Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power
connector
The back panel of the AP provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector.
Figure 2. Back panel
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
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WPS button: Press the WPS button to join the AP’s WiFi network without typing the
WiFi password. For more information, see Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the
Wireless 1 network on page 37.
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Internet port: One Internet (WAN) port (yellow) to connect the AP to a modem, a
router, or an Ethernet wall outlet that provides Internet service:
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Connect to a modem: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable,
or DSL device that is a modem. The modem must provide an Internet connection
to the AP. For more information about this setup, in which the AP must function
in its default router mode, see Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first
time on page 28.
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Connect to a router: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable, or
DSL device that is a router (for example, the device also provides WiFi), to another
router in your network, or to a switch or hub that is connected to the router. For
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Hardware Overview
WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204
