User Manual

Requirements for placing an extender access
point in a mesh WiFi network
The following are the requirements for placing an extender access point in an Insight
Instant Mesh WiFi network:
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The existing WiFi network must include at least one mesh-capable access point that
runs the latest firmware version. On the root access point, use one Ethernet port for
the connection to your network.
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The extender access point must be within range of the WiFi signal of a root access
point so that it can sync with the root access point. For a reliable WiFi connection,
place the extender access point less than 25 feet (7.5 m), in a line of sight with minimal
obstacles from the closest root access point.
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You must use the NETGEAR Insight app to install the extender access point in the
existing WiFi network.
The following NETGEAR access point models can function either as a root access point
or as an extender access point:
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WAX610
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WAC610Y (Although this model can function as an extender access point, you can
power it through PoE only.)
•
WAC564
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WAC540
Note: In a mesh WiFi network with WAX610 or WAX610Y models and WAC564 or
WAC540 models, the WAC564 and WAC540 models must run firmware version 9.0 or
a later version.
In the near future, more NETGEAR models might be added to the previous list.
User Manual53Install the Access Point in an
Insight Instant Mesh WiFi
Network
Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Access Point Models WAX610 and WAX610Y