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PatPend
Sep 05, 2017Aspirant
WAC720 STILL LOCKING UP - FIRMWARE 3.7.11.0
I have two WAC720 access points configured in ensemble mode that are locking up hard and require a power cycle to regain connectivity. Both access points are powered by POE and connected via CAT6 to...
- Sep 08, 2017
Beta firmware is installed on both WAC720s and a factory reset on both was done afterward per instructions. Since I had to reconfigure from scratch the new configuration may not be 100% exactly as it was before, and I haven't reconfigured the captive portal yet. No issues in the 12 hours since the upgrade. Typically one or both units would lock up within a day to a week, so I'll continue to observe and advise. Thanks for the swift response.
RaghuHR
Sep 05, 2017NETGEAR Expert
Hi Russell
Welcome to the Netgear Community. Do you have console connected to those WAC720's by any chance? We need to check the console prints in locking condition.
Thanks
Raghu
PatPend
Sep 05, 2017Aspirant
They are both mounted on high ceilings and connected over Ethernet only. I would get a ladder and hook up the console port but I have no VT100 or ANSI terminals and no computer with an RJ45 serial port. Would enabling remote console SSH or telnet work?
- RaghuHRSep 05, 2017NETGEAR Expert
Unfortunately SSH wont help in this case. We have some potential fix for this kind of issue. Are you willing to install?
Thanks
Raghu
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