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risk99
Nov 07, 2025Follower
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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 wh...
Oliverhaven
Nov 08, 2025Aspirant
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.