NETGEAR WAX204 Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Access Point Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: NETGEAR

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Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Access Point WAX204
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Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Access Point WAX204

Installation Guide
Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Access Point
WAX204

router

Package contents

Wireless access point
DC power adapter (varies by region)
Ethernet cable
Installation guide

Step 1. Connect the WAX204

sample connection

Unplug the modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. (If the modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.)
Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the WAX204.
Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your modem.
Plug in and turn on the modem. (If the modem uses a battery backup, put the
battery back in before you turn on the modem.)
Power on the WAX204 and check that the LEDs are lit.

Step 2. Join the default WiFi network

The default WiFi network name (SSID) is “NETGEARXXXXXX”, where XXXXXX represents the last 6 characters of the device’s MAC Address, as printed on the WAX204 label. By default, the WAX204’s WiFi network provides WPA2 security.

A randomly generated unique WiFi password is printed on a label on the device. We recommend that you change the WiFi password to a more secure password for the default SSID and for the two other SSIDs. For more information, see the user manual.

To connect your WiFi device to the WAX204’s WiFi network, you can use either the manual method or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method.

Join the WiFi network using the manual method

Open the software utility that manages your WiFi connections on the WiFi device that you want to connect to the WAX204. This utility scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
Find and select the WAX204’s WiFi network name (SSID) and connect to its WiFi network. The default WiFi network name (SSID) is “NETGEARXXXXXX”, where XXXXXX represents the last 6 characters of the device’s MAC Address. Enter the default passphrase printed on the WAX204 label.

Join the WiFi network using the WPS method
The WAX204’s WPS button is on the back panel. If your computer or mobile device supports WPS, you can use WPS to join the WAX204’s WiFi network. See the instructions or online help for your computer or mobile device.

Step 3. Log in to the WAX204

Launch a web browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. The Smart Setup Wizard starts.
Follow the Smart Setup Wizard prompts.
During the setup process, you are required to set a new admin password for local login. After you set the new password, you must log back in using the new password.
You can also update the firmware if a new version is available.
Note: If you cannot connect the WAX204 to the Internet, see the user manual for troubleshooting information and instructions on how to log in to the WAX204 without Internet access.
Note: When the WAX204 is connected to the Internet, the NETGEAR Business page displays with multiple login and registration options. You can skip registration and log in to the local browser-based user interface (UI) temporarily to configure the device.
Continued on the other side
To register and activate your product warranty, tap the LOG IN with NETGEAR account button. The NETGEAR Account Login page displays.
Note: If you do not own a NETGEAR account, tap the Create account link, create a NETGEAR account, and log in.
Enter your NETGEAR account email address and password, and then tap the LOG IN with NETGEAR account button. The Local device login page displays.
IMPORTANT: After the WAX204 is registered and you log in with your NETGEAR account, you can use the local device password for future logins.
Log in using your local device password. The BASIC > Home page displays.
Configure the country and region where you are using the WAX204. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings > Region Selection. Note: The country or region is not selectable for the U.S. and Canada.
Note: Make sure that the country is set to the location where the device is operating. You are responsible for complying with the local, regional, and national regulations for channels, power levels, and frequency ranges.
Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

For more information, see Use the WAX204 in access point mode.
If you do not want to use the WAX204 in access point mode, you can continue to use the WAX204 in router mode and configure the WAX204 for your environment. For more information, see the user manual.

Use the WAX204 in access point mode
access point connection

You can cable the WAX204 to your network router and then set the WAX204 to access point mode.

Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the WAX204.
Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your network router.
Your network router must support a DHCP server, so that it assigns an IP address to the WAX204 and its clients, and provides Internet access.
Power on the WAX204 and check that the LEDs are lit.
Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP / Bridge Mode.
Select the AP Mode radio button.
Tap the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the WAX204 is reconfigured in access point mode. The WAX204 routing functions are disabled and it is assigned a new IP address.
Follow the onscreen instructions to log in to the admin interface again.
Note: For more information about configuring the WAX204, see the user manual.

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

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.

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