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Netgear WAX610Y Setup

The Netgear WAX610Y Setup, can connect up to 250 people at once and 30 users concurrently. When configured as a standalone networking device, it supports PoE and may be remotely managed. We will attempt to address every small aspect concerning the product, including the Netgear WAX610Y extender setup and login, on this page.

Netgear WAX610Y Setup

How to Set Up Netgear WAX610Y Access Point?

How to Login to Netgear WAX610Y Access Point?

The default web address mywifiext, the Insight managed web GUI, and the Insight app can all be used to set up the dual-band access point. 

  • Link your WAX610 access point’s LAN/PoE+ port to a PoE+ switch.
  • Verify that the switch is linked to the internet.
  • It is advised that you then verify the LED status. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHZ WLAN lights, LAN, Power/Cloud, and LAN lights should all be solid green.
  • Once these lights turn green, proceed as directed below.

The default web address mywifiext, the Insight managed web GUI, and the Insight app can all be used to set up the dual-band access point. 

  • Link your WAX610 access point’s LAN/PoE+ port to a PoE+ switch.
  • Verify that the switch is linked to the internet.
  • It is advised that you then verify the LED status. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHZ WLAN lights, LAN, Power/Cloud, and LAN lights should all be solid green.
  • Once these lights turn green, proceed as directed below.

Note: If you need any assistance regarding your Netgear wifi extender, get in touch with us via the chat button you see on the bottom right corner of this page.

Netgear WAX610Y Firmware Update Steps

 It is comparable to using the mywifiext.net setup address to update the firmware on a Netgear extender:

  • Use the IP that the access point’s host gateway assigned to you to log in.
  • It will display your WAX610Y dashboard page.
  • To tell the AP to see whether a new firmware version is available, click Check for Upgrade.
  • Click Upgrade Now if there is a detected update.
  • To finish the process, adhere to the prompts and dialog windows.

Netgear WAX610Y Access Point configure and manage

Remotely via the Netgear Insight Cloud Portal:

  • Launch a browser, then go to insight.netgear.com.
  • Enter your Netgear account’s email address and password.
  • Decide which organization and where the AP will be utilized.
  • Select the “Add Device” option.
  • After entering the WAX610Y serial number, click Proceed.
  • To configure the AP, go to the instructions.

Remotely via the Netgear Insight Application:

  • Link your phone to the AP’s SSID using the WiFi password “shared secret.”
  • Open the Insight app, then log in with the right information.
  • Either choose the current network location or establish a new one.
  • Include the AP. Scan the code if it isn’t recognized.
  • Put the serial number in here.
  • Give the AP a name, then follow the on-screen instructions.

How to Reset Netgear WAX610Y Access Point?

  • Find the small reset button on the access point.
  • Insert a paperclip or pin into the reset button hole.
  • Hold the button down for about 10 seconds.
  • Release the button when the LED lights blink off and on.
  • Unplug the access point from the power source.
  • Plug the access point back in after a few seconds.
  • Wait for the access point to reboot and see the default settings.