FCC ID: PY321100533 NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Access Point

WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Access Point WAX206 Package contents NETGEAR WAX206 WiFi access point DC power adapter (varies by region) Ethernet cable Installation guide What WiFi setup do you want?

B. Connect to a broadband/cable/DSL device without WiFi Step 2. Join the WAX206s WiFi network What you have What you want Operation mode Follow Internet A. Connect to a broadband/cable/DSL device with WiFi 4. Plug in and turn on the broadband, cable, or DSL device. (If the devices uses a battery backup, put the battery back in before you turn on the device.) A B Broadband/cable/DSL device with WiFi Add WiFi 6 to your home or office. Change to access point mode Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 Broadband/cable/DSL device without WiFi Add WiFi 6 and a wired network to your home or office. Keep default router mode Steps 1, 2, 3 only C Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service Set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on an existing network. Change to access point mode Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 Set up a private WiFi 6 network. Keep default router mode Steps 1, 2, 3 only Step 1. Connect the WAX206 Follow the steps for the setup that you want. Internet Broadband, cable, or DSL device with WiFi WAX206 WiFi-enabled computer 1. Unplug the power of the broadband, cable, or DSL device, but leave the device connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. (If the device uses a battery backup, remove the battery.) 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow WAN port on the WAX206. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your broadband, cable, or DSL device. 4. Plug in and turn on the broadband, cable, or DSL device. (If the devices uses a battery backup, put the battery back in before you turn on the device.) 5. Power on the WAX206 and check that the LEDs are lit. Broadband, cable, or DSL device without WiFi WAX206 WiFi-enabled computer 1. Unplug the power of the broadband, cable, or DSL device, but leave the device connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. (If the device uses a battery backup, remove the battery.) 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow WAN port on the WAX206. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your broadband, cable, or DSL device. 5. Power on the WAX206 and check that the LEDs are lit. C. Connect to an Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service Internet Ethernet cable WAX206 WiFi-enabled computer 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wall outlet to the yellow WAN port on the WAX206. 2. Power on the WAX206 and check that the LEDs are lit. 1. Open the software utility that manages the WiFi connections on the WiFi-enabled computer that you want to connect to the WAX206. This utility scans for all WiFi networks in your area. 2. Find and select the WAX206s WiFi network name (SSID), which is printed on the access points label, and connect to the WAX206s WiFi network. 3. Type the WiFi password that is printed on the access points label. Step 3. Log in to the WAX206 1. Launch a web browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. Your browser might display a security warning, which you can dismiss. For more information on how to dismiss a browser security warning, see https://kb.netgear.com/000062980. The Setup Wizard starts 2. Follow the prompts onscreen to do the following:

a. Set a new admin password (local device password) for local login and set security questions and answers. b. As an option for greater security, you can set a new WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi password. If you do, your WiFi connection is terminated and you must reconnect to the WAX206 to complete the setup process. c. If you specify a new SSID and WiFi password, reconnect to the WAX206 using your new SSID and WiFi password. d. If a new firmware version is available, follow the prompts to update the firmware. When the setup process is complete, your browser might again display a security warning, which you can dismiss. The local device login page displays. If the page does not display, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser. Continued on the next page. CERTIFICATION DRAFT ONLY March 2021 Installation GuideCERTIFICATION DRAFT Your browser might display a security warning, which you can dismiss. For more information on how to dismiss a browser security warning, see https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message. c. Enter the local device password. The local device password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in to the WAX206. The local device password is case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP / Bridge Mode. The Router / AP / Bridge Mode page displays. 3. Select the AP Mode radio button. 4. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the WAX206 is reconfigured in access point mode. The WAX206 receives a new IP address that is assigned by your existing broadband, cable, or DSL device or existing router. 5. To connect to the local browser UI again, do the following:

a. Reconnect to the WAX206s WiFi network. b. Close and reopen your browser. c. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. For more information, see the user manual which you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download. Note: If you cannot connect to the WAX206, see the user manual for more detailed instructions. Download the user manual by visiting netgear.com/support/download. A login window displays. 3. Enter your local device password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you are using the WAX206 in a country other than the U.S. or Canada, set the country and region where you are using the WAX206:

a. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. b. From the Region menu, select the country and region where you are using the WAX206. Note: Make sure that the country is set to the location where the device is operating. You are responsible for complying with the local, regional, and national regulations for channels, power levels, and frequency ranges. c. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. requirements. 5. As an option, configure the WAX206 settings for your environment and security The WAX206 supports multiple WiFi and security settings. For more information about the configuration options, see the user manual. Step 4. Change the WAX206 operation mode to access point mode By default, the WAX206 starts up in router mode so that you can easily set up the WAX206. After you set up the WAX206, you can change the WAX206 operation mode to access point mode (which disables the router features) for the following network setup situations:

Broadband/cable/DSL device with WiFi. Your broadband, cable, or DSL device already provides WiFi, but you want to use the WAX206 to add WiFi 6 to your network. Ethernet wall outlet with Internet service. You want to set up a WiFi 6 hotspot on an existing network. If you are not yet logged in to the WAX206 local browser user interface (UI), do the following:

a. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer that is connected to the WAX206s WiFi network. b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. 1. Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accder ce document en franais canadien https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.

(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEARs Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEARs Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period. Do not use this device outdoors. For 6 GHz devices: Only use this device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Floor 1, Building 3 University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, T12EF21, Ireland NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. CERTIFICATION DRAFT

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26cm between the radiator & your body.

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Netgear Incorporated 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel:408-890-3657/Fax:408-907-8097 Date: 2021-05-06 FCC ID: PY321100533 A U T H O R I Z A T I O N L E T T E R To Whom It May Concern:

NETGEAR Inc. hereby authorizes Andrea Hsia / Supervisor of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch (BV CPS Taoyuan), to act on its behalf in all matters relating to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) application for equipment authorization in connection with the FCC ID listed above, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by Andrea Hsia /

Supervisor of BV CPS Taoyuan on NETGEAR Inc.s behalf, within the scope of the powers granted herein, shall have the same effect as acts of its own. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please dont hesitate to contact us. Sincerely yours,

David Kay / Regulatory Compliance Director Netgear Incorporated TEL: 4088903657 FAX: 4089078097 E-mail: david.kay@netgear.com

775 Montague Expressway Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: 408-526-1188 Fax: 408-526-1088 Email: sales.eaw@us.bureauveritas.com Confidentiality Request Letter Revision History From Reason for Amendment (current / obsolete) Initial Release (obsolete) Adding CFR 2.459 (obsolete) Updated company template & Added text box

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(obsolete) Updated company logo (current) 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 To 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Approved Date Nov-14-2006 August 11 - 2008 Jan-31-2012 March-26-2015 Nov-19-2015 Jun-26-2019 SCS-F19: Confidentiality Request Letter Page 1 of 4 Rev 6.0 Netgear Incorporated 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel:408-890-3657/Fax:408-907-8097 2021-05-06 To:

Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD Subject: Permanent Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: PY321100533 Pursuant to sections 0.457 and 0.459 of CFR 47, we respectfully request permanent confidential treatment of the following Exhibits accompanying this application as:

- e.g. Block Diagram

- e.g. Schematics

- e.g. Operational Description

- e.g. Software Operational Description The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The applicant understands that disclosure of this application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely, s signature:

David Kay / Regulatory Compliance Director Netgear Incorporated TEL: 4088903657 FAX: 4089078097 E-mail: david.kay@netgear.com SCS-F19: Confidentiality Request Letter Page 2 of 4 Rev 6.0 Netgear Incorporated 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel:408-890-3657/Fax:408-907-8097 2021-05-06 To: Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Equipment Authorization Division 7345 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 Subject: Short Term Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: PY321100533 To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to sections 0.457 and 0.459 of CFR 47, and to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public, the applicant requests the following documents contained in this certification application be temporarily withheld from public disclosure for an initial period of 45 days; or for a specified date of not to exceed 180 days from the Grant Date. See KDB 726920. or 180

e.g. User Manual e.g. Internal Photos e.g. External Photos e.g. Test Setup photos The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. Sincerely, Cli David Kay / Regulatory Compliance Director Netgear Incorporated TEL: 4088903657 FAX: 4089078097 E-mail: david.kay@netgear.com

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Netgear Incorporated 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel:408-890-3657/Fax:408-907-8097 Date: May 6, 2021 We, NETGEAR Inc. declare that the device does not support channel 12 ~ 13 in 2.4GHz band and any non-US channels in all the operational mode(s) for the following product. FCC ID: PY321100533 If you should have any question(s) regarding this declaration, please dont hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

David Kay / Regulatory Compliance Director Netgear Incorporated TEL: 4088903657 FAX: 4089078097 E-mail: david.kay@netgear.com