NETGEAR WAX610 User Manual page 46

Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Access Point WAX610 User Manual
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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, 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.
IMPORTANT: To prevent a network loop, either use an optional power adapter or
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.
3. Connect your smartphone to the existing WiFi network that includes one or more
root access points.
4. Open the Insight app and sign in to your NETGEAR 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
Install the Access Point in an
Insight Instant Mesh WiFi
Network
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