NETGEAR WAX218 Essentials PoE+ WiFi 6 Access Point (AX)
NETGEAR WAX218 Essentials PoE+ WiFi 6 Access Point (AX)
SKU:WAX218-100EUS
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NETGEAR WAX218 Essentials PoE+ WiFi 6 Access Point (AX)
NETGEAR WAX218-100EUS Essentials WiFi 6 Access Point (3549 Mbps AX)
NETGEAR WAX218 Essentials PoE+ WiFi 6 Access Point (AX)
NETGEAR WAX218 Essentials PoE+ WiFi 6 Access Point (AX) delivers 802.11ax high performance wireless connectivity for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) deployments, and supports dual band concurrent WiFi 6 operations at 2.4 GHz and 5GHz with a combined throughput of 3.6 Gbps (1200 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 2400 Mbps at 5GHz).
The WAX218 WiFi 6 Access Point provides standalone configuration with easy setup for a reliable, WiFi 6 802.11ax high performance, and cost effective wireless solution.
The WAX218 can be powered by Power over-Ethernet or a DC power adapter (power supplies not included).
Key Features
- Ultimate WiFi 6 Performance & Coverage – Get wireless coverage with AX3600 speed, 300% more device capacity, and backward compatibility with WiFi 5 devices.
- Compact With Versatile Mounting – Small in size and easy to mount on a wall or ceiling, making it ideal for a lobby or retail showroom where you want your access point to be discrete.
- Secure & Isolated From Your Office WiFi – Four (4) unique SSIDs, WPA3 authentication, and a dedicated Ethernet connection isolate it from the rest of your office network.
- PoE For Easy Installation – Connect to your router with a single Ethernet cable.
- Easy Management – Built for easy installation with an easy and intuitive UI. No complicated wiring, professional installation, or added IT equipment costs.
Future-proof WiFi 6
The WAX218 delivers high-speed WiFi 6 that is affordable and easy to install, without the need for added infrastructure and deployment costs.
WiFi 6 offers:
- Superior coverage
- 40% higher speeds (up to 3.6 Gbps)
- 4X more user capacity
NETGEAR Makes WiFi Safer
Lack of security for guest access is one of the main challenges of WiFi. The WAX218 keeps your WiFi connection secure.
- Four (4) separate SSIDs for secure guest, employee, and admin networks.
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for high level WiFi connection security.
- DHCP NAT server for firewall security
Ideal Applications
Retail businesses and professional offices:
- Latest WiFi 6 technology with 3.6Gbps speed provides the performance and capacity required for many users streaming simultaneously.
- Designed to be easily mounted on walls and ceilings so it can be discretely located in customer facing areas.
- Powered by PoE, so requires only a single Ethernet cable to power and connect it to the rest of the network — no AC plug or nearby outlet required.
- Simple to install and manage using an easy-to-use web interface.
- Guest WiFi is separate and secure from other office WiFi.
Specifications
Ethernet Ports
- 1 x 100/1000/2500Mbps Ethernet (RJ45) PoE+ port with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X)
Buttons
Hardware Buttons
- Default Reset
LEDs
- 4 LEDs (Power, LAN, 2.4GHz, 5GHz)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
- 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
- -40° to 70°C
Operating Relative Humidity
- 5% to 95%
Storage Humidity
- 5% to 95%
MTBF
- @ 25°C > 1,896,453 hours
- @ 45°C > 431,098 hours
Safety Certification
- CB, EN60950, EN62368
RF Characteristics
Standards
- IEEE 802.11ax
- IEEE 802.11ac specification
- IEEE 802.11n 2.0 specification
- IEEE 802.11g
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11a
Frequency Band
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent operation
Maximum Theoretical Throughput
- 1147Mbps (2.4GHz)
- 2402Mbps (5GHz)
Maximum Number of Clients
- 256 (2.4GHz 128, 5GHz 128)
Network Management
Deployment options
- Standalone Web UI
Access Point
- Antenna: 5dBi (2.4GHz), 5dBi (5GHz)
Security
- WiFi Protected Access (WPA2/WPA3)
- MAC Address filtering
- 4 SSID
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 205.73 x 205.73 x 34.75 mm
- 8.11 x 8.11 x 1.37 in
Weight
- 788g (1.737lb)
Mounting options
- Ceiling or Wallmount
Network Management
MAC ACL
- Yes
VPN Pass-through
- No
802.11e WMM
- Wireless multimedia mode for QoS
Simultaneous Bridge/Client Association
- No
Package Contents
- 1 x NETGEAR WAX218
- 1 x Ethernet cable
- 1 x Installation guide
- 1 x Warranty/support information card