NETGEAR WAX204 User Manual page 19

WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204
Figure 4. Connect the access point in default router mode to your modem
To connect the access point to a modem and log in to the local browser UI for the
first time:
1. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for
your Internet service.
2. If the modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the access point.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your modem.
5. If the modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
6. Plug in and turn on the modem.
7. Power on the access point and check to see that the LEDs light.
LED
Power
Internet
WiFi
Installation and Initial Log-in
Description
When you turn on the access point, the Power LED lights solid red for about five seconds
and then turns solid amber. After about 90 seconds, the Power LED lights solid green.
The Internet LED lights solid green or blinks green when the Internet connection is
established.
Note: The Internet connection is established after you access the local browser UI during
the Setup Wizard process. If the Internet LED remains off or solid amber and does not
turn solid green or blinking green, see Internet LED is solid amber or off [router mode]
on page 226.
The WiFi LED lights solid green or blinks green.
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