Managed with Insight app
Setup, monitor and manage your network from anywhere with the NETGEAR Insight iOS and Android Mobile app.
Tri-Band 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2
4x4 (transmit x receive) with 3 radio streams for 2.4GHz (400 Mbps) 5GHz Low-band (867 Mbps) and 5GHz High-band (1733 Mbps) of reliable data delivery.
PoE Support
Features a Power over Ethernet (PoE) port supporting 802.3af. One cable for both data and power. Say goodbye to messy wiring and out of reach power outlets.
Multi-User MIMO
4x4 MU-MIMO to support fastest WiFi clients and high-density deployments. Enables more simultaneous WiFi users with various usage (data, voice, video streaming).
Great value for high density environments and simple centralized Cloud management
NETGEAR Insight Managed Smart Cloud Tri-band 4x4 Wireless Access point
WAC540 Insight Managed Smart Cloud Tri-band 4x4 Wireless Access Point provides maximum WiFi performance and coverage with 3 separate radios (2.4GHz, Low 5GHZ and High GHz) bringing a total of 3Gbps throughput and full flexibility in device WiFi support and coverage. WAC540 also offers self-managing WiFi with advanced features such as Band-Steering, Beamforming, Load Balancing, Airtime Fairness and Advanced Roaming.
- Beamforming - Maximum performance and penetration for all clients.
- Airtime fairness - Guarantee reasonable performance for slower clients.
- Advanced Roaming - Clients can freely move around the WiFi space conducting voice and video calls without interruption.
- Instant WiFi - Automatic Power and Channel management for seamless roaming, minimum interference, and reliable coverage and performance.
Ideal for:
- Large area deployment
- High-density areas
- Medium businesses
Features
Flexible Deployments
Wired or deployed as a wire-free mesh network
Tri-Band Radios
2.4GHz, 5GHz high and low, dedicated backhaul for continuous performance
Separate SSIDs and VLANs
Separate WiFi networks for employees, guest, IoT
High-Density Environments
Supports up to 600 client devices and support higher number of concurrent users
Stand-Alone or Remote Cloud Managed Options
No additional cloud-keys or hardware required
1 year Insight Management included
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Up to 2Gb Backhaul with Port Aggregation
Powered by PoE+
PoE+ 25.5W IEEE 802.3at or optional AC/DC Power Adapter (WAC540PA only)
Deploy Anywhere
Includes Ceiling / Wall mount Kit
5-year warranty
Advanced WiFi
Client load balancing based on channel utilization and automatically tune to best channel and Tx power based on the dynamics of WiFi environments with Instant WiFi
Insight Management unlocks even more options
Instant Mesh
Ideal for rental space or neighboring 2nd office
Expand your WiFi without running cables
Fast deployment with NETGEAR Insight
Instant WiFi
Ideal for any small business
Automatic WiFi coverage optimization
One-click on NETGEAR Insight
Instant Captive Portal
Ideal for hospitality businesses
Advanced/customizable guest portal and analytics
Easy set up with NETGEAR Insight
| Moder | WAC510 | WAC540 | WAX610 | WAX610Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Average internet traffic, video conferencing, and number of users | For heavy internet traffic, video conferencing, and many simultaneous users | For heavy internet traffic, video conferencing, and many simultaneous users | For outdoor internet traffic, and many simultaneous users |
| WiFi Speed | AC1300 (up to 1300Mbps) | AC3000 (up to 3000Mbps) | AX1800 (up to 1800Mbps) | AX1800 (up to 1800Mbps) |
| WiFi Bands | Dual-Band | Tri-Band | Dual-Band | Dual-Band |
| # Client Devices | Up to 200 per AP | Up to 600 per AP | Up to 250 per AP | Up to 250 per AP |
| Power Options | 1 x PoE, Power adapter sold separately | 1 x PoE+, Power adapter sold separately | 1 x PoE+, Power adapter sold separately | 1 x PoE+ |
| Ethernet Port (LAN) | 1 x 1G | 1 x 1G | 1 x 2.5G | 1 x 2.5G |
| MU-MIMO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insight Management | N/A | With WAX610 and WAC564 only | With WAC540 and WAC564 only | With WAC540 and WAC564 only |
| Additional Features | Load balancing, Band steering, Assisted roaming | Load balancing, Band steering, Assisted roaming | Load balancing, Band steering, Assisted roaming | Load balancing, Band steering, Assisted roaming |
Specifications
Product Number
WAC540
Wireless Features
IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2
Wifi 5 (2x2) /802.11ac (4x4)
3Gbps AC3000
Tri-Band 256QAM Radios
2.4GHz (400Mbps), 5GHz (866Mbps), 5GHz 1733Mbps)
Client Loadbalancing via Rx RSSI & Client threshold.
Max clients
Up to 600 wireless clients.
Full MU-MIMO support.
Airtime fairness
Improves network performance in mixed client 802.11a/b/n/ac environments
SNMP
v1, v2c, Secure SSH, SSL
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
Warranty Information
5-year Limited Hardware Warranty
Hardware Features
Stand-alone or remote cloud managed options, no additional cloud-keys or hardware requried 1 year Insight Management Included
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Up to 2Gb Backhaul with Port Aggregation
Powered by PoE+ 25.5W IEEE 802.3at or optional AC/DC Power Adapter (WAC540PA only)
Includes Ceiling / Wall mount Kit