mobile device is on the same subnet as the LAN subnet of the existing network
router to which the AP is connected.
Most computers and mobile devices function as DHCP clients. If your computer or
mobile device does not, enable its DHCP client so that is can obtain an IP address
automatically using DHCP.
Standard LED behavior when the AP is
powered on
After you turn on power to the AP, verify that the following sequence of events occurs:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is blinking amber.
2. After about two minutes, verify the following:
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The Power LED is solid green.
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The Internet LED is solid green.
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The 2.4 GHz WLAN LED is solid green, solid blue, or blinking blue.
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The 5 GHz WLAN LED is solid green, solid blue, or blinking blue.
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If a LAN device is connected to one of the LAN ports of the AP, the LAN LED is
solid or blinking green, or solid or blinking amber, depending on the speed of
the connection.
You can use the LEDs on the front panel of the AP for troubleshooting (see
Troubleshoot with the LEDs on page 141)
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
You can troubleshoot by checking the LEDs.
Power LED is off
This could occur for a number of reasons. Check the following:
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Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your AP and securely
connected to a working power outlet.
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Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this
product.
User Manual
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Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206
