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Aspirant

Jun 07, 2023

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Model WAX204, Is there a way to set connection timeout

I have a WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point
Model WAX204, Is there a way to set connection
time restrictions for 60 minutes or less, when the device is used as an access point (wireless).

RennaD
Aug 23, 2023
Hello bmaliken,

And welcome to the NETGEAR Community! 🙂

There is no option in WAX204 to limit the connection time. You may want to consider the WAC5xx and WAX6xx series where you can use captive portal to set Session Timeout.

Have a lovely day,
RennaD
Netgear Team

4 Replies

schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 07, 2023
Nope. What is the use case here please - hospitality or the like?
- bmaliken
  Aspirant
  Jun 07, 2023
  The reason for a connection timeout is so the wireless cannot be used for more than 45 minutes at a time. This is to limit streaming or downloading movies.
RennaD
NETGEAR Moderator
Aug 23, 2023
Hello bmaliken,

And welcome to the NETGEAR Community! 🙂

There is no option in WAX204 to limit the connection time. You may want to consider the WAC5xx and WAX6xx series where you can use captive portal to set Session Timeout.

Have a lovely day,
RennaD
Netgear Team
johnioman
Aspirant
Aug 09, 2025
Model WAX204 — looking for a way to set connection timeout could be a happy mod tweak for better network control.