Netgear Wireless Access Points - Business Class

NETGEAR dual band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point, purposely designed for Small Office and Home Office deployments

The NETGEAR® Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point (AP) delivers high performance for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) deployments and supports dual band concurrent operation at 2.4GHz and 5GHz with combined throughput of 1.2Gbps (300Mbps at 2.4GHz and 867Mbps at 5GHz). The WAC104 Wireless 802.11ac Access Point provides ease of use in standalone access point mode.

Features:

Easy to Configure
-Simple setup in minutes with intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI)
-Comprehensive monitoring with web-based access
High performance and superior coverage
-Dual band concurrent operation between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency ranges
-Maximise coverage for optimal deployment for SOHO
Comprehensive security
-Supports wireless security features (WPA, WPA2)
-MAC based Access Control List to protect against intruders
Interoperate with both new and legacy clients
-Support latest 802.11ac wireless clients to achieve maximum speed
-Backward compatible to allow legacy devices to connect at their fastest speed
Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC104 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 1 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No No Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 1.2Gbps AC1200 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes No PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts N/A Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Standalone SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c   Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes   Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes   Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

Strong, consistent WiFi is critical for the growth of your small business. WAC124 provides powerful Dual Band WiFi that is affordable and plug-and-play, without added infrastructure and deployment costs. It delivers the latest in AC WiFi technology and performance to keep your company, employees, and customers connected.

Features: High-performance AC2000 WiFi - Up to 300Mbps+1733Mbps concurrent operation in 2.4GHz and 5Ghz for maximum wireless throughput
Better range with external antennas for maximum coverage
Can be configured as a router and eliminate the need for another device
More coverage and Multi-user experience with 4x4 802.11ac MU-MIMO
3 SSIDs for 3 separate secure WiFi networks. Ideal for admin, employees and guests or owner network and a guest network for visitors
Optimal performance and coverage in dense areas with Beamforming and Airtime fairness
A USB port that can be use used to share data from a local HD or a NAS drive
Backwards compatible with 802.11n devices
Simple and intuitive graphical user interface
WPS button for easy one-touch client connectivity
Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect to wired devices
Provides ironclad wireless security (WPA, WPA2)
Protect against intruders with MAC based Access List
NETGEAR 3-year warranty, next-business day replacement (including power adapter)





WAC124 is built for plug-and-play installation. Simply connect the WAC124 to your modem, then set it in the middle of your office or a conference room for the best WiFi coverage. No complicated wiring, professional installation, or added IT equipment costs.

WAC124 delivers high-speed WiFi that is affordable and easy to install, without added infrastructure and deployment costs. It’s the most cost-effective WiFi solution for small businesses, cafes, retail, small offices, dorm rooms and more. Engineered with the latest in WiFi technology, WAC124 has 3 SSIDs to provide 3 separate networks each at maximum performance to keep your small business admin, employees, and customers connected.

Adding more value, the WAC124 is conveniently equipped with four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports to further extend the wired network, can be configured as a router and comes with a 3-year hardware warranty and 90 days phone and chat support.

Application Example

The NETGEAR® Insight Managed Wireless Access Point WAC505 delivers high performance WiFi and high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC505 is managed by NETGEAR Insight app, for a more intuitive and innovative support, with no need for extra management hardware. The WAC505 features Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) to achieve aggregate speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, option to configure as or Access Point modes, and comes with two Ethernet ports, a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 1Gb LAN port and a WAN port. WAC505 comes with market-leading 5-year hardware warranty.

One-touch wireless connectivity & management with NETGEAR Insight app

Instant in-app discovery & set-up
Local and Cloud monitoring and management
Remote access and multi-device configuration
No additional Cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server is necessary
QR code initial configuration for instant installation
Superior performance with 802.11ac Wave 2

Dual band concurrent operation between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency ranges
Maximum performance with multi-gigabit throughput (up to 1.2 Gbps)
Multi-User MIMO enable concurrent wireless transmit and receive with multiple clients
Improves coverage for multiple users in dense environment
Flexible deployment with Power over Ethernet and accessories

Standard based 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Access Point mode for multiple WAC505 for mid-size office environment
Ceiling and wall mount for ease of placement

Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

The NETGEAR® Insight Managed Wireless Access Point WAC505 delivers high performance WiFi and high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC505 is managed by NETGEAR Insight app, for a more intuitive and innovative support, with no need for extra management hardware. The WAC505 features Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) to achieve aggregate speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, option to configure as or Access Point modes, and comes with two Ethernet ports, a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 1Gb LAN port and a WAN port. WAC505 comes with market-leading 5-year hardware warranty.

One-touch wireless connectivity & management with NETGEAR Insight app

Instant in-app discovery & set-up
Local and Cloud monitoring and management
Remote access and multi-device configuration
No additional Cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server is necessary
QR code initial configuration for instant installation
Superior performance with 802.11ac Wave 2

Dual band concurrent operation between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency ranges
Maximum performance with multi-gigabit throughput (up to 1.2 Gbps)
Multi-User MIMO enable concurrent wireless transmit and receive with multiple clients
Improves coverage for multiple users in dense environment
Flexible deployment with Power over Ethernet and accessories

Standard based 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Access Point mode for multiple WAC505 for mid-size office environment
Ceiling and wall mount for ease of placement

Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

The NETGEAR® Insight Managed Wireless Access Point WAC505 delivers high performance WiFi and high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC505 is managed by NETGEAR Insight app, for a more intuitive and innovative support, with no need for extra management hardware. The WAC505 features Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) to achieve aggregate speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, option to configure as or Access Point modes, and comes with two Ethernet ports, a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 1Gb LAN port and a WAN port. WAC505 comes with market-leading 5-year hardware warranty.

One-touch wireless connectivity & management with NETGEAR Insight app

Instant in-app discovery & set-up
Local and Cloud monitoring and management
Remote access and multi-device configuration
No additional Cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server is necessary
QR code initial configuration for instant installation
Superior performance with 802.11ac Wave 2

Dual band concurrent operation between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency ranges
Maximum performance with multi-gigabit throughput (up to 1.2 Gbps)
Multi-User MIMO enable concurrent wireless transmit and receive with multiple clients
Improves coverage for multiple users in dense environment
Flexible deployment with Power over Ethernet and accessories

Standard based 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Access Point mode for multiple WAC505 for mid-size office environment
Ceiling and wall mount for ease of placement

Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

The NETGEAR® AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 delivers high performance with high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC510 is managed by NETGEAR Insight app, for a more intuitive and innovative support, with no need for extra management hardware. The WAC510 features Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) to achieve aggregate speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, option to configure as Router or Access Point modes, and comes with two Ethernet ports, including a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 1Gb port. WAC510 comes with lifetime limited warranty, and 24/7 support including lifetime chat. Business Features for higher speed, higher coverage and higher density WiFi

NETGEAR Insight mobile app managed for ease of centralized management, no hardware needed
High performance, easy to setup, reliable  to handle high numbers of users, WAC510  is the perfect solution for small to  mid-size offices
Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.2Gbps)
2x2 (transmit x receive) with 2 streams of data for 2.4GHz (300Mbps) and 5GHz (900 Mbps) of reliable data delivery
Multi-User Multiple In Multiple Out  (MU-MIMO) enabling maximum client density deployments with no interference
Operate in router or access point modes  for flexibility in deployment options
Powered by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power sold separately) 
Gigabit port for single wired connection to switch for easy installation
Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment
Lifetime limited warranty, lifetime chat support and 24x7 Support where available






Netgear Insight App for Easy Management









Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy
For more product comparisons please see the Datasheet

The NETGEAR® AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 delivers high performance with high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC510 is managed by NETGEAR Insight app, for a more intuitive and innovative support, with no need for extra management hardware. The WAC510 features Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) to achieve aggregate speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, option to configure as Router or Access Point modes, and comes with two Ethernet ports, including a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 1Gb port. WAC510 comes with lifetime limited warranty, and 24/7 support including lifetime chat. Business Features for higher speed, higher coverage and higher density WiFi

NETGEAR Insight mobile app managed for ease of centralized management, no hardware needed
High performance, easy to setup, reliable  to handle high numbers of users, WAC510  is the perfect solution for small to  mid-size offices
Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.2Gbps)
2x2 (transmit x receive) with 2 streams of data for 2.4GHz (300Mbps) and 5GHz (900 Mbps) of reliable data delivery
Multi-User Multiple In Multiple Out  (MU-MIMO) enabling maximum client density deployments with no interference
Operate in router or access point modes  for flexibility in deployment options
Powered by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power sold separately) 
Gigabit port for single wired connection to switch for easy installation
Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment
Lifetime limited warranty, lifetime chat support and 24x7 Support where available






Netgear Insight App for Easy Management









Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy
For more product comparisons please see the Datasheet

The NETGEAR® Insight Managed Smart Cloud Tri-band 4x4 Wireless Access Point WAC540 delivers superior WiFi performance and ultra-high client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC540 is managed by NETGEAR Insight, for a fully centralised Cloud real-time monitoring, with no need for extra management hardware. The WAC540 features 4x4 Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) to achieve aggregate speeds up to 3 Gbps, superior WiFi roaming and comes with 1 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) 1Gb LAN ports. WAC540 comes with market leading 5-year warranty.

Industry’s most powerful Wireless 802.11AC Wave 2 tri-band Access Point with NETGEAR Insight management

One of the most problematic situations for any network owner/manager is when the infrastructure runs out of resources and bandwidth and forklift upgrades are needed to remedy the situation. Not any more with The NETGEAR® AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Business Access Point WAC540. It is a sophisticated access point with 3 radios that can handle any situation where there are large number of WiFi clients demanding service. Office locations with hundreds of employees with multiple devices (laptop, notepad and smart phones) can enjoy WAC540’s performance and coverage together with the ease of use that comes with Insight to overcome all demanding situations when designing and provisioning networks.

Advanced features such as port aggregation together with PoE power allows WAC540 to utilise a bundled gigabit Ethernet for backhaul when powered via Ethernet PoE ports while dedicating its 5G 4x4 radio for servicing even more clients. Whether your business requires the WiFi network to support the users with office and CRM and instant messaging tools, handling VoIP calls or hosting live video on smart WiFi TVs around the office, WAC540 has the power to keep all of these applications running smoothly.

Finally, the WAC540 is managed by NETGEAR Insight, for a more intuitive and innovative support, with no need for extra management hardware from anywhere through a smart device such as a phone, tablet or a laptop. WAC540 comes with 5 years limited warranty, and 90 days of support including 90-days chat.





Connect more devices at faster speeds





Netgear Insight App for Easy Management





Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison


WAC505 WAC510 WAC540 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) /802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 3Gbps AC3000 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867/1733Mbps (2.4/5/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/at IEEE 802.3af/at IEEE 802.3at PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 25.5 Watts Centralised Management Standalone
Insight app/Webportal Standalone
Insight app/Webportal Standalone
Insight app/Webportal SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No   Buy Buy Buy
For more product comparisons please see the Datasheet

The NETGEAR WAC720 ProSAFE Wireless Access Point is a high-performance dual band 802.11ac AP supporting up to an aggregate throughput of 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps for 2.4GHz and 867 Mbps 802.11ac for 5GHz) with standalone and Ensemble management for centralised group management of up to 10 APs. WAC720 Business AP operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralized group management of up to 10 APs. It is perfectly positioned for customers demanding high throughput, ultra-superior performance, and extensive coverage deployment for Small and Medium Enterprises, K-12, and Hospitalities.

Features:

Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.2 Gbps)
2 x 2 (transmit x receive) with 2 streams of data for 2.4GHz (300 Mbps) and 5GHz (867 Mbps) of reliable data delivery
Dual band concurrent operation with backward compatibility to 802.11n
Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af) for ease of deployment
Ease of use with simple and intuitive graphical user interface
Ensemble management for centralised management of up to 10 APs in a single group
Comprehensive security with WPA and WPA2 and MAC address Access List
Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment
Lifetime warranty and 24x7 Support where available
Powered by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power adapter are not included)









WAC720 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralised group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model









Why not try Netgear's Business Central Manager?

NETGEAR Business Central is a secure, cloud based IT service platform designed to provide small to mid-sized organisations with an affordable way to establish, provision and manage key IT networking services. Effortlessly. Wireless Manager forms part of the Business Central management umbrella and allows you to manage your entire WiFi network across multiple borders, cities, buildings and floors, securely through the cloud. Anytime, anywhere.




Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

The NETGEAR 3 AP pack of WAC720 ProSAFE Wireless Access Point is a high-performance dual band 802.11ac AP supporting up to an aggregate throughput of 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps for 2.4GHz and 867 Mbps 802.11ac for 5GHz) with standalone and Ensemble management for centralised group management of up to 10 APs. WAC720 Business AP operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralized group management of up to 10 APs. It is perfectly positioned for customers demanding high throughput, ultra-superior performance, and extensive coverage deployment for Small and Medium Enterprises, K-12, and Hospitalities.

Features:

Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.2 Gbps)
2 x 2 (transmit x receive) with 2 streams of data for 2.4GHz (300 Mbps) and 5GHz (867 Mbps) of reliable data delivery
Dual band concurrent operation with backward compatibility to 802.11n
Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af) for ease of deployment
Ease of use with simple and intuitive graphical user interface
Ensemble management for centralised management of up to 10 APs in a single group
Comprehensive security with WPA and WPA2 and MAC address Access List
Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment
Lifetime warranty and 24x7 Support where available
Powered by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power adapter are not included)









WAC720 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralised group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model









Why not try Netgear's Business Central Manager?

NETGEAR Business Central is a secure, cloud based IT service platform designed to provide small to mid-sized organisations with an affordable way to establish, provision and manage key IT networking services. Effortlessly. Wireless Manager forms part of the Business Central management umbrella and allows you to manage your entire WiFi network across multiple borders, cities, buildings and floors, securely through the cloud. Anytime, anywhere.




Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

The NETGEAR WAC730 Wireless Access Point is a high performance dual band 802.11ac AP supporting up to an aggregate throughput of 1.7 Gbps (450 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 1.3 Gbps for 5 GHz). WAC730 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralised group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model. It is perfectly positioned for customers demanding superior throughput, maximum performance, and extensive coverage for deployment in mid-sized enterprises, K-12 education, and hospitalities. The WAC730 Wireless Access Point comes with lifetime warranty and 24x7 chat support to give user a piece of mind of uncompromising quality.

Features:

Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.7 Gbps)
3 x 3 (transmit x receive) with 3 streams of data for 2.4GHz (450 Mbps) and 5GHz (1.3 Gbps) of reliable data delivery
Dual band concurrent operation with backward compatibility to 802.11n
Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af) for ease of deployment
Ease of use with simple and intuitive graphical user interface
Ensemble management for centralised management of up to 10 APs in a single group
Comprehensive security with WPA and WPA2 and MAC address Access List
Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment
Lifetime warranty and 24x7 Support where available
Powered by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power adapter are not included)










WAC730 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralized group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model









Why not try Netgears Business Central Manager?

NETGEAR Business Central is a secure, cloud based IT service platform designed to provide small to mid-sized organizations with an affordable way to establish, provision and manage key IT networking services. Effortlessly. Wireless Manager forms part of the Business Central management umbrella and allows you to manage your entire WiFi network across multiple borders, cities, buildings and floors, securely through the cloud. Anytime, anywhere.







Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

The NETGEAR WAC730 Wireless Access Point is a high performance dual band 802.11ac AP supporting up to an aggregate throughput of 1.7 Gbps (450 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 1.3 Gbps for 5 GHz). WAC730 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralized group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model. It is perfectly positioned for customers demanding superior throughput, maximum performance, and extensive coverage for deployment in mid-sized enterprises, K-12 education, and hospitalities. The WAC730 Wireless Access Point comes with lifetime warranty and 24x7 chat support to give user a piece of mind of uncompromising quality.

Features:

Business class with superior 802.11ac performance (up to 1.7 Gbps)
3 x 3 (transmit x receive) with 3 streams of data for 2.4GHz (450 Mbps) and 5GHz (1.3 Gbps) of reliable data delivery
Dual band concurrent operation with backward compatibility to 802.11n
Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af) for ease of deployment
Ease of use with simple and intuitive graphical user interface
Ensemble management for centralized management of up to 10 APs in a single group
Comprehensive security with WPA and WPA2 and MAC address Access List
Compact and elegant design stylishly blends into the environment
Lifetime warranty and 24x7 Support where available
Powered by PoE or DC power inputs (PoE switch and AC/DC power adapter are not included)










WAC730 Business Access Point operates in either standalone mode with an intuitive user interface or in Ensemble mode for centralized group management of up to 10 AP’s of the same model









Why not try Netgears Business Central Manager?

NETGEAR Business Central is a secure, cloud based IT service platform designed to provide small to mid-sized organizations with an affordable way to establish, provision and manage key IT networking services. Effortlessly. Wireless Manager forms part of the Business Central management umbrella and allows you to manage your entire WiFi network across multiple borders, cities, buildings and floors, securely through the cloud. Anytime, anywhere.







Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

NETGEAR Premium Business 802.11ac 4 x 4 Wave 2 Wireless Access Point, purposely designed for enterprises requiring high density and superior performance. The NETGEAR® Premium Business 802.11ac 4 x 4 Wave 2 Wireless Access Point (AP) delivers high performance with maximum client density for enterprises requiring ubiquitous and reliable wireless for all business applications. The WAC740 is a controller managed Access Point with ease of centralised management with all NETGEAR wireless controllers from small (WC7500) to mid-size (WC7600) and large-size (WC9500) deployment. The WAC740 operates with Multi-User MIMO and can achieve speeds up to 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 1.7 Gbps at 5 GHz. The WAC740 is Power over Ethernet enabled and comes with 2 Ethernet ports, including one Multi-Gig port that can handle up to 2.5 Gbps of throughput, enabling a single wire to connect to Multi-Gig capable switch for ease of wiring installation.

Features:

802.11ac Wave 2 technology providing a theoretical aggregate throughput of 2.3Gbps - roughly double the rates offered by today’s high-end 802.11ac access points
Reliable wireless coverage with 4 streams of data based on 4x4 (Transmit and Receive) optimised internal antennas
Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) increases efficiency and capacity - enabling clients to utilise the RF spectrum much more efficiently by allowing multiple-AP-to client transmissions, beamforming, wider bandwidth and improved encoding
AirQual feature enables spectrum analysis and interference identification
Centrally managed by Wireless Controllers
2.5GBASE-T Multi-Gigabit support eliminates bottlenecks associated with standard Gigabit Ethernet (NBASE-T switch required to obtain speeds higher than 1Gbps w/ a single port)






Easy To Configure

Simple setup in minutes with wireless controllers (WC7500/WC7600/WC9500)
Centralised configuration and monitoring with complete visibility
High performance and superior coverage

Dual band concurrent operation between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency ranges
Maximum performance with multi-gigabit throughput (up to 2.3 Gbps)
Maximise capacity with Multi-user MIMO support

Enable concurrent wireless transmit and receive with multiple clients
Improves coverage for multiple users in dense environment
Simple and cost effective for installation

Power over Ethernet (PoE) for flexibility of deployment
2.5 Multi-Gigabit Ethernet port with single cable installation with no compromise


Netgear Wireless Access Point Comparison

WAC505 WAC510 WAC720 WAC730 WAC740 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (2x2) 802.11ac (3x3) 802.11ac (4x4) 802.11ac Wave Wave 2 Wave 2 Wave 1 Wave 1 Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO Yes Yes No No Yes Maximum Theoretical Throughput 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.3Gbps AC1300 1.2Gbps AC1200 1.7Gbps AC1700 2.3Gbps AC2300 Maximum Throughput (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 400/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 300/867Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 450/1300Mbps (2.4/5GHz) 600/1700Mbps (2.4/5GHz) Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, PoE+ PoE Power Consumption 8.9 Watts 9.3 Watts 11.0 Watts 12.9 Watts 17.9 Watts Centralised Management Insight App, Standalone Insight App, Standalone Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Quad Mode Management (Standalone, Ensemble™, Controller and Business Central) Controller SNMP v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c v1, v2c Secure SSH Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Router Mode No Yes No No No   Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

Affordable, wired and wireless (802.11n single band 2.4 GHz) Access Point for small and medium hotels and K-12 dormitories. Sleek, elegant, and compact design allows AP to be deployed in an inconspicuous manner. Can be install in less than 5 minutes with a non- technical personnel and the Access Point is powered by Power Over Ethernet (1Gbps) to reduce cabling cost and time for deployments. WN370 comes with 4 (100Mbsp) Ethernet data ports and one Voice pass through voice port for connectivity of digital phones that requires native access to an in-house PBX system. It has centralized management with WC7600 Wireless Controllers for automatic RF and power tuning with guest access captive portal and comprehensive wireless securities. Features: Small form factor and inconspicuous appearance
Fast installation and PoE powered
Flexible and easy deployment
Small form factor and inconspicuous appearance The aesthetically pleasing design of the WN370 allows the access point to blend nicely in the hotel room and school dormitories. WN370 provides wired access directly to the users, where the traditional form factor Access Points are normally installed on the ceiling, away from the access of the users that need wired connectivity. The WN370 is installed with easy attachment to the junction box and appears with a nice decorative appearance.
Fast installation and PoE powered The WN370 can be installed easily and less than 5 minutes. The WN370 is powered via Power over Ethernet on the 1 Gbps uplink. Simply connect a Ethernet cable between the WN370 and a PoE enabled switch and the WN370 is up and running. There is no separate power cord needed.
Flexible and easy deployment WN370 can be installed easily and does not need sophisticated skills of engineers. WN370s are generally deployed in room, especially effective in areas where deploying the access points in traditional locations (such as ceiling mounted or hallways of dormitories and hotels) are not feasible. Because the WN370 is designed to provide coverage in a specific room, where the RF containment is more well defined, no extensive site survey is required. Finally, because the WN370 comes with four Ethernet ports, users can plug in multiple wired devices without the requirement to pull additional cables from the access point to the wiring closet, thereby saving both time and money to meet the requirements of multiple Ethernet ports per room.

The WND930 Outdoor Access Point is a dual band concurrent 802.11n Outdoor Access Point that combines high power, optimal high gain antennas, and an industrial grade enclosure for optimal outdoor deployment. The WND930 Outdoor Access Point is powered by redundant dual Power over Ethernet (PoE) gigabit ports as well as the capability to power other PoE devices. The WND930 Outdoor Access Point operates under harsh environment with its industrial grade IP-67 enclosure and an embedded heater to allow the Access Point to operate in below freezing point temperature.The WND930 Outdoor Access Point is ideal for hotels, resorts, schools, multi-dwelling apartments, and other locations needing high throughput, high capacity outdoor coverages. The WND930 Outdoor Access Point can operate either as a point-to -point mesh link between remote locations or as an Access Point providing coverages for users. As with all NETGEAR wireless products, the WND930 Outdoor Access Point is designed with an easy setup for a reliable, high performance and affordable total cost of ownership. Features: Dual Band 802.11n concurrent operation with 600 Mbps aggregate throughput
Dual redundant PoE inputs at full gigabit rate to simplify deployment
Supports PoE PSE (PoE out) functionality for devices such as surveillance cameras
IP67 rated to withstand harsh environment
Embedded heater to provide operation in below freezing temperatures
Internal directional antennas for point to point mesh and external antennas connections
Unique architecture for redundant PoE power
Flexible PoE (PSE) functionality
High resiliency with IP-67 enclosure
Dual antenna design for Pt-to-Pt with option for external antennas for hotspot coverage
High powered for super coverage Up to 500 mW of RF output power combine with high gain (8 dBi) dual band internal antenna to maximize coverage. High receive sensitivity (up to -90 dBm) to optimally balance uplink and downlink.
Industrial grade enclosure to operate in harsh environment Ingress Protection marking of IP-67 rated to operate in extreme environment. Embedded heater automatically activates to allow proper operation in below freezing temperature.
Flexible Power over Ethernet choices to maximize redundancy and deployment options Dual gigabit Ethernet ports with redundancy to enable AP to continue to operate in the case of intermittent power failure. PoE power sourcing (PSE) to power other PoE devices such as surveillance cameras directly from the WND930 Outdoor Access Point.
Flexible deployment options for a variety of applications Flexible deployment models including point to point mesh with embedded high gain directional antenna and access point mode with external antenna option. Robust wall mounting and pole mounting kits for flexible deployment options.

NETGEAR’s ProSAFE line of antennas and accessories for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n devices give you multiple options for maximizing the reach and performance of your wireless infrastructure devices. Every WLAN deployment is unique. For outdoor bridging applications, the ANT224D10 enables two wireless N access points with antenna take-offs to create a high-speed wireless bridge between them with two streams of data. By pointing two ANT224D10 antennas at each other, they can connect two wireless access points over 10,000 meters apart. Utilizing the advantages of wireless N, the ANT224D10 provides for wireless bridging at speeds many times faster than those based on 802.11g technology. Designed for safety, the ANT224D10 includes equipment to neutralize lighting strikes and keep your access points operational. With wall mounting and pole mounting options, the ANT224D10 can be mounted in a variety of locations for maximum performance.

NETGEAR’s ProSAFE line of antennas and accessories for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n devices give you multiple options for maximizing the reach and performance of your wireless infrastructure devices. Every WLAN deployment is unique. For outdoor bridging applications, the ANT224D10 enables two wireless N access points with antenna take-offs to create a high-speed wireless bridge between them with two streams of data. By pointing two ANT224D10 antennas at each other, they can connect two wireless access points over 10,000 meters apart. Utilizing the advantages of wireless N, the ANT224D10 provides for wireless bridging at speeds many times faster than those based on 802.11g technology. Designed for safety, the ANT224D10 includes equipment to neutralize lighting strikes and keep your access points operational. With wall mounting and pole mounting options, the ANT224D10 can be mounted in a variety of locations for maximum performance.

NETGEAR’s ProSAFE line of antennas and accessories for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n devices give you multiple options for maximizing the reach and performance of your wireless infrastructure devices. Every WLAN deployment is unique. For outdoor bridging applications, the ANT224D10 enables two wireless N access points with antenna take-offs to create a high-speed wireless bridge between them with two streams of data. By pointing two ANT224D10 antennas at each other, they can connect two wireless access points over 10,000 meters apart. Utilizing the advantages of wireless N, the ANT224D10 provides for wireless bridging at speeds many times faster than those based on 802.11g technology. Designed for safety, the ANT224D10 includes equipment to neutralize lighting strikes and keep your access points operational. With wall mounting and pole mounting options, the ANT224D10 can be mounted in a variety of locations for maximum performance. Features: 2.4 GHz frequency range for 802.11b/g applications
Omni-directional for point-to-multipoint bridging and hot spot applications

This antenna is designed for providing omni-directional wireless access with the WAC700 (WAC720/730/740) and WNDAP300 (WNDAP360/350/660) series Access Points. It will offer superior range and coverage for wireless client access around the Access Point with the ANT2511AC antenna.

NETGEAR ANT2511AC antenna is designed to provide omni-directional wireless access with the WAC720/730/740 and WNDAP360/350/660 series Access Points. It will offer superior range and coverage for wireless client access around the Access Point. The small form factor the lightweight antennas allow the installation to be simple and intuitive. This antenna is meant for 802.11bgn and 11ac to give you multiple options for maximizing the reach and performance of your wireless infrastructure devices. Every WLAN deployment is unique. With both directional and omni-directional antennas, low-loss cables, mounting hardware, and other accessories, installers can customise a wireless solution that meets the requirements of even the most challenging applications.