Installation Guide
WAX630E
2.5 Gbps PoE++ switch
Router
WiFi clients
Internet
NETGEAR, Inc.
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December 2021
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Installation Guide
Insight Managed WiFi 6E AX7800 Tri-band Multi-Gig
Access Point
Model WAX630E
Model WAX630EP
Access Point Model WAX630E
Package contents
NOTE: You can power up the WAX630E by connecting it to a PoE++ switch or power adapter.
Model WAX630EP includes a power adapter, or you can purchase one separately.
Overview
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Power/Cloud LED
2
LAN 1 LED
3
LAN 2 LED
4
2.4 GHz WLAN LED
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5 GHz WLAN LED
6
6 GHz WLAN LED
7
LAN 2 port
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LAN 1/PoE++ port
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Reset button
10
DC power connector
1. Connect to power and Internet
Power up the WAX630E access point (AP) by attaching a power adapter, or by connecting the
LAN 1/PoE++ port to a PoE++ switch that supplies 802.3bt power (60W PoE++ per port).
Make sure that the AP has Internet connectivity:
• If you connect the AP to a switch, make sure that the switch has Internet connectivity.
• If you use a power adapter to provide power, use an Ethernet cable to connect the
LAN1/PoE++portontheAPtoarouterorothernetworkdeviceonanetworkwithInternet
connectivity.
Mounting plate
3 Phillips head screws
and anchors for
mounting
Model WAX630EP only:
power adapter (varies by region)
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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. Vendor or Reseller or Distributor is not responsible for illegal wireless operations.
Please see Device’s Terms and Conditions for more details.
CAUTION: Terms of Use
Sample connections
The WAX630E LAN 1/PoE++ port supports Ethernet speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. The preceding
gureshowsaNETGEARMS510TXUPswitch,whichsupportsspeedsof2.5Gbpsandhigher,as
well as PoE++. However, if your Internet connection, modem, or switch only support a speed of 1
Gbps(whichisacommonspeed),theAP’sLAN1connectionfunctionsat1Gbps.
2. Congure the AP
You can manage the AP remotely in cloud/remote mode using NETGEAR Insight, or locally in
standalone mode using a web browser.
Insight remote management offers additional features and add‑on services that are not available
in standalone mode. Your new Insight‑manageable device comes with Insight included.
For more information, visit www.netgear.com/insight/subscription.aspx.
The AP receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server)
in your network. If your network does not include a DHCP server, the AP uses its default IP
address: 192.168.0.100.
Congure the AP with NETGEAR Insight
1. Connect your mobile device to the AP’s setup SSID (WiFi network name).
The setup SSID is on the AP label on the bottom of the AP and is shown in the format
NETGEARxxxxxx‑SETUP, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the AP’s MAC address. The
default WiFi passphrase is sharedsecret.
2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app.
If you do not already have a NETGEAR account, you can create an account now.
3. Enter the email address and password for your account and tap LOG IN.
4. Select an existing network location, or, to create a new network location, tap the Next
button, and then tap OK.
The device admin password that you entered for the new network location replaces the
existing admin password on all devices that you add to the network location.
In most situations, Insight detects the AP automatically, which can take several minutes.
5. In the Insight Manageable Devices section, tap the AP icon.
If you don’t see the AP icon, use a pull down gesture to refresh the screen.
6. Tap the ADD DEVICE button.
7. If prompted, name the AP and tap the Next button.
TheAPautomaticallyupdatestothelatestInsightrmware.Thismighttakeupto10
minutes, during which time the AP might restart.
The AP is now an Insight‑managed device that is connected to the Insight cloud‑based
management platform. If the Power/Cloud LED was solid green, it now lights solid blue.
8. UsetheInsightCloudportalorInsightapptocongureandmanagetheAP.
For more information about the Insight Cloud portal and Insight app, visit
netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx.
After starting up and during setup, the AP’s LEDs can light in these colors:
Power/Cloud
Slow blinking amber: TheAPisstarting,thermwareisbeing
upgraded, or the AP is trying to get an IP address.
Solid green: The AP started up, and functions either as a standalone
AP or as an Insight‑discovered AP that is not currently connected to
the Insight cloud.
Solid blue: The AP functions in Insight mode and is connected to the
Insight cloud.
LAN 1
(one of two
speed options)
Solid green: The LAN 1 port detects a speed of 2.5 Gbps.
Solid amber: The LAN 1 port detects a speed of less than 2.5 Gbps,
such as 1 Gbps (which is a common speed).
LAN 2
(one of two
speed options)
Solid green: The LAN 2 port detects a speed of 1 Gbps.
Solid amber: The LAN 2 port detects a speed of 100 or 10 Mbps.
2.4 GHz WLAN
5 GHz WLAN
6 GHz WLAN
Solid green: The radio is operating without clients.
Solid blue: The radio has at least one connected client.
Blinking blue: Theradioisprocessingtrafc.
For more information about the LEDs, see the user manual, which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/download.
Congure the AP in a web browser
Use this method if you want to operate the AP in standalone mode.
1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP’s setup SSID (WiFi network name).
The setup SSID is on the AP label on the bottom of the AP and is shown in the format
NETGEARxxxxxx‑SETUP, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the AP’s MAC address. The
default WiFi passphrase is sharedsecret.
2. On your computer, launch a web browser and, in the address bar, enter aplogin.net.
Yourbrowsermightdisplayasecuritywarningbecauseoftheself-signedcerticateon
the AP, which is expected behavior. You can proceed, or add an exception for the security
warning. For more information, see https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/.
3. Enter the AP user name and default password. The user name is admin. The default
password is password. The user name and password are case‑sensitive.
4. Select the Web-browser (Local) radio button.
The Day Zero Easy Setup page displays.
5. Follow the instructions on the Day Zero Easy Setup page, and then click the Apply button.
We recommend that you make a note of the new admin password, SSID (WiFi network
name), WiFi passphrase, and IP address to keep in a safe place.
A message displays to indicate that your settings are being applied.
6. If the WiFi connection of your computer or mobile is terminated, reconnect to the AP using
the new SSID and WiFi passphrase that you set on the Day Zero Easy Setup page.
7. When the login page displays, you can log in to the AP using your new admin password to
conguretheAP.
ForinformationaboutconguringtheAP,seetheusermanual,whichyoucandownloadby
visiting netgear.com/support/download.
8. From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit
my.netgear.com.
9. Log in to your NETGEAR account.
If you do not already have a NETGEAR account, you can create an account now.
The My Products page displays.
10. From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
11. In the Serial Numbereld,typetheserialnumberofyourAP.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the AP label.
12. From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the AP.
13. Click the REGISTER button.
Your AP is registered to your NETGEAR account.
AconrmationemailissenttoyourNETGEARaccountemailaddress.
Metal bracket with
T‑bar, lock screw,
and 4 short screws