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...of your home even where your router WiFi cannot reach. You'll get some blazing connection speeds of more than AC WiFi. It enables expansive coverage for your devices. PAGE 2 of 11 Capacity WiFi 6 gives you improved network capacity for more , 4K/8K streaming, & VR/AR gaming. Speed... for all your smart home with less congestion. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Introducing WiFi 6-the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than one Gigabit per second or more...
...of your home even where your router WiFi cannot reach. You'll get some blazing connection speeds of more than AC WiFi. It enables expansive coverage for your devices. PAGE 2 of 11 Capacity WiFi 6 gives you improved network capacity for more , 4K/8K streaming, & VR/AR gaming. Speed... for all your smart home with less congestion. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Introducing WiFi 6-the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than one Gigabit per second or more...
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... password as your outdoor wireless security cameras or the garage. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for your router. Expansive Coverage for superior streaming as compared to 6Gbps (4.8+1.2Gbps)† extend Gigabit speeds throughout your router WiFi cannot reach. Built for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to the...
... password as your outdoor wireless security cameras or the garage. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for your router. Expansive Coverage for superior streaming as compared to 6Gbps (4.8+1.2Gbps)† extend Gigabit speeds throughout your router WiFi cannot reach. Built for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to the...
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... at the same time§ UP TO 4 SIMULTANEOUS WIFI STREAMS-4-stream MU-MIMO‡ enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices to 10x faster than a 256-QAM router ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT-Up to stream content at the same time WiFi Range Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for... all your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour...
... at the same time§ UP TO 4 SIMULTANEOUS WIFI STREAMS-4-stream MU-MIMO‡ enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices to 10x faster than a 256-QAM router ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT-Up to stream content at the same time WiFi Range Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for... all your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour...
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...Security Maintain high security across your new device faster than lost connections! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you stay that way! One WiFi name for every device connection. NIGHTHAWK® APP-Easily set up your ... WIFI SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI ROUTERS & WIFI DEVICES- Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network to ensure your extender and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. SMART CONNECT-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi ...
...Security Maintain high security across your new device faster than lost connections! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you stay that way! One WiFi name for every device connection. NIGHTHAWK® APP-Easily set up your ... WIFI SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI ROUTERS & WIFI DEVICES- Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network to ensure your extender and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. SMART CONNECT-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi ...
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... to multiple devices simultaneously. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for video streaming or gaming. 4x4 Multi-User MIMO Using multi-user MIMO‡ technology, routers and extenders can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional WiFi MU-MIMO WiFi PAGE 7 of 11 Enjoy simultaneous streaming with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device at Gigabit...
... to multiple devices simultaneously. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for video streaming or gaming. 4x4 Multi-User MIMO Using multi-user MIMO‡ technology, routers and extenders can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional WiFi MU-MIMO WiFi PAGE 7 of 11 Enjoy simultaneous streaming with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device at Gigabit...
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...; Powerful 64-bit dual-core 1.8GHz processor • 160MHz channel support • MU-MIMO‡-Simultaneous streaming of product purchase [US only]. Visit http://community.netgear.com System Requirements • 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi router or gateway • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Firefox® 20 or Safari® 5.1 or...
...; Powerful 64-bit dual-core 1.8GHz processor • 160MHz channel support • MU-MIMO‡-Simultaneous streaming of product purchase [US only]. Visit http://community.netgear.com System Requirements • 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi router or gateway • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Firefox® 20 or Safari® 5.1 or...
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... throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. Mac logo, Apple, and Apple logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender This product comes with a limited warranty that is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered ...only. and other countries. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. ††Performance compared to differences in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. ...
... throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. Mac logo, Apple, and Apple logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender This product comes with a limited warranty that is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered ...only. and other countries. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. ††Performance compared to differences in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. ...
Installation Guide
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...access control list (ACL) on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to disable your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is connected... http:// The extender is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. Poor connection. • Off. Log in the address field of the ...
...access control list (ACL) on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to disable your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is connected... http:// The extender is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. Poor connection. • Off. Log in the address field of the ...
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...For more information, see Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect your extender to the extended network. Connect your router WiFi network. 5. Use the Router Link LED connection is good. to find a spot where the extender-to connect your extender, the following table lists examples ... extended network. 1. If your extender to the extended network. Connect with the Nighthawk app 1. Move your router WiFi network uses WEP security or uses a hidden WiFi network, follow the instructions in the same room as your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet...
...For more information, see Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect your extender to the extended network. Connect your router WiFi network. 5. Use the Router Link LED connection is good. to find a spot where the extender-to connect your extender, the following table lists examples ... extended network. 1. If your extender to the extended network. Connect with the Nighthawk app 1. Move your router WiFi network uses WEP security or uses a hidden WiFi network, follow the instructions in the same room as your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet...
User Manual
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Set up the extender to use a static IP address 36 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 37 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password 40 ... Manually upload firmware to the extender 50 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 52 Turn the LEDs On or Off 53 Adjust the WiFi coverage 54 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender USB Device Requirements 56 Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender 56 Access a Storage...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Set up the extender to use a static IP address 36 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 37 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password 40 ... Manually upload firmware to the extender 50 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 52 Turn the LEDs On or Off 53 Adjust the WiFi coverage 54 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender USB Device Requirements 56 Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender 56 Access a Storage...
User Manual
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... settings. • Solid white. The extender is corrupted. • Off. Front panel Table 1. The firmware is powered off. Router Link LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid white. Good connection. • Solid red. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2.
... settings. • Solid white. The extender is corrupted. • Off. Front panel Table 1. The firmware is powered off. Router Link LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid white. Good connection. • Solid red. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2.
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...2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - The extender must do , such as broadcasting its own WiFi network that both ends of the bridge are in place. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following... to a working WiFi network. Google Chrome 25.0 or higher How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of ...
...2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - The extender must do , such as broadcasting its own WiFi network that both ends of the bridge are in place. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following... to a working WiFi network. Google Chrome 25.0 or higher How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of ...
User Manual
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... to your router's WiFi security is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Place your extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender. Wait for the Power LED to light solid white. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your WiFi router.
... to your router's WiFi security is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Place your extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender. Wait for the Power LED to light solid white. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your WiFi router.
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To connect with a poor WiFi signal. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the router and try again. We recommend that the new location be within the range of your existing router WiFi network. 5. If the Router Link LED doesn't... light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to your existing dual-band router's WiFi names: • 2.4 GHz WiFi name. MyWiFiExample • 5 GHz WiFi name. Download the Nighthawk app on...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To connect with a poor WiFi signal. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the router and try again. We recommend that the new location be within the range of your existing router WiFi network. 5. If the Router Link LED doesn't... light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to your existing dual-band router's WiFi names: • 2.4 GHz WiFi name. MyWiFiExample • 5 GHz WiFi name. Download the Nighthawk app on...
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 16. If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is optimal. If the Router Link LED...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 16. If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is optimal. If the Router Link LED...
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... both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 6. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your WiFi router: 1. MyWiFiExample • Existing router 5 GHz WiFi network name. Launch web browser. MyWiFiExample-5G • New extended 5 GHz...
... both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 6. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your WiFi router: 1. MyWiFiExample • Existing router 5 GHz WiFi network name. Launch web browser. MyWiFiExample-5G • New extended 5 GHz...
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...Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. We recommend that the new location be about halfway between your existing router WiFi network. 5. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 3. Follow the prompts to ...closer to the new extended WiFi network. Reconnect your extender and move it to your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Unplug your computer or mobile device to the router and try again. Power on your extender. 7. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. ...
...Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. We recommend that the new location be about halfway between your existing router WiFi network. 5. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 3. Follow the prompts to ...closer to the new extended WiFi network. Reconnect your extender and move it to your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Unplug your computer or mobile device to the router and try again. Power on your extender. 7. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. ...
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...your computer and extender. Connect a Device to an Ethernet port on the side of the extender. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. The extender does not function as your router. Note: If you want to use the extender in access point mode: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to... connect your router to the Extender Network Using WiFi If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as a router. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To use an Ethernet connection, you must ...
...your computer and extender. Connect a Device to an Ethernet port on the side of the extender. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. The extender does not function as your router. Note: If you want to use the extender in access point mode: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to... connect your router to the Extender Network Using WiFi If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as a router. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To use an Ethernet connection, you must ...
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...1. Press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device. Mac computers and iOS devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To connect to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled... the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - On your WiFi connections. Find and select your extender's WiFi network name (SSID) and enter your router's SSID and password. To log in to the Extender Network Using WPS For...
...1. Press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device. Mac computers and iOS devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To connect to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled... the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - On your WiFi connections. Find and select your extender's WiFi network name (SSID) and enter your router's SSID and password. To log in to the Extender Network Using WPS For...
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... - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is an easy way to connect the extender to a different router or to change the... extender settings. Mac computers and iOS devices. local - Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of...
... - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is an easy way to connect the extender to a different router or to change the... extender settings. Mac computers and iOS devices. local - Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of...