Netgear WAX610Y-100NAS? WiFi 6 AX1800 Outdoor Access Point
Overview?
The Netgear WAX610Y-100NAS is a high-performance WiFi 6 (802.11ax) outdoor access point designed to extend enterprise-grade wireless connectivity to harsh environments. Engineered for high-density deployments, it delivers an aggregate throughput of 1.8 Gbps, utilizing a 2.5GbE Multi-Gigabit Ethernet port to eliminate backhaul bottlenecks. This unit is particularly effective for campus environments, outdoor hospitality areas, and industrial sites where reliable, high-speed data transfer is critical.
The WAX610Y features an IP67-rated enclosure, ensuring protection against dust, rain, and extreme temperatures ranging from -20?C to 60?C. It integrates seamlessly into the Netgear Insight ecosystem, allowing IT administrators to manage the device remotely via a single pane of glass alongside other Insight-managed switches and storage. This cloud-based management simplifies configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates across multiple sites without requiring an on-site controller. Security is prioritized with WPA3 support and eight separate SSIDs for secure VLAN isolation. Whether deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a mesh network, the WAX610Y provides the robust coverage and capacity needed for modern mobile devices and IoT sensors in outdoor edge locations.
Key Features
- – Dual-band WiFi 6 with 1.8 Gbps aggregate throughput.
- – IP67-rated housing for extreme outdoor environments.
- – 2.5GbE Multi-Gig port for high-speed wired backhaul.
- – Netgear Insight Cloud management for remote monitoring.
- Brand Netgear
- Part Number WAX610Y-100NAS
- Product Type Outdoor Wireless Access Point
- WiFi Standard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band
- Total Throughput 1.8 Gbps (1200 Mbps 5GHz / 600 Mbps 2.4GHz)
- Ethernet Port 1 x 100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ-45
- Power Input PoE+ (802.3at)
- Power Consumption 16.1 W (Max)
- IP Rating IP67 Weatherproof
- Operating Temperature -20?C to 60?C
- Security WPA3-Enterprise, WPA2, 8 SSIDs
- Antenna Internal (3.8 dBi 2.4GHz, 4.5 dBi 5GHz)
- Dimensions 181 x 305 x 54 mm
- Weight 0.94 kg
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the WAX610Y-100NAS include a power adapter? No, the WAX610Y is designed to be powered via PoE+ (802.3at). You will need a PoE+ capable switch or a 30W PoE+ injector to power the device.
- Can this access point be managed without a cloud subscription? Yes, it can be configured in standalone mode via the local web interface, though Netgear Insight is recommended for remote management and advanced multi-site features.
- What is the benefit of the 2.5GbE port on this model? The 2.5GbE port prevents the wired connection from bottlenecking the WiFi 6 wireless speeds, ensuring the full 1.8 Gbps capacity is available to connected clients.
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