Chapter 1 Access The Airbridge And Use The Easy Setup Method - NETGEAR Insight Instant AirBridge User Manual

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Access the AirBridge and Use the
Easy Setup Method
This user manual is for the NETGEAR Insight Instant Wireless AirBridge WBC502, in this
manual, referred to as the AirBridge.
The AirBridge can provide an outdoor, long-distance, WiFi connection in a
master–satellite configuration that lets you extend your main network to a detached
site. You can also use the AirBridge as a long-range, point-to-point access point or client
bridge.
This user manual complements the installation guide that came with your AirBridge and
the hardware installation guide, which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/download/. This chapter describes how you can access the
AirBridge and configure the operation mode for your setup. The chapter includes the
following sections:
• 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
• 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
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the
support website at netgear.com/support/.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time
to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new
firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this manual, you might need to update the firmware.
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