Manage a multitude of smart devices and network connected equipment across your business or home with the Netgear WAX618 AX3000 Dual-Band Wireless Access Pointfrom Netgear. Designed for residential and commercial installations, this Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point supports the 160 MHz channel, which allows it to deliver total throughput speeds of up to 3 Gb/s over the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands. Simply connect the WAX618's 2.5G Ethernet port to a PoE+ compatible switch to transfer both data and power over a single cable. Alternatively, you can plug in a separately purchased 12V DC power adapter. A convenient wall and ceiling mount is included. Use the Netgear Insight service to configure, manage, and monitor your network.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)    Up to 3000 Mb/s Throughput    2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)    1 x 2.5G Ethernet PoE+ Port    Up to 2500 Square Foot Coverage    Includes Wall & Ceiling Mount    Enterprise Level Security    Netgear Insight Management

Each WAX618 access point provides up to 2500 square feet of wireless coverage.

In addition to WPA3 wireless encryption, you can protect your network by designating up to eight SSIDs, each with its own VLAN control, to separate access privileges between employees, guests, and other users.

A 4-year Netgear Insight subscription is included, allowing you to manage your network locally or remotely through the cloud from anywhere, anytime.

The included 4-year subscription to the Netgear ProSupport service provides you with 24/7 access to tech support experts in addition to a 5-year warranty and next business day device replacement.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I already have 2 Unifi Flex HD units. Will this work well with those?

A: Yes, the Unifi Flex HD and Ubiquiti Networks U6-Mesh-US Wireless Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Outdoor Access Point can work together on the same mesh network.

Q: 2. Can I use it with my RT6600ax wirelessly (without any patch cords from my RT6600ax to increase my wi-fi coverage)?

A: No, you would still need to wire the Synology WRX560 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band 2.5G & Gigabit Router to have it work as a Mesh with your RT6600ax.

Q: 3. It's not clear from the description - does it support mesh?

A: Yes, this TP-Link EAP620 HD V3 AX1800 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Access Point does support Omada Mesh. https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/omada-wifi-ceiling-mount/eap620-hd/

Q: 4. Are there keyhole slots for wall mounting (vertical fashion)? Do most ASUS routers have keyhole slots for wall mounting?

A: On this router there a keyhole slots for wall mounting.

Q: 5. How is it configured? Does it have a built-in UI for that?

A: The TP-Link TL-WA1801 AX1800 Wireless Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point can be managed from the web interface or the Tether app.

Q: 6. Does the wrx560 have hardware acceleration for (Open) VPN encryption?

A: According to Synology's specifications, the WRX560 AX3000 offers hardware acceleration on layer 4/layer 7.

Q: 7. Will the RT - AX3000 work with Spectrum telephone service?

A: The ASUS RT-AX3000 is only a router, and by itself does not need to be compatible with your internet service provider. To connect to the internet you must also have a modem, and the modem would need to be compatible with your ISP, but it is not a concern for the router.

Q: 8. Do I get it right that I can run the app controller software on a PC on the same network as the AP?

A: Yes, it is possible to run the Unifi software on a pc with this Ubiquiti Networks UniFi U6+ Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point on the same network. However, it is not recommended. Use the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus, BH #UBUCKG2PLUS for the best results.

Q: 9. Does this work with Verizon FiOS?

A: The Synology WRX560 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band 2.5G & Gigabit Router would be connected to a modem is is not affected by the Internet Provider.

Q: 10. Can this router be connected to existing Ubiquiti Access Points?

A: It can be connected but will not work the Ubiquiti Unifi system.