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WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band
Wireless Access Point
Models
WAX202
WAX206
July 2021
202-12234-01
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Models WAX202 WAX206 NETGEAR, Inc. July 2021 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12234-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Additional documentation..............9 Unique features for each model............9 Position the AP..................9 Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point..11 Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Model WAX202 Front panel with LEDs................14 Back panel...................16 AP label....................17 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Model WAX206 Front panel with LEDs................19...
  • Page 4 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Chapter 5 Manually Set Up Internet Settings [Router Mode] Use the Setup Wizard [router mode]..........42 Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode]..43 Specify a dynamic or fixed WAN IP address Internet connection without a login [router mode]............43...
  • Page 5 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change a reserved LAN IP address entry [router mode]..82 Remove a reserved LAN IP address entry [router mode]..83 Change the MTU size [router mode]..........83 Chapter 9 Maintain and Monitor Update the firmware................87...
  • Page 6 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the WiFi throughput mode for a radio......124 Change the WiFi throughput mode on model WAX202..124 Change the WiFi throughput mode on model WAX206..126 Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio.128 Change the transmission output power for a radio.....129...
  • Page 7 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory default settings..............156 Technical specifications model WAX202........158 Technical specifications model WAX206........160...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • WAX202: WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point • WAX206: WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Models WAX202 and WAX206, in this manual referred to as the AP, support 802.11ax high performance WiFi connectivity and dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

  • Page 9: Additional Documentation

    The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/: • Installation guide • Data sheet Unique features for each model The following table shows the main differences between model WAX202 and model WAX206: Table 1. Model WAX202 and model WAX206 main differences Feature...
  • Page 10 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Tips for positioning your AP: • Place your AP so that you can connect it with an Ethernet cable to your router, modem, or Ethernet outlet and within reach of an AC power outlet.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions And Warnings For An Indoor Access Point

    Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or wired outdoor devices, see https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for additional safety and warranty information. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by applicable law.
  • Page 12 PoE. If your product uses a power adapter: If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR reseller. The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Model Wax202

    Hardware Overview Model WAX202 The NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Access Point Model WAX202 is an indoor, standalone AP that supports a combined throughput of 1.8 Gbps (600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1200 Mbps at 5 GHz). The Gigabit WAN port lets you connect the AP to a modem, gateway, router, or Ethernet outlet for Internet connectivity.

  • Page 14: Front Panel With Leds

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Front panel with LEDs The seven status LEDs are located on the front panel of the AP. From top to bottom, the front panel contains the Power LED, Internet LED, LAN LEDs 1–3, 2.4 GHz WLAN LED, and 5 GHz WLAN LED.
  • Page 15 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Table 2. LED descriptions, model WAX202 (Continued) Description LAN 1–3 Solid green: The LAN port functions at 1 Gbps speed and is connected to a device that is turned on.

  • Page 16: Back Panel

    The back panel of the AP provides Gigabit Ethernet ports, a Reset button, and a DC power connector. Figure 2. Back panel, model WAX202 Viewed from top to bottom, the back panel of model WAX202 contains the following components: • Reset button. Press the Reset button to reset the AP to factory default settings. For more information, see Use the Reset button to return the AP to factory defaults on page 97.

  • Page 17: Ap Label

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 in its default router mode, see Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first time on page 30. Connect to a router: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable, or DSL device that is a router (for example, the device also provides WiFi), to another router in your network, or to a switch or hub that is connected to the router.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Model Wax206

    Hardware Overview Model WAX206 The NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Access Point Model WAX206 is an indoor, standalone AP that supports a combined throughput of 3.2 Gbps (800 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 2400 Mbps at 5 GHz). The 2.5 Gbps WAN port lets you connect the AP to a modem, gateway, router, or Ethernet outlet for Internet connectivity.

  • Page 19: Front Panel With Leds

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Front panel with LEDs The seven status LEDs are located on the front panel of the AP. From top to bottom, the front panel contains the Power LED, Internet LED, LAN LEDs 1–4, 2.4 GHz WLAN LED, and 5 GHz WLAN LED.
  • Page 20 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Table 3. LED descriptions, model WAX206 (Continued) Description LAN 1–4 Solid green: The LAN port functions at 1 Gbps speed and is connected to a device that is turned on.

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Back panel The back panel of the AP provides Gigabit Ethernet ports, a Reset button, and a DC power connector. Figure 5. Back panel, model WAX206 Viewed from top to bottom, the back panel of model WAX206 contains the following components: •...

  • Page 22: Ap Label

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 in its default router mode, see Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first time on page 30. Connect to a router: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable, or DSL device that is a router (for example, the device also provides WiFi), to another router in your network, or to a switch or hub that is connected to the router.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Installation And Initial Login

    Installation and Initial Login This chapter describes how you can install and access the AP in your network and log in to the local browser user interface (UI). Depending on how you want to set up the AP in your environment, you can change the operation mode to AP mode or keep the AP in its default router mode.

  • Page 24: What Wifi Setup Do You Want

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 What WiFi setup do you want? Use the following table to determine the type of WiFi setup that you want and the section that you must follow for your setup.

  • Page 25: Setup With An Ethernet Wall Outlet

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 These are the differences between the operation modes: • AP mode: The AP functions as a WiFi 6 access point and can support LAN clients through its LAN ports. The AP receives its IP address settings from a routing device in your network.

  • Page 26: Connect The Ap To A Routing Device And Log In For The First Time

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time Use this procedure for the setups that are described in the following table: Table 5. WiFi setups behind a routing device with the AP functioning in AP mode...
  • Page 27 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 IMPORTANT: Model WAX206 can provide an Internet connection with a speed of up to 2.4 Gbps to high-speed clients on the 5 GHz radio. To achieve this Internet speed, the AP’s 2.5 Gbps WAN port must be connected to a 2.5 Gbps gateway, router, or...
  • Page 28 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Note the following: • Internet connection: If the AP does not connect to the Internet, check the connection between the AP and your routing device. • New admin password: During the Setup Wizard process, you must set a new admin password (the local device password) and specify answers to two security questions (you can choose the questions).
  • Page 29 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 14. Close and then reopen your browser, and enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. The login window displays again. If the login window does not display and your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning.

  • Page 30: Connect The Ap To A Modem And Log In For The First Time

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The Home page displays various panes that let you see the status of your AP at a glance. You can now configure and monitor the AP. Connect the AP to a modem and log in for...
  • Page 31 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 When you set up the AP and connect it to your modem, the following applies, depending on the type of WAN connection your modem uses: • Dynamic DHCP: If the type of WAN connection is dynamic DHCP, the AP automatically receives an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP) and you do not need to provide any IP address information.
  • Page 32 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The default SSID and WiFi password (network key) are printed on the AP label. • Connect over Ethernet directly to the AP: Using an Ethernet cable, connect the LAN port on your computer directly to any of the LANs port on the AP.

  • Page 33: How The Operation Mode Affects How You Can Reach The Local Browser Ui

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 13. Log in again to the local browser UI by entering your new local device password. This is the password that you specified during the Setup Wizard process. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 34: Find The Ip Address Of The Ap When You Cannot Use Routerlogin.net

    Internet connection is down, you can use http://www.routerlogin.net because the AP can still reach the router. • Your network includes another NETGEAR device that is also accessible by using http://www.routerlogin.net. In such a situation, if you use http://www.routerlogin.net, you might log in to the AP or you might log in to the...
  • Page 35 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 If you do not know the IP address that was assigned to the AP, use one of the following options to find the IP address of the AP: • Only if the AP is connected to the Internet, do one of the following: Option 1.

  • Page 36: Log In To The Ap After You Complete The Initial Log-In Process

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Log in to the AP after you complete the initial log-in process After you complete the initial log-in process, the AP is ready for use and you can change the settings and monitor the traffic.

  • Page 37: Change The Language

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the language By default, the language of the local browser UI is set as Auto. You can change the language. To change the language: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways •...

  • Page 38: Join A Wifi Network On The Ap

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 If the device that you are trying to connect is set up to use a static IP address, change the settings of your device so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and can receive an IP address through or from the AP.

  • Page 39: Connect To The Ap Through An Ethernet Cable

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Connect to the AP through an Ethernet cable You can connect a computer or other LAN device such as a switch to the AP using an Ethernet cable and join the AP’s local area network (LAN).
  • Page 40 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To dismiss a browser security warning: • Google Chrome: Click the ADVANCED link. Then, click the Proceed to x.x.x.x (unsafe) link, in which x.x.x.x represents the domain name or IP address of the device.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Manually Set Up Internet Settings [Router Mode]

    Manually Set Up Internet Settings [Router Mode] This chapter describes how you can manually set up the Internet connection for your AP in router mode (the default operation mode). Note: In AP mode, the Internet settings that are described in this chapter are not required because they can be provided by the routing device to which the AP connects.

  • Page 42: Use The Setup Wizard [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Use the Setup Wizard [router mode] In most situations, you do not need use the Setup Wizard in the local browser UI. In some situations, you might want to use the Setup Wizard to redetect your Internet settings.

  • Page 43: Manually Set Up The Ap Internet Connection [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode] If the AP is in router mode, you can view or change the AP’s Internet connection settings. Note: The information in the following sections is not required if the AP is operating in AP mode.
  • Page 44 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The Internet Setup page displays. 5. Select the No radio button. This is the default setting. 6. If your Internet connection requires an account name (sometimes referred to as a host name), enter it in the Account Name field.

  • Page 45: Specify A Pppoe Internet Connection That Uses A Login [Router Mode]

    Your settings are saved. 14. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see one of the following sections: • Check the Internet WAN IP address [router mode] on page 147 •...
  • Page 46 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select BASIC > Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
  • Page 47 Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see one of the following sections: • Check or manually start the PPPoE connection [router mode] on page 149 •...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6 Basic Wifi And Radio Features

    Basic WiFi and Radio Features This chapter describes how you can manage the basic WiFi and radio settings of the AP. For information about the advanced WiFi and radio settings, see Advanced WiFi and Radio Features on page 117. Tip: If you want to change the WiFi network settings, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

  • Page 49: Set Up Or Change An Open Or Secure Wifi Network

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network The AP has three WiFi networks (Wireless 1, Wireless 2, and Wireless 3). By default, the Wireless 1 network is enabled and the other two WiFi networks are disabled. The default security is WPA2-Personal [AES].
  • Page 50 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To set up or change an open or secure WiFi network: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways • Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN. (Applies to the AP in either operation mode.)
  • Page 51 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 8. To set up or change the AP WiFi security for the selected WiFi network, select the type of security from the Security Options menu, and configure the settings as described in the following table.
  • Page 52 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Setting Description Band Select a radio button for a single band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) or keep the default selection, which is the Both radio button, to enable the WiFi network to broadcast on both radio bands.

  • Page 53: Set Up Wpa And Wpa2 Enterprise Wifi Security With A Radius Server

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Does your computer or device display as an attached device? (See Display the devices currently on the AP network and change device information on page 111.) If it does, it is connected to the network.
  • Page 54 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 5. Select the WiFi network (Wireless 1, Wireless 2, or Wireless 3). 6. From the Security Options menu, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button. The WPA and WPA2 Enterprise settings display.

  • Page 55: Enable Or Disable A Wifi Network

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Enable or disable a WiFi network The AP comes with its Wireless 1 network enabled and its Wireless 2 and Wireless 3 networks disabled. You can enable or disable each of these WiFi networks.

  • Page 56: Broadcast Or Hide The Ssid For A Wifi Network

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Broadcast or hide the SSID for a WiFi network By default, a WiFi network (SSID) broadcasts its network name (also referred to as the SSID) so that WiFi clients can display the SSID in their scanned network lists.

  • Page 57: Manage Client Isolation For Clients Of The Wireless 2 Or Wireless 3 Network

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Hide the SSID: Clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage client isolation for clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3 network Client isolation is disabled for the Wireless 1 network so that clients on that network can communicate with each other.

  • Page 58: Manage Access To Lan Ports And The Local Browser Ui

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 6. Select a Client Isolation radio button: • Enable: All WiFi clients are isolated. WiFi clients that are connected to the same WiFi network are prevented from communicating with each other.
  • Page 59 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To enable or disable LAN port and local browser UI access for the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3 network: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways •...

  • Page 60: Manage Ssid Isolation For All Wifi Networks

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Manage SSID isolation for all WiFi networks SSID isolation means that WiFi clients associated with different WiFi networks on the AP cannot communicate with each other. For example, a client connected to the Wireless 1 network cannot communicate with a client connected to the Wireless 2 network.

  • Page 61: Enable Or Disable A Wifi Radio

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Your settings are saved. Enable or disable a WiFi radio The AP has internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the AP. When both WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the AP.
  • Page 62 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 5. Do one of the following: • 2.4 GHz radio: To change the settings for the 2.4 GHz radio, scroll down to the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section.

  • Page 63: Chapter 7 Firewall Security And Access Rules

    Firewall Security and Access Rules The AP comes with a built-in firewall that helps to protect your network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet and lets you control access to the Internet. You can also set up access rules for wired and WiFi devices. Such rules determine if a device can access or is blocked from accessing the AP network.

  • Page 64: Firewall Wan Settings [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Firewall WAN settings [router mode] If the AP is in router mode, the basic firewall settings let you manage these settings: • Port scan protection • Denial of service (DoS) protection •...

  • Page 65: Enable Or Disable Igmp Proxying [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Enable or disable the AP from responding to a ping on its Internet (WAN) port: •...

  • Page 66: Set Up A Default Dmz Server [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Your settings are saved. Set up a default DMZ server [router mode] A default DMZ server is helpful when you are using some Internet services and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT).

  • Page 67: Manage Nat Filtering [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Manage NAT filtering [router mode] Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the AP processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet services, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working.

  • Page 68: Network Access Control Lists

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Network access control lists You can use access control to block or allow device access to your network. An access control list (ACL) functions with the MAC addresses of wired and WiFi devices that can either access your entire network or are blocked from accessing your entire network.
  • Page 69 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow all new devices to connect and Block all new devices from connecting buttons.

  • Page 70: Add, Remove, Or Change A Device On The Allowed List

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 10. To refresh the information in the table with currently connected devices, click the Refresh button. The table shows the status of the device (allowed or blocked from future sessions), device name, IP address, MAC address, and type of connection to the AP.

  • Page 71: Add, Remove, Or Change A Device On The Blocked List

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 5. If the table with allowed devices does not display, click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network.
  • Page 72 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 from accessing your network. You do so by adding the MAC addresses of these devices to the blocked list. You can also change or remove a device from the blocked list.
  • Page 73 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 7. To remove a device from the blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Remove from the list button. The device is removed from the blocked list.

  • Page 74: Chapter 8 Network Settings

    Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage various LAN and WAN network settings of the AP. The chapter includes the following sections: • LAN IP address settings [router mode] • Change the AP network device name • Reserved LAN IP addresses [router mode] •...

  • Page 75: Lan Ip Address Settings [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 LAN IP address settings [router mode] If the AP is in router mode, the LAN subnet defines the LAN IP address settings for the AP, including the IP address at which you can access the AP over the local browser UI, the DHCP IP address settings, and the Router Information Protocol (RIP) settings.

  • Page 76: Manage The Dhcp Server Address Pool [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
  • Page 77 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To change the DHCP pool of IP addresses that the AP assigns: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to a WiFi network or LAN port on the AP.

  • Page 78: Disable The Dhcp Server [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Disable the DHCP server [router mode] If the AP is in router mode, you can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.
  • Page 79 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 A login window displays. If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. 3. Enter the AP local device password.

  • Page 80: Change The Ap Network Device Name

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the AP network device name The default network device name of the AP is the model number of the AP. This device name displays in, for example, a file manager when you browse your network.

  • Page 81: Reserved Lan Ip Addresses [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Reserved LAN IP addresses [router mode] If the AP is in router mode, you can specify a reserved IP address for a device on the LAN subnet. Each time such a device accesses the AP’s DHCP server, the device receives the same IP address.

  • Page 82: Change A Reserved Lan Ip Address Entry [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 7. Click the Add button. The reserved address is entered into the Address Reservation table on the LAN Setup page. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer or device contacts the AP’s DHCP server.

  • Page 83: Remove A Reserved Lan Ip Address Entry [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Remove a reserved LAN IP address entry [router mode] If the AP is in router mode, you can remove a reserved LAN IP address entry that you no longer need.
  • Page 84 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The best MTU setting for router equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU of the AP unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
  • Page 85 Table 8. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.

  • Page 86: Chapter 9 Maintain And Monitor

    Maintain and Monitor This chapter describes how you can maintain the AP by changing the password for local login and by managing the firmware, configuration file, and logs. The chapter also describes how you can monitor the AP and its network traffic. The chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 87: Update The Firmware

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Update the firmware From time to time, or as needed, NETGEAR makes new firmware (software) available. You can log in to the AP and let the AP check if new firmware is available, or you can manually upload a specific firmware version to your AP.

  • Page 88: Manually Check For New Firmware And Update The Firmware

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Instead, if you are connected to same network as the AP, enter the LAN IP address that is assigned to the AP. For information about finding the IP address, see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin.net on page 34.
  • Page 89 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 3. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after updating. 4. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways •...

  • Page 90: Enable The Ap To Automatically Update The Firmware

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 11. To verify that the AP runs the new firmware version, log back in to the AP. The firmware version is stated in the Firmware Version field at the top right of the BASIC Home page.

  • Page 91: Back Up Or Restore The Settings

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Back up or restore the settings The configuration settings of the AP are stored within the AP in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it.

  • Page 92: Restore The Ap Settings

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Restore the AP settings If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration settings from this file. To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways •...

  • Page 93: Change The Local Device Password

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the local device password During the initial log-in process, when you followed the prompts of the Setup Wizard, you specified the local device password (also referred to as the admin password). This is the password that you use to log in to the local browser UI of the AP with the user name admin.

  • Page 94: Change The Password Recovery Questions For The Local Device Password

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Enter the current password. 6. Enter the new password twice.

  • Page 95: Recover Local Browser Ui Access After Login Failures

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. 3. Enter the AP local device password.

  • Page 96: Factory Default Settings

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. 3. Enter your local device password. If you enter an incorrect password three times, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the AP.

  • Page 97: Use The Reset Button To Return The Ap To Factory Defaults

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To reset the AP to factory default settings, you can use either the dual-function Reset button on the back of the AP or the Erase function in the local browser UI. However, if you cannot find the IP address or lost the password to access the AP and cannot recover it, you must use the Reset button.

  • Page 98: Time And Network Time Protocol Server

    AP. Wait until the AP finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green. Time and Network Time Protocol server By default, the AP receives its time settings from a NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. You can change to another NTP server or set the time zone and daylight saving time manually.

  • Page 99: Manually Set The Time Zone And Adjust The Daylight Saving Time

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time The AP might detect the time zone automatically or you might need to adjust the time zone and daylight saving time settings. When the AP synchronizes its clock with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, the AP detects the date and time.

  • Page 100: Change The Network Time Protocol Server

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the Network Time Protocol server By default, the AP uses the NETGEAR NTP server to synchronize the network time. You can change the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to your preferred NTP server.

  • Page 101: Logs

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Logs The logs are a detailed record of many activities that occur on the AP. You can manage which activities are logged. Display or clear the logs The logs displays information about the operation and networks of the AP.

  • Page 102: Specify Which Activities The Ap Logs

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Specify which activities the AP logs You can specify which activities the AP logs. These activities display in the log. To manage which activities are logged: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways •...

  • Page 103: Status And Statistics

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 6. Clear the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you do not want to be logged. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Status and statistics You can view information about the AP and its ports and the status of the Internet connection and WiFi network.
  • Page 104 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The following tables describe the fields in the panes on the Advanced Home page. Field Description Router Information Hardware Version The AP hardware version, which is the model number.

  • Page 105: Display Information About The Lan Port, Ap, And Wifi Settings [Ap Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 (Continued) Field Description IP Address The WAN IP address that the AP receives from your ISP (through your modem) or the WAN IP address that you manually configured. Connection The type of Internet connection that the AP uses, which can be DHCP (the default setting), Static IP, or PPPoE.
  • Page 106 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To display information about the AP and the IP and WiFi settings if the AP is operating in AP mode: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways •...
  • Page 107 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 (Continued) Field Description Operation Mode The operation mode is AP. For more information about the changing the operation mode, see Change the operation mode to AP mode or router mode on page 113.

  • Page 108: Check The Internet Connection Status

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 (Continued) Field Description Wireless AP Displays if the WiFi network is enabled (see Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network on page 49 or Enable or disable a WiFi network on page 55).
  • Page 109 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 When the AP receives an IP address dynamically (which is the most common type of connection), the following information displays: • IP Address: The IP address that is assigned to the AP.

  • Page 110: Display The Internet Port Statistics

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Display the Internet port statistics To display the Internet port statistics: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways • Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN. (Applies to the AP in either operation mode.)

  • Page 111: Display The Devices Currently On The Ap Network And Change Device Information

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Tx B/s: The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. Rx B/s: The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. Up Time: The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
  • Page 112 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select BASIC > Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays: • Wired devices are connected to the AP with Ethernet cables. WiFi devices are connected to the AP through the WiFi network, in either the 2.4 GHz band or the...

  • Page 113: Change The Operation Mode To Ap Mode Or Router Mode

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 f. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The Attached Devices page displays again. 6. To refresh the information onscreen, click the Refresh button. The information onscreen is updated.
  • Page 114 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To change the operation mode: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways • Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN. (Applies to the AP in either operation mode.)

  • Page 115: Disable Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 To configure a static IP address, click the Use fixed IP Address (not recommend) button, and in the fields that display below the Learn more button, change the IP address information.
  • Page 116 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. The LED Control Settings page displays. By default, the first radio button is selected, which allows standard LED behavior.

  • Page 117: Chapter 10 Advanced Wifi And Radio Features

    Advanced WiFi and Radio Features This chapter describes how you can manage the advanced WiFi and radio features of the AP. For information about the basic WiFi and radio settings, see Basic WiFi and Radio Features on page 48. Tip: If you want to change the settings of the AP’s WiFi network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

  • Page 118: Change The Region Of Operation

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the region of operation You can change the region of operation, which is region in which you operate the AP. For some countries such as North America, you cannot change the region because it is preset.

  • Page 119: Manage 802.11Ax And Enable Or Disable Ofdma For A Radio

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Manage 802.11ax and enable or disable OFDMA for a radio If 802.11ax (11AX) WiFi is enabled (which it is by default), you can enable Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA) for each radio band independently. By default, OFDMA is disabled on both radio bands, even when 11AX WiFi is enabled.

  • Page 120: Enable Or Disable Smart Connect For The Ap

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
  • Page 121 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Changing the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for the radios • Changing the transmission output power for the radios • Adding a WiFi schedule for the radios To enable or disable smart connect: 1.

  • Page 122: Enable Or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence For The 2.4 Ghz Radio.122

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio 20/40 coexistence allows a 20 MHz and 40 MHz channel width to be supported simultaneously. By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled on the 2.4 GHz radio to prevent interference between WiFi networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed.

  • Page 123: Change The Channel For A Radio

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The 2.4 GHz radio restarts and WiFi clients might need to reconnect. Change the channel for a radio The available WiFi channels and frequencies depend on the region or country and the radio.

  • Page 124: Change The Wifi Throughput Mode For A Radio

    Change the WiFi throughput mode on model WAX202 To change the WiFi throughput mode for a radio on model WAX202: 1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways • Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN. (Applies to the AP in either operation mode.)
  • Page 125 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. 3. Enter the AP local device password.

  • Page 126: Change The Wifi Throughput Mode On Model Wax206

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Up to 1200 Mbps (80 MHz) (11ax, HT80, 1024-QAM): Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the network and allows 802.11ax and 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1200 Mbps.
  • Page 127 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 5. From the Mode menu for a radio, select the WiFi throughput mode: • 2.4 GHz mode: Select one of the following WiFi throughput modes for the 2.4 GHz radio: Up to 54 Mbps (11g): Legacy mode.
  • Page 128 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio For most WiFi networks, the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode work fine and we recommend that you do not change the settings. (In general, these settings are intended for WiFi testing.)

  • Page 129: Change The Transmission Output Power For A Radio

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 5. Do one of the following: • 2.4 GHz radio: To change the settings for the 2.4 GHz radio, scroll down to the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz/b/g/n/ax) section.
  • Page 130 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 IMPORTANT: If the smart connect feature is enabled (which it is by default), any change in the transmission output power applies to both radios. That means that you cannot change the transmission output power for each radio individually.

  • Page 131: Add A Wifi Schedule For A Radio

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The default setting is 100%. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The radio restarts and WiFi clients might need to reconnect. Add a WiFi schedule for a radio You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from a radio at times when you do not need a WiFi connection.
  • Page 132 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. The lower part of the page is called the Advanced Wireless Settings page. (As you scroll down on the page, the page name changes.)

  • Page 133: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Your settings are saved and the schedule becomes active. The WiFi signal is turned off according to the schedule that you added. Enable or disable MU-MIMO Multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time.

  • Page 134: Enable Or Disable Explicit Beamforming

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The radios restart and WiFi clients might need to reconnect. Enable or disable explicit beamforming Explicit beamforming (which is the same as Tx beamforming) lets the AP actively track WiFi clients and direct power to the AP antenna closest to the client.

  • Page 135: Enable Or Disable Pmf

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 6. Select or clear the Enable Tx Beamforming check box. Selecting this check box enables explicit beamforming. (Tx beamforming is another term for explicit beamforming.) By default, MU-MIMO is enabled, and therefore explicit beamforming is also enabled.
  • Page 136 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Scroll down the bottom of the page. 6. Select or clear the Disable PMF check box. Selecting this check box disables PMF. By default, PMF is enabled and the check box is cleared.

  • Page 137: Chapter 11 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with the AP. If you do not find the solution here, visit the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for more product and contact information.

  • Page 138: Reboot The Ap From The Local Browser Ui

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Reboot the AP from the local browser UI You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the AP from its local browser UI, either locally or remotely, for example, if the AP seems to be unstable or is not operating normally.

  • Page 139: Quick Tips For Troubleshooting

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Quick tips for troubleshooting Many common problems can be resolved by following our tips for troubleshooting. Restart your AP network if the AP is in router mode If the AP is in router mode and you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1.

  • Page 140: Check The Wifi Settings Of Your Computer Or Mobile Device

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Check the WiFi settings of your computer or mobile device If you connect over WiFi to the AP, make sure that the WiFi settings on your computer or mobile device and the AP match exactly. If you did not change the SSID for the Wireless 1 network, the AP’s default SSID is printed on the AP label.

  • Page 141: Standard Led Behavior When The Ap Is Powered On

    This could occur for a number of reasons. Check the following: • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your AP and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. Diagnostics and...

  • Page 142: Power Led Does Not Turn Green

    AP to factory defaults on page 97. If the problem occurs again, try one more time. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact NETGEAR technical support at netgear.com/support/. WAN (Internet) LED remains off [router mode] If the AP is in its default router mode and the WAN (Internet) LED remains off, the AP did not get an Internet connection.

  • Page 143: Wan (Internet) Led Remains Off [Ap Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) is not experiencing an Internet outage. WAN (Internet) LED remains off [AP mode] If the AP is operating in AP mode and the WAN (Internet) LED remains off, the AP did not get an Internet connection.

  • Page 144: You Cannot Log In To The Ap

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Make sure that the connected network device is actually turned on. • Make sure that you are using the correct Ethernet cable. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the network device incorporates Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable.

  • Page 145: You Cannot Log In To The Ap [Ap Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Make sure that the IP address of your computer or mobile device is on the same subnet as the LAN subnet of the AP. If you are using the default addressing scheme, your device’s address is in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.
  • Page 146 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 information, see Manage access to LAN ports and the local browser UI on page 58.) Note: Connect over Ethernet to the same network: After you completed the initial login-process, if you connect your computer to the same network as the AP, check the Ethernet cable between your computer and the LAN port on either the network router or the switch or hub.

  • Page 147: You Cannot Access The Internet [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • Clear your browsing data. • Make sure that Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX is enabled in your browser. If you are using Internet Explorer, click the Refresh button to be sure that the Java applet is loaded.
  • Page 148 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 6. Check to see that a valid IP address is shown in the IP address field. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, the AP did not obtain an IP address from your ISP.

  • Page 149: Check Or Manually Start The Pppoe Connection [Router Mode].149

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Check or manually start the PPPoE connection [router mode] If the AP is in router mode and your ISP uses a PPPoE connection, you can check or manually start the PPPoE connection.

  • Page 150: Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Troubleshoot your Internet connection [router mode] If the AP is in router mode and can obtain an IP address, but your computer or mobile device is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: •...
  • Page 151 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 The AP provides three WiFi networks (Wireless 1, Wireless 2, and Wireless 3). By default, the Wireless 1 network is enabled and the other two WiFi networks are disabled. If the Wireless 2 and Wireless 3 networks are enabled and you did not...

  • Page 152: Changes Are Not Saved

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Changes are not saved If the AP does not save the changes that you make through the local browser UI, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost.

  • Page 153: Test The Path From A Windows-Based Computer To A Remote Device [Router Mode]

    WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 If the path is not functioning correctly, check to see if the following is correct: • Correct LAN subnet? Verify that the IP addresses and LAN subnet for the AP and your computer are correct.
  • Page 154 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 • If your ISP assigned a host name to your registered computer, use that host name as the account name (see Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode] on page 43).
  • Page 155 Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory default settings • Technical specifications model WAX202 • Technical specifications model WAX206 Note: In this appendix, we refer to the access point as the AP.
  • Page 156 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Factory default settings You can reset the AP to the factory default settings, which are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the AP to its factory settings, see Factory default settings on page 96.
  • Page 157 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Table 9. WAX202 AP and WAX206 AP factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Setting Country/region North America: United States Europe: Europe Other continents: Varies by region Channel 2.4 GHz: Auto. The available channels depend on the region.
  • Page 158 NAT filtering Secured (applies to router mode) Technical specifications model WAX202 The following table shows the technical specifications for model WAX202. For more information, see the product data sheet, which you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download/. Table 10. WAX202 AP specifications...
  • Page 159 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Table 10. WAX202 AP specifications (Continued) Feature Description WiFi standards IEEE 802.11ax IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11n 2.0 IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a Radio bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, concurrent operation Maximum theoretical WiFi Up to 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 160 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Technical specifications model WAX206 The following table shows the technical specifications for model WAX206. For more information, see the product data sheet, which you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
  • Page 161 WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Table 11. WAX206 AP specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range US: 2.412–2.462 GHz 2.4 GHz band Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz Operating frequency range US: 5.180–5.240 + 5.745–5.825 GHz 5 GHz band Europe: 5.180–5.700 GHz...

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