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How is the Netgear WAX610Y Wireless Outdoor Access Point set up?

The Netgear Insight Cloud Portal, the Insight app, or a web browser can be used to set up the Netgear Wireless Outdoor Access Point (WAX610Y). This access point functions as both a PD and a PoE. It supports 2.5 Gbps speeds and is a dual-band access point. This blog will teach you three approaches for setting up this cloud-managed switch.

Setting the Netgear WAX610Y Unit

The access point must first be set on. Connect a PoE+ switch to the LAN/PoE+ port and do that. Check out your WAX610Y’s lights. The power and LAN LEDs ought to be solid green. Once that, you can configure your Netgear wireless outdoor access point via the following steps.

Setup on the Netgear Wireless Outdoor Access Point (WAX610Y)

Using with Netgear Insight Cloud Portal to Set It Up

  • Check that the internet is connected to your WAX610Y.
  • Turn on your PC, then go to insight.netgear.com.
  • Then, on the next screen, enter your MyNetgear data.
  • If you are a Pro user, name the organization you intend to add the AP to.
  • Press the “Add Device” button.
  • Enter your AP’s serial number and click “Go.”

Using the Netgear Insight App to Set It Up

  • Firstly, connect your smartphone to your Netgear AP’s SSID.
  • Shared Secret is the default WiFi password.
  • On your phone, open the Netgear Insight app.
  • On entering the necessary data click LOG IN.
  • Find “LOG IN.”
  • Set or join a network location.

The Conclusion

It’s easy to set up a Netgear wireless outdoor access point WAX610Y. All you need is a smartphone or laptop and an internet link that works. The wireless access point’s online GUI, Insight Cloud Management portal, or Netgear Insight app is then accessible for setting it. I hope you’ll be able to finish off the process.