide
Accessories
  • Power Adapters with plug localized to country of sales
  • PAV12V-100AUS (for Australia)
  • PAV12V-100EUS (for Europe, outside of UK)
  • PAV12V-100NAS (for North America)
  • PAV12V-100PRS (for China)
  • PAV12V-100UKS (for UK)
NETGEAR Warranty
  • NETGEAR ProSAFE Lifetime Hardware Warranty.
  • ProSUPPORT Lifetime Chat Technical Support (Remote diagnostics performed by our technical experts for prompt resolution of technical issues).
  • ProSUPPORT 90 days(24/7) Live Phone Technical Support during business hours.
  • Lifetime Next Business Day (NBD) Hardware replacement (See http:// onsite.netgear.com for coverage, availability and terms and conditions).

Diagram:

Target Applications

Target Applications

Documentation:

Download the NETGEAR WAC720 Datasheet (PDF).

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