Netgear WAX615 Access Point Setup

The Netgear WAX615 Access Point will help you get a reliable internet connection in different parts of the house. You can connect it to the router for internet access. On this page, you will find complete information on how to set up the access point, change its password, and update its firmware.

How to Set Up Netgear WAX615 Access Point?

This access point is cloud manageable. Thus, you can use the Insight Cloud Management portal to set it up. Here are the general setup instructions to complete Netgear access point setup for WAX615.

• Power up your WAX615 by connecting it to a PoE switch or simply a power outlet.
• If you have directly connected the AP to wall outlet, use an Ethernet cable to connect it to the router.
• When all the lights on the WAX615 access point go green, visit insight.netgear.com on a PC.

• Enter the email ID and password for the Insight account.
• A pro user needs to select the location of the existing network.
• Select Add Device > Enter AP’s serial number and MAC address > Go.
• Change the name of the WAX615 access point.
• Click Next.
• Let the AP successfully get added to the portal.
• The Netgear WAX615 access point setup is completed.

In this manner, you can install the WAX615 access point. You are now free to manage the access point settings using the Insight app or the web management Cloud portal.

Note: The Netgear WAX615 can also be installed as a standalone. For this, you need to access aplogin.net on a PC connected to the AP’s network. The WiFi password is sharedsecret. The admin username is admin and the password is password. After selecting the Web browser button, walk through the on-screen instructions for the setup.

Changing the Admin User Account Password for WAX615

The admin password of the AP is the one that you use to access the local GUI. It is password by default. This password is different from your MyNetgear portal password. However, you should change the admin password to prevent unauthorized access to the access point. This password can be 8-13 characters long and you can use the following instructions to change it:

• Load an internet browser from the PC.
• Enter the AP’s IP address.
• When the login window displays, log in using admin and password.
• Go to User Accounts options via Management > Configuration > System > Advanced.
• The next screen appearing on the PC will allow you to change user accounts.
• Locate the Password field, enter the new password.
• Re-enter this password into the Confirm Password field.
• Click Apply.

In this manner, you can change the user admin password of your Netgear WAX615 access point. Know that the username cannot be changed. The password should be a combination of letters and digits. You can use these special characters – !@#$%^&*().

How to Update Netgear WAX615 Firmware?

Updating the AP’s firmware will add new features and improve the performance of the WAX615 access point. Given below are the steps that you should follow to upgrade the AP’s firmware:

• Open a web browser on a PC connected to the AP’s WiFi as you do to access the extender’s portal by connecting to the Netgear_EXT network.
• Log in to the AP using the new password.
• From the Dashboard, click Check for Upgrade button.
• If the latest version is available, check Upgrade Now.
• Follow the prompts appearing on the dialog boxes and install the latest version of firmware.

How to Reset Netgear WAX615?

Resetting the AP will help you fix various issues related to the AP. You can use these steps for a successful reset of the WiFi access point brought in by Netgear:

• Ensure that the AP is connected to a stable power supply.
• Find the recessed Reset button on the bottom panel of the access point.
• Now, using a straightened pin, press and hold the Reset button.
• This button must be pressed for 10 seconds.
• When the button will be released, the factory reset will be completed.
• The process will take about two minutes and the AP will reboot at last.

As soon as the AP resets, you need to perform Netgear WAX615 setup once again by accessing the Cloud Management portal or using the Insight app.