49 or Configure a WiFi network that is secured with WPA2 or WAP3 enterprise security
on page 53).
The name of the management SSID depends on the model and the MAC address. In
the following examples, XXXXXX represents the last six digits of the MAC address of
the LAN interface of the access point:
•
WAX214: WAX214XXXXXX-CONFIG-ONLY
•
WAX218: WAX218XXXXXX-CONFIG-ONLY
In this manual, we also refer to this management SSID as the “CONFIG-ONLY” SSID.
You cannot change the name of the management SSID. The default WiFi passphrase
for the management SSID is printed on the access point label. You
can
change this WiFi
passphrase and we recommend that you do so.
Change the passphrase for the 2.4 GHz management SSID
You can change the passphrase (WiFi password or network key) for the 2.4 GHz
management SSID. (You cannot change the name of the management SSID.)
To change the passphrase for the management SSID:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is directly connected
over WiFi to the access point or connected to the same network as the access point.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
If you are directly connected to the “CONFIG-ONLY” SSID, you can enter
https://www.aplogin.net.
A login window displays.
If you do not know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the access point on
page 33. For more information about the “CONFIG-ONLY” SSID, see 2.4 GHz
management SSID on page 58.
If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security message and
does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after you complete the initial
log-in process on page 35.
3. Enter the access point local device password and click the Login button.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The password is
case-sensitive.
The Device Status page displays.
4. Under Network, select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
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Manage the Basic Radio and
WiFi Settings
NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3600 Dual Band PoE/PoE+ Access Points, WAX214 and WAX218
