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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Data Sheet | WA X218

WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE Access Point

Technical Specications

Physical Characteristics

Power Supply 12V/2.5V (30W) Power adapter (included with WAX218PA model only) or PoE/PoE+ Switch

Physical Specications

Dimensions

Weight 1.737lb (788g)

Mounting options

Network Interfaces

Ethernet Ports One (1) 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) PoE port with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X)

Buttons

Hardware Buttons Default Reset

LEDs 4 LEDs (Power, LAN, 2.4GHz, 5GHz)

Environmental Specications

Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature -40° to 70°C

Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 95%

Storage Humidity 5% to 95%

MTBF

Safety Certication CB, EN60950, EN62368

RF Characteristics

Standards

Frequency Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent operation

Maximum Theoretical Throughput

Maximum Number of Clients 256 (2.4GHz 128, 5GHz 128)

Network Management

Deployment options Standalone Web UI

Access Point Antenna: 5dBi (2.4GHz), 5dBi (5GHz)

Security

(L x W x H)

8.11 x 8.11 x 1.37 in

205.73 x 205.73 x 34.75 mm

Ceiling or Wallmount

@ 25°C > 1,896,453 hours
@ 45°C > 431,098 hours

IEEE 802.11ax

IEEE 802.11ac specication
IEEE 802.11n 2.0 specication

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11a

1147Mbps (2.4GHz)
2402Mbps (5GHz)

WiFi Protected Access (WPA2/WPA3)

MAC Address ltering
4 SSID

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Technical Specications

Network Management

MAC ACL Yes

VPN Pass-through No

802.11e WMM Wireless multimedia mode for QoS

Simultaneous Bridge/Client Association No

Warranty and Support

Hardware Limited Warranty 3 years

Next-Business-Day (NBD) Replacement Ye s

Technical support (online, phone) 90 days free from date of purchase*

Category 1

ProSUPPORT OnCall 24x7 Service Packs**

Package Contents

WAX218

Ordering Information

WAX218-100NAS
(DC Power adapter not included)
WAX218PA-100NAS
(Power adapter included)
WAX218-100EUS
(DC Power adapter not included)

PMB0311 (1yr)
PMB0331 (3 yrs)
PMB0351 (5 yrs)

WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE Access Point (WAX218)

Ethernet cable
Installation guide
Warranty/support information card
Power adapter, available in WAX218PA-100NAS SKU only

United States

United States

Europe and Selected Countries

Data Sheet | WA X218

WiFi 6 AX3600 PoE Access Point

*This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, and covers unmodi ed hardware, fans and internal power
supplies – not software or external power supplies, and requires product registration using the Insight mobile app or Insight Cloud portal within 90 days of purchase;
see https://www.netgear.com/about/warranty for details. Intended for indoor use only.

**The NETGEAR OnCall 24x7 contract provides unlimited phone, chat and email technical support for your networking product.

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other
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© 2020 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

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