Netgear WAX618 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Access Point

Product Overview

The NETGEAR WAX618 is an AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Access Point built on Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for residential and commercial installations. With 160 MHz channel support, it delivers total throughput of up to 3 Gb/s across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and covers up to 2,500 square feet per unit. A single 2.5G Ethernet PoE+ port carries both data and power over one cable, and a wall and ceiling mount is included. The access point is managed locally or remotely through NETGEAR Insight, with a 4-year subscription included.

Product Description

The WAX618 lets businesses and homes manage many smart devices and network-connected equipment over a single Wi-Fi 6 access point. Support for the 160 MHz channel enables total throughput speeds of up to 3 Gb/s across the dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Deployment is simplified by the 2.5G Ethernet port: connect it to a PoE+ compatible switch to transfer data and power over one cable, or use a separately purchased 12V DC power adapter. On the security side, the WAX618 supports WPA3 wireless encryption and lets you designate up to eight SSIDs, each with its own VLAN control, to separate access between employees, guests, and other user groups. The included wall and ceiling mount supports flexible placement, and each unit provides up to 2,500 square feet of coverage. A 4-year NETGEAR Insight subscription is included for local or cloud-based configuration, management, and monitoring, along with a 4-year ProSupport OnCall 24x7 service pack, a 5-year limited hardware warranty, and next-business-day device replacement.

Key Features

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — AX3000 dual-band access point with 160 MHz channel support.
• Up to 3 Gb/s Throughput — Total throughput up to 3000 Mb/s across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
• 2.5G PoE+ Port — A single 2.5G Ethernet port carries data and power over one cable from a PoE+ switch.
• 2,500 sq ft Coverage — Each unit provides up to 2,500 square feet of wireless coverage.
• Enterprise-Class Security — WPA3 encryption with up to eight SSIDs, each with its own VLAN control.
• Wall and Ceiling Mount Included — Mounting hardware supports flexible placement.
• NETGEAR Insight Management — Local or remote cloud management, with a 4-year subscription included.
• 4-Year ProSupport OnCall 24x7 — Includes 24/7 tech support, a 5-year limited warranty, and next-business-day replacement.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms and commercial meeting spaces needing reliable Wi-Fi 6 coverage for many devices.
• Training rooms and multi-purpose rooms where up to 2,500 square feet of coverage applies.
• Segmented business networks using up to eight SSIDs with per-SSID VLAN control for staff and guest separation.
• Remotely managed sites administered through NETGEAR Insight cloud management.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer and are subject to change. Confirm current details before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much area does one WAX618 cover?
Each WAX618 access point provides up to 2,500 square feet of wireless coverage. Coverage in practice depends on building materials and layout.

How is the access point powered?
Connect its 2.5G Ethernet port to a PoE+ compatible switch to deliver data and power over one cable, or use a separately purchased 12V DC power adapter.

Does it support guest and staff network separation?
Yes. You can designate up to eight SSIDs, each with its own VLAN control, alongside WPA3 encryption to separate access between employees, guests, and other users.

Is management and support included?
A 4-year NETGEAR Insight subscription is included for local or cloud management, along with a 4-year ProSupport OnCall 24x7 service pack, a 5-year limited hardware warranty, and next-business-day device replacement.

Competitor Comparison

Compared with the Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Pro, the WAX618 includes a 2.5G PoE+ uplink and a bundled 4-year Insight cloud subscription, whereas the U6-Pro uses a 1 GbE uplink and self-hosted UniFi management. Against the Cisco Meraki MR36, the WAX618 provides Wi-Fi 6 with up to eight SSIDs and per-SSID VLANs without a mandatory recurring per-AP license, while the MR36 requires an ongoing Meraki license. Relative to the Aruba Instant On AP22, the WAX618 offers a higher-speed 2.5G PoE+ port and a 160 MHz channel option versus the AP22's 1 GbE uplink.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

As an authorized NETGEAR reseller, Creation Networks helps AV integrators and IT teams design Wi-Fi 6 coverage and pair access points with compatible NETGEAR switches and routers. Browse our full NETGEAR collection or contact our team for volume and project quotes. Pricing is subject to change.