NETGEAR WAC510 User Manual page 14

Figure 6. Set up the access point with a connection to your Internet modem
To connect the access point to your Internet modem:
1. Unplug your Internet modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet
service.
2. If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery.
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow WAN port on the access point.
Note Do not use the LAN port for a connection to the modem.
4. If your modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery.
5. Plug in and turn on your modem.
6. To attach a switch to the access point, use an Ethernet cable to connect the switch to the gray LAN port
on the access point.
7. Connect the power adapter to the access point and plug it into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED of the access point lights solid amber. After about one minute, the Power LED turns
solid green and the access point is ready for you to perform the initial configuration.
Note During initial configuration of the access point, you must change the default system
mode of the access point from AP mode to Router mode.
For information about accessing the access point for initial configuration, see
for Initial Configuration on page 15. After initial configuration, change the default system mode of the access
point from AP mode to Router mode (see
84).
Install the Access Point in Your Network and Access It for Initial Configuration
AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510
Change the System Mode to Router Mode or AP Mode
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Connect to the Access Point
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