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Installation Guide - Page 1
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...Open the Nighthawk app and follow the step-by-step instructions to the extender WiFi network called NETGEAR_EXT. Connect your mobile phone to set up your extender.
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Do more . Connect your phone to install your extender
On your extender. Run a speed test,...the Nighthawk app! Device Manager Devices (11)
Internet Speed
Network Map Nodes (4)
WiFi Settings "Rick's WiFi"
Quick Start
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Product Data Sheet - Page 4
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... set up your extender and get more out of your warranty & technical
support ...support
D-EAX12-0 PAGE 4 of Google LLC. Backward compatible with future standards. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
This product comes with firmware that is a service... WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX12)
• Quick start guide
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.7 x 2.1in (149 x 68.4 x...
User Manual - Page 12
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... with the web browser setup. For more information, ...set to WPA enterprise, WPA2 enterprise, or WEP, your extender can use WPS to connect your extender to your existing router's WiFi network.
The Nighthawk app guides you must change your WiFi router. Proximity to light solid green.
Get started
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User Manual and For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR installation...
User Manual - Page 14
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...on page 17.
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User Manual For help that device.
When the ...support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions...Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password....instructions in Connect with that came with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender until the WPS LED blinks...
User Manual - Page 15
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After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is enabled, which ...GHz extended networks. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your extender and move the extender closer to a new location.
Get started
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User Manual Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router ... WiFi network. 4. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your extender. 5.
User Manual - Page 24
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...One WiFi Name feature, you must use the same network name and password. Go to the Status page and click the SMART SETUP button to . If you can only enable Smart Connect if your ...enabled the One WiFi Name feature and your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Extender Network Settings
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User Manual To enable Smart Connect, your browser displays the Menu icon , click...
User Manual - Page 35
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...Password (8-63 characters) field, enter a phrase of the guest WiFi network in their scanned network lists. However, this modes limits the operation of 8 to the main WiFi network. Extender Network Settings
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User Manual Configure the following settings... case-sensitive name in the Enter Password (8-63 characters) field, enter a phrase of devices that support WPA3 is limited to the security ...
User Manual - Page 36
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... add a computer to the extender's WiFi network
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you use the push button method to connect a WiFi device...supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. To use the PIN method, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the Verify Password field.
Extender Network Settings
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User Manual - Page 44
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...displays.
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Because a band is dedicated to each function, performance is connected to your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band, do not enable FastLane Technology. Launch a web browser from a ... and your WiFi router support only the 2.4 GHz band, or all your devices and your router using another band. AX1600 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
5. Your settings are saved.
Select a...
User Manual - Page 45
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...buttons.
7. Extender Network Settings
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User Manual Select Do More > FastLane.... The 2.4 GHz band is used to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender
If you must provide translated MAC address to -Device in 2.4 GHz only.
To add a translated MAC address to your WiFi router supports...
User Manual - Page 54
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... manage the extender configuration
When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that is connected to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to the backed-up settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you...
User Manual - Page 64
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...8226; Off. The extender is set up to answer the security questions that I do ? Try these troubleshooting steps:
• Relaunch the ...password. On the login window, click the Username & Password Help link to use DHCP (most are installing the extender as follows:
• Solid green. Best connection • Solid amber. FAQs and troubleshooting
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User Manual The web browser setup...
User Manual - Page 66
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... and retype the WiFi password. AX1600 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
Cannot Connect to the Extender
If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from the WiFi router, Smart Setup displays a message to notify you that you typed the WiFi network name or WiFi passowrd incorrectly. FAQs and troubleshooting
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User Manual - Page 67
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... address might receive an error message that says you are not connected to set up your extender, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 17 and follow the instructions.
• Launch a web browser and enter the extender's default IP address, which is not a regular Internet website. Try these troubleshooting tips to connect to...
User Manual - Page 70
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Factory default settings
Feature Smart Setup WiFi communication WiFi network name (SSID) Security Transmission speed Country/region Operating mode Data rate in the 2.4 GHz band Data rate in and click the onscreen RESET button. Supplemental Information
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Table 10. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and...
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