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User Manual

WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band
Wireless Access Point

Models

WAX202
WAX206

NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive

July 2021

San Jose, CA 95134, USA

202-12234-01

Summary of Contents for WAX202

Page 1: ...User Manual WiFi 6 AX1800 AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Models WAX202 WAX206 NETGEAR Inc 350 E Plumeria Drive July 2021 San Jose CA 95134 USA 202 12234 01...

Page 2: ...w netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply For NETGEAR s Privacy Policy visit https www netgear com about privacy policy By using this dev...

Page 3: ...router mode 24 Setup with an Ethernet wall outlet 25 Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time 26 Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first time 30 How the operation mo...

Page 4: ...ble a WiFi radio 61 Chapter 7 Firewall Security and Access Rules Firewall WAN settings router mode 64 Enable or disable responses to a ping from the Internet router mode 64 Enable or disable IGMP prox...

Page 5: ...col server 98 Manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time 99 Change the Network Time Protocol server 100 Logs 101 Display or clear the logs 101 Specify which activities the AP logs...

Page 6: ...Standard LED behavior when the AP is powered on 141 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 141 Power LED is off 141 Power LED does not turn green 142 WAN Internet LED remains off router mode 142 WAN Internet LED...

Page 7: ...Settings and Technical Specifications Factory default settings 156 Technical specifications model WAX202 158 Technical specifications model WAX206 160 7 WiFi 6 AX1800 AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access...

Page 8: ...your network In AP mode the routing features of the AP are not required so they are masked out in the AP s local browser interface UI The chapter contains the following sections Additional documentati...

Page 9: ...supported WiFi clients 60 40 Maximum number of concurrent devices Position the AP Consider how you want to position the AP Place it where you want to add WiFi positioned so the WiFi range of the AP pr...

Page 10: ...iFi client devices Place the AP away from electrical devices like these Ceiling fans Home security systems Microwaves Computers Base of a cordless phone 2 4 GHz and 5 8 GHz cordless phones Place the A...

Page 11: ...ct Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or wired outdoor devices see https kb netgear com 000057103 for additional safety and warranty information Failure to follow these guidelines can res...

Page 12: ...any system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded power outlets If applicable to your product the peripheral power cables are equipped with three prong plugs to help ensure proper groundi...

Page 13: ...d 1200 Mbps at 5 GHz The Gigabit WAN port lets you connect the AP to a modem gateway router or Ethernet outlet for Internet connectivity Use the three Gigabit LAN ports to connect network devices thro...

Page 14: ...del WAX202 Description LED Solid green The AP is ready Blinking amber The AP is starting the firmware is being updated or the AP was reset to factory default settings Off Power is not supplied to the...

Page 15: ...g without clients Solid blue The 2 4 GHz radio is operating with clients but is not transmitting or receiving data Blinking blue The 2 4 GHz radio is operating with clients and is transmitting or rece...

Page 16: ...AP to factory defaults on page 97 WAN port One Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet port with a yellow label that functions as a WAN Internet port to connect the AP to a modem a router or an Ethernet wall outlet t...

Page 17: ...on an existing network see Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time on page 26 If you want to set up a private WiFi 6 network see Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the f...

Page 18: ...Internet connection with a speed of up to 2 4 Gbps to high speed clients on the 5 GHz radio To achieve this Internet speed the AP s 2 5 Gbps WAN port must be connected to a 2 5 Gbps modem gateway rout...

Page 19: ...del WAX206 Description LED Solid green The AP is ready Blinking amber The AP is starting the firmware is being updated or the AP was reset to factory default settings Off Power is not supplied to the...

Page 20: ...g without clients Solid blue The 2 4 GHz radio is operating with clients but is not transmitting or receiving data Blinking blue The 2 4 GHz radio is operating with clients and is transmitting or rece...

Page 21: ...he AP to factory defaults on page 97 WAN port One 2 5 Gbps Ethernet port with a yellow label that functions as a WAN Internet port to connect the AP to a modem a router or an Ethernet wall outlet that...

Page 22: ...existing network see Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time on page 26 If you want to set up a private WiFi 6 network see Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first t...

Page 23: ...ns What WiFi setup do you want About AP mode and router mode Setup with an Ethernet wall outlet Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time Connect the AP to a modem and log in fo...

Page 24: ...er mode Set up a private WiFi 6 network Note By default the operation mode is router mode If you want to use AP mode you can change the operation mode when you log in for the first time as described i...

Page 25: ...Routing features enabled in router mode on page 39 Router mode The AP functions as both a lightweight router and WiFi 6 access point and can support LAN clients through its LAN ports Because the AP is...

Page 26: ...Set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on an existing network Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service You can also connect the AP to a switch or hub that is connected to one of the devices described in the previ...

Page 27: ...ess is complete when the following happens The Power LED turns solid green The 2 4 GHz WLAN and 5 GHz WLAN LEDs light solid green 5 Log in to the AP by using one of the following methods Connect over...

Page 28: ...uring the Setup Wizard process use your new SSID and WiFi password to reconnect 9 Log in to the local browser UI again by entering your new local device password This is the password that you specifie...

Page 29: ...Ethernet connection to one of the LAN ports you still can use http www routerlogin net 17 If you are using the AP in a country other than the U S or Canada where the region is set and you cannot chan...

Page 30: ...a modem with the AP functioning in router mode What you want What you have Add WiFi 6 and a wired network to your home or office Broadband cable or DSL device without WiFi modem only Set up a private...

Page 31: ...port must be connected to a 2 5 Gbps modem or Ethernet outlet that supports 2 5 Gbps Internet service using a Cat5E or higher rated Ethernet cable To connect the AP to a modem and log in to the local...

Page 32: ...r mode on page 147 Check or manually start the PPPoE connection router mode on page 149 Troubleshoot your Internet connection router mode on page 150 New admin password During the Setup Wizard process...

Page 33: ...e Apply button Your settings are saved and the AP is configured for the new country or region If you are connected over WiFi your connection might be terminated d If you want to continue to configure...

Page 34: ...ver the Internet for example the IP address of the DNS server is 8 8 8 8 you cannot use http www routerlogin net However if the DNS server is the IP address of the router to which the AP connects but...

Page 35: ...ect directly and ping the AP Temporarily connect a computer or mobile device directly through an Ethernet cable or over WiFi to the AP and send a ping to www routerlogin net How to send a ping depends...

Page 36: ...field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when yo...

Page 37: ...n window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local...

Page 38: ...a device to a WiFi network on the AP 1 Make sure that the AP is receiving power its Power LED is solid green and is connected to the Internet the Internet LED is solid green and that the 2 4 GHz and...

Page 39: ...network LAN Routing features enabled in router mode The AP can function in router mode its default operation mode or in AP mode When the AP is in router mode the following routing features are enabled...

Page 40: ...window displays to let you confirm changes to your certificate trust settings enter your Mac user name and password and click the Update Setting button Mozilla Firefox Click the ADVANCED button Then c...

Page 41: ...masked out in the local browser UI Usually the quickest way to set up the Internet connection is to allow the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection when you go through the initial log in pro...

Page 42: ...vider ISP and automatically adjusts the settings for your AP to access the Internet To use the Setup Wizard 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to a WiFi network...

Page 43: ...router mode you can manually specify the dynamic or fixed Internet connection or change it These dynamic and fixed IP settings are not required if the AP is operating in AP mode For this procedure use...

Page 44: ...from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign DNS servers to the AP Use These DNS Servers If you know that your ISP requires specific servers select this option Enter the IP address of your ISP s primary DNS...

Page 45: ...through the initial log in process as described in Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first time on page 30 or after initial setup in Use the Setup Wizard router mode on page 42 After you in...

Page 46: ...This is how long the AP keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection A value of 0 zero means never log out The default is 5 minutes 12 Select an Int...

Page 47: ...s the MAC address of a particular computer only Use This MAC Address Enter a MAC address that must be used Sometimes an ISP allows the MAC address of a particular computer only 15 Click the Apply butt...

Page 48: ...he new WiFi settings take effect The chapter includes the following sections Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network Set up WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi security with a RADIUS server Enable or...

Page 49: ...login you are prompted to change the default SSID and WiFi password for the Wireless 1 network Note If you change the WiFi password for the Wireless 1 network the default WiFi password for the Wireles...

Page 50: ...The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select BASIC Wireless The Wireless Network page displays For information about SSID isolation see Manage SSID isolation for...

Page 51: ...ryption WPA PSK which uses TKIP is less secure than WPA2 PSK which uses AES and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps In the Password Network Key field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters or 64...

Page 52: ...WiFi clients from reaching devices that are connected to the wired ports LAN ports of the AP and from accessing the local browser UI To allow communication between WiFi clients and devices that are c...

Page 53: ...following ways Connect directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is operating i...

Page 54: ...ADIUS server during authentication of a WiFi client To view the RADIUS password in clear text click the eye icon 11 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 12 Make sure that you can reconnect o...

Page 55: ...connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin n...

Page 56: ...ating in AP mode 2 Launch a web browser and enter http www routerlogin net in the address field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the...

Page 57: ...o the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is operating in AP mode 2 Launch a web browser...

Page 58: ...and server from the WiFi clients connected to the Wireless 2 and Wireless 3 networks Access to LAN ports depends on the WiFi network that the clients are connected to and whether you enabled access W...

Page 59: ...owser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays...

Page 60: ...e address field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the A...

Page 61: ...AP in either operation mode Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is operating in AP mode 2 Launch a web browser and enter http www routerlogin net in the addr...

Page 62: ...4 GHz b g n ax 5 GHz 802 11a n ac ax section In that situation enabling or disabling applies to both radios simultaneously If the smart connect feature is disabled you can enable or disable each radio...

Page 63: ...ets you control access to the Internet You can also set up access rules for wired and WiFi devices Such rules determine if a device can access or is blocked from accessing the AP network This chapter...

Page 64: ...the local browser UI Enable or disable responses to a ping from the Internet router mode You can enable the AP to respond to a ping to its WAN Internet port This feature allows your AP to be discovere...

Page 65: ...a computer or mobile device that is connected to a WiFi network or LAN port on the AP 2 Enter http www routerlogin net in the address field A login window displays If your browser displays a security...

Page 66: ...an be used to attack other computers on your network To set up a default DMZ server 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to a WiFi network or LAN port on the AP 2...

Page 67: ...y warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The lo...

Page 68: ...new devices are allowed to access the AP network or are blocked By default currently connected devices are allowed to access the network but you can block these devices You can also view information a...

Page 69: ...blocked or allowed devices It applies only to devices joining your network in the future after you apply these settings 8 To manage future access for currently connected devices do the following Allow...

Page 70: ...of the following ways Connect directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is ope...

Page 71: ...he device b Click the Remove from the list button The device is removed from the allowed list 8 To change the MAC address or name for a device on the allowed list do the following a Select the check b...

Page 72: ...your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is th...

Page 73: ...evice on the blocked list do the following a Select the check box for the device b Click the Edit button The Edited Blocked Device page displays c Change the MAC address device name or both d Click th...

Page 74: ...WAN network settings of the AP The chapter includes the following sections LAN IP address settings router mode Change the AP network device name Reserved LAN IP addresses router mode Change the MTU si...

Page 75: ...are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific dev...

Page 76: ...local browser UI If you are disconnected reconnect by closing your browser relaunching it and logging in to the AP at its new LAN IP address or use http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin co...

Page 77: ...DHCP Server check box is selected This check box is selected by default 6 Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns for the LAN subnet In the Starting IP Address field enter the lowest...

Page 78: ...rity warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select A...

Page 79: ...tion that it receives but does not broadcast its routing table Out Only The AP broadcasts its routing table periodically but does not incorporate the RIP information that it receives 6 From the RIP Ve...

Page 80: ...rk as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin net on page 34 A login w...

Page 81: ...p www routerlogin net in the address field A login window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 3...

Page 82: ...k or LAN port on the AP 2 Enter http www routerlogin net in the address field A login window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a...

Page 83: ...ssword is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup The LAN Setup page displays 5 In the Address Reservation table select the radio button for the reserved address...

Page 84: ...on problems For example you might not be able to access certain websites frames within websites secure login pages or FTP or POP servers To change the MTU size 1 Launch a web browser from a computer o...

Page 85: ...tions Table 8 Common MTU sizes Application MTU The largest Ethernet packet size This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers adapte...

Page 86: ...he following sections Update the firmware Back up or restore the settings Change the local device password Change the password recovery questions for the local device password Recover local browser UI...

Page 87: ...u are connected over an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the AP or over a LAN connection to the same network as the AP we recommend that you manually update the firmware See Manually check for new firm...

Page 88: ...begins the update WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the update For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the AP Wait unti...

Page 89: ...warning on page 39 6 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 7 Select ADVAN...

Page 90: ...t in the address field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address o...

Page 91: ...o same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin net on page...

Page 92: ...arning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local...

Page 93: ...r UI of the AP 1 Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways Connect directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to th...

Page 94: ...tting the password and specifying a new password The recovery process is supported in the Chrome Safari Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers You can change the password recovery questions To change...

Page 95: ...hree local login failures occur you can try to recover access to the local browser UI and set a new password This recovery process is supported in the Chrome Safari Internet Explorer and Firefox brows...

Page 96: ...dmin password 11 Click the Login Again button A login window displays 12 With your new password log in to the AP Factory default settings Under some circumstances for example if you lost track of the...

Page 97: ...ack of the AP locate the recessed Reset button For more information see Back panel on page 16 2 Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening 3 Press the Reset button for 10 secon...

Page 98: ...word The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select ADVANCED Administration Backup Settings The Backup Settin...

Page 99: ...work as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin net on page 34 A login...

Page 100: ...AP when you cannot use routerlogin net on page 34 A login window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning o...

Page 101: ...nected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin net...

Page 102: ...rity warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The...

Page 103: ...twork or LAN port on the AP 2 Enter http www routerlogin net in the address field A login window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismi...

Page 104: ...four AP LAN ports combined MAC Address The IP address that applies to all four AP LAN ports For more information see Change the LAN IP address and subnet settings router mode on page 75 IP Address If...

Page 105: ...or secure WiFi network on page 49 Name The country and region in which the AP is being used see Change the region of operation on page 118 Region The channel that the radio uses see Change the channel...

Page 106: ...he AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select ADVANCED The ADVANCED Home page di...

Page 107: ...Address The IP subnet mask that the AP uses IP Subnet Mask The IP address of the gateway to which the AP connects to the Internet Gateway IP Address The IP address of the Domain Name System DNS serve...

Page 108: ...twork as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin net on page 34 A logi...

Page 109: ...is a LAN IP address In router mode the IP address is a WAN IP address DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses In AP mode...

Page 110: ...security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Sele...

Page 111: ...devices or to change device information 1 Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways Connect directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either ope...

Page 112: ...connected For LAN devices the connection type is always Wired Connection Type The device name if detected This field also displays the device model if detected and device type icon This information i...

Page 113: ...n your network The AP passes on the IP address settings from the routing device to its clients so that Internet access is provided Note In AP mode the AP does not require routing features so they are...

Page 114: ...e The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Router AP Mode The Router AP Mode page displays 5 Specify the operation mode by doing one of the following Router mode Select the Router...

Page 115: ...inking or turn off the LEDs 1 Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways Connect directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode...

Page 116: ...r For more information about LEDs see Front panel with LEDs on page 14 5 Select a radio button Disable blinking on Internet LED LAN LED Wireless LED when data traffic is detected Turn off all LEDs exc...

Page 117: ...includes the following sections Change the region of operation Manage 802 11ax and enable or disable OFDMA for a radio Enable or disable smart connect for the AP Enable or disable 20 40 MHz coexisten...

Page 118: ...Applies only if the AP is operating in AP mode 2 Launch a web browser and enter http www routerlogin net in the address field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP a...

Page 119: ...network includes many older devices you might want to keep OFDMA disabled We recommend that you keep 11AX enabled To manage 11AX for both radios and enable or disable OFDMA for an individual radio 1 C...

Page 120: ...r a WiFi client device that is connected to the AP By default smart connect is disabled During initial login or when you ran the Setup Wizard you might have enabled smart connect When smart connect is...

Page 121: ...cannot use routerlogin net on page 34 A login window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning For more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3...

Page 122: ...e 2 Launch a web browser and enter http www routerlogin net in the address field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For informat...

Page 123: ...een adjacent access points for example for 2 4 GHz radios use channels 1 and 5 or 6 and 10 To change the channel for a radio 1 Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following...

Page 124: ...oughput mode for a radio to better suit your WiFi environment However in doing so you might limit the speed that some WiFi clients are capable of Change the WiFi throughput mode on model WAX202 To cha...

Page 125: ...t up to 286 Mbps This mode supports a 20 MHz wide channel and 1024 quadrature amplitude modulation QAM Up to 573 Mbps 11ax HT40 1024 QAM Performance mode This mode allows 802 11ax 802 11n 802 11g and...

Page 126: ...ork that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is operating in AP mode 2 Launch a web browser and enter http www routerlogin net in the address field Instead if you are connected to same netwo...

Page 127: ...of the following WiFi throughput modes for the 5 GHz radio Up to 573 Mbps 11ax HT20 1024 QAM Legacy mode This mode allows 802 11ax 802 11ac 802 11n and 802 11a devices to join the network but limits 8...

Page 128: ...AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is operating in AP mode 2 Launch a web browser and en...

Page 129: ...Mode menu select the preamble mode Automatic The automatic option which is the default option lets the AP process both long and short preambles Long Preamble A long transmit preamble might provide a m...

Page 130: ...more information see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39 3 Enter the AP local device password The local device password is the one that you specified The local device password is case sensit...

Page 131: ...you cannot add a WiFi schedule for each radio individually To add a WiFi schedule for a radio 1 Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways Connect directly to the AP...

Page 132: ...dually 6 Click the Add a new period button The settings display for specifying when you want to turn off the WiFi signal 7 Select times from the Start and End menus to set up a period to turn off the...

Page 133: ...ch a web browser and enter http www routerlogin net in the address field Instead if you are connected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information abou...

Page 134: ...directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to Applies only if the AP is operating in AP mode 2 Launch a w...

Page 135: ...e PMF 1 Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways Connect directly to the AP s WiFi network or LAN Applies to the AP in either operation mode Connect to the same ne...

Page 136: ...ecting this check box disables PMF By default PMF is enabled and the check box is cleared 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The radios restart and WiFi clients might need to reconnect U...

Page 137: ...the following sections Reboot the AP from the local browser UI Quick tips for troubleshooting Standard LED behavior when the AP is powered on Troubleshoot with the LEDs You cannot log in to the AP Yo...

Page 138: ...nected to same network as the AP enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP For information about finding the IP address see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin net...

Page 139: ...thernet cable connections Make sure that the Ethernet cables are connected correctly and securely plugged in If the AP is operating in router mode the default operation mode make sure that you connect...

Page 140: ...XXXXXX 3 in which XXXXXX represents the last six characters of the AP s MAC address and the default password is the default password for the Wireless 1 network as printed on the AP label Check the DHC...

Page 141: ...green solid blue or blinking blue The 5 GHz WLAN LED is solid green solid blue or blinking blue If a LAN device is connected to one of the LAN ports of the AP the LAN LED is solid or blinking green or...

Page 142: ...Check the following Make sure that the Ethernet cable connection is secure at the yellow WAN port not at a LAN port of the AP and at an Ethernet port on the broadband cable or DSL device a modem or at...

Page 143: ...in for the first time on page 26 If the broadband cable or DSL device a router or other network router to which the AP is connected does not function as a DHCP server this is very unusual make sure th...

Page 144: ...ion between your computer or mobile device and the AP Connect over Ethernet directly to the AP If you connect the LAN port on your computer directly to the AP check the Ethernet cable between the comp...

Page 145: ...the following Make sure that the yellow WAN port on the AP is connected to the Internet through your broadband cable or DSL device a router another network router a switch or hub that is connected to...

Page 146: ...HCP clients If your computer or mobile device does not enable its DHCP client so that is can obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP The LAN subnet to which your computer or device connects depe...

Page 147: ...that is connected to a WiFi network or LAN port on the AP 2 Enter http www routerlogin net in the address field A login window displays If your browser displays a security warning dismiss the warning...

Page 148: ...ss Configure the AP to clone your registered computer s MAC address If the AP obtained an IP address but your computer or mobile device does not load any web pages from the Internet it might be for on...

Page 149: ...cified The local device password is case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select ADVANCED The ADVANCED Home page displays 5 In the Internet Port pane click the CONNECTION STATUS button The Con...

Page 150: ...ce Reboot the computer or mobile device and verify that the AP address is listed by your computer or mobile device as the default gateway address You might be running login software that is no longer...

Page 151: ...If not check the WLAN LEDs on the AP If a WLAN LED is off the associated WiFi radio is probably off too For more information about the WiFi radios see Enable or disable a WiFi radio on page 61 If you...

Page 152: ...the ping utility in your computer or mobile device Test the LAN path from a Windows based computer to the AP You can ping the AP from a Windows based computer to verify that the path to your AP is set...

Page 153: ...e in router mode To test the path from a Windows based computer that is connected to the AP to a remote device 1 From the Windows toolbar click the Start button and select Run 2 In the Windows Run win...

Page 154: ...f your computers Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your modem Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connecte...

Page 155: ...hnical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections Factory default settings Technical specifications model WAX202 Technical specifications model WAX206 Note In this appendix we refer...

Page 156: ...Disabled by default AP mode DHCP settings Enabled as a WAN client in router mode LAN client in AP mode DHCP client Enabled in router mode Disabled in AP mode DHCP server WiFi networks and radios Enab...

Page 157: ...ding materials and construction and network overhead affect the data throughput rate WiFi throughput mode model WAX206 Enabled applies to each single network SSID broadcast Disabled for the Wireless 1...

Page 158: ...10 WAX202 AP specifications Description Feature 12V 1 5A 18W The plug is localized to the country of sale Power consumption 17W maximum Power adapter 6 7 x 2 5 x 9 5 in 170 x 63 x 242 mm Dimensions L...

Page 159: ...tual number of clients might be limited by the amount of WiFi traffic that is generated by each client Maximum number of supported clients The AP can support a maximum of 40 concurrent devices Maximum...

Page 160: ...et Four 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet RJ 45 ports with Auto Uplink Auto MDI X LAN IEEE 802 11ax IEEE 802 11ac IEEE 802 11n 2 0 IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11a WiFi standards 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz conc...

Page 161: ...Hz Europe 5 180 5 700 GHz Australia 5 180 5 320 5 500 5 825 GHz Operating frequency range 5 GHz band WPA2 Personal AES WPA Personal TKIP WPA2 Personal AES WPA WPA2 Enterprise WPA3 Personal 802 11 secu...

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