NETGEAR WAX220 User Manual page 18

Essentials WiFi 6 AX4200 Dual Band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX220
Figure 6. Connect directly to the AP over WiFi
The previous figure shows the AP connected to a switch, which is connected to a router
and the Internet. WiFi devices are directly connected to the AP.
To connect directly to the AP over WiFi and log in to the device UI for the first time:
1. Connect your computer or tablet to the AP's management WiFi network (SSID) using
one of the following methods:
• Scan the QR code: Scan the QR code on the label to connect to the management
WiFi network.
• Connect manually: The default name of the management WiFi network is printed
on the AP's label. The default network key (password) for WiFi access is also on
the AP label.
The management WiFi network name uses the format
"WAX220XXXXXX-CONFIG-ONLY," in which XXXXXX represents the last six
characters of the MAC address of the AP's LAN interface.
If you cannot get a WiFi connection to the AP, see You cannot connect to the
management WiFi network on page 118.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://www.aplogin.net in the address field.
The Welcome page for the setup process displays.
If the Welcome page does not display but instead a security warning or a NETGEAR
page displays:
• Security warning: Your browser might display a security warning because of
the self-signed certificate on the AP, which is expected behavior. You can proceed,
or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, see
kb.netgear.com/000062980.
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