Lewis CaliburnNETGEAR has 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.
Delivering up to 1.8 Gbps of total throughput across dual bands, WAX610W helps to ensure fast, reliable wireless connectivity in high-density environments. 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’s easy to scale and maintain and the optional Captive Portal enables a fully branded guest WiFi experience. The compact form factor and slim, elegant design fit easily into any interior while providing optimised 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.”
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 and 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.
The WAX610W is managed through NETGEAR Insight for enhanced security with centralized cloud and local control – no additional hardware controllers required. IT managers can deploy, monitor and update networks remotely, standardise configurations across properties or campuses and troubleshoot in real-time.
WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and Personal security, OWE for open networks and up to eight SSIDs per access point, ease the process of meeting compliance and segmentation requirements.
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. It works seamlessly with current and legacy client devices, ensuring wide compatibility and easing future upgrades.
This device delivers business-class WiFi 6 performance with speeds of up to 1.8Gbps. It is managed through NETGEAR Insight, offering simple, centralised cloud management without the need for additional hardware.
It is also compatible with Insight Managed Access Points, allowing users to form a wired and/or wireless mesh network using NETGEAR’s unique Instant Mesh technology. Up to eight separate wireless networks (SSIDs) can be configured for different purposes, such as administration, employees, guests, or IoT devices, including WiFi surveillance cameras, thermostats, door locks and sensors.
The unit supports VLAN configuration, enabling users to assign different VLANs on the LAN ports to prioritise traffic such as VoIP. For flexible connectivity, it includes one Gigabit Ethernet port with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) for easy deployment, alongside four additional Gigabit ports.
The product comes with a five-year warranty and next business day replacement.
The NETGEAR Insight Managed WiFi 6 Dual-band Gigabit PoE Access Point (WAX610W) will be available at the end of September through NETGEAR’s authorised partners and resellers.