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How to setup access points with WAX218 and AC2600 router
Are there any instructions to setup access points with WAX218 and AC2600 router from Netgear.
Are there any other Netgear router with netgear access points models with similar steps one can use?
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Connect a network cable between a router LAN port (or your home LAN in case) and the WAX218 (or any other WAC2xx/WAX2xx or WAC5xx/WAX6xx). All these are access points, in no way repeaters, extenders, .. WiFi 6 AX3600 Dual Band PoE Access Point Model WAX218 Installation Guide
FMI WAX218 — WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE Wireless Access Point for Downloads, Documentation and Guided Assistance
above does not help. Thanks for the offer. Above links are already on the netgear product links.
Well, in my opinion the references answer the question of "How to setup access points with WAX218 and AC2600 router" and "Are there any other Netgear router with netgear access points models with similar steps one can use?"
What setup information are you behind then? Any specific problem?
Configuring the AC2600 and all WAX218 to the same SSID (network name), security settings, and the shared windows key is kind of obvious for all APs connecting into the same network.
Channel selection of these devices? Avoid overlap, plan enough spaceing.
One point you need to be aware is that most standalone Wi-Fi consumer routers don't support seamless roaming, clients might stick to the router WiFi.
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