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risk99
Nov 07, 2025Follower
Status:
New Idea
Set up mesh on WAX 628 without need for insight subscription
Feature request
On wax 628 after 4 year subscription ends we should be able to amend mesh mode as currently it can only be done via insight. So after 4 years if you had to factory set the ap for what ever reason what you are saying is i have to pay subscription fee to have access to a basic setting which should be accessible regardless because this setting is a bare necessity for having multiple ap's and the main reason to have bought these pieces of equipment. You should not be held ransom for access to this basic necessity. This feature should be added to the next firmware update like for example accessing it via device ip address configurations
Currently to be able to mesh multiple ap's you have to go to mesh topology on the insight app to change mesh mode to auto, root , extender or disable.
After 4 years if this stays the same I have to subscribe per unit to be able to have access to this basic setting which is utterly ridiculous if you think about it. If you were to factory reset or for whatever reason need to change the mesh mode you couldn't without ponying up.
So after 4 years my equipment is redundant because it wouldn't serve me the purpose for which they were bought for.
So this should be added and available to access in the device IP access configuration page via local network
1 Comment
- OliverhavenAspirant
Completely agree with you on this, that’s a really valid point. Basic configuration options like mesh mode shouldn’t be locked behind a subscription, especially after the initial period ends. These are core features that define how the devices function together, not premium extras. It would make a lot of sense for Netgear to enable mesh setup and mode changes directly through the local web interface. That way, users can still manage their network if the subscription expires or if they prefer not to use Insight. Hopefully they take this feedback seriously and include it in a future firmware update, it’s a fair and practical request.