NETGEAR, global manufacturer in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, announced the WAX610W, a compact, wall-mount Wi-Fi 6 access point designed to deliver high-performance, cost-effective connectivity for hospitality environments, multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and education settings. Created to simplify deployment and management while enhancing the guest and resident experience, the WAX610W combines enterprise-class performance with cloud-managed simplicity, says NETGEAR.
Delivering up to 1.8 Gbps of total throughput across dual bands, WAX610W helps to ensure fast, reliable wireless connectivity in high-density environments. Per the company, it features one Gigabit PoE-In port for power and uplink, plus four Gigabit LAN ports to directly connect devices like IP phones, smart TVs and projectors. With enterprise-grade security, seamless roaming and remote management via NETGEAR Insight, it offers easy scalability and maintenance, says the company. Moreover, the optional Captive Portal enables a fully branded guest WiFi experience. According to NETGEAR, the compact form factor and slim, elegant design fit easily into any interior while providing optimized omnidirectional coverage.
“Residential customers demand solutions that are reliable, yet unobtrusive,” says Nat Chidambaram, senior director, product management at NETGEAR. “The WAX610W access point — our smallest yet — blends seamlessly into its environment with an easily installed instant ceiling or wall mount. Managed by our Insight cloud platform, this AP is a quiet powerhouse.”
Coverage and Installation Capabilities
According to the company, the WAX610W is compatible with client devices across Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and supports mesh backhaul for flexible deployment. With NETGEAR’s Insight cloud management platform, IT teams can effectively segment traffic for administration, staff, guests and IoT devices.
Purpose-built for modern hospitality and MDUs, the WAX610W connects to a Gigabit Ethernet switch to ensure maximum wired backhaul speed, says the company. Additionally, it features one PoE+ uplink port plus four additional Gigabit Ethernet ports for in-room connectivity. Bidirectional MU-MIMO and OFDMA enhance performance in dense client environments, enabling smooth streaming, rapid downloads, and responsive applications — key to improving guest satisfaction and reducing support tickets.
Compatibility and Security
The WAX610W is managed through NETGEAR Insight for enhanced security with centralized cloud and local control — no additional hardware controllers required, says the company. IT managers and integrators can deploy, monitor and update networks remotely, standardize configurations across properties or campuses and troubleshoot in real-time. It also features WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and personal security, OWE for open networks, and up to eight SSIDs per access point. This allows for meeting compliance and segmentation requirements, says NETGEAR.
Compatible with other NETGEAR Insight Managed Access Points, the WAX610W integrates with both wired and wireless Instant Mesh networks to extend coverage quickly and cost-effectively. According to the company, it works seamlessly with current and legacy client devices, ensuring wide compatibility and easing future upgrades.
Technical Specifications
According to NETGEAR, the technical specifications are as follows:
- WiFi 6 Technology: Business class WiFi 6 performance (up to 1.8Gbps).
- NETGEAR Insight Managed: For ease of centralized Cloud management, no additional hardware needed.
- Compatible with Insight Managed Access Points: Form a wired and/or wireless mesh network based on NETGEAR’s unique Instant Mesh technology.
- Multiple SSIDs: 8 separate wireless networks (SSIDs) can be used for administration, employees, guests, and IoT devices, including WiFi surveillance cameras, thermostats, door locks and sensors.
- VLAN Support: Configure different VLANs on the LAN ports to prioritize the traffic like VoIP.
- Flexible Connections: One Gigabit Ethernet port with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) for ease of deployment plus four Gigabit ports.
- Enhanced Support: 5-year warranty and next business day replacement.
Per the company, NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6 Dual-band Gigabit PoE Access Point (WAX610W) is now available through its authorized partners and resellers.
