New Features and Enhancements:
- Support for new NETGEAR® Instant Wireless AirBridge (outdoor long-range point-to-point or point-to-multipoint WiFi bridge).
- Supports the NETGEAR Insight app and Insight Cloud Portal version 5.8.
- Support for IP55 standard.
- Concurrent dual radio support (2.4 GHz radio is only for management).
- 5GHz 802.11 ac 2x2 MIMO is backwards compatible with 802.11 ac/a/n mode.
- 802.11 AC wave 2.
- Beamforming.
- Multi-user MIMO.
- 14dBi directional antennas for long distance WiFi links.
- Four operation modes: AirBridge Master, AirBridge Satellite, Access Point (standalone only), Client Bridge (standalone only).
Bug Fixes:
- Point-to-point wireless link stability fixes.
- Localization fixes for some tool tips.
Known Issues:
- A device in recovery mode might can become unreachable. Workaround: To resume access to the device, remove the Ethernet cable, and then plug it back in.
- In macOS, the device recovery page cannot be accessed when the device enters recovery mode. Workaround: Use Windows OS to access the device recovery page.
Download Link : http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WBC502/WBC502_firmware_V5.8.1.6.zip
Firmware Update Instructions:
To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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