NETGEAR WAX218 WiFi 6 AX3600 Dual Band PoE+ Access Point Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- NETGEAR
Table of Contents
NETGEAR WAX218 WiFi 6 AX3600 Dual Band PoE+ Access Point
Package Contents
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Access Point Model WAX218
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Mounting bracket with screw holes for mounting to a solid ceiling or 15/16 in. (23.8 mm) T-bar.
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Two screws and anchors for ceiling or wall mounting
Note: Power up your WAX218 by connecting it to a PoE+ switch. As an option, you can order a 12V, 2.5A power adapter. For more information about the power adapter, see netgear.com/support.
Overview
Step 1. Connect the WAX218
Power up the WAX218 access point by connecting the LAN/PoE+ port to a PoE+
switch that supplies 802.3at (PoE+) power.
The WAX218 LAN/PoE+ port supports Ethernet speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. The
following figure shows a NETGEAR MS510TXPP switch, which supports speeds of
2.5 Gbps and higher. However, if your Internet connection, modem, and switch
support a speed of 1 Gbps (which is a common speed), the access point LAN
connection functions at 1 Gbps.
Sample Connections
Step 2. Join the Default WiFi Network
The default WiFi network name (SSID) for the WAX218 is “WAX218XXXXXX-CONFIG-
ONLY,” where XXXXXX represents the last 6 characters of the device’s MAC
Address, as printed on the access point label. By default, the access point
WiFi network provides WPA2 security.
Note: The default WiFi turns off if it is idle for 15 minutes.
Join the WiFi Network
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On the WiFi device that you want to connect to the WAX218, open the software utility that manages your WiFi connections.
The utility scans for all WiFi networks in your area. -
Find and select the access point’s WiFi network name (SSID) and connect to its WiFi network.
The default WiFi network name (SSID) for the WAX218 is “WAX218XXXXXX-CONFIG- ONLY.” -
Enter the unique passphrase printed on the product label.
Step 3. Log in to the local browser UI
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Launch a web browser and enter aplogin.net in the address field.
The login screen displays. -
Your browser may display a security warning, which you can dismiss.
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The Day Zero login page displays. Follow the prompts.
You must set a new admin password for local login, a new SSID, and a new passphrase.
Accept NETGEAR’s terms and conditions. -
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved, and you are disconnected from the WiFi network. -
Reconnect to the WiFi network using the new SSID and new passphrase.
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Log in to the local browser UI using your new admin password.
Note: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the user manual for troubleshooting information and instructions on how to log in.
During installation and setup, the access point’s LEDs can light in these colors:
Power
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| Solid orange. The access point is powered on.
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LAN
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| Solid blue. The LAN port detects a link with a powered‑on
device.
| Blinking blue. The LAN port is transmitting or receiving data.
2.4 GHz WLAN
| | Solid blue. The 2.4 GHz radio is operating without clients.
| Blinking blue. The 2.4 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving
data.
5 GHz WLAN
| | Solid blue. The 5 GHz radio is operating without clients.
| Blinking blue. The 5 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving
data.
Other Setup Methods
For more information on how to configure your device, see the user manual,
which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/WAX218.
Mounting Options
You can mount the access point to a solid surface (a wall or a ceiling), or to
a ceiling with a 15/16 in. (23.8 mm) T-bar, or you can install the access
point freestanding on a flat surface.
We recommend that you use a flat Ethernet cable so that the cable fits in the
narrow space between the access point and the surface on which it is mounted
or placed.
Mount to a Solid Wall
The bottom of the access point includes two holes that let you mount the access point on two screws inserted in a wall.
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Mark the wall where you want to insert the provided anchors and screws, which must be 3.875 in. (98.5 mm) apart, and insert the anchors and screws. Leave about 0.25 in. (6 mm) of each screw protruding from the wall so that you can insert the screws into the holes on the bottom of the access point.
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Line up the holes on the bottom of the access point with the screws in the wall and mount the access point to the wall.
Mount to a T-bar
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Slide the 15/16 in. (23.8 mm) bracket between the guides on the bottom of the access point until it locks in place.
The locking tab must be at the front of the access point.
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Hold the access point upside down.
Note: If you can reach behind the T-bar, hold the T-bar with one hand and the access point with your other hand. -
Align the rectangular protruding part of the bracket with the T-bar.
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Hook the bracket onto one side of the T-bar.
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Hook the bracket onto the other side of the T-bar until the bracket locks onto the T- bar.
Mount to a Solid Ceiling
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Using the anchors and screws provided, attach the 15/16 in. (23.8 mm) bracket with the screw holes to the ceiling.
The rectangular protruding part of the bracket must be facing the ceiling.
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Hold the access point upside down with the front of the access point facing the bracket.
Then, line up the guides on the bottom of the access point with the bracket.
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Slide the access point into the bracket until it locks in place.
The locking tab must be at the front of the access point.
Note: To unlock the access point, push the locking tab toward the ceiling and slide the access point out of the bracket.
Support and Community
Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest
downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at
community.netgear.com.
Regulatory and Legal
Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en
français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian
French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of
Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
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.
Do not use this device outdoors. The PoE source is intended for intra building
connection only.
References
- Access Point Login
- English - NETGEAR Communities
- NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR
- WAX218 | WiFi 6 Access Point | NETGEAR Support
- NETGEAR Terms and Conditions | NETGEAR
- Download Center | Downloads and Documentation | NETGEAR
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