NETGEAR WAX206 - WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Access Point Installation Guide

Package contents

• NETGEAR WAX206 WiFi access point
• DC power adapter (varies by region)
• Ethernet cable
• Installation guide

What WiFi setup do you want?

Step 1. Connect the WAX206

Follow the steps for the setup that you want.

Connect to a broadband/cable/DSL device with WiFi

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.

Connect to a broadband/cable/DSL device without WiFi

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.

Connect to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service

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 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.

Step 3. Log in to the WAX206

1. Launch a web browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
   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:
   1. Set a new admin password (local device password) for local login and set security questions and answers.
   2. 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.
   3. If you specify a new SSID and WiFi password, reconnect to the WAX206 using your new SSID and WiFi password.
   4. If a new firmware version is available, follow the prompts to update the firmware.
      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 field of your browser.
      Note: If you cannot connect to the WAX206, see the user manual for more detailed instructions. Download the user manual by visiting netgear.com/support/download.
3. Enter your local device password.
   The BASIC Home page displays.
4. If you are using the WAX206 in a country other than the U.S. or Canada, set the country and region where you are using the WAX206:
   1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
   2. From the Region menu, select the country and region where you are using the WAX206.
      Note: Make sure that the country is set to the location where the device is operating. You are responsible for complying with the local, regional, and national regulations for channels, power levels, and frequency ranges.
   3. Click the Apply button.
      Your settings are saved.
5. As an option, configure the WAX206 settings for your environment and security requirements.
   The WAX206 supports multiple WiFi and security settings. For more information about the configuration options, see the user manual.

Step 4. Change the WAX206 operation mode to access point mode

By default, the WAX206 starts up in router mode so that you can easily set up the WAX206. After you set up the WAX206, you can change the WAX206 operation mode to access point mode (which disables the router features) for the following network setup situations:

• Broadband/cable/DSL device with WiFi. Your broadband, cable, or DSL device already provides WiFi, but you want to use the WAX206 to add WiFi 6 to your network.
• Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service. You want to set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on an existing network.

1. If you are not yet logged in to the WAX206 local browser user interface (UI), do the following:
   1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer that is connected to the WAX206's WiFi network.
   2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
      A login window displays.
      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/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message.
   3. Enter the local device password.
      The local device password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in to the WAX206. The local device password is case-sensitive.
      The BASIC Home page displays.
2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP / Bridge Mode.
   The Router / AP / Bridge Mode page displays.
3. Select the AP Mode radio button.
4. Click the Apply button.
   Your settings are saved and the WAX206 is reconfigured in access point mode. The WAX206 receives a new IP address that is assigned by your existing broadband, cable, or DSL device or existing router.
5. To connect to the local browser UI again, do the following:
   1. Reconnect to the WAX206's WiFi network.
   2. Close and reopen your browser.
   3. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.

Support and Community

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Regulatory and Legal

If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.

For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

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Do not use this device outdoors.

For 6 GHz devices: Only use this device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

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