NETGEAR WAX206 User Manual

Installation Guide
WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Access Point
WAX206
What WiFi setup do you want?
CERTIFICATION
DRAFT ONLY
March 2021
Step 1. Connect the WAX206
1. Unplug the power of the broadband, cable, or DSL device, but leave the device
connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. (If the device uses a battery
backup, remove the battery.)
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow WAN port on the WAX206.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your broadband, cable, or DSL
device.
4. Plug in and turn on the broadband, cable, or DSL device. (If the devices uses a battery
backup, put the battery back in before you turn on the device.)
5. Power on the WAX206 and check that the LEDs are lit.
Step 2. Join the WAX206’s WiFi network
1. Open the software utility that manages the WiFi connections on the
WiFi-enabled computer that you want to connect to the WAX206.
This utility scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
2. Find and select the WAX206’s WiFi network name (SSID), which is printed on the
access point’s label, and connect to the WAX206’s WiFi network.
3. Type the WiFi password that is printed on the access point’s label.
What you have What you want Operation mode Follow
A Broadband/cable/DSL
device with WiFi
Add WiFi 6 to your home or
ofce.
Change to access
point mode
Steps 1,
2, 3, 4
B Broadband/cable/DSL
device without WiFi
Add WiFi 6 and a wired
network to your home or ofce.
Keep default
router mode
Steps 1,
2, 3 only
C
Ethernet wall outlet
with Internet service
Set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on an
existing network.
Change to access
point mode
Steps 1,
2, 3, 4
Set up a private WiFi 6 network. Keep default
router mode
Steps 1,
2, 3 only
Package contents
• NETGEAR WAX206 WiFi access point
• DC power adapter (varies by region)
• Ethernet cable
• Installation guide
A. Connect to a broadband/cable/DSL device with WiFi
Follow the steps for the setup that you want.
B. Connect to a broadband/cable/DSL device without WiFi
WiFi-enabled computer
WAX206Broadband, cable, or
DSL device with WiFi
Internet
1. Unplug the power of the broadband, cable, or DSL device, but leave the device
connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. (If the device uses a battery
backup, remove the battery.)
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow WAN port on the WAX206.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your broadband, cable, or DSL
device.
4. Plug in and turn on the broadband, cable, or DSL device. (If the devices uses a battery
backup, put the battery back in before you turn on the device.)
5. Power on the WAX206 and check that the LEDs are lit.
C. Connect to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service
WiFi-enabled computer
WAX206
Ethernet
cable
Internet
Internet
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wall outlet to the yellow WAN port on the
WAX206.
2. Power on the WAX206 and check that the LEDs are lit.
Step 3. Log in to the WAX206
1. Launch a web browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address eld.
Your browser might display a security warning, which you can dismiss.
For more information on how to dismiss a browser security warning, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000062980.
The Setup Wizard starts
2. Follow the prompts onscreen to do the following:
a. Set a new admin password (local device password) for local login and set security
questions and answers.
b. As an option for greater security, you can set a new WiFi network name (SSID)
and WiFi password. If you do, your WiFi connection is terminated and you must
reconnect to the WAX206 to complete the setup process.
c. If you specify a new SSID and WiFi password, reconnect to the WAX206 using
your new SSID and WiFi password.
d. If a new rmware version is available, follow the prompts to update the rmware.
When the setup process is complete, your browser might again display a security
warning, which you can dismiss.
The local device login page displays.
If the page does not display, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address eld of
your browser.
Continued on the next page.
WiFi-enabled computer
WAX206Broadband, cable, or
DSL device without WiFi
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NETGEAR WAX206 Specifications

General

2.4 GHz	Yes
Number of users	128 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, 2500 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	3200 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)	2400 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)	800 Mbit/s
Input current	2.5 A
AC input voltage	12 V
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
WAN connection	Ethernet (RJ-45)
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Placement	Table
Certification	CB IEC60950-1, CE LVD EN62368-1
Product color	White
LED indicators	LAN, Power, Status
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Antenna type	Internal
Antennas quantity	2
Antenna gain level (max)	3.5 dBi
VPN support	Pass-through
Security algorithms	SSID
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	170 mm
Width	63 mm
Height	242 mm
Weight	504 g