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WAX220 initial configuration does not work
Today I bought two WAX220 (AX4200) access points and I tried to configure them. I connected two Ethernet with PoE. Network WAX220xxxxxxxx-CONFIG-ONLY came in. But when I tried to connect using the p...
The printed SSID (WAX220xxxxxxxx-CONFIG-ONLY) and wireless password, also from the QR code (including the SSID, the WPA2-PSK information, and the default WiFi access password), is valid for the initial configuration and for about 20 minutes only - and does not grant access to the LAN/network and the Internet. Following the factory default/reset again, It's intended only to open a Web browser session (on modern clients automatically, with some delay, to accept the self-signed certificate). Once you have defined your own password during the initial configuration, the printed password is no longer valid anymore.
Honestly, a little bit lost where you are struggling with the attempt initial connection and configuration.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Yes, your description matches also my understanding about how it should work. The problem is simple: the password written in the sticker does not work neither the QR code. I tried from my iPhone (QR code and manually) and from my PC (Dell XPS17), none of them works. I am getting a error message saying that the password is incorrect. I am stuck. Both brand new devices have the same problem.
How can I troubleshoot?
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