Restore the access point configuration settings........................94
Reset the access point to factory default settings..........................95
Manage the date and time settings.................................................97
SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3......................................................98
Enable SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 and manage the settings..........99
Enable SNMPv3 and manage the settings...............................100
View and manage the system log..............................................102
Set up a remote log server.........................................................104
Set up email alerts............................................................................105
Change the local device password................................................107
Specify an existing management VLAN........................................108
Control the LEDs..............................................................................109
Chapter 9 Monitor the access point and its Network Connections
Display the access point device, memory, LAN, and WiFi status
information........................................................................................112
Display the WiFi connections..........................................................116
Display the CPU, SSID, and LAN traffic loads...............................118
Chapter 10 Perform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Send a ping.......................................................................................121
Send a traceroute request...............................................................122
Send a name server lookup request..............................................123
Perform a speed test........................................................................124
Quick tips for WiFi troubleshooting...............................................125
Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................126
Power LED remains off................................................................127
2.4 GHz WLAN LED, 5 GHz WLAN LED, or both WLAN LEDs are
off...................................................................................................128
LAN LED is off in a setup with a power adapter......................128
Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity...............................................129
A WiFi device cannot connect to the access point..................129
You cannot connect over the 2.4 GHz management SSID.....130
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................131
You cannot log in to the access point over a LAN connection....132
Changes are not saved in the local browser UI............................133
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility of your computer
or mobile device...............................................................................133
Test the LAN path from a Windows-based computer to the access
point..............................................................................................133
Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote
device............................................................................................134
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NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3600 Dual Band PoE/PoE+ Access Points, WAX214 and WAX218