The NETGEAR WAX608Y brings next-generation WiFi 6 performance to outdoor environments, combining robust speed, extended range, and secure networking in a weather-resistant design. Built for high-density public or commercial use, it ensures seamless connectivity even under heavy traffic and challenging conditions.
Key Features:
Dual-band AX1800 WiFi 6 with speeds up to 1.8Gbps
Weather-resistant IP55-rated housing for outdoor durability
Supports up to 128 concurrent clients
PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) for flexible deployment
Local and remote management with NETGEAR Insight
MU-MIMO and OFDMA for high-efficiency performance
Advanced security protocols including WPA3
The WAX608Y is a fast, weather-resistant WiFi 6 access point, ideal for residential or commercial integration projects with outdoor WiFi coverage needs. The dualband access point delivers up to 1.8Gbps total WiFi throughput and is supported by a 2.5Gbps Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port.
WAX608Y is designed to withstand harsh environment conditions including prolonged exposure to sunlight, cold, frost, snow, rainfall, hail, and humidity. It is rated IP55 and supports temperatures from -20C to 60C
The WAX608Y supports WiFi 6 smart phones, IoT devices, and notebook computers, delivering up to 40% more throughput to each individual device in the 5GHz band and 70% more throughput in the 2.4GHz band, compared to the previous generation equivalent model.
It also provides 4x the client device connection, allowing businesses to serve more customers with better speed and less congestion.
The WAX608Y is ideal in large residential estates or high density client device environments such as schools, hotels, restaurants and conference centers, and provides enterprise grade WiFi network security. With Insight management, WAX608Y works seamlessly with your current NETGEAR Insight managed switches, WiFi access points and network storage, and is compatible with previous generation WiFi devices (WiFi 5 802.11ac for example) and WiFi Access Points.
The WAX608Y WiFi 6 access point, combined with Insight, helps integrators with a way to remotely manage their client's network, providing seamless WiFi connection and satisfied client
experiences. NETGEAR empowers integrators with an all new WiFi 6 access point for high performance and high coverage for the years to come
WiFi 6 Efficiency for the Outdoors
The WAX608Y supports WiFi 6 technology, offering higher data rates and increased capacity to handle dense usage across outdoor areas like campuses, public venues, and hospitality zones.
Designed to Withstand the Elements
Engineered with an IP55 rating, this unit resists dust, rain, snow, and heat, making it ideal for rugged exterior conditions without sacrificing connectivity or speed.
Flexible Power and Mounting Options
With PoE+ support and multiple mounting configurations, the WAX608Y adapts to various deployment scenarios, streamlining installation on walls, poles, or ceilings.
Seamless Integration and Control
Pair with NETGEAR Insight for unified device management. Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot remotely from a central dashboard for uninterrupted network performance.