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

Standard Warranty: 3-Years