NETGEAR WAX204 Installation Guide

Installation Guide
Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Access Point
WAX204
Package contents
• Wireless access point
• DC power adapter (varies by region)
• Ethernet cable
• Installation guide
1. 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.)
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the WAX204.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your modem.
4. 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.)
5. 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 the device label. 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-enabled computer 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
1. Open the software utility that manages your WiFi connections on the
WiFi-enabled computer that you want to connect to the WAX204.
This utility scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
2. 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 WAX204s 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 default SSID. See
the instructions or online help for your computer or mobile device.
Step 1. Connect the WAX204
Sample connections
WiFi-enabled computer
Modem
Internet
Continued on the other side
Step 3. Log in to the WAX204
1. Launch a web browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the
address eld.
The Setup Wizard starts.
2. Follow the Setup Wizard prompts.
3. 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.
4. You can also update the rmware 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.
5. Log in using your local device password.
The BASIC > Home page displays.

NETGEAR WAX204 Specifications

General

2.4 GHz	Yes
Number of users	64 user(s)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	1800 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)	1200 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)	600 Mbit/s
Power supply	18 W
Output current	1.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Placement	Table
Certification	CE (EN60950)
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Link, Power, WLAN, WPS
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Antenna type	External
Antennas quantity	3
Antenna gain level (max)	3 dBi
VPN support	VPN Pass-through
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	184 mm
Width	236 mm
Height	57 mm
Weight	490 g