NETGEAR WAX204

Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power
connector
The back panel of the access point provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector.
Figure 2. Back panel
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
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WPS button. Press the WPS button to join the access point’s WiFi network without
typing the WiFi password. For more information, see Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to
join the WiFi network on page 33.
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Internet port. One Internet (WAN) port (yellow) to connect the access point to a
modem or existing router in your network:
- Connect to a modem. Connect the Internet port directly to a modem. The modem
must provide an Internet connection to the access point. For more information
about this setup, in which the access point must function in its default router
mode, see Connect the access point to a modem and log in for the first time on
page 18.
- Connect to a router. Connect the Internet port directly to a router in your network,
or to a switch or hub that is connected to the router. For more information about
this setup, in which the access point must function in access point mode, see
Connect the access point to a router and log in for the first time on page 22.
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