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... ideal for Your Smart Home Strong WiFi signals reach every corner of your smart home. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Seamless mesh WiFi throughout the home for more WiFi for all your existing WiFi • Powerful WiFi where you want it with wallplug placement Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender give you want it. 4-Stream WiFi 6 Upgraded WiFi that's up to 1.5X the...
... ideal for Your Smart Home Strong WiFi signals reach every corner of your smart home. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Seamless mesh WiFi throughout the home for more WiFi for all your existing WiFi • Powerful WiFi where you want it with wallplug placement Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender give you want it. 4-Stream WiFi 6 Upgraded WiFi that's up to 1.5X the...
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Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi System using the WiFi you already have Your Existing WiFi MESH WIFI CONNECTION WiFi Mesh Extender Secure Connection (WPS) Reset 1G One Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port to connect wired devices PAGE 2 of 4
Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi System using the WiFi you already have Your Existing WiFi MESH WIFI CONNECTION WiFi Mesh Extender Secure Connection (WPS) Reset 1G One Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port to connect wired devices PAGE 2 of 4
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Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your extender and get more out of 4 With the app, you through the rest. Once set up , you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it easy to the network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to set up your WiFi.
Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your extender and get more out of 4 With the app, you through the rest. Once set up , you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it easy to the network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to set up your WiFi.
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... other countries. 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. App Store is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. 1 Works with devices supporting...
... other countries. 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. App Store is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. 1 Works with devices supporting...
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... regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. By using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. You can access this device...
... regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. By using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. You can access this device...
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...Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Deny access to a computer or WiFi device 39 Set up an access schedule 40 Change the extender's device name 41 Set up the extender to use a static IP address 42 Adjust the WiFi coverage 43 Enable FastLane technology 44 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender... 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 mywifiext.net 67 Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app 68 Chapter 6 ...
...Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Deny access to a computer or WiFi device 39 Set up an access schedule 40 Change the extender's device name 41 Set up the extender to use a static IP address 42 Adjust the WiFi coverage 43 Enable FastLane technology 44 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender... 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 mywifiext.net 67 Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app 68 Chapter 6 ...
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Extender package contents Overview 6 User Manual Figure 1. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only.
Extender package contents Overview 6 User Manual Figure 1. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only.
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Front panel Overview 7 User Manual Figure 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs.
Front panel Overview 7 User Manual Figure 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs.
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... connection. • Solid red. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender network is set up with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. Poor connection. • Off. The extender is connected to the router WiFi network, and the extender network is set up without WiFi security. Router Link LED This...
... connection. • Solid red. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender network is set up with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. Poor connection. • Off. The extender is connected to the router WiFi network, and the extender network is set up without WiFi security. Router Link LED This...
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...3. You can also connect WPS-enabled devices to your existing WiFi network through WPS. Pressing this button resets the extender. Reset button. Ethernet port. Pressing the WPS button allows the extender to connect to the extender using the WPS button. 2. Back panel The side panel ... 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. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. WPS button.
...3. You can also connect WPS-enabled devices to your existing WiFi network through WPS. Pressing this button resets the extender. Reset button. Ethernet port. Pressing the WPS button allows the extender to connect to the extender using the WPS button. 2. Back panel The side panel ... 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. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. WPS button.
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... main jobs: • The extender connects to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - In its own WiFi network that both ends of the WiFi router. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi network. The extender must do , such as an...
... main jobs: • The extender connects to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - In its own WiFi network that both ends of the WiFi router. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi network. The extender must do , such as an...
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... the Nighthawk app. For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 14. • Connect with the web browser setup. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your router's WiFi netowrk using one of your router's WiFi security setting. Wait for the Power LED to your...
... the Nighthawk app. For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 14. • Connect with the web browser setup. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your router's WiFi netowrk using one of your router's WiFi security setting. Wait for the Power LED to your...
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... device. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to the router until the Router Link LED lights green. 9. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is optimal. To connect with a poor WiFi signal. 6. For more information about halfway between your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Unplug...
... device. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to the router until the Router Link LED lights green. 9. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is optimal. To connect with a poor WiFi signal. 6. For more information about halfway between your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Unplug...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following tables show an example of what your 2.4 and 5 GHz extender WiFi names might look like if your extender connects to your WiFi router: 1. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router WiFi networks) MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. Note...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following tables show an example of what your 2.4 and 5 GHz extender WiFi names might look like if your extender connects to your WiFi router: 1. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router WiFi networks) MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. Note...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between your router and extender is good. We recommend that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. If the Router Link LED doesn't light green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Connect your extender and move the extender closer to...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between your router and extender is good. We recommend that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. If the Router Link LED doesn't light green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Connect your extender and move the extender closer to...
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... extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender For example, if your extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band only, your extender uses your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi networks 2.4 GHz extender WiFi network 5 GHz extender WiFi network Example extender WiFi names (if the extender...
... extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender For example, if your extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band only, your extender uses your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi networks 2.4 GHz extender WiFi network 5 GHz extender WiFi network Example extender WiFi names (if the extender...
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... mobile device. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your existing router WiFi network. 5. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to help you must launch a web browser on your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 2. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays...
... mobile device. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your existing router WiFi network. 5. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to help you must launch a web browser on your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 2. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays...
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... or mobile device to an Ethernet port on your router to the extender using a wired Ethernet connection. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Launch a web browser and visit http://www.mywifiext.net/. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer...
... or mobile device to an Ethernet port on your router to the extender using a wired Ethernet connection. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Launch a web browser and visit http://www.mywifiext.net/. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer...
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... started 19 User Manual When the extender connects to your WiFi connections. To connect to the extender using WPS For help that manages your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid green. This is the SSID and password that device. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process...
... started 19 User Manual When the extender connects to your WiFi connections. To connect to the extender using WPS For help that manages your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid green. This is the SSID and password that device. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process...
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... Manual http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - Mac computers and iOS devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the extender: 1. http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - A login page displays. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One...
... Manual http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - Mac computers and iOS devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the extender: 1. http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - A login page displays. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One...