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... connectivity with previous generation WiFi devices (WiFi 5 802.11ac for the Commercial and Residential Integrators The WAX638E expands the NETGEAR Insight Cloud managed access point products to offer a next generation triband access point that 's set for WiFi communication, ...enabling the WAX638E to come . The WAX638E enables industry's next generation WiFi standard, WiFi 6 Release 2, or WiFi 6E, operating on your current NETGEAR Insight managed switches, WiFi access points and network storage, and is a ...
... connectivity with previous generation WiFi devices (WiFi 5 802.11ac for the Commercial and Residential Integrators The WAX638E expands the NETGEAR Insight Cloud managed access point products to offer a next generation triband access point that 's set for WiFi communication, ...enabling the WAX638E to come . The WAX638E enables industry's next generation WiFi standard, WiFi 6 Release 2, or WiFi 6E, operating on your current NETGEAR Insight managed switches, WiFi access points and network storage, and is a ...
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... the same channel thus improving bandwidth efficiency and reducing latency • 2.5GbE port, backward compatible with 100/1000Mbps Ethernet, supported by NETGEAR MS510TXUP and other Pro WiFi Insight managed access points to form a WiFi mesh network • 100% more throughput in 4-stream ...and Enhanced Open security, such as up and downstream MU-MIMO • One 802.3bt 2.5Gbps PoE port. Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Supercharged performance and unbeatable security for WiFi integration projects • Business class WiFi based on...
... the same channel thus improving bandwidth efficiency and reducing latency • 2.5GbE port, backward compatible with 100/1000Mbps Ethernet, supported by NETGEAR MS510TXUP and other Pro WiFi Insight managed access points to form a WiFi mesh network • 100% more throughput in 4-stream ...and Enhanced Open security, such as up and downstream MU-MIMO • One 802.3bt 2.5Gbps PoE port. Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Supercharged performance and unbeatable security for WiFi integration projects • Business class WiFi based on...
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Radio Patterns for WAX638E Radio Pattern for 6GHz Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Example Application WAX638E Deployment Scenario WAX638E Connects to Insight Managed or other NETGEAR GigE or MultiGig switch PoE++ LAN port on the access point Laptop PC, Tablet and Smartphone Connects to Cable/DSL modem Connects to desktop PC Printer and Surveillance Camera PAGE 4 of 7
Radio Patterns for WAX638E Radio Pattern for 6GHz Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Example Application WAX638E Deployment Scenario WAX638E Connects to Insight Managed or other NETGEAR GigE or MultiGig switch PoE++ LAN port on the access point Laptop PC, Tablet and Smartphone Connects to Cable/DSL modem Connects to desktop PC Printer and Surveillance Camera PAGE 4 of 7
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... clients in the network PAGE 6 of full throughput performance Yes Yes Yes 241.2 x 239.6 x 51.4 mm (9.5 x 9.4 x 2.0 in) 819g (1.80lb) WAX638E Yes Yes Yes No Yes, max throughput will reduce by 50% on 2.4GHz Yes Yes 266.6 x 268.3 x 55.5 mm (10.49 x 10.56 x... control to identify authorized wireless network devices MAC address authentication Network Management NETGEAR Insight App Advanced Wireless Wireless Distribution System (WDS) WAX628 Yes Yes Yes Yes, approximately 60% of 7 Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Technical Specifications Standards IEEE ...
... clients in the network PAGE 6 of full throughput performance Yes Yes Yes 241.2 x 239.6 x 51.4 mm (9.5 x 9.4 x 2.0 in) 819g (1.80lb) WAX638E Yes Yes Yes No Yes, max throughput will reduce by 50% on 2.4GHz Yes Yes 266.6 x 268.3 x 55.5 mm (10.49 x 10.56 x... control to identify authorized wireless network devices MAC address authentication Network Management NETGEAR Insight App Advanced Wireless Wireless Distribution System (WDS) WAX628 Yes Yes Yes Yes, approximately 60% of 7 Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Technical Specifications Standards IEEE ...
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...years of our ProSupport OnCall 24x7 Service Pack.**) Ordering Information WAX638E-100EUS WAX638E-111NAS WAX638E WAX638E Insight managed wireless access point Wall/ceiling mount kit Installation guide 5 years 5 years 90 days free from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, and covers unmodified hardware, fans and internal ...within 90 days of their respective holder(s). All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of purchase; Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Technical Specifications ...
...years of our ProSupport OnCall 24x7 Service Pack.**) Ordering Information WAX638E-100EUS WAX638E-111NAS WAX638E WAX638E Insight managed wireless access point Wall/ceiling mount kit Installation guide 5 years 5 years 90 days free from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, and covers unmodified hardware, fans and internal ...within 90 days of their respective holder(s). All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of purchase; Data Sheet | WAX638E Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Wireless Access Point Technical Specifications ...
Installation Guide
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...1. The following : • If the AP is automatically detected and listed in the Insight Manageable Devices section, tap the icon for a NETGEAR Insight setup WAX638E Insight cloud 2.5 Gbps PoE++ switch Router Internet WiFi clients with an extensive set of the AP's MAC address. Start here: Connect to ...link, and then manually enter the AP's serial number and MAC address. 6. The AP is now connected to a Pro account, visit kb.netgear.com/000044343. The WAX638E LAN 1 port supports Ethernet link speeds up page, enter the AP's serial number and MAC address, and then click Go. 8. For ...
...1. The following : • If the AP is automatically detected and listed in the Insight Manageable Devices section, tap the icon for a NETGEAR Insight setup WAX638E Insight cloud 2.5 Gbps PoE++ switch Router Internet WiFi clients with an extensive set of the AP's MAC address. Start here: Connect to ...link, and then manually enter the AP's serial number and MAC address. 6. The AP is now connected to a Pro account, visit kb.netgear.com/000044343. The WAX638E LAN 1 port supports Ethernet link speeds up page, enter the AP's serial number and MAC address, and then click Go. 8. For ...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point WAX638E January 2023 202-12632-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point WAX638E January 2023 202-12632-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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...the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of purchase within your return period. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your place of NETGEAR, Inc. If you can also... check out our NETGEAR Community for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for...
...the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of purchase within your return period. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your place of NETGEAR, Inc. If you can also... check out our NETGEAR Community for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for...
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For access points in a NETGEAR Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network, we used the terms root access point and extender access point. 202-12632-01 September 2022 First publication. 3 Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Revision History Publication Part Publish Date Number Comments 202-12632-02 January 2023 We added Manage the multicast DNS gateway on page 150 and subsections. Previously, we now use the terms root and node.
For access points in a NETGEAR Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network, we used the terms root access point and extender access point. 202-12632-01 September 2022 First publication. 3 Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Revision History Publication Part Publish Date Number Comments 202-12632-02 January 2023 We added Manage the multicast DNS gateway on page 150 and subsections. Previously, we now use the terms root and node.
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Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Connect the access point as a node to a root using the Cloud Portal...50 Install the NETGEAR Insight app to manage an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network 53 Connect the access point as a node to a root using the Insight app...54...
Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Connect the access point as a node to a root using the Cloud Portal...50 Install the NETGEAR Insight app to manage an Insight Instant Mesh WiFi network 53 Connect the access point as a node to a root using the Insight app...54...
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Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Remove a user account 117 Manage local MAC access control lists 118 Manually set up a MAC access control List 119 Import an existing MAC access control ... gateway and add a policy 151 Change or remove a multicast DNS policy 152 Chapter 10 Manage and Maintain the Access Point Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or Web-browser 155 Change the country or region of operation 157 Change the admin user account password 158 Change the system name 159...
Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Remove a user account 117 Manage local MAC access control lists 118 Manually set up a MAC access control List 119 Import an existing MAC access control ... gateway and add a policy 151 Change or remove a multicast DNS policy 152 Chapter 10 Manage and Maintain the Access Point Change the management mode to NETGEAR Insight or Web-browser 155 Change the country or region of operation 157 Change the admin user account password 158 Change the system name 159...
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Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Manage the ARP proxy 236 Chapter 15 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Perform a ping test 239 Capture WiFi and Ethernet packets 240 Quick tips for WiFi troubleshooting ... The access point functions as a PoE PD and the Power/Cloud LED remains solid amber 246 Power/Cloud LED does not light blue in the NETGEAR Insight management mode 247 Power/Cloud LED does not stop blinking amber, green, and blue 248 2.4 GHz, 5 GHZ, or 6 GHZ WLAN LED is off 248...
Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Manage the ARP proxy 236 Chapter 15 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Perform a ping test 239 Capture WiFi and Ethernet packets 240 Quick tips for WiFi troubleshooting ... The access point functions as a PoE PD and the Power/Cloud LED remains solid amber 246 Power/Cloud LED does not light blue in the NETGEAR Insight management mode 247 Power/Cloud LED does not stop blinking amber, green, and blue 248 2.4 GHz, 5 GHZ, or 6 GHZ WLAN LED is off 248...
User Manual
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... separately. Note: In this manual referred to as SSID (service set identifier or WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). Model WAX638E, in this manual, WiFi network means the same as the access point, supports IEEE 802.11ax, eight (2+4+2) streams of your product does ... 2.4 GHz (2 streams), 5 GHz (4 streams), and 6 GHz (2 streams). The access point also supports a power adapter for the NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E. Model WAX638E ships without a PoE++ connection, you might need to update the firmware. If you ordered model...
... separately. Note: In this manual referred to as SSID (service set identifier or WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). Model WAX638E, in this manual, WiFi network means the same as the access point, supports IEEE 802.11ax, eight (2+4+2) streams of your product does ... 2.4 GHz (2 streams), 5 GHz (4 streams), and 6 GHz (2 streams). The access point also supports a power adapter for the NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E. Model WAX638E ships without a PoE++ connection, you might need to update the firmware. If you ordered model...
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... or Android mobile device and connects to the Insight cloud-based management platform. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Additional documentation The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx. Introduction 10 User Manual About the local browser user interface and...
... or Android mobile device and connects to the Insight cloud-based management platform. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Additional documentation The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx. Introduction 10 User Manual About the local browser user interface and...
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2 Hardware Overview The NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E is WiFi 6E? • Unpack the access point • Top panel with LEDs • Hardware interfaces • Access point label • Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point 11 The chapter contains the following sections: • What is an indoor access point that supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands and the new 6 GHz WiFi band.
2 Hardware Overview The NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E is WiFi 6E? • Unpack the access point • Top panel with LEDs • Hardware interfaces • Access point label • Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point 11 The chapter contains the following sections: • What is an indoor access point that supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands and the new 6 GHz WiFi band.
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... region). If you can order a power adapter separately. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Unpack the access point The package contains the following items: • NETGEAR WAX638E access point • Mounting plate • Metal bracket with T-bar lock, lock screw, and four short screws • Three...
... region). If you can order a power adapter separately. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Unpack the access point The package contains the following items: • NETGEAR WAX638E access point • Mounting plate • Metal bracket with T-bar lock, lock screw, and four short screws • Three...
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Note: If you added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location, you must use the LAN 1/PoE++ port for the access point network connection. (Do not use an optional power adapter, to remove ... 1/PoE++ port, and LAN 2 port. If your LAN. Hardware Overview 16 User Manual Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Hardware interfaces The bottom panel of the access point provides the DC power connector for about two seconds. Hardware interfaces The bottom panel contains the...
Note: If you added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location, you must use the LAN 1/PoE++ port for the access point network connection. (Do not use an optional power adapter, to remove ... 1/PoE++ port, and LAN 2 port. If your LAN. Hardware Overview 16 User Manual Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Hardware interfaces The bottom panel of the access point provides the DC power connector for about two seconds. Hardware interfaces The bottom panel contains the...
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... instructions. • Keep the product away from potential damage. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to the ...; Do not service the product except as explained in your product documentation. To reduce the risk of the following : - Failure to your NETGEAR product, which this product must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor product and the outdoor device. For more information about the...
... instructions. • Keep the product away from potential damage. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to the ...; Do not service the product except as explained in your product documentation. To reduce the risk of the following : - Failure to your NETGEAR product, which this product must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor product and the outdoor device. For more information about the...
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...and decreases in your location. • Depending on any objects into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of your local NETGEAR reseller. - If you were not provided with the power available in electrical power, use a three-wire cable with three-prong plugs to operate... cables. • Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, or plugs. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E • Do not spill food or liquids on your product uses a power adapter: - If the product gets wet, see the appropriate section in ...
...and decreases in your location. • Depending on any objects into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of your local NETGEAR reseller. - If you were not provided with the power available in electrical power, use a three-wire cable with three-prong plugs to operate... cables. • Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, or plugs. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E • Do not spill food or liquids on your product uses a power adapter: - If the product gets wet, see the appropriate section in ...
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... a power adapter but do not want to a PoE++ switch. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E - Note: Depending on page 95. The following figure show a NETGEAR MS510TXUP switch, which supports speeds of 2.5 Gbps, the access point's Internet connection also functions at 1 Gbps, which is connected to...
... a power adapter but do not want to a PoE++ switch. Insight Managed WiFi 6E AXE7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig Access Point Model WAX638E - Note: Depending on page 95. The following figure show a NETGEAR MS510TXUP switch, which supports speeds of 2.5 Gbps, the access point's Internet connection also functions at 1 Gbps, which is connected to...