can then adjust the channels on which your access point broadcasts (see Manage the
channel or channels on page 65).
To scan for neighboring access points and WiFi routers:
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.
5. Click the AP Detection Scan button for one of the radios.
A new page opens. After the access point completes its scan for neighboring access
points and WiFi routers in the selected radio band, the page displays (for each
detected access point) the information that is described in the following table.
Description
Setting
The basic service set ID (BSSID) in the format of a MAC address.
This is usually the MAC address of the radio on the device that broadcasts the SSID.
BSSID
The service set ID (SSID), which is the name for the WiFi network that the access point
detects.
SSID
The radio channel on which the SSID is being broadcast.
Channel
The strength of the WiFi signal that is being broadcast, expressed in –dBm.
A lower value means a stronger signal. For example, –40 dBm indicates a stronger
signal than –60 dBm.
Signal Level
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Manage the Advanced WiFi and
Radio Settings
NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3600 Dual Band PoE/PoE+ Access Points, WAX214 and WAX218