NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800 User manual

User Manual
WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band
Wireless Access Point
Model WAX204
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveJuly 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12553-01

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Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
We removed information about registration and the registration key and
changed the steps to log in to the local browser user interface (UI) for all
tasks in this UM.
We added a new chapter: Introduction on page 11.
We changed Top panel with LEDs on page 17.
We changed Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power connector on
page 19.
We added What WiFi setup do you want? on page 22.
We changed About AP mode and router mode on page 22.
We added Setup with an Ethernet wall outlet on page 23.
We changed Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first
time on page 24 and Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first
time on page 28.
We added Dismiss a browser security warning on page 38.
We changed Update the firmware on page 133.
We changed Use the Reset button to return to factory defaults on page
143.
We changed Power LED does not turn green on page 229.
We removed information about the NETGEAR Insight app.
We made multiple other changes and improvements, and we reorganized
the information in some chapters.
July 2021202-12553-01
First publication.November 2020202-12147-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Additional documentation................................................................12
Position the AP....................................................................................12
Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point........13
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Top panel with LEDs...........................................................................17
Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power connector...............19
Position the antennas for best WiFi performance..........................20
Access point label..............................................................................20
Chapter 3 Installation and Initial Log-in
What WiFi setup do you want?.........................................................22
About AP mode and router mode...................................................22
Setup with an Ethernet wall outlet....................................................23
Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time...24
Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first time..............28
How the operation mode affects how you can reach the local
browser UI...........................................................................................32
Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use
routerlogin.net....................................................................................32
Log in to the AP after you complete the initial log-in process......34
Change the language........................................................................35
Connect a WiFi or wired device to the AP’s network after
installation...........................................................................................35
Join a WiFi network on the AP.....................................................36
Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the Wireless 1 network.......37
Connect to the AP through an Ethernet cable...........................37
Routing features enabled in router mode.......................................38
Dismiss a browser security warning.................................................38
Chapter 4 Manually Set Up Internet Settings [Router Mode]
Use the Setup Wizard [router mode]...............................................41
Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode]..........42
Specify a dynamic or fixed WAN IP address Internet connection
without a login [router mode]......................................................42
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Specify a PPPoE Internet connection that uses a login [router
mode]..............................................................................................44
Specify a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection that uses a login
[router mode].................................................................................46
IPv6 Internet connections and IPv6 addresses [router mode]......49
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection [router
mode]..............................................................................................50
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection [router
mode]..............................................................................................51
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection [router mode].53
Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection [router mode].............54
Set up an IPv6 passthrough Internet connection [router
mode]..............................................................................................56
Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection [router mode]...........57
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection [router mode].........59
Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection [router mode]........60
Chapter 5 Basic WiFi and Radio Features
Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network........................64
Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi security with a RADIUS
server....................................................................................................68
Enable or disable a WiFi network.....................................................70
Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network..............................71
Manage client isolation for clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3
network................................................................................................72
Manage access to LAN ports for clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless
3 network.............................................................................................73
Manage SSID isolation for all WiFi networks...................................75
Enable or disable a WiFi radio..........................................................76
Use WPS to connect to the WiFi network........................................77
Use WPS with the push button method in the local browser
UI......................................................................................................78
Use WPS with the PIN method.....................................................79
Chapter 6 Security, Firewall, and Access Rules
Firewall WAN settings [router mode]..............................................82
Manage port scan protection and denial of service protection
[router mode].................................................................................82
Set up a default DMZ server [router mode]................................83
Manage IGMP proxying [router mode].......................................84
Manage NAT filtering [router mode]...........................................84
Manage the SIP application-level gateway [router mode].......85
Network access control lists..............................................................86
Enable and manage network access control..............................86
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Add, remove, or change a device on the allowed list...............88
Add, remove, or change a device on the blocked list..............90
Block specific Internet sites [router mode]......................................92
Set up keyword and domain blocking [router mode]...............92
Remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list [router
mode]..............................................................................................93
Remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list [router
mode]..............................................................................................94
Block specific applications and services from the Internet [router
mode]...................................................................................................95
Add a service blocking rule for a predefined service or application
[router mode].................................................................................95
Add a service blocking rule for a custom service or application
[router mode].................................................................................96
Change a service blocking rule [router mode]..........................98
Remove a service blocking rule [router mode]..........................99
Assign a trusted device [router mode]..........................................100
Schedule blocking [router mode]..................................................100
Set up security event email notifications.......................................102
Chapter 7 Optimize Performance
Enable QoS and automatically set the Internet bandwidth........105
Enable QoS and manually set the Internet bandwidth................106
Enable or disable the automatic update of the Performance
Optimization Database....................................................................107
Manage WiFi Multimedia (WMM) for a radio...............................108
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play [router
mode].................................................................................................110
Change the priority for a connected device [router mode]........111
Chapter 8 Network Settings
LAN IP address settings [router mode].........................................114
Change the LAN IP address and subnet settings [router
mode]............................................................................................114
Manage the DHCP server address pool [router mode]..........115
Disable the DHCP server [router mode]...................................116
Manage the Router Information Protocol settings [router
mode]............................................................................................117
Change the AP network device name...........................................118
Reserved LAN IP addresses [router mode]...................................119
Reserve a LAN IP address [router mode]..................................119
Change a reserved LAN IP address [router mode].................120
Remove a reserved LAN IP address entry [router mode].......121
Static routes.......................................................................................122
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Add an IPv4 static route..............................................................123
Change an IPv4 static route........................................................124
Remove an IPv4 static route.......................................................125
Bridge port and VLAN tag groups [router mode]........................126
Set up a bridge for a port group [router mode]......................126
Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group [router mode].............127
Change the MTU size [router mode].............................................129
Chapter 9 Maintain and Monitor
Update the firmware........................................................................133
Let the AP check for new firmware and update the firmware.133
Manually check for new firmware and update the firmware...135
Back up or restore the settings.......................................................137
Back up the AP settings..............................................................137
Restore the AP settings...............................................................138
Change the local device password................................................139
Change the password recovery questions for the local device
password...........................................................................................140
Recover the local device admin password....................................141
Factory default settings...................................................................142
Use the Reset button to return to factory defaults...................143
Use the local browser UI to return to factory defaults.............143
Time and Network Time Protocol server.......................................145
Manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving
time................................................................................................145
Change the Network Time Protocol server..............................146
Logs....................................................................................................147
Specify which activities the AP logs...........................................147
View, send, or clear the logs......................................................148
Status and statistics..........................................................................149
Display information about the Internet port, AP, and WiFi settings
[router mode]...............................................................................149
Display information about the LAN port, AP, and WiFi settings
[access point mode]....................................................................152
Check the Internet connection status........................................155
Display the Internet port statistics.............................................156
Display the devices currently on the AP network and change
device information.......................................................................158
Traffic meter [router mode].............................................................160
Start the traffic meter without traffic restrictions [router mode].161
Restrict Internet traffic by volume [router mode].....................162
Restrict Internet traffic by connection time [router mode].....163
View the Internet traffic volume and statistics [router mode].164
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Unblock the traffic meter after the traffic limit is reached [router
mode]............................................................................................165
Change the system mode to access point mode or to router
mode..................................................................................................166
Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs............................................168
Chapter 10 Dynamic DNS [Router Mode]
About Dynamic DNS [router mode]...............................................171
Set up a new Dynamic DNS account [router mode]....................171
Use an existing Dynamic DNS account [router mode]................172
Change the Dynamic DNS account settings [router mode].......173
Chapter 11 VPN Client [Router Mode]
About setting up the AP as a VPN client [router mode]..............176
Enable the VPN client in the AP and connect to a VPN server [router
mode].................................................................................................176
Disconnect the AP from the VPN server [router mode]...............178
Chapter 12 VPN Server and Service with OpenVPN [Router Mode]
Enable and configure OpenVPN and VPN client access on the AP
[router mode]....................................................................................181
OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files [router
mode].................................................................................................182
Install OpenVPN on a Windows-based computer [router
mode]............................................................................................183
Install OpenVPN on a Mac [router mode]................................184
Install OpenVPN on an iOS device [router mode]...................185
Install OpenVPN on an Android device [router mode]..........186
About setting up an OpenVPN connection [router mode].........187
About VPN access to your network or Internet service at your office
or home [router mode]....................................................................188
Use a VPN tunnel to remotely access your Internet service [router
mode].................................................................................................188
Chapter 13 Advanced WiFi and Radio Features
Change the region of operation.....................................................191
Manage 802.11ax and enable or disable OFDMA for a radio....192
Enable or disable smart connect for the AP.................................193
Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio.195
Change the channel for a radio......................................................196
Change the WiFi throughput mode for a radio............................197
Change the transmission output power for a radio.....................199
Add a WiFi schedule for a radio.....................................................200
Enable or disable MU-MIMO..........................................................202
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Enable or disable explicit beamforming.......................................203
Enable or disable PMF.....................................................................205
Set up the AP as a WiFi Bridge to another device.......................206
Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio.209
Chapter 14 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering [Router Mode]
Port forwarding to a local server for services and applications [router
mode].................................................................................................212
Forward incoming traffic for a default service or application
[router mode]...............................................................................212
Add a port forwarding rule for a custom service or application
[router mode]...............................................................................213
Change a port forwarding rule [router mode].........................215
Remove a port forwarding rule [router mode].........................216
How the AP implements a port forwarding rule [router mode].217
Application example: Make a local web server public [router
mode]............................................................................................217
Port triggering for services and applications [router mode]......218
Add a port triggering rule [router mode].................................218
Change a port triggering rule [router mode]...........................220
Remove a port triggering rule [router mode]..........................221
Specify the time-out for port triggering [router mode]..........221
Disable port triggering [router mode]......................................222
Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat
[router mode]...............................................................................223
Chapter 15 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Reboot the AP from the local browser UI......................................226
Quick tips for troubleshooting.......................................................227
Restart your AP network if in router mode...............................227
Restart your AP when in access point mode............................227
Check the Ethernet cable connections.....................................227
Check the WiFi settings of your computer or mobile device..227
Check the DHCP network settings of your computer or mobile
device............................................................................................228
Standard LED behavior when the AP is powered on...................229
Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................229
Power LED is off...........................................................................229
Power LED does not turn green.................................................229
Internet LED is solid amber or off [router mode].....................230
Internet LED is solid amber or off [access point mode]..........231
WiFi LED is Off..............................................................................231
The LAN LED is off while a device is connected......................231
You cannot log in to the AP............................................................232
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You cannot log in to the AP [router mode]..............................232
You cannot log in to the AP [access point mode]...................233
You cannot access the Internet [router mode].............................235
Check the Internet WAN IP address [router mode]................235
Check or manually start the PPPoE connection [router mode].237
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................238
Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity...............................................238
Changes are not saved....................................................................240
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility of your computer
or mobile device...............................................................................240
Test the LAN path from a Windows-based computer to the
AP...................................................................................................240
Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote
device [router mode]...................................................................241
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory default settings...................................................................244
Technical specifications...................................................................246
Appendix B Wall-Mounting
Wall-mount the AP...........................................................................249
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Introduction
The WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Model WAX204, in this manual
referred to as the AP, supports 802.11ax high performance WiFi connectivity and
dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with a combined throughput of
1.8 Gbps (600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1200 Mbps at 5 GHz). The AP is designed to function
standalone in a small office network or home network.
You can use the AP in its default router mode with its router features enabled, directly
connected to the Internet, for example through a modem. You can also use the AP in
access point (AP) mode, connected to a device that provides routing functions in your
network. In AP mode, the routing features of the AP are not required so they are masked
out in the AP’s local browser interface (UI).
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Additional documentation
• Position the AP
• Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point
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.
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Additional documentation
The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/:
•Installation guide
•Data sheet
Position the AP
Consider how you want to position the AP. Place it where you want to add WiFi,
positioned so the WiFi range of the AP provides an optimal coverage area for your WiFi
devices.
The WiFi range or coverage area can vary significantly depending on the physical
placement of your AP. For example, the thickness and number of walls that the WiFi
signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your office or home might affect
your AP’s signal. WiFi access points can be routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders,
and any other devices that emit WiFi signals.
Tips for positioning your AP:
•Place your AP so that you can connect it with an Ethernet cable to your router, modem,
or Ethernet outlet and within reach of an AC power outlet.
•Place the AP near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
operate, and within a line of sight to your WiFi devices.
•Place the AP in an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls and ceilings
between the AP and your WiFi client devices.
•Place the AP away from electrical devices like these:
-Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
-Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz cordless phones
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•Place the AP away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls,
and items such as these:
- Solid metal door
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
- Brick
- Concrete
If other access points are nearby, consider using different radio frequency channels to
reduce interference (see Change the channel for a radio on page 196).
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.
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•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.
•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.
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•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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Hardware Overview
The WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Model WAX204 is an indoor,
standalone AP. The Gigabit Internet (WAN) port lets you connect the AP to a modem,
gateway, router, or Ethernet outlet for Internet connectivity. Use the four Gigabit LAN
ports to connect network devices through an Ethernet cable directly to the AP.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Top panel with LEDs
• Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power connector
• Position the antennas for best WiFi performance
• Access point label
Note: Note: In this chapter, we refer to the access point as the AP.
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Top panel with LEDs
The five status LEDs are located on the top panel of the AP. From left to right, the top
panel contains the Power LED, Internet LED, WiFi LED, LAN LED, and WPS LED.
Figure 1. Top panel with LEDs
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Table 1. LED descriptions
DescriptionLED
Solid green. The AP is ready.
Solid red. The AP is starting or restarting. That is, when you apply power to the AP or
reset the AP to factory default settings, the Power LED lights solid red for about five
seconds and then turns solid amber.
For more information about resetting the AP to factory default settings, see Factory
default settings on page 142.
Solid amber. The AP is in the process of starting.
Blinking amber. The AP is upgrading firmware or someone pressed the Reset button
on the back panel.
Blinking red. The firmware is corrupted and the AP cannot start. For more information,
see Power LED does not turn green on page 229.
Off. Power is not supplied to the AP.
Power
Solid green. An Internet connection is established.
Blinking green. The Internet port is sending or receiving traffic.
Solid amber. The AP cannot get an Internet connection. For more information, see
Internet LED is solid amber or off [router mode] on page 230 (router mode is the default
system mode) or Internet LED is solid amber or off [access point mode] on page 231.
Blinking alternating green and amber. If the traffic meter is enabled, the traffic limit
is reached. Fore more information, see Unblock the traffic meter after the traffic limit is
reached [router mode] on page 165.
Off. No Internet connection exists, for example, because no cable is inserted in the
Internet port.
Internet
Solid green. One or both WiFi radios are operating.
Blinking green. One or both WiFi radios are sending or receiving traffic.
Off. Both WiFi radios are off. For more information, see WiFi LED is Off on page 231.
WiFi
Solid green. One or more LAN ports are connected to devices.
Blinking green. One or more LAN ports are sending or receiving traffic.
Solid amber. One or more LAN ports function at 10 or 100 Mbps speed and are
connected to powered-up devices.
Blinking amber. One or more LAN ports are sending or receiving traffic at 10 or 100
Mbps speed.
Off. None of the LAN ports is connected to a device.
LAN
Solid green. WPS is available.
Blinking green. The WPS button was pressed. For two minutes, the AP attempts to
find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that can join the AP Wireless 1 network. For more
information, see Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the Wireless 1 network on page 37.
Off. WPS is disabled.
WPS
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Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power
connector
The back panel of the AP provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector.
Figure 2. Back panel
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
•WPS button: Press the WPS button to join the AP’s WiFi network without typing the
WiFi password. For more information, see Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the
Wireless 1 network on page 37.
•Internet port: One Internet (WAN) port (yellow) to connect the AP to a modem, a
router, or an Ethernet wall outlet that provides Internet service:
-Connect to a modem: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable,
or DSL device that is a modem. The modem must provide an Internet connection
to the AP. For more information about this setup, in which the AP must function
in its default router mode, see Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first
time on page 28.
-Connect to a router: Connect the WAN port directly to a broadband, cable, or
DSL device that is a router (for example, the device also provides WiFi), to another
router in your network, or to a switch or hub that is connected to the router. For
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more information about this setup, in which the AP must function in AP mode,
seeConnect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time on page 24.
-Connect to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service: Connect the WAN
port directly to your Ethernet wall outlet. If you want to set up a WiFi 6 hotspot
on an existing network, see Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the
first time on page 24. If you want to set up a private WiFi 6 network, see Connect
the AP to a modem and log in for the first time on page 28.
•LAN ports 1 through 4: Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports numbered LAN 1
through LAN 4 to connect the AP to Ethernet devices such as a computer and a
switch.
•Reset button: Press the Reset button to reset the AP to factory default settings. For
more information, see Use the Reset button to return to factory defaults on page 143.
•DC power connector: Connect the power adapter that came in the product package
to the DC power connector.
Position the antennas for best WiFi
performance
You can swivel the three AP antennas in any direction. For best WiFi performance, we
recommend that you experiment with various antenna positions. For example, you could
position the center antenna vertically and aim the other two antennas outward at
45-degree angles.
Access point label
The AP label on the bottom panel of the AP shows the default login information, default
WiFi network name (SSID), default WiFi passphrase, serial number and MAC address
of the AP, and other information.
Figure 3. Access point label
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