NETGEAR Wireless Access Point (WAX630) – WiFi 6 Tri-Band

The NETGEAR WAX610 WLAN Access Point has undoubtedly delivered impressive performance in terms of speed and reliability, living up to its promises of WiFi 6 capabilities and advanced features. However, my experience revealed a minor shortfall in meeting specific demands, despite achieving remarkable download speeds of up to 800 Mbps within a room’s distance.

Performance: 4.5/5
The WAX610’s WiFi 6 technology has demonstrated its prowess by consistently delivering exceptional download speeds. The dual-band mesh and AX1800 speed capabilities make it a formidable choice for homes or businesses requiring high-performance wireless connectivity. Streaming, gaming, and other data-intensive activities were handled seamlessly, providing a smooth and lag-free user experience.

Ease of Installation: 4/5
Setting up the WAX610 was relatively straightforward, thanks to the user-friendly interface and clear instructions provided by NETGEAR. The device supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter. The access point seamlessly integrated into my existing network, and the accompanying software offered intuitive controls for customization.

Advanced Features: 4.5/5
Equipped with WPA3 security and 802.11ax technology, the WAX610 demonstrates NETGEAR’s commitment to providing a secure and efficient networking solution. The mesh capability enhances coverage, ensuring a stable connection throughout the designated area. While these features contribute to a robust network, I encountered a limitation in meeting specific demands related to a more extensive coverage area.

Coverage Area: 3.5/5
Although the WAX610 excelled in providing high-speed connectivity within a room’s distance, its performance slightly diminished in larger or more challenging coverage areas. The mesh capabilities helped extend the range, but there was a noticeable drop in speed and stability when moving farther away from the access point. For users requiring consistent high-speed coverage in expansive spaces, additional units or a different model might be necessary.

Conclusion:
The NETGEAR WAX610 WLAN Access Point impresses with its remarkable speed and advanced features, making it an excellent choice for users with moderate coverage needs. Its ease of installation, security features, and compatibility with the latest WiFi standards contribute to a positive overall experience. However, potential buyers with larger coverage requirements should carefully consider their specific needs, as the WAX610’s performance may show some limitations in extended or challenging environments. In summary, the WAX610 stands out as a powerful wireless access point that excels in delivering top-notch performance within its designated range.

At first look ok, but! It is too big comparing to other products for same price like CISCO. I think CISCO used materials with better quality.
I expected that my cisco poe switch will be supported, but i have got next error: “All radios are down due to insufficient power(poe 802.3af). Kindly use Poe 802.3at/802.3bt or Power adapter as power input.” Really? Now i need think add power adapter to AP with power requirements for TV? I im still not checked second lan port- main reason why i decided try this one AP. Next time i will by cisco. Sorry

Le performance del segnale sono ottime e la semplicit di configurazione tramite l’interfaccia web residente ottima.
Nella prima pagina presente tutto ci che serve per configurare l’access point prima di installarlo.

Very happy. Good quality and does exactly what it claims to do so!

Parfait pour mon besoin qui tait un vrai point d’accs pour remplacer le wifi de ma box (en remplacement d’un ancien AP N300). La configuration peut se faire soit avec une app via le cloud, soit en local ( l’ancienne) ce que j’ai apprci. Il prend une IP sur votre range DHCP, puis connexion via un navigateur et vous pouvez faire le setup initial complet. Ensuite, en oprationnel, je n’utilise pour le moment que le 2,4Ghz, le signal est stable et couvre toutes les pices de mon appart de 80m2 (avec des cloisons intrieures en parpaing creux bton). La puissance du signal est d’ailleurs rglable. Plusieurs fonctions annexes apprciables comme possibilit server DHCP. L’interface de management est bien faite je trouve (ce qui est loin d’tre le cas de tous les quipements). Je l’utilise avec un injecteur POE+ 30W. En rsum: Pour un pur point d’accs, je le recommande.

I got this a little over a week ago. Setup using PoE and was easy to configure. I signed up to the NETGEAR Insight app. Which allowed me to setup and configure the AP with Minimum fuss. I did find however that the 3 802.11AX (Wifi6) Devices I had, connected at a maximum of 800mbps. I looked into the issue and logged onto the AP directly. In there was a grayed out option set to AC. It was managed by insight. But I could not find a option in insight to manage it. I set the AP to stand alone mode and was able to change the option to AX and all clients started connecting at 1200Mbps. Keeping in mind when you move away it drops off pretty quickly. Also all 3 devices showed they are connected to WiFi6 standard with ether a prompt or change of the WiFi icon.

Other than that, the AP has worked perfectly and I have had no issues relating to it. Throughput seems to be pretty good. Getting fairly steady 40-47MBps to a LAN connected NAS when transferring large files from an other room to the AP and about 15feet in distance though solid brick wall.

Over all I am happy. Never thought I’d say that about a netgear product. But its doing what its meant to.