NETGEAR NETGEAR WAX218 Datasheet

Data Sheet | WA X218

WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE Access Point

WiFi 6 high performance PoE
Powered wireless connectivity

for Small Ofce and Home Ofce

The NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE
Wireless Access Point (AP) delivers

802.11ax high performance wireless

connectivity for Small Ofce and Home
Ofce (SOHO) deployments and supports

Features

Easy to Congure

• Simple setup in minutes with intuitive

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Comprehensive monitoring and
management through a local web
portal user interface

802.11ax high performance and
superior coverage

• WiFi 6 802.11ax technology

• Dual band 4x4 (transmit x receive)
concurrent operation between

2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency ranges

dual band concurrent WiFi 6 operations
at 2.4GHz and 5GHz with a combined
throughput of 3.6Gbps (1200Mbps at

2.4GHz and 2400Mbps at 5GHz). The

WAX218 WiFi 6 Access Point provides

Comprehensive security

• Supports wireless security features
(WPA, WPA2 and WPA3)

• MAC based Access Control List to
protect against intruders

Convenient Deployment

• Hardware harness included for easy
ceiling and wallmount installation

• Flexible options for power source,
either by a DC power adapter (included
in the WAX218PA model only) or by a

PoE Ethernet switch

standalone conguration with easy setup for
a reliable, WiFi 6 802.11ax high performance,
and cost effective wireless solution.

The WAX218 can be powered by Power­over-Ethernet or a DC power adapter.

Interoperate with both new and
legacy clients

• Support latest WiFi 6 802.11ax wireless
clients to achieve maximum speed

• Backward compatible to allow legacy

devices to connect at their fastest speed

• Maximize coverage for optimal
deployment for SOHO

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Sample Deployment Use Cases

WAX218 Deployment Scenario

Data Sheet | WA X218

WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE Access Point

Micro Business

Example Application

WAX218 Deployment Scenario

WAX218

Option for AC power

Connects to

Insight Managed or

other NETGEAR GigE or

MultiGig switch

Car Repair Shop

Dental Ofces

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

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