NETGEAR Further Extends WiFi 6 Leadership With Top-of-the-line, Tri-band Wireless Access Point

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NETGEAR (NTGR) has launched the Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX6000 Tri-band Multi-gig Access Point (WAX630), targeting small and medium businesses. This device offers up to 40% faster speeds compared to WiFi 5 and supports 12-streams with a data throughput of up to 6.0 Gbps. It features Instant Mesh technology, enhancing connectivity among access points. The WAX630 is priced at $329.99 in North America, €329.99 in Europe, and £289.99 in the UK. The new access point is designed for high-density environments such as schools and warehouses, ensuring robust security and ease in management through the Insight App.

Positive

• Launch of WAX630 enhances NETGEAR's product line, catering specifically to SMBs.
• Offers up to 40% faster performance than previous WiFi 5 standards.
• Supports up to 12-streams and 6.0 Gbps aggregate throughput, suitable for high-density environments.
• Interoperability with existing NETGEAR WiFi products preserves customer investment.

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• None.

NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power businesses both large and small, today announced the availability of the fourth member in its Insight Managed WiFi 6 Access Points, the Insight™ Managed WiFi 6 AX6000 Tri-band Multi-gig Access Point (WAX630), designed to provide the ultimate WiFi performance for small and medium businesses.

Insight™ Managed WiFi 6 Tri-band Access Point WAX630 (Photo: Business Wire)

This new tri-band access point brings next-generation premium WiFi 6 (802.11ax) performance to small and medium businesses (SMBs), delivering up to 40% higher¹ speeds to each connected device as compared to WiFi 5 (802.11ac). WAX630 interoperates with other NETGEAR Insight Managed Access Points, including the existing WiFi 5 (WAC510, WAC540) and WiFi 6 (WAX610, WAX610Y, WAX620) models. Additionally, WAX630 allows access points to be connected to each other using Instant Mesh² - a NETGEAR wireless backhaul technology. The WAX 630 comes equipped with two Ethernet ports - one Gigabit Ethernet port and a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE++) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port.

WAX630 is ideally suited for environments with open spaces where there is a need to provide WiFi connectivity to a large number of concurrent users. Schools, community colleges, mid-sized manufacturing facilities, warehouses and office premises of mid-sized companies will each find value in the capabilities of this new Insight Managed WiFi 6 Tri-band Multi-gig Access Point. This powerful access point interoperates with existing NETGEAR WiFi 5 and WiFi 6 Access Points, thus protecting a customer’s investment in NETGEAR technology while allowing them to maximize the performance of their WiFi network.

WAX630 also supports 12-streams (4x4 on each band) with each unit capable of delivering up to 6.0 Gbps of aggregate data throughput with all three bands supporting WiFi 6. Specifically designed for high-density deployments, the industry unique tri-band solution enables either one dedicated band for wireless backhaul with two front-haul bands for client devices, or a 2.5GbE wired backhaul with three front-haul bands for client device connection – thus making WAX630 amongst the most versatile and high-performance access points in the industry.

NETGEAR Insight enables management of WAX630 and other devices from the Insight App or a connected browser. With Insight, resellers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can remotely set up, monitor and maintain a customer’s network without requiring a technician to go on-site.

“Whether it be better overall throughput or faster speeds for individually connected devices, SMBs are always demanding more from their WiFi network. The WAX630 delivers industry leading network performance based on its unique WiFi 6 12-stream tri-band architecture. Together with WAX610 and WAX620, a common Insight management platform, the new WAX630 offers SMB customers an unprecedented array of price-performance options, each with the same rich feature set, security and quality,” said Doug Cheung, senior product line manager of SMB Wireless at NETGEAR.

The WAX630 provides robust enterprise-grade WiFi network security with WPA3 128-bit to 192-bit encryption and the capability to set up VLANs and up to sixteen different SSIDs. With the tri-band WiFi 6 technology of the WAX630, businesses can now be confident that they are making an investment in the ultimate WiFi solution.

Availability

The NETGEAR® Insight™ Managed WiFi 6 AX6000 Tri-band Multi-gig Access Point is available and shipping today in North America and EMEA.

North America	–– WAX630-100NAS – MSRP; $329.99
	–– WAX630PA (with Power Adapter) – MSRP: $339.99
Continental Europe	–– WAX630-100EUS – MSRP: €329.99
United Kingdom	–– WAX630-100EUS – MSRP: £289.99

About NETGEAR, Inc.

Since 1996, NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has been the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet with advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world. As staying connected has become more important than ever, NETGEAR delivers award-winning network solutions for remote work, distance learning, UHD streaming, online game play and more. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to providing a range of connected solutions from easy-to-use high-performance Orbi Mesh WiFi systems, the Nighthawk portfolio of WiFi routers, cable modems and mobile wireless, cloud-based subscription services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products and video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications.

The company is headquartered out of San Jose, Calif. with offices located around the globe. More information is available from the NETGEAR Investor Page or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.

©2021 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and NETGEAR Insight are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder(s). The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. All rights reserved.

Source: NETGEAR-G

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1		When compared against WiFi 5, WiFi 6 outperforms WiFi 5 by 40% in throughput. In the example of WAX630, compared against WAC540, both are 4x4 in the 5.0GHz band. WAX630 outperforms WAC540 when both are connected to a WiFi 6 and a WiFi 5 client, respectively.
2		Instant Mesh is supported on WAC540, WAX610, WAX610Y.

 

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FAQ

What are the features of NETGEAR's WAX630 access point?

The WAX630 features WiFi 6 technology, offering 40% higher speeds compared to WiFi 5, supports 12-streams with up to 6.0 Gbps throughput, and incorporates Instant Mesh technology for enhanced connectivity.

What is the launch price of the WAX630 access point?

The WAX630 access point is priced at $329.99 in North America, €329.99 in Europe, and £289.99 in the UK.

When is the WAX630 access point available?

The WAX630 access point is available and shipping as of today in North America and EMEA.

How does the WAX630 support high-density environments?

The WAX630 is designed for high-density environments, offering robust performance with its tri-band architecture, which can dedicate bands for backhaul and client devices.

What types of businesses can benefit from the WAX630?

The WAX630 is ideal for small and medium businesses, as well as environments like schools, warehouses, and mid-sized manufacturing facilities, requiring high-capacity WiFi connectivity.