NETGEAR WAX628 User manual

User Manual
Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX5400
Access Point
WAX628
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveSeptember 2022
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12625-01

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Do not use this device outdoors. The PoE source is intended for intra building connection
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devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that
operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet.
Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or
communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Additional documentation...................................................................9
About the local browser user interface and NETGEAR Insight.......9
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Unpack the access point....................................................................11
Top panel with LEDs...........................................................................11
Hardware interfaces...........................................................................13
Access point label..............................................................................14
Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point........16
Chapter 3 Install the Access Point in Your Network and Access It
for Initial Configuration
Position your access point for best performance...........................19
Set up and connect the access point to your network...................20
Connect to the access point for initial configuration.....................21
Connect over the Internet using the NETGEAR Insight Cloud
Portal................................................................................................22
Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight app.................24
Connect over WiFi to the local browser UI for initial
configuration..................................................................................26
Connect over the LAN to the local browser UI for initial
configuration..................................................................................31
Configure the access point offline using a directly connected
computer.........................................................................................35
Log in to the access point after initial setup....................................41
What to do if you get a browser security warning..........................42
Chapter 4 Install the Access Point in an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi
Network
What are a root access point and an extender access point?......44
What is an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network?...............................45
Requirements for placing an extender access point in a mesh WiFi
network................................................................................................46
Connect the access point as an extender to a root access point using
the Cloud Portal..................................................................................47
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Install the NETGEAR Insight app to manage an Insight Instant Mesh
WiFi network.......................................................................................51
Connect the access point as an extender to a root access point using
the Insight app....................................................................................51
Chapter 5 Manage the Basic WiFi Features for a WiFi network
Set up an open or secure WiFi network..........................................57
View or change the settings of a WiFi network...............................66
Remove a WiFi network.....................................................................67
Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network..............................68
Change the VLAN ID for a WiFi network.........................................69
Change the authentication and encryption for a WiFi network....70
Enable or disable PMF for a WiFi network......................................74
Set up Multi PSK for a WiFi network.................................................75
Disable or enable a WiFi network or set up a WiFi activity
schedule..............................................................................................78
Enable or disable band steering with 802.11k RRM and 802.11v
WiFi network management...............................................................80
Chapter 6 Manage the Basic Radio Features
Manage the basic WiFi settings for the radios................................83
Turn a radio on or off.........................................................................86
Change the WiFi mode for a radio...................................................87
Change the channel width for a radio.............................................89
Change the guard interval for a radio.............................................90
Change the output power for a radio..............................................92
Change the channel for a radio........................................................93
Manage Quality of Service for a WiFi radio.....................................94
Chapter 7 Set Up and Manage a Captive Portal
Set up a click-through captive portal for a WiFi network..............97
Set up an external captive portal for a WiFi network...................100
Register and configure Facebook Wi-Fi for the access point.....103
Set up a Facebook Wi-Fi captive portal for a WiFi network........105
Unregister the access point from Facebook Wi-Fi.......................106
Chapter 8 Manage Access and Security
Block specific URLs and keywords for Internet access................109
Manage user accounts.....................................................................111
Add a user account......................................................................111
Change the time-out period for a user session.......................112
Change the settings for a user account....................................113
Remove a user account...............................................................114
Manage local MAC access control lists.........................................115
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Manually set up a MAC access control List...............................116
Import an existing MAC access control list..............................119
Manage neighbor AP detection.....................................................122
Enable neighbor access point detection and move access points
to the Known AP List....................................................................123
Import an existing neighbor access point list in the Known AP
List..................................................................................................125
Set up RADIUS servers.....................................................................128
Enable L2 security............................................................................130
Chapter 9 Manage the Local Area Network and IP Settings
Disable the DHCP client and specify a fixed IP address..............133
Enable the DHCP client...................................................................134
Set the 802.1Q VLAN and management VLAN............................136
Set an existing domain name..........................................................138
Enable or disable Spanning Tree Protocol...................................139
Enable or disable the network integrity check function..............140
Enable or disable IGMP snooping.................................................141
Enable or disable Ethernet LLDP....................................................142
Enable or disable UPnP...................................................................143
Manage the link aggregation capability........................................144
Enable link aggregation for the LAN 2 port.............................145
Disable link aggregation for the LAN 2 port............................146
Chapter 10 Manage and Maintain the Access Point
Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or
Web-browser....................................................................................149
Change the country or region of operation..................................151
Change the admin user account password..................................152
Change the system name................................................................153
Specify a custom NTP server...........................................................154
Set the time zone..............................................................................155
Manage the syslog settings.............................................................156
Manage the firmware of the access point.....................................157
Let the access point check for new firmware and update the
firmware........................................................................................158
Manually download firmware and update the access point...159
Revert to the backup firmware...................................................161
Use an SFTP server to update the access point.......................162
Manage the configuration file of the access point.......................164
Back up the access point configuration....................................164
Restore the access point configuration.....................................165
Reboot the access point from the local browser UI.....................167
Schedule the access point to reboot.............................................168
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Return the access point to its factory default settings.................169
Use the Reset button to reset the access point........................169
Use the local browser UI to reset the access point..................170
Enable SNMP and manage the SNMP settings............................171
Manage the LEDs.............................................................................173
Manage the Energy Efficiency Mode.............................................174
Chapter 11 Monitor the Access Point and the Network
Display the access point Internet, IP, and system settings..........177
Display the WiFi radio settings.......................................................181
Display unknown and known neighbor access points................184
Display client distribution, connected clients, and client trends.185
View WiFi and Ethernet traffic, traffic and ARP statistics, and channel
utilization...........................................................................................189
View or download tracked URLs.....................................................192
View, save, download, or clear the logs........................................194
View a WiFi bridge connection.......................................................196
View alarms and notifications.........................................................197
Chapter 12 Set up a WiFi Bridge
WiFi base station, WiFi repeater, and WiFi bridge requirements.200
Set up a WiFi bridge between access points................................201
Chapter 13 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features for a WiFi network
Set NAT mode or Bridge mode for addressing and traffic.........205
Enable or disable client isolation for a WiFi network...................206
Enable or disable URL tracking for a WiFi network......................208
Change the format of the DHCP offer messages in a WiFi
network..............................................................................................209
Select a MAC ACL for a WiFi network...........................................211
Set bandwidth rate limits for a WiFi network................................212
Configure advanced rate selection for a WiFi network...............214
Chapter 14 Manage the Advanced Radio Features
Manage the advanced WiFi settings for the radios.....................219
Manage the maximum number of clients for a radio..................222
Manage the broadcast and multicast settings for a radio...........223
Manage load balancing for the radios..........................................224
Manage sticky clients.......................................................................227
Manage the ARP proxy....................................................................228
Chapter 15 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Perform a ping test...........................................................................231
Capture WiFi and Ethernet packets...............................................232
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Check the Internet speed................................................................235
Quick tips for WiFi troubleshooting...............................................236
Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................237
Power/Cloud LED remains off....................................................238
Power/Cloud LED remains solid amber...................................238
Power/Cloud LED is blinking amber slowly, continuously.....239
The access point functions as a PoE PD and the Power/Cloud
LED remains solid amber............................................................239
Power/Cloud LED does not light blue in the NETGEAR Insight
management mode.....................................................................240
Power/Cloud LED does not stop blinking amber, green, and
blue................................................................................................240
2.4G or 5G WLAN LED is off.......................................................241
The extender access point and root access point cannot
connect..............................................................................................242
Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity for a WiFi client device.............243
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................244
You cannot log in to the access point over a LAN connection....245
Changes are not saved....................................................................246
You enter the wrong password and can no longer log in to the
access point.......................................................................................246
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................247
Test the LAN path to your access point....................................247
Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........248
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory default settings...................................................................250
Technical specifications...................................................................254
Appendix B Mount the Access Point to a Wall or Ceiling
Mounting parts.................................................................................257
Mount the access point on a wall...................................................258
Mount the access point to a T-bar..................................................259
Unmount the access point...............................................................263
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Introduction
This manual is for the NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX5400 Access Point Model
WAX628.
Model WAX628, in this manual referred to as the access point, supports IEEE 802.11ax,
WPA3 WiFi security, six (2+4) streams of WiFi with concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz (2
streams) and 5 GHz (4 streams), and 160 MHz bandwidth at 5 GHz. The combined
throughput is 5400 Mbps: 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 4800 Mbps at 5 GHz.
The access point functions as a Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) powered device (PD)
in an existing network connected to a PoE+ switch that provides 802.3at power. The
access point also supports a power adapter for connection to a regular switch. Model
WAX628 ships without a power adapter, and model WAX628PA ships with a power
adapter. If you ordered model WAX628 but prefer to use the access point without a
PoE+ connection, you can order a power adapter separately.
The PoE+ Ethernet port supports a high speed up to 2.5 Gbps. A second Ethernet LAN
port supports a speed of 1 Gbps for a link aggregation (LAG) connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Additional documentation
• About the local browser user interface and NETGEAR Insight
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the
support website at netgear.com/support/.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time
to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new
firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this manual, you might need to update the firmware.
Note: In this manual, WiFi network means the same as SSID (service set identifier or
WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). That is, when we refer to a WiFi network
we mean an individual SSID or VAP.
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Additional documentation
The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/:
•Installation guide
•Data sheet
For information about the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal and Insight app, visit
netgear.com/business/services/insight/subscription and see the NETGEAR knowledge
base at netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx.
About the local browser user interface and
NETGEAR Insight
This user manual describes the local browser user interface (UI), which you use if the
access point functions as a standalone access point.
NETGEAR Insight remote management offers additional features and add-on services
that are not available in standalone mode. For NETGEAR Insight Premium and Insight
Pro subscribers, the access point supports the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal and Insight
app:
•Insight Cloud Portal: Lets you configure and manage the access point remotely
through the portal of the Insight cloud-based management platform.
•Insight app: Lets you configure and manage the access point remotely from your
iOS or Android mobile device and connects to the Insight cloud-based management
platform.
For information about the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal and Insight app, visit the
following pages:
•netgear.com/business/services/insight/subscription
•netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx
•kb.netgear.com/000061848
If you install the access point as a NETGEAR Insight managed device, the settings for
features that you can manage through the Insight Cloud Portal and Insight app are
masked out in the local browser UI. However, using the local browser UI, you can still
manage the settings for certain features that might not yet be supported in Insight.
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Hardware Overview
The NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX5400 Access Point Model WAX628 is an
indoor access point that supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack the access point
• Top panel with LEDs
• Hardware interfaces
• Access point label
• Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point
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Unpack the access point
The package contains the following items:
•NETGEAR WAX628 access point
•Mounting plate
•Metal bracket with T-bar, lock screw, and four short screws
•Three tall screws and anchors for wall mounting
•Installation guide
Note: Model WAX628 ships without a power adapter. Model WAX628PA ships with a
power adapter (the type of power adapter varies by region). If you ordered model
WAX628 but prefer to use the access point without a PoE+ connection, you can order
a power adapter separately.
For information about the mounting options, see Mount the Access Point to a Wall or
Ceiling on page 256.
Top panel with LEDs
The LEDs that provide the status of the access point are located on the top panel of the
access point.
Figure 1. Top panel with LEDs
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Table 1. LED descriptions
DescriptionColorLED Icon
Solid amber initially and then blinking amber slowly: The access
point is starting or in the process of getting an IP address.
Power/Cloud LED
Solid green: The access point started up and functions either as a
standalone access point or as an Insight discovered access point that
is not connected to the Insight cloud-based management platform.
Solid blue: The access point functions in Insight mode and is
connected to the Insight cloud-based management platform.
Blinking amber fast: The access point is updating firmware or is
being reset to factory default settings.
Blinking multicolor: The access point is functioning in extender mode
and the mesh setup is in progress.
Solid amber during operation: The PoE power that the access point
received is not at the 802.3at (PoE+) level.
Off: No power is supplied to the access point.
Solid green: A 2.5 Gbps Ethernet link is detected on the LAN 1 port.LAN 1 LED
Blinking green: 2.5 Gbps traffic activity is detected on the LAN 1
port.
Solid amber: An Ethernet link at a speed lower than 2.5 Gbps is
detected on the LAN 1 port.
Blinking amber: Traffic activity at a speed lower than 2.5 Gbps is
detected on the LAN 1 port.
Off: Either no Ethernet device is connected to the LAN 1 port or no
Ethernet link is detected.
Solid green: A 1 Gbps Ethernet link is detected on the LAN 2 port.LAN 2 LED
Blinking green: 1 Gbps traffic activity is detected on the LAN 2 port.
Solid amber: An Ethernet link at a speed lower than 1 Gbps is
detected on the LAN 2 port.
Blinking amber: Traffic activity at a speed lower than 1 Gbps is
detected on the LAN 2 port.
Off: Either no Ethernet device is connected to the LAN 1 port or no
Ethernet link is detected.
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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionColorLED Icon
Solid green: The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is on but no clients are
connected.
2.4 GHz WLAN LED
Solid blue: One or more WLAN clients are connected to the 2.4 GHz
WiFi radio.
Blinking blue: Traffic is detected on the 2.4 GHz WiFi radio.
Off: The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid green: The 5 GHz WiFi radio is on but no clients are connected.5 GHz WLAN LED
Solid blue: One or more WLAN clients are connected to the 5 GHz
WiFi radio.
Blinking blue: Traffic is detected on the 5 GHz WiFi radio.
Off: The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Note: For information about troubleshooting with the LEDs, see Troubleshoot with the
LEDs on page 237.
Hardware interfaces
The bottom panel of the access point provides the DC power connector for an optional
power adapter, Reset button, LAN 1/PoE+ port, and LAN 2 port.
Figure 2. Hardware interfaces
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The bottom panel contains the following components:
•DC power connector: If you do not use a PoE+ switch to provide power to the
access point, connect an optional power adapter to the DC power connector.
•LAN 1/PoE+ port: Use the LAN 1/PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port to connect
the access point to a PoE+ switch, or if you use an optional power adapter, to a
non-PoE switch. You must use the LAN 1/PoE+ port for the access point network
connection. (Do not use the LAN 2 port for the network connection.)
If connected to 2.5 Gbps equipment, the LAN 1/PoE+ port supports Ethernet speeds
up to 2.5 Gbps within your LAN. If your Internet connection, modem, router, and
switch support a speed of 2.5 Gbps, the access point’s Internet connection also
functions at 2.5 Gbps. Otherwise, the Internet connection functions at 1 Gbps, which
is a common speed.
For more information about the LAN 1/PoE+ port connection, see Set up and connect
the access point to your network on page 20.
•LAN 2 port: The LAN 2 port is a Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port that you can use to
connect the access point to the same switch as the LAN 1 port for a link aggregation
(LAG) connection. The switch must be capable of supporting a LAG connection,
which you must configure on the switch. For more information about setting up and
enabling a LAG on the access point, see Manage the link aggregation capability on
page 144.
•Reset button: You can use the Reset button to restart the access point or to reset
the access point to its factory default settings. To restart the access point, press the
Reset button for about two seconds. To reset the access point to factory default
settings, press the Reset button for 10 seconds or longer.
Note: If you added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location, you
must first use the Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app to remove the access point from
your Insight network location before the factory default settings function of the Reset
button is available. For more information, see Use the Reset button to reset the
access point on page 169.
Access point label
The access point label on the bottom panel shows the QR code, serial number, MAC
address, setup WiFi network name (SSID), and network key (password) of the access
point.
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Figure 3. Access point label location
Figure 4. Access point label
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Safety instructions and warnings for an
indoor access point
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
•This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. Note the following:
-For more information about the environment in which this product must operate,
see the environmental specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
-If you want to connect the product over an Ethernet cable to a device located
outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge protected,
and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor
product and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the product.
-Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or wired outdoor devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for additional safety and warranty information.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
•Do not service the product except as explained in your product documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from its power source,
and then replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your product, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
adapter plug, or PoE Ethernet cable is damaged.
-An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
- The product was dropped or damaged.
-The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
•Keep the product away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
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•Do not spill food or liquids on your product components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the product gets wet, see the appropriate section
in your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your product. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your product, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
touching internal components.
•Be sure that devices that are attached over Ethernet cables are electrically rated to
operate with the power available in your location.
•Depending on your product, use only the supplied power adapter or an Ethernet
cable that provides PoE.
If your product uses a power adapter:
-If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
-The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug any system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded power outlets.
•If applicable to your product, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
•Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
•Position system cables, power adapter cables, and PoE Ethernet cables carefully.
Route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing
rests on any cables.
•Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, or plugs. Consult a licensed
electrician or your power company for site modifications.
•Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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3
Install the Access Point in Your
Network and Access It for Initial
Configuration
This chapter describes how you can install and access the access point in your network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Position your access point for best performance
• Set up and connect the access point to your network
• Connect to the access point for initial configuration
• Log in to the access point after initial setup
• What to do if you get a browser security warning
CAUTION: This device must be professionally installed. It is the installer’s responsibility
to follow local country regulations, including operations within legal frequency channels,
output power, and DFS requirements. The vendor, reseller, or distributor is not
responsible for illegal wireless operations. For more details, see the device’s terms and
conditions.
Note: In this manual, WiFi network means the same as SSID (service set identifier or
WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). That is, when we refer to a WiFi network
we mean an individual SSID or VAP.
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Position your access point for best
performance
Before you install and mount your access point as described in the installation guide or
an appendix to this manual, consider how you can position the access point for best
performance.
WiFi clients that are within the access point WiFi range can connect to the WiFi network.
However, the WiFi range can vary significantly depending on the physical placement
of your access point. For example, the thickness, density, and number of walls the WiFi
signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other WiFi devices in and around your office, home, yard, or campus, might
affect your access point’s signal. WiFi devices can be other access points, routers,
repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit WiFi signals to provide
network access.
Tips for positioning your access point:
•Place your access point near the center of the area where the WiFi clients operate.
A line of sight between the access point and the WiFi clients is not required for good
performance.
•If you use a power adapter, make sure that the access point is within reach of an AC
power outlet.
•Place the access point in an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls and
ceilings between the access point and the WiFi clients.
•Place the access point away from electrical devices such as these:
-Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
-Bases of cordless phones
- 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz cordless phones
•Place the access point away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated
walls, and items such as these:
- Solid metal doors
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
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- Mirrors
- Brick
- Concrete
If you are using adjacent standalone access points, use different radio frequency channels
to reduce interference. For more information, see Change the channel for a radio on
page 93.
Set up and connect the access point to your
network
You can connect the access point to a Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+, 802.3at) switch
in your network. The switch must be connected to a network router that is connected
to the Internet. If you use a PoE+ connection, the access point does not require a power
adapter.
Note: Depending on the product ordered, the package might not include a power
adapter. You power up the access point by connecting it to a PoE+ switch. If you ordered
a package without a power adapter but do not want to use a PoE+ connection, you can
still order a power adapter as an option.
If connected to 2.5 Gbps equipment, the access point LAN PoE+ port supports Ethernet
speeds up to 2.5 Gbps within your LAN. The following figure show a NETGEAR
MS510TXUP switch, which supports speeds of 2.5 Gbps and higher, as well as PoE+. If
your Internet connection, modem, router, and switch support a speed of 2.5 Gbps, the
access point’s Internet connection also functions at 2.5 Gbps. Otherwise, the Internet
connection functions at 1 Gbps, which is a common speed.
Figure 5. Set up the access point with a PoE+ connection to your network
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