NETGEAR WAX204

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Hardware Overview
The WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Model WAX204, in this manual
referred to as the access point, supports 802.11ax high performance WiFi connectivity
and dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with a combined throughput
of 1.8 Gbps (600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1200 Mbps at 5 GHz). The access point is designed
to function standalone in a small office network or home network.
You can use the access point in its default router mode with its router features enabled,
directly connected to the Internet, for example through a modem. You can also use the
access point in access point mode with its router features disabled, connected to an
existing router in your network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Top panel with LEDs
• Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power connector
• Position the antennas for best WiFi performance
• Access point label
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 made available from time
to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new
firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this manual, you might need to update the firmware.
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