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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...
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?
Thank you for the reply.
point taken about the firmware, will stop trying to update it 🙂
Both Wifi signals operate under the same SSID (see images below, i'm using "Vodafone-Wifi") but as far as i can see, there are no conflicts. Just the AP is very sluggish and takes a while to work (like i said emails is just an example, they dont seem to come through as fast as 5G or using the router's wifi).
Hi Wizbon,
Good day!
Based on the product detail information you shared the HW version is 1. So I guess, you can update the Firmware of the unit to the latest (manually), just ensure that the downloaded file has been unzipped or extracted, and use the .tar file for the said upgrade process.
If you are getting dropouts, can you share the LEDs of the AP, whether is it locally managed /or Insight, the placement, and the LAN connection setup?
Kind regards,
I decided to cut my losses and send the unit back. the Wifi was too flakey for me and caused me too many problems.
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