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Setup two WAX625 APs as mesh network without NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app
I recently purchased two WAX625 APs in order to replace my current setup using Orbi RBK762S. But realized that they require NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app in order to setup them as Mesh ...
Okay, so far - decided to go with Insight subscription...
But one of the reasons I don't like remote management (additionally to privacy considerations) - is because it may simply fail like that 😫😵😡
Hi AndreGr,
You may want to try other web browser/s and check if your network (firewall) blocks/restricts access to the NETGEAR Insight Portal.
Kind regards,
BrianL
Just a curiosity question: Are you operating an all wireless infrastructure, or are these WAX625 opertated from an Ethernet switch (ideally with PoE++)?
Reson asking: On a pure wired AP infrastucture, there is -no- reason to configure this consumer-style "Mesh".
schumaku, yes, these WAX625 operated from an Ethernet switch (with PoE++, Netgear GS308EP specifically).
Agree, no need to use or activate "Mesh".
What is desired to be activated - is 802.11r (Fast Roaming), and unfortunately this feature is not available for activation without cloud management. Thus anyway, already using and configured everything with Insight app.
Thanks!
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