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New Features:

- First version where Business central 2.0 is supported.
- Switch between Stand alone and Business Central 2.0 (BC) mode in AP.
- Use AP local GUI BC tab "enable/disable" option to switch from standalone to BC and vice versa.
- When cloud managed, AP will home in on https://bc.netgear.com.
- NETGEAR's Business Central portal (https://bc.netgear.com/) supports configuration, management and monitoring.
- Business Central 2.0 provides "Bandwidth limitation" per wireless network.
- Features and bug fixes are on par with 3.0.5.0 release.

Bug Fixes:

- Security Vulnerabilities fix for standalone mode.
- Fix for DHCP server running on Master AP is not working when Multipoint Bridge is configured.
- Fix for Wireless Distribution System (WDS) breaks if the WPA supplicant killed in P2P slave.
- Fixed the Restore settings option is not working in local UI.
- Fixed AP hanging issue upon continuous refreshing of the UI login page.
- Fix for Bogus neighbor APs listed in Business Central account.
- Fix for Rogue AP logs not reflected in syslog.

Known issues:

- A wireless network has a configuration of Captive portal / hotspot with non-management VLAN is not working.
- Rogue AP table may not list all neighbor APs.
- There are known client disconnect issue with MacBook Pro running OS x v10.8.5(Mountain Lion), please upgrade to latest OS x

To Install:

- Download the new software and save it to a convenient folder location.
- Login to the access point web management GUI.
- Take backup of the current configuration and save it at a secure place.
- Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.
- Click Browse and browse to the location of the software upgrade file that you just downloaded.
- Click Apply. The upgrade process typically takes at least 8 minutes.
- Warning: When uploading software to the WNAP210 Wireless Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the WNAP210 access point completely inoperable.
- When the upload is completed, your wireless access point automatically restarts.
- If you decide to use the AP as standalone, log into the AP and disable Cloud management.
- If you decide to use the AP in cloud management, factory reset the AP and add the AP to BCWM portal.

About Access Point Firmware:

If you update the Access Point (AP) firmware, your device can benefit from changes that fix multiple issues encountered by wireless clients, correct different user interface problems, add various functionalities, and include support for newly developed protocols.

Before performing this task, we recommend that you read and understand all the installation steps, because there are many AP models and manufacturers available. Each producer strives to make the procedure as simple as possible, but there are cases when it’s anything but that.

It is also advisable that you apply a new access point firmware in a steady power environment (UPS unit will satisfy this need), using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection. The latter can be easily interrupted.

With this in mind, if you wish to apply this version, click the download button and install the package on your access point. Remember to check back with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss a single new release.