The Netgear WAX610Y Setup can connect 30 users simultaneously and up to 250 individuals at once. It can be remotely controlled and supports PoE when set up as a stand-alone networking device. On this page, we will try to cover every minor detail related to the product, including how to set up and log in to the Netgear WAX610Y extender.
How to Set Up Netgear WAX610Y Access Point?
The dual-band access point can be configured using the Insight app, the Insight managed online GUI, or the default web URL mywifiext.
- Connect a PoE+ switch to the LAN/PoE+ port on your WAX610 access point.
- Make sure the switch has an internet connection.
- After that, you should check the LED status. The LAN, Power/Cloud, LAN, and WLAN lights operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz should all be solid green.
- Follow the instructions below once these lights turn green.
How to Login to Netgear WAX610Y Access Point?
The Netgear access point login procedure depends on how you reach the AP. The following steps should be taken if the AP is configured in standalone mode:
- When the login page displays, enter the username and password you gave AP during setup.
- Select “Log In.”
- It will display the Day Zero Simple Setup page.
- You can change the AP settings as you like.
- To change the password, go to Management > Configuration > System > Advanced > User Accounts > Password.
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Netgear WAX610Y Firmware Update Steps
It’s similar to updating the firmware on a Netgear extender using the mywifiext.net configuration address:
- To log in, use the IP that was assigned to you by the access point’s host gateway.
- It will show the dashboard page for your WAX610Y.
- Click Check for Upgrade to instruct the AP to check for the availability of a new firmware version.
- If an update is discovered, click Upgrade Now.
- Follow the dialog windows and prompts to complete the process.
Netgear WAX610Y Access Point configure and manage
Through the Netgear Insight Cloud Portal, remotely:
- Open a web browser and navigate to insight.netgear.com.
- Enter the email address and password associated with your Netgear account.
- Choose the organization and location for the use of the AP.
- Click on the “Add Device” button.
- Click Proceed once the WAX610Y serial number has been entered.
- Refer to the instructions to configure the AP.
Using the Netgear Insight App remotely:
- Connect your phone to the AP’s SSID by using the “shared secret” WiFi password.
- Launch the Insight app, then enter your login credentials.
- Select the existing network location or create a new one.
- Add the AP. If the code isn’t recognized, scan it.
- Here, enter the serial number.
- After naming the AP, follow the on-screen directions.
How to Reset Netgear WAX610Y Access Point?
- Locate the access point’s little reset button.
- Put a pin or paperclip into the hole on the reset button.
- For roughly ten seconds, hold down the button.
- When the LED lights blink on and off, let go of the button.
- The access point should be unplugged from the power supply.
- After a few seconds, plug the access point back in.
- To view the default settings, wait for the access point to reboot.
