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Number or Icon and Description
Broadcast in the 2.4 GHz radio band.
Broadcast in the 5 GHz radio band.
The extender access point can use any band to establish the backhaul connection to
the root access point and the fronthaul connection to WiFi clients. However, after the
backhaul connection is established, if both the root access point and the extender access
point can support the 5 GHz band, the extender access point automatically switches to
the 5 GHz band as the preferred band for its backhaul connection. Using the NETGEAR
Insight app, you can change the preferred band for the backhaul connection.
To use the NETGEAR Insight app to connect the extender access point to a root
access point in an existing WiFi network:
1. For a reliable WiFi connection, place the extender access point less than 25 feet
(7.5 m), in a line of sight with minimal obstacles from the closest root access point.
2. Connect the extender access point to a power source.
The Power/Cloud LED of the extender access point lights amber and then lights
green.
Note: To prevent a network loop, connect the extender access point to a PoE+
switch that is
not
connected to the same network as the root access point or to the
Internet. You can also use an optional power adapter.
3. Connect your smartphone to the existing WiFi network that includes one or more
root access points.
4. Launch the Insight app and sign in to your account.
In most situations, the Insight app detects the extender access point automatically.
This process might take a few minutes.
5. Do one of the following:
•
Automatically detected: If the Insight app detects the extender access point
automatically, tap the extender access point and follow the onscreen instructions
User Manual
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Install the Access Point in an
Insight Instant Mesh WiFi
Network
Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX3000 Access Point Model WAX615
