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schumaku
Sep 03, 2018
There are good reasons to head for Insight and an Insight Premium subscription, like RRM aka. Smart WiFi for example -> How do I use Smart WiFi or Auto-Radio Resource Management (RRM) in Insight?

Managing and maintaining multiple WAC505/510 (as of writing) in Insight is a pleasure, adding more WAC is a snap. I'll never look back to the by-device Web management.

swieder

Tutor

Sep 02, 2018

I just replace an Orbi mesh kit with a WAC510 in AP mode and a WAC505. One is upstairs and the other is in the basement. Both have the same SSID. I am using local AC power until my POE switch arrives.

Currently I am using local web management via the device IP address. Will I lose this option if I turn on Insight management?

I switched from the Orbi due to its inability to run the APs on different wifi channels,

RaghuHR

NETGEAR Expert

Sep 03, 2018

Hi Scott,

Web management still be available with limited function if you manage your APs with Insight management App.

Thanks,

Raghu

swieder
Tutor
Sep 03, 2018
RaghuHR wrote:

Hi Scott,

Web management still be available with limited function if you manage your APs with Insight management App.

Thanks,

Raghu

Thanks. I will stick with web management and keep Insight turned off.

Are there any settings that are available thru Insight that cannot be accessed thru web management ?
- schumaku
  Guru - Experienced User
  Sep 03, 2018
  There are good reasons to head for Insight and an Insight Premium subscription, like RRM aka. Smart WiFi for example -> How do I use Smart WiFi or Auto-Radio Resource Management (RRM) in Insight?
  
  Managing and maintaining multiple WAC505/510 (as of writing) in Insight is a pleasure, adding more WAC is a snap. I'll never look back to the by-device Web management.
- RaghuHR
  NETGEAR Expert
  Sep 04, 2018
  swieder please refer this KB article about Hybrid Management Mode (HMM)
  
  https://kb.netgear.com/000059566/What-is-Hybrid-Management-Mode-and-how-does-it-apply-to-my-WAC505-or-WAC510-access-point
  - schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 04, 2018
    Hi Raghu,
    
    RaghuHR wrote:
    
    please refer this KB article about Hybrid Management Mode (HMM)
    
    https://kb.netgear.com/000059566/What-is-Hybrid-Management-Mode-and-how-does-it-apply-to-my-WAC505-or-WAC510-access-point
    
    Wouldn't it be wise to add this information abut the HMM including the link (assuming its content will continued to be maintained) with the WAC Web UI instead of the vague pop-up telling about the Insight mode and some greyed out feaures (its more shaded in fact)?
    
    Further on, as the HMM is becoming a part of the design, please add an option to disable this intrusive pop-up.
    
    Regards,
    
    -Kurt