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    User Manual 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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    MTU size [router mode 83 Chapter 9 Maintain and Monitor Update the firmware 87 Let the AP check for new firmware and update the firmware...87 Manually check for new firmware and update the firmware....88 Enable the AP to automatically update the firmware 90 Back up or restore the settings 91
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    the Internet WAN IP address [router mode 147 Check or manually start the PPPoE connection [router mode].149 Troubleshoot your Internet connection [router mode 150 Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity 150 Changes are not saved 152 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility of your computer or
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    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 7
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    • Unique features for each model • Position the AP • Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support/. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are
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    and WAX206 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 range extenders, and any other devices that emit WiFi signals. Introduction 9 User Manual
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    access points are nearby, consider using different radio frequency channels to reduce interference (see Change the channel for a radio on page 123). Introduction 10 User Manual
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    Safety instructions and permissible by applicable law. • Do not service the product except as explained in your then replace the part or contact your trained service provider: - Depending on your product, the correctly when you follow the operating instructions. • Keep the product away from radiators
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    a wet environment. If the product gets wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider. • Do not push any objects into the openings of your product. Doing . • Always follow your local and national wiring rules. Introduction 12 User Manual
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    2 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,
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    connection is established. Off: No Internet connection exists, for example, because no cable is inserted in the WAN port. Hardware Overview Model 14 WAX202 User Manual
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    : The 5 GHz radio is off. For more information, see One or both WLAN LEDs are off on page 143. Hardware Overview Model 15 WAX202 User Manual
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    with a yellow label that functions as a WAN (Internet) port to connect the AP to a modem, a router, or an Ethernet wall outlet that provides Internet service: - Connect to a modem: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable, or DSL device that is a modem. The modem must provide an Internet
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    device and log in for the first time on page 26. - Connect to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service: Connect the WAN port directly to your Ethernet wall outlet. If you want to set up a WiFi 6 hotspot . Figure 3. AP label, model WAX202 Hardware Overview Model 17 WAX202 User Manual
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    this Internet speed, the AP's 2.5 Gbps WAN port must be connected to a 2.5 Gbps modem, gateway, router, or Ethernet outlet that supports 2.5 Gbps Internet service, using a Cat5E or higher-rated Ethernet cable. Use the four Gigabit LAN ports to connect network devices through an Ethernet cable
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    connection is established. Off: No Internet connection exists, for example, because no cable is inserted in the WAN port. Hardware Overview Model 19 WAX206 User Manual
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    : The 5 GHz radio is off. For more information, see One or both WLAN LEDs are off on page 143. Hardware Overview Model 20 WAX206 User Manual
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    with a yellow label that functions as a WAN (Internet) port to connect the AP to a modem, a router, or an Ethernet wall outlet that provides Internet service: - Connect to a modem: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable, or DSL device that is a modem. The modem must provide an Internet
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    device and log in for the first time on page 26. - Connect to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service: Connect the WAN port directly to your Ethernet wall outlet. If you want to set up a WiFi 6 hotspot Figure 6. AP label, model, model WAX206 Hardware Overview Model 22 WAX206 User Manual
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    4 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
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    (modem only) office. Router mode Ethernet wall outlet with Set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on AP mode Internet service an existing network. Set up a private WiFi 6 network. Router mode Follow section Connect the AP to a routing mode as router mode. Installation and Initial Login 24 User Manual
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    as both a lightweight router and WiFi 6 access point, and can support LAN clients through its LAN ports. Because the AP is connected to your modem, the AP receives its IP address settings from your Internet service provider (ISP). The AP delivers IP address settings to its clients Manual
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    regular router in your network Add WiFi 6 to your home or office Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service Set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on an existing network. You can also connect the AP to the AP to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service Installation and Initial Login 26 User Manual
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    2.5 Gbps WAN port must be connected to a 2.5 Gbps gateway, router, or Ethernet outlet that supports 2.5 Gbps Internet service, using a Cat5E or higher-rated Ethernet cable. In the following procedure, we refer to the page 144. 7. Follow the prompts. Installation and Initial Login 27 User Manual
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    might be terminated. 13. If you were connected over WiFi and your connection was terminated, reconnect to the AP. Installation and Initial Login 28 User Manual
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    dismiss the warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. If you experience connectivity problems, see You cannot log in to the AP [AP mode] on page 145. 15. Enter your local device . The BASIC Home page displays. Installation and Initial Login 29 User Manual
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    Broadband, cable, or DSL device without WiFi (modem Add WiFi 6 and a wired network to your home or office. only) Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service Set up a private WiFi 6 network. Figure 9. Connect the AP to your modem Figure 10. Connect the AP to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet
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    speed, the AP's 2.5 Gbps WAN port must be connected to a 2.5 Gbps modem or Ethernet outlet that supports 2.5 Gbps Internet service, using a Cat5E or higher-rated Ethernet cable. To connect the AP to a modem and log in to the AP's WiFi network (SSID). Installation and Initial Login 31 User Manual
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    see one of the following sections: - Check the Internet WAN IP address [router mode] on page 147 - Check or manually start the PPPoE connection [router mode] on page 149 - Troubleshoot your Internet connection [router mode] on page 150 • New admin password: During the Setup Wizard process, you must
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    assigned a static IP address to the AP, you must use that IP address to reach the local browser UI. Installation and Initial Login 33 User Manual
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    in for the first time on page 26) to log in to the local browser UI of the AP. Installation and Initial Login 34 User Manual
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    to the same network as the AP, and use the discovered IP address to log in to the AP. Installation and Initial Login 35 User Manual
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    that let you see the status of your AP at a glance. You can now configure and monitor the AP. Installation and Initial Login 36 User Manual
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    can connect devices to the AP's LAN through Ethernet cables or to the AP's WiFi network over a WiFi connection. Installation and Initial Login 37 User Manual
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    AP after you complete the initial log-in process on page 36. Join a WiFi network on the AP You can manually add a WiFi device such as a WiFi-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone to a WiFi network of the AP. connects to the WiFi network of the AP. Installation and Initial Login 38 User Manual
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    including an IP address issued through dynamic DHCP (the default setting), an IP address issued through PPPoE, or a manually specified static IP address. • WAN settings, including routing services such as NAT. • LAN settings, including a DHCP server. Note: In AP mode, these features are not required
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    : Select Details > Go on to the webpage. • Microsoft Internet Explorer: Click the Continue to this website (not recommended) link. Installation and Initial Login 40 User Manual
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    Settings [Router Mode] This chapter describes how you can manually set up the Internet connection for your AP in router This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Setup Wizard [router mode] • Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode] Note: In this chapter, we refer to the
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    with Internet connection. The Setup Wizard detects the WAN IP address assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP), and automatically adjusts the settings for your AP to access the Internet. To (also referred to as the admin password). Manually Set Up Internet 42 Settings [Router Mode] User
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    After you install the AP and it is in router mode, you can manually specify the dynamic or fixed Internet connection or change it. (These dynamic is operating in AP mode.) For this procedure, use the settings that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you. If you are not sure, contact your ISP.
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    a particular computer only. • Use This MAC Address: Enter a MAC address that must be used. Sometimes an ISP allows the MAC address of a particular computer only. Manually Set Up Internet 44 Settings [Router Mode] User
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    IP address [router mode] on page 147 • Troubleshoot your Internet connection [router mode] on page 150 and it is in router mode, you can manually specify the PPPoE Internet connection or change it. this procedure, use the settings that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you. If you are not
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    enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. 9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. If you select Dial on Demand from the Connection
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    . 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 • Troubleshoot your Internet connection [router mode] on page 150 Manually Set Up Internet 47 Settings [Router Mode] User
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    6 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
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    not change and is still the password that is printed on the AP label. For each WiFi network, the AP simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n/ax devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11a/n/ac/ax devices. For and the default WiFi passwords. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 49 User Manual
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    SSID, in the Name (SSID) field, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name. The SSID (service set identifier) is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, in NETGEARXXXXXX-2 • Wireless 3: NETGEARXXXXXX-3 Basic WiFi and Radio Features 50 User Manual
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    TKIP] + WPA2-Personal [AES] This option, which is the same as WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK, enables WiFi devices that support either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 to join the WiFi network. This option uses AES and TKIP encryption. WPA-PSK ( described in the following table. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 51 User Manual
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    AP provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 52 User Manual
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    Enterprise security requires that your AP can connect to a Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) server. RADIUS is an enterprise-level method for centralized authentication, authorization, and Wireless. The Wireless Network page displays. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 53 User Manual
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    WPA [TKIP] + WPA2 [AES] security. • WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES]: This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 to join the WiFi network. This is the default mode. 8. In the RADIUS Server IP it is connected to the network. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 54 User Manual
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    them. • Disable: Disables the WiFi network. By default, the Wireless 1 network is enabled, but you can disable it. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 55 User Manual
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    1, Wireless 2, or Wireless 3). 6. Broadcast or hide the SSID: • Broadcast the SSID: Select the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 56 User Manual
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    Home page displays. 4. Select BASIC > Wireless. The Wireless Network page displays. 5. Select the WiFi network (Wireless 2 or Wireless 3). Basic WiFi and Radio Features 57 User Manual
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    the Internet, WiFi clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3 network might still be able to reach these devices.) Basic WiFi and Radio Features 58 User Manual
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    , WiFi clients might still be able to reach these devices.) 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 59 User Manual
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    .) • Disable: WiFi clients that are connected to different SSIDs can communicate with each other. 6. Click the Apply button. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 60 User Manual
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    case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 61 User Manual
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    . Your settings are saved. If you turn off a radio, the associated 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN LED turns off. Basic WiFi and Radio Features 62 User Manual
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    7 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
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    is in router mode, the basic firewall settings let you manage these settings: • Port scan protection • Denial of service (DoS) protection • Whether the AP can respond to a ping from the Internet (WAN) port • DMZ server BASIC Home page displays. Firewall Security and Access 64 Rules User Manual
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    check box. By default, the check box is selected and IGMP proxying is disabled. 6. Click the Apply button. Firewall Security and Access 65 Rules User Manual
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    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). The AP is programmed . Your settings are saved. Firewall Security and Access 66 Rules User Manual
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    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. Open NAT provides a much less Apply button. Your settings are saved. Firewall Security and Access 67 Rules User Manual
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    password. The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. Firewall Security and Access 68 Rules User Manual
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    . c. In the Device Name field, change the name. d. Click the Apply button. The Access Control page displays again. Firewall Security and Access 69 Rules User Manual
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    is case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. Firewall Security and Access 70 Rules User Manual
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    block some devices, you must set up a blocked list that defines which WiFi and wired devices are blocked Firewall Security and Access 71 Rules User Manual
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    . c. Click the Apply button. The device is added to the blocked list. The Access Control page displays again. Firewall Security and Access 72 Rules User Manual
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    . d. Click the Apply button. The Access Control page displays again. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Firewall Security and Access 73 Rules User Manual
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    8 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] • Change the MTU size [
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    warning, dismiss the warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. 3. Enter the AP local device password. Network Settings 75 User Manual
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    that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you define • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address • DNS server IP address Network Settings 76 User Manual
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    reconnect to get a new (or the same) IP address from the DHCP server. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network Settings 77 User Manual
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    another DHCP server or no other DHCP server is available on your network, you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can reach the AP. To disable the DHCP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. Network Settings 78 User Manual
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    • Disabled: The RIP version is disabled. This is the default setting. • RIP-1: This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an unusual network setup. • RIP-2B: This 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network Settings 79 User Manual
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    in the Device Name field. You can type up to 15 alphanumeric characters. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network Settings 80 User Manual
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    .1.x. • MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the computer or device. • Device Name: Enter the name of the computer or device. Network Settings 81 User Manual
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    address. 6. Click the Edit button. The Address Reservation page displays. 7. Change the settings. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network Settings 82 User Manual
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    setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or "fragmented" to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. Network Settings 83 User Manual
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    unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of the ISP recommends changing the MTU setting. These web- 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network Settings 84 User Manual
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    willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 8. Common MTU sizes MTU are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Network Settings 85 User Manual
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    9 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: •
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    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. Depending on how you are connected to the AP, we recommend the following firmware update methods: • WiFi connection
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    Firmware Version field at the top right of the BASIC Home page. Manually check for new firmware and update the firmware To download new firmware and update the AP: 1. Visit netgear.com/support/download/ and locate the support page for the router. 2. If available, download the new firmware to your
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    of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your AP restarts. Maintain and Monitor 89 User Manual
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    the Enable radio button. By default, the Disable radio button is selected. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Maintain and Monitor 90 User Manual
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    file on your computer. The backup file ends in .cfg. 7. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file. Maintain and Monitor 91 User Manual
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    page. Do not turn off the AP. Wait until the AP finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green. Maintain and Monitor 92 User Manual
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    local device password. The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. Maintain and Monitor 93 User Manual
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    the local browser UI by resetting the password and specifying a new password. The recovery process is supported in the Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers. You can change the password recovery net on page 34. A login window displays. Maintain and Monitor 94 User Manual
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    can try to recover access to the local browser UI and set a new password. This recovery process is supported in the Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Firefox browsers. To recover access and set a new local device .net on page 34. A login window displays. Maintain and Monitor 95 User Manual
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    using http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com (both of which are the same as http://192.168.1.1). Maintain and Monitor 96 User Manual
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    for the first time on page 26). CAUTION: The following process erases all settings that you configured in the AP. Maintain and Monitor 97 User Manual
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    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. Maintain and Monitor 98 User
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    Dual Band Wireless Access Points, WAX202 and WAX206 Manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving detect the correct date and time, you might need to manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time setting. To manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time
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    over the Internet to the new NTP server, the date and time that display on the page might be adjusted. Maintain and Monitor 100 User Manual
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    . 5. To refresh the log entries onscreen, click the Refresh button. 6. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. Maintain and Monitor 101 User Manual
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    off wireless signal by schedule (A log entry is created when a radio is turned on or off because of a WiFi schedule.) Maintain and Monitor 102 User Manual
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    Home page displays. The color in the heading of each of the panes uses the following coding: • Green circle: The settings are fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, a green circle displays if the network is enabled and secured. • Red circle: Settings are disabled
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    pool [router mode] on page 76. Field Description Internet Port To change these settings, see, Use the Setup Wizard [router mode] on page 42 or Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode] on page 43. MAC Address The MAC address that applies to the AP WAN (Internet) port. Maintain
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    IP address that the AP receives from your ISP (through your modem) or the WAN IP address that you manually configured. The type of Internet connection that the AP uses, which can be DHCP (the default setting), Static AP, and the WiFi settings for each radio. Maintain and Monitor 105 User Manual
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    , a green circle displays if the network is enabled and secured. • Red circle: Settings are disabled, a problem exists, or the connection is down. For a WiFi network, a red circle displays if the network is disabled language version for the local browser UI. Maintain and Monitor 106 User Manual
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    that the AP receives from an existing router in your network or the static (fixed) IP address that you manually configured. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask that the AP uses. Gateway IP Address The IP address of mode on model WAX202 on page 124). Maintain and Monitor 107 User Manual
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    the AP is in router mode (the default operation mode) or AP mode and on the type of Internet connection. Maintain and Monitor 108 User Manual
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    router mode, the IP address is a WAN IP address. • DNS Server: The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. In AP mode, the IP address is a LAN IP address, that is, renew the Internet connection. Maintain and Monitor 109 User Manual
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    following information: - Status: The link status of the port. - TxPkts: The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. - RxPkts: The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. - Collisions: The number of collisions on this port since reset or
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    local device password. The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. Maintain and Monitor 111 User Manual
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    a name. e. From the Device Type menu, select a type. The device type displays as a device icon on the Attached Devices page. Maintain and Monitor 112 User Manual
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    • 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 as both a lightweight router and WiFi 6 access point, and can support LAN clients through its LAN ports. Because the AP is connected to your
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    page adjusts to provide information and the following options: - To manually change the Internet settings before you change the operation mode, click the Internet Setup button. For more information, see Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode] on page 43
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    device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Maintain and Monitor 115 User Manual
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    when data traffic is detected • Turn off all LEDs except Power LED 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Maintain and Monitor 116 User Manual
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    10 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
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    . 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The AP restarts with the settings for the new region. Advanced WiFi and Radio 118 Features User Manual
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    warning. For more information, see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39. 3. Enter the AP local device password. Advanced WiFi and Radio 119 Features User Manual
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    , which means that you cannot configure these settings for each radio individually: • Enabling or disabling the WiFi radios Advanced WiFi and Radio 120 Features User Manual
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    . 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The radios restart and WiFi clients might need to reconnect. Advanced WiFi and Radio 121 Features User Manual
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    , you can disable 20/40 MHz coexistence to increase the WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz radio to the maximum supported speed for the WiFi mode. 20/40 MHz coexistence does not apply to the 5 GHz radio. To enable or enabled and the check box is selected. Advanced WiFi and Radio 122 Features User Manual
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    password. The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. Advanced WiFi and Radio 123 Features User Manual
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    mode for a radio By default, all types of WiFi clients can access a WiFi network on the AP. The AP supports WiFi throughput modes 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b. You can change the on page 34. A login window displays. Advanced WiFi and Radio 124 Features User Manual
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    at up to 286 Mbps. This mode supports a 20 MHz-wide channel and 1024 mode is the default mode. This mode supports a 40 MHz-wide channel and 1024 QAM at up to 286 Mbps. This mode supports a 20 MHz-wide channel and 1024 supports a 40 MHz-wide channel and 1024 QAM. Advanced WiFi and Radio
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    and 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1200 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. This mode supports a 80 MHz-wide channel and 1024 QAM. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Advanced WiFi and Radio 126 Features User Manual
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    up to 346 Mbps. This mode supports a 20 MHz-wide channel and is the default mode. This mode supports a 40 MHz-wide channel and to 573 Mbps. This mode supports a 20 MHz-wide channel up to 1147 Mbps. This mode supports a 40 MHz-wide channel and default mode. This mode supports a 80 MHz-wide channel
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    are intended for WiFi testing.) CAUTION: Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function . The Wireless Settings page displays. Advanced WiFi and Radio 128 Features User Manual
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    sure that you comply with the regulatory requirements for total radio frequency (RF) output power in your country. Advanced WiFi and Radio 129 Features User Manual
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    output power for each radio individually. 6. From the Transmit Power Control menu , select 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25%. Advanced WiFi and Radio 130 Features User Manual
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    password. The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password is case-sensitive. Advanced WiFi and Radio 131 Features User Manual
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    ) or delete it. b. Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box. 10. Click the Apply button. Advanced WiFi and Radio 132 Features User Manual
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    ) improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time. WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO. This feature is enabled by default, but you can disable it. Note: When MU-MIMO is . By default, MU-MIMO is enabled. Advanced WiFi and Radio 133 Features User Manual
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    and throughput while minimizing interference. Explicit beamforming functions whether or not the client supports beamforming. Note: When MU-MIMO is enabled, explicit beamforming is automatically enabled . 5. Scroll down the bottom of the page. Advanced WiFi and Radio 134 Features User Manual
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    purposes. PMF, which is enabled by default, requires devices on the AP WiFi networks to support PMF. However, you can disable PMF, for example, if your network includes many legacy WiFi clients . 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Advanced WiFi and Radio 135 Features User Manual
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    . 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The radios restart and WiFi clients might need to reconnect. Advanced WiFi and Radio 136 Features User Manual
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    11 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. The chapter contains
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    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, window displays. 6. Click the Yes button. The AP restarts. Diagnostics and 138 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    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 LANs port on the AP. Diagnostics and 139 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    not directly connected: If you are not directly connected to the AP, make sure that the IP address of your computer or Diagnostics and 140 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    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 141 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    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] on page 42. Diagnostics and 142 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    and must receive an IP address from a network router or a DHCP server. • Make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) is not experiencing an Internet outage. One or both WLAN LEDs are off If the 2.4 GHz WLAN at the AP and the network device. Diagnostics and 143 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    you are unable to log in to the AP's local browser UI from a computer or mobile device, troubleshooting depends on whether the AP is in the default router mode or AP mode. You cannot log in to as http://www.routerlogin.com and http://192.168.1.1). Diagnostics and 144 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    using the Wireless 1 network. By default, the Wireless 2 and Wireless 3 networks do not allow access to the local browser UI. For more Diagnostics and 145 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    range, check the connection from the device to the AP and reboot your device. • Try quitting the browser and launching it again. Diagnostics and 146 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    but cannot get an Internet connection, check if the AP can obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP). Check the Internet WAN IP address [router mode] If the AP is in router mode assigns dynamically (the most common situation). Diagnostics and 147 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    mode on page 139. If the AP is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your ISP might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they need to run that software after installing your AP. Diagnostics and 148 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    be set up with an incorrect PPPoE login name, password, or service name, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. Note: Unless you connect manually, the AP does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Diagnostics and 149 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    . (Alternatively, you can configure your computer or mobile device manually with a DNS address, as explained in the documentation for your installing the AP. Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the AP, try to isolate the problem: • Make sure
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    , see Broadcast or hide the SSID for a WiFi network on page 56. • Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi network? For information about changing the WiFi security, see information, see Position the AP on page 9. Diagnostics and 151 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    request packet to a device that you select. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or mobile device Test the LAN path from a you see this message: Request timed out Diagnostics and 152 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    address specified by the subnet mask) is different from the network address of the remote device. • Your modem is connected and functioning. Diagnostics and 153 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    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). • Your ISP might be rejecting the " the MAC address from the authorized computer. Diagnostics and 154 Troubleshooting User Manual
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    A 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. 155
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    is the same default passphrase of the Wireless 1 network. This passphrase is printed on the AP label. Factory Default Settings and 156 Technical Specifications User Manual
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    Enabled (configurable for the 5 GHz radio only; not configurable for the 2.4 GHz radio) Security Access control Disabled Factory Default Settings and 157 Technical Specifications User Manual
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    more information, see the product data sheet, which you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download/. Table 10. WAX202 AP specifications Feature Power adapter Dimensions (L x W x ports with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X) Factory Default Settings and 158 Technical Specifications User Manual
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    of WiFi traffic that is generated by each client. Maximum number of concurrent devices The AP can support a maximum of 40 concurrent devices. Operating frequency range US: 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.4 GHz band -1 CE LVD EN62368-1 Factory Default Settings and 159 Technical Specifications User Manual
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    which you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download/. Table 11. WAX206 AP specifications Feature throughput rate. Maximum number of supported WiFi clients The AP can support a maximum of 128 WiFi support a maximum of 60 concurrent devices. Factory Default
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    -Personal [TKIP] + WPA2-Personal [AES] WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WPA3- Personal Safety certification CB IEC60950-1 CE LVD EN62368-1 Factory Default Settings and 161 Technical Specifications User Manual
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User Manual
WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band
Wireless Access Point
Models
WAX202
WAX206
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
July 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12234-01