{"product_id":"netgear-wax615pa-100nas-1pt-insight-managed-wifi6-ax3000-pa","title":"Netgear WAX615PA-100NAS – Insight WiFi 6 AX3000 Access Point with Adapter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Netgear WAX615PA WiFi 6 access point?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netgear WAX615PA-100NAS is an Insight managed WiFi 6 AX3000 dual-band business access point that ships with its own 12V power adapter. It is built for small and medium business WiFi where many phones, laptops and IoT devices share the same airspace, such as offices, retail floors and meeting spaces. A single 2.5GbE port carries data and PoE, and the included adapter lets you install it where no PoE switch port is available. Netgear includes a 1-year NETGEAR Insight subscription with the access point for cloud management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/B3_wax615pa_32.webp?v=1793870119\" alt=\"Netgear WAX615PA Insight managed WiFi 6 AX3000 access point with power adapter\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Netgear WAX615PA work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WAX615PA uses a dual-band 2x2 radio design: 2x2 on 5GHz with 20\/40\/80\/160MHz channels and 2x2 on 2.4GHz with 20\/40MHz channels, for an aggregate theoretical throughput of up to 3Gbps (2.4Gbps on 5GHz and 0.6Gbps on 2.4GHz). Netgear bases the WAX615 on WiFi 6 Release 2, and the 160MHz channel on 5GHz is what drives its throughput advantage over 80MHz designs. OFDMA, uplink and downlink MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring and Target Wake Time let the access point serve more clients at once with less contention, which matters in a conference room full of laptops or a busy lobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower and data arrive over one 100\/1000\/2.5GBASE-T port that accepts IEEE 802.3at PoE; on 802.3af power the access point runs at roughly 60% of full throughput. Where PoE is not available, the bundled 12V DC adapter powers the unit directly, which is the difference between the WAX615PA and the standard WAX615. For the multi-gig uplink, pair it with a 2.5G-capable switch such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-av-line-m4250-8g2xf-poe-gsm4210px-8x1g-poe-220w\"\u003eNetgear M4250-8G2XF-PoE+ AV Line switch\u003c\/a\u003e or another multi-gig port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/front_wax615PA_779x536px.webp?v=1793870119\" alt=\"Netgear WAX615PA WiFi 6 access point front view\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManagement runs through NETGEAR Insight, either the cloud portal or the mobile app, with no hardware controller required; the access point can also be run standalone. Up to 8 SSIDs can each be mapped to their own VLAN, so guest, staff, AV control and IoT traffic stay separated. Instant WiFi Mesh lets the WAX615PA form a wireless backhaul with other Insight access points where cabling is not practical. Larger or higher-density rooms can step up to the 4x4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wax620-100nas\"\u003eNetgear WAX620\u003c\/a\u003e, while smaller rooms can use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wax610-100nas\"\u003eNetgear WAX610\u003c\/a\u003e on the same Insight account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Netgear WAX615PA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAX3000 dual-band WiFi 6\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 3Gbps aggregate theoretical throughput across 5GHz and 2.4GHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160MHz channels on 5GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — WiFi 6 Release 2 channelization gives more headroom for high-throughput clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5GbE PoE port\u003c\/strong\u003e — One multi-gig uplink removes the 1GbE bottleneck between access point and switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower adapter included\u003c\/strong\u003e — The PA model ships with a 12V adapter so it can be installed without a PoE port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 SSIDs with per-SSID VLANs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Keeps guest, staff and device networks logically separated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3 and WPA3 Enterprise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Current WiFi security standards for business networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant WiFi Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wireless backhaul to other Insight access points extends coverage where cabling is difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNETGEAR Insight cloud management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deploy, monitor and manage from the Insight app or cloud portal, with a 1-year subscription included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/side_left_wax615PA_779x536px.webp?v=1793870119\" alt=\"Netgear WAX615PA ceiling access point side view\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:640px;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:42%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:58%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWAX615PA-100NAS (US, power adapter included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAX3000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5GHz: 2x2, 20\/40\/80\/160MHz; 2.4GHz: 2x2, 20\/40MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheoretical throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5GHz: 2.4Gbps; 2.4GHz: 0.6Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5GHz: 802.11a\/ac\/ax; 2.4GHz: 802.11b\/g\/n\/ax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5GHz: 2.84dBi; 2.4GHz: 2.94dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax users\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 (60 concurrent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 100\/1000\/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45, Auto MDI-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.3at; 802.3af at approx. 60% of full throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC, 2.5A (included with PA model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSIDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8, VLAN per SSID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA2\/WPA3 Enterprise, MAC authentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNETGEAR Insight (app or cloud portal) or standalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e241.5 x 241.5 x 40.2 mm (9.5 x 9.5 x 1.58 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e727 g (1.6 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), indoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccess point, wall\/ceiling mount kit, installation guide, power adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year hardware limited warranty with NBD replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear\"\u003eNetgear networking catalog\u003c\/a\u003e at Creation Networks for switches, access points and Insight subscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68084567507180,"sku":"WAX615PA-100NAS","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/B3_wax615pa_32.webp?v=1793870119","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wax615pa-100nas-1pt-insight-managed-wifi6-ax3000-pa","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}