Product Data Sheet
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.... Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Package Contents • AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.7 x 2.1in (149 x 68.4 x 52.3mm) • Weight: 0.49lb (222g) Key Features • Up to change without notice. Backward compatible with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. ‡ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. 1 Works with devices supporting WPS. § Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and...
.... Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Package Contents • AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.7 x 2.1in (149 x 68.4 x 52.3mm) • Weight: 0.49lb (222g) Key Features • Up to change without notice. Backward compatible with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. ‡ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. 1 Works with devices supporting WPS. § Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and...
Installation Guide
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... sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. July 2020 Power LED A B C 2 3 2 - For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. WPS LED Troubleshooting If you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. You can access this device, you are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Overview A WPS button B Reset button C Ethernet port 1 1 - Router Link LED 4 3 -
... sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. July 2020 Power LED A B C 2 3 2 - For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. WPS LED Troubleshooting If you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. You can access this device, you are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Overview A WPS button B Reset button C Ethernet port 1 1 - Router Link LED 4 3 -
User Manual
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... Smart Setup installation 20 Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings Enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature 23 Enable or disable Smart Connect 24 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 25 Enable or disable WiFi 6 27 View connected devices 28 View WiFi settings 29 Change the WiFi network name 29 Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 30 Disable or enable the WiFi radios 31 Change the WiFi speed 32 Set up a guest WiFi network 34 Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network.......36 Use WPS with the push button method 36 Use WPS with the PIN...
... Smart Setup installation 20 Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings Enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature 23 Enable or disable Smart Connect 24 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 25 Enable or disable WiFi 6 27 View connected devices 28 View WiFi settings 29 Change the WiFi network name 29 Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 30 Disable or enable the WiFi radios 31 Change the WiFi speed 32 Set up a guest WiFi network 34 Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network.......36 Use WPS with the push button method 36 Use WPS with the PIN...
User Manual
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... factory default settings 56 Use the Reset button 56 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 57 Update the extender firmware 58 Check for new firmware and update the extender 58 Manually upload firmware to the extender 59 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 60 Turn the LEDs On or Off 61 Chapter 5 FAQs and troubleshooting FAQs...64 Find the Extender's IP address 65 Cannot Connect to the Extender 66 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......66 Cannot access...
... factory default settings 56 Use the Reset button 56 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 57 Update the extender firmware 58 Check for new firmware and update the extender 58 Manually upload firmware to the extender 59 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 60 Turn the LEDs On or Off 61 Chapter 5 FAQs and troubleshooting FAQs...64 Find the Extender's IP address 65 Cannot Connect to the Extender 66 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......66 Cannot access...
User Manual
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... WPS button. 2. If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to a device that has a LAN Ethernet port. Reset button. Back panel The side panel contains the following components: 1. Overview 9 User Manual Figure 3. Ethernet port. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. Pressing this button resets the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port to its factory settings...
... WPS button. 2. If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to a device that has a LAN Ethernet port. Reset button. Back panel The side panel contains the following components: 1. Overview 9 User Manual Figure 3. Ethernet port. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. Pressing this button resets the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port to its factory settings...
User Manual
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... extended networks. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is enabled, which allows your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your computer or mobile device to a new location. After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is optimal. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it to the new extender WiFi network. Power on your router. 8. Get started 15 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between your router and...
... extended networks. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is enabled, which allows your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your computer or mobile device to a new location. After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is optimal. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it to the new extender WiFi network. Power on your router. 8. Get started 15 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between your router and...
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... set up during the installation process. The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in to your extender's WiFi password. If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as your WPS-enabled device. Press the WPS button on your router. Log in your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help with the WPS button on your area. 2. Get started 19 User Manual Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender until the WPS LED blinks green. 2. Connect a device...
... set up during the installation process. The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in to your extender's WiFi password. If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as your WPS-enabled device. Press the WPS button on your router. Log in your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help with the WPS button on your area. 2. Get started 19 User Manual Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender until the WPS LED blinks green. 2. Connect a device...
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... WiFi settings • Change the WiFi network name • Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network • Disable or enable the WiFi radios • Change the WiFi speed • Set up a guest WiFi network • Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network • Deny access to a computer or WiFi device • Set up an access schedule • Change the extender's device name • Set up the extender to use a static IP address • Adjust the WiFi coverage • Enable FastLane technology • Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work...
... WiFi settings • Change the WiFi network name • Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network • Disable or enable the WiFi radios • Change the WiFi speed • Set up a guest WiFi network • Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network • Deny access to a computer or WiFi device • Set up an access schedule • Change the extender's device name • Set up the extender to use a static IP address • Adjust the WiFi coverage • Enable FastLane technology • Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work...
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... Smart Setup. Extender Network Settings 24 User Manual The extender menu displays. 5. To enable the One WiFi name feature, select the Yes radio button. Log in the address field of the browser. Your settings are saved. You can set a new SSID and password for your WiFi devices to connect to your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks use the same network name. If your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must run the Smart Setup. • Disable the One WiFi Name feature. Enable or disable...
... Smart Setup. Extender Network Settings 24 User Manual The extender menu displays. 5. To enable the One WiFi name feature, select the Yes radio button. Log in the address field of the browser. Your settings are saved. You can set a new SSID and password for your WiFi devices to connect to your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks use the same network name. If your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must run the Smart Setup. • Disable the One WiFi Name feature. Enable or disable...
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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -
Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -
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... WiFi band. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. To enable or disable MU-MIMO: 1. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to function, WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO, and they must be connected to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is enabled by default, but you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices...
... WiFi band. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. To enable or disable MU-MIMO: 1. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to function, WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO, and they must be connected to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is enabled by default, but you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices...
User Manual
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... change the SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5 GHz WiFi band. Log in to use the Internet without security but are disabled. The extender provides two default guest networks with the following URLs: - http:// Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. NETGEAR_GUEST_EXT • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. To set up a guest WiFi network Guest networks allow visitors at your home to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address...
... change the SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5 GHz WiFi band. Log in to use the Internet without security but are disabled. The extender provides two default guest networks with the following URLs: - http:// Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. NETGEAR_GUEST_EXT • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. To set up a guest WiFi network Guest networks allow visitors at your home to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address...
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... guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. Select a WiFi security type for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable 2.4GHz WiFi or Enable 5GHz WiFi check box. • Network Name (SSID). Configure the following settings to 54 Mbps. By default, the guest WiFi network is NETGEAR_GUEST_EXT. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is disabled. By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the security that support...
... guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. Select a WiFi security type for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable 2.4GHz WiFi or Enable 5GHz WiFi check box. • Network Name (SSID). Configure the following settings to 54 Mbps. By default, the guest WiFi network is NETGEAR_GUEST_EXT. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is disabled. By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the security that support...
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... the SAVE button. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your extender network is open (no WiFi security is connected to your extender: • If you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Use WPS with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 29). Extender Network Settings 36 User Manual Log in the Enter Password (8-63 characters) field, enter a phrase of the browser. Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you did not enable the One...
... the SAVE button. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your extender network is open (no WiFi security is connected to your extender: • If you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Use WPS with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 29). Extender Network Settings 36 User Manual Log in the Enter Password (8-63 characters) field, enter a phrase of the browser. Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you did not enable the One...
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http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Connected Devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Extender Network Settings 37 User Manual Use WPS with the PIN method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to connect. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you are trying to the extender's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Android devices. Windows-based computers.
http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Connected Devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Extender Network Settings 37 User Manual Use WPS with the PIN method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to connect. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you are trying to the extender's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Android devices. Windows-based computers.
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... devices. Windows-based computers. The WiFi device displays onscreen. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to the extender's WiFi network: 1. Extender Network Settings 38 User Manual http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Connected Devices. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To add a computer or WiFi device to your extender network. 2. Launch a web...
... devices. Windows-based computers. The WiFi device displays onscreen. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to the extender's WiFi network: 1. Extender Network Settings 38 User Manual http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Connected Devices. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To add a computer or WiFi device to your extender network. 2. Launch a web...
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... display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer. If you cannot access the label, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local/ - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you can deny network access to specific computers and WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses. http:// AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Deny access to a computer or WiFi device By default, access control is disabled so...
... display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer. If you cannot access the label, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local/ - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you can deny network access to specific computers and WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses. http:// AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Deny access to a computer or WiFi device By default, access control is disabled so...
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... settings are saved. Launch a web browser from Router radio button is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. http:// AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from a computer or mobile device that is selected. 7. For a larger coverage area, select a higher output power percentage. Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. If you select a low output power percentage, the extender's WiFi range...
... settings are saved. Launch a web browser from Router radio button is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. http:// AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from a computer or mobile device that is selected. 7. For a larger coverage area, select a higher output power percentage. Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. If you select a low output power percentage, the extender's WiFi range...
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.... Make sure that the WiFi router is possible that you typed the WiFi network name or WiFi passowrd incorrectly. For more information, see Cannot access mywifiext.net on page 67 for more information. • If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. The WiFi password is not configured. Use Smart Setup (see if your extender has any connection issues. If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect...
.... Make sure that the WiFi router is possible that you typed the WiFi network name or WiFi passowrd incorrectly. For more information, see Cannot access mywifiext.net on page 67 for more information. • If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. The WiFi password is not configured. Use Smart Setup (see if your extender has any connection issues. If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect...
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... time to the extender web interface and view the extender settings. For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 65. • If your extender's IP address might receive an error message that your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. If this IP address does not work, it is 192.168.1.250. To manually configure...
... time to the extender web interface and view the extender settings. For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 65. • If your extender's IP address might receive an error message that your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. If this IP address does not work, it is 192.168.1.250. To manually configure...