NETGEAR Wireless Access Point (WAX214)| WiFi 6 Dual-Band AX1800 Speed | 1 x 1G Ethernet PoE Port| WPA3 Security | Create Up to 4 Separate Wireless Networks |Ceiling and Wall Mount

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The new access point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and does have a standard power port. However, out of the box, it comes with neither the power adapter nor a PoE injector -- it's rather useless. Considering the relatively low cost of this device, the Enterprise friendly controls are impressive, and there is no subscription cost for the standard Nebula functionality of Cloud management. For home users, the local web interface might be a better choice, although the Nebula Cloud control works very nicely, albeit with a short time delay between cloud-initiated changes.

The more significant performance issue for this hardware is that it can’t support many devices at this speed, and each subsequent device divides the amount of bandwidth to be shared by all. In addition to the management SSID, the access point supports four WiFi networks. By default, only the main WiFi network is enabled. These aren’t issues that are specific to the NWA90AX, but those investing in WiFi 6 technology should be aware that many of the performance numbers quoted by the makers are either theoretical or not practically achievable. I generally agree with the comments on the AX3600, but would have a slightly more positive outlook.

Standard Warranty: 3-Years

Netgear suggests that it can handle up to 128 devices simultaneously, but if you take 1800mbps and device it by 128, that’s only around 14mbps each or 1.7MB/s.

In the Realtime section, you can analyze CPU loading and network traffic via a simple line graph. Soon as this section loaded, the GUI immediately started gathering data so you won’t have to wait very long to see what’s going on with your access point.But then, to confuse a new customer, once that device appears inside the MyZyzel portal, you discover that the controls you expect to be there to configure the access point aren’t anywhere to be seen. According to Windows 10, the adapter was connecting at 1.2Gbps when alongside the access point. Although being realistic, as the LAN port is only 1Gbps, it wouldn’t be possible to use all that speed unless the laptop was connecting to another also linked at this level. With the total available bandwidth of WIFi being 1775 Mbps, that’s not achievable. Powered by PoE and requires only a single Ethernet cable to power and connect it to the rest of the network — no AC plug or nearby outlet required.

Realme X50 Pro). While I did register a top link speed of 1200Mbps on the X50 Pro when stood one metre away, below are the average speeds I recorded when taking several speed tests, in a two-up two-down terraced house in South London. The high hardware costs like the Netgear Orbi Pro are unsustainable in the longer term, and businesses are looking for low-cost, flexible solutions that can adapt to their business. Zyxel made the NWA90AX PoE capable, allowing a single LAN cable to carry power and data in a single line. To achieve this requires a PoE (Power over Ethernet) 802.3at compliant switch that can offer 16W over that connection. Equipped with a reset button, users can easily restore the device to its original settings when needed. The access point also features LED indicators for LAN, Power, and WLAN, providing a clear visual indication of its status.The Netgear WAX214 is a dual-band dual-stream (2x2) Wi-Fi 6 broadcaster that doesn't support the 160MHz channel width. With an AC input voltage of 12V and an input current of 1.5A, the device requires a power supply of 18W to operate efficiently. These specifications help ensure reliable and stable performance. With the wireless scheduler option, we were able to easily set when the WAX214 is available using the Schedule Table. You can also set when to automatically reboot the access point, which is a good idea to do on a weekly basis. Measuring 160.9mm in width, depth, and 33.28mm in height, and weighing 380g, this access point is portable and can be conveniently placed and mounted. It comes with a single Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) port, allowing for a wired network connection, while its USB 2.0 ports quantity is zero, indicating it does not support USB connections.

It’s also very dependent on the connecting adapter, as we discovered that the typical speeds for some laptop wireless adapters were closer to 700Mbps, even if they were 802.11ax rated. Where the front is made of white plastic, the rear feels metallic and has some keyhole projections to help fix it in place but keep it slightly proud of the surface. The access point comes with a mall setup booklet and a self-explanatory introduction printed on its underside. A typical PoE AP setup We’d have liked to have seen a 2.5Gbit LAN port, but that feature was reserved for the more expensive NWA110AX.The WAX214v2 delivers high-speed WiFi 6 that is affordable and easy to install, without added infrastructure and deployment costs. As with all current WiFi 6 technology, getting the most out of the NWA90AX requires the latest technology to be in the host adapter. We tested ours using an MSI WS66 mobile workstation and its Killer WiFi 6E AX1675x 160Hz Wireless network adapter. On a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and connect to the access point’s management SSID.