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WAC505/510 Wi-Fi Bridge implemented - Is Standalone only way to configure (not Insight)?
Getting a network cable to a WAC505 was going to be very difficult, so used WAC505 User manual section "Set up a WiFi Bridge Between Access Points" to configure a WAC510 as a base station and the WAC...
I want to make sure I understand your answer.
1) If WAC505/510 Wi-Fi Bridge is used, we can now only use Standalone mode, not Insight-managed. But, NETGEAR might add capability to configure Wi-Fi Bridge using Insight at some point. Is that right?
2) Is a factory reset the only way to go back to Insight-managed from Standalone mode on WAC505 and WAC510?
Thanks, again.
Does anyone have an answer for my 2 follow-up questions on 5/17/2018? Thanks.
In WAC505 you can change the Management mode from standalone to 'Netgear Insight App' managed mode from the Management mode tab. Please check the attached screen. If WAC510 is in AP mode, then also you can do this.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Raghu
Raghu,
Thanks for the reply. When I was in Insight Managed mode on the WAC505 and WAC510, a Wireless Bridge setup page indicated Wireless Bridge can only be set in Local mode, not Insight Managed mode. So now, both the WAC505 and WAC510 connected via a Wireless Bridge are in Local mode.
My question for Netgear - Is there any plan to change Insight Managed mode to be able to administer a Wireless Bridge? Now, the only option I have is to administer the WAC505 and WAC510 locally (firmware updates, etc.). Thanks.
- Hope your query is addressed. If ever your concern has been addressed or resolved, I encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution. The NETGEAR Community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future! Thanks, Raghu
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