To use the Insight Cloud Portal to connect the extender access point to a root access
point in an existing WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the mesh mode for the Insight network location is set to Auto.
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2. Make sure that the mesh mode for the root access point is set to Auto.
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3. Make sure that extender access point is in factory default state.
If you used the extender access point in your network before, reset the access point
to factory default settings.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Access the Insight Cloud Portal by visiting insight.netgear.com, enter your NETGEAR
email address and password, and click the NETGEAR Sign In button.
7. Only if you are an Insight Pro user, select the organization to which you want to add
the extender access point.
8. Select the location to which you want to add the extender access point.
9. Click the + (Add Device) button.
10. In the Add New Device pop-up page, enter the extender access point’s serial number
and MAC address, and then click Go.
Insight detects the extender access point automatically. This process might take a
few minutes.
The extender access point attempts to detect and connect to the root access point
that provides the strongest WiFi signal in the Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network.
Note: The initial connection and configuration process might take up to 10 minutes.
The extender access point might restart during the configuration process.
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Install the Access Point in an
Insight Instant Mesh WiFi
Network
Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX630E
