Netgear WAX620 User Manual - Page 88
Change the WiFi mode for a radio
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Insight Cloud Managed WiFi 6 AX3600 Access Point Model WAX620 Change the WiFi mode for a radio By default, all types of WiFi clients can access a WiFi network on the access point, that is, the WiFi modes on the access point support 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11na, 802.11ng, 802.11bg, 802.11b, and 802.11a clients. You can change the WiFi modes to limit access to certain types of clients. To change the WiFi mode for a radio: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. A login window displays. If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 43. 3. Enter the access point user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified. The user name and password are case-sensitive. If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and managed the access point through the Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app, enter the Insight network password for that location. For more information, see Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight app on page 25. The Dashboard page displays. 4. Select Management > Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select the WiFi mode for the radio: • 2.4 GHz radio: Select one of the following WiFi modes for the 2.4 GHz radio: - 11ax: 802.11ax, 802.11ng, 802.11bg, and 802.11b WiFi clients can connect to the access point. This is the default setting. - 11ng: 802.11ax, 802.11ng, 802.11bg, and 802.11b WiFi clients can connect to the access point. However, the speed of 802.11ax clients is limited to the maximum speed that is supported by 802.11ng (about 400 Mbps). - 11bg: 802.11ax, 802.11ng, 802.11bg, and 802.11b WiFi clients can connect to the access point. However, the speed of 802.11ax and 802.11ng clients is limited to the maximum speed that is supported by 802.11bg (about 54 Mbps). Manage the Basic Radio 88 Features User Manual