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Wizbon
Jan 29, 2024Aspirant
Access Point WAX214v2
Hi All, I installed the "Essentials WiFi 6 AX1800 Access Point WAX214v2" AP recently, it hasnt been working as well as i was expecting it to since the installation (installation itself was smooth an...
schumaku
Jan 29, 2024Guru - Experienced User
1.0.2.3 is current for the WAX214v2 https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wax214v2#download
2.1.1.3 is current for the WAX214 (earlier hardware version) https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wax214#download
Firmware is not freely moveable.
On the 2.4 GHz band, operating mutliple access points is difficult, especially when considering the total bandwith on 11 channels (in the FCC regulatiory) resp. 13 channnels are havily overlapping there are just about three independant chanels available 3* 20 MHz - especially when trying to enforce 40 MHz on a single AP.
Same technology on any AP, and brand, and model.
Attempting to operate the WAX214v2 and the router at the same or similar position?
Configured the WAC214v2 to the same SSID and security as your other router WiFi?
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