(Model WBC502)
Power adapter and power cord
(varies by region)
Package contents
Pole mounting strap
Wall mount screws
and anchors
NETGEAR, Inc.
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April 2020
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Insight Instant
Wireless AirBridge
Model WBC502
Installation Guide
Insight Instant Wireless AirBridge
This installation guide describes how you can use the local browser user interface (UI)
to establish a WiFi bridge between two Insight Instant Wireless AirBridge devices in a
point‑to‑point master‑to‑satellite setup.
Note:
You can also use NETGEAR Insight to configure a point-to-point (or point-to-
multipoint) master‑to‑satellite setup
. However, to configure an access point or client
bridge setup, you must use the WBC502 local browser UI.
First set up the AirBridge master, then set up the AirBridge satellite. The master
remains connected to the network to provide connectivity to the satellite after you
install the satellite at the detached location.
We recommend that you complete the initial pairing at a staging area with easy access
to the network that is to supply connectivity to the master.
AirBridge overview
1
Power LED
2
LAN1 LED: Power and network
3
LAN2 LED: Ethernet device
4
WLAN LED: WiFi connectivity
5
Signal strength indicator LEDs
1. Prepare for installation
1
2
3
4
5
1
Latch for bottom panel
1
Front view
Back view
1
Reset button
2
LAN1: PoE and network connectivity
3
LAN2:
Optional device for satellite only
Bottom view
1
2
3
2. Register your device in NETGEAR Insight
1. On your mobile device, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search for
NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest version of the app.
2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app on your mobile device.
3. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, tap
Create NETGEAR Account
and follow
the onscreen instructions.
4. Enter the email address and password for your account and tap
LOG IN
.
5. Tap
+
in the upper right corner.
6. Either use the camera on your phone to scan the bar code, or type in the serial
number.
7. Follow the instructions on screen to register the device.
1. Pull down on the latch on the front of the
device and remove the bottom panel of
the AirBridge to expose the ports.
3. Power on the AirBridge
WARNING:
Power on the AirBridge only with an Ethernet cable connected to the
provided power adapter. Do not use any other power source. This is not a standard
PoE port. Using any other power source can damage the device.
2. With the back of the AirBridge facing
you, connect an RJ‑45 Ethernet cable
(not provided) to the AirBridge 24V
PoE port on the RIGHT side of the
device. Connect the other end of the
cable to the PoE port on the power
adapter.
3. Insert the plug into a power source.
All the LEDs light and then go off. The power LED stays lit.
Other AirBridge (WBC502) features:
•
2.4 GHz management SSID
•
5 GHz SSID extends your network
•
Range of 1.8 miles (3 km) or more
This device must be professionally installed. It is
the installer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations including operations within legal frequency
channels, output power and DFS requirements. Vendor
or Reseller or Distributor is not responsible for illegal
wireless operations. Please see Device’s Terms and
Conditions for more details.
Terms of Use
1
2
1
PoE port: Connect to AirBridge LAN1
2
LAN port: Connect to the network
Installation guide
Screw placement
guide
