NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
WAC104 Wireless Access Point
Hi Netgear Community,
My plan is to use the WAC104 as a bi-directional bridge between a Netgear PoE+ Switch (GS305Pv2) and a WiFi Network that has DHCP. The Netgear PoE+ switch has a POE security camera connected to it and powers the camera. A CAT 6 cable connects the switch to the WAC104 Access point. The WAC104 acts as a DHCP client and connects to my WiFi network.Traffic between the security camera and the WiFi network needs to be bi-directional. Will the WAC104 work?
Thanks,
Michael
2 Replies
Welcome to the community! :)
As I understand your initial post, the security cameras (which are directly connected to the GS305Pv2) and the WAC104 are going to be on the same subnet. Am I right? If yes, then the WAC104 will work on network setup you are trying to implement.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Does the primary WiFi router support WDS bridging as a Wireless Base Station? Most WiFi routers or APs simply don't.
The WAC104 certainly does support a WDS wireless bridge mode as a Wireless Base Station, and for one or more Wireless Repeaters in a single hub and one or multiple spokes system.
The WAC104 however is not a universal wireless extender allowing to connect to generic wireless access point devices or WiFi routers.
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
