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.... Increased Coverage for all your devices. PAGE 1 of 4 Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Leading the new era of WiFi 6 • Up to 1.5X better performance than a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) extender. 4-Stream WiFi with your existing WiFi Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender give you want it. 4-Stream WiFi 6 Upgraded WiFi that's up to...
.... Increased Coverage for all your devices. PAGE 1 of 4 Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Leading the new era of WiFi 6 • Up to 1.5X better performance than a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) extender. 4-Stream WiFi with your existing WiFi Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender give you want it. 4-Stream WiFi 6 Upgraded WiFi that's up to...
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Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi System using the WiFi you already have > 4K Your Existing WiFi 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Reset Power jack 1G Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports to connect more wired devices PAGE 2 of 4
Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi System using the WiFi you already have > 4K Your Existing WiFi 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Reset Power jack 1G Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports to connect more wired devices PAGE 2 of 4
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With the app, you can use the intuitive dashboard to the network and the app will walk you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your extender and get more out of 4
With the app, you can use the intuitive dashboard to the network and the app will walk you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your extender and get more out of 4
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...mark of wireless networks, including without notice. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX20-1 PAGE 4 of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual... | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Package Contents • AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX20) • Power adapter • Quick Start Guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 2.5 in (241.7 x 169.5 x 63.4 mm) • Weight: 1.1 lb (504.4 g) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty • Extend your...
...mark of wireless networks, including without notice. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX20-1 PAGE 4 of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual... | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Package Contents • AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX20) • Power adapter • Quick Start Guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 2.5 in (241.7 x 169.5 x 63.4 mm) • Weight: 1.1 lb (504.4 g) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty • Extend your...
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..., you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. By using this product is sold in Canada, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at community.netgear.com. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return...
..., you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. By using this product is sold in Canada, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at community.netgear.com. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Set up the extender to use a static IP address 37 Adjust the WiFi coverage 38 Enable FastLane technology 39 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 40 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password ...the Reset button 50 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 50 Update the extender firmware 52 Check for new firmware and update the extender 52 Manually upload firmware to the extender 53 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 54 Turn the LEDs On or ...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Set up the extender to use a static IP address 37 Adjust the WiFi coverage 38 Enable FastLane technology 39 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 40 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password ...the Reset button 50 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 50 Update the extender firmware 52 Check for new firmware and update the extender 52 Manually upload firmware to the extender 53 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 54 Turn the LEDs On or ...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2. Front panel Overview 7 User Manual
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2. Front panel Overview 7 User Manual
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.... • Solid white. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender network is operating. • Off. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is enabled without WiFi security. • Solid amber. The extender network is not connected to the extender. 5 GHz LED • Solid white. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. LED descriptions LED Ethernet LED Description • Solid white...
.... • Solid white. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender network is operating. • Off. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is enabled without WiFi security. • Solid amber. The extender network is not connected to the extender. 5 GHz LED • Solid white. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. LED descriptions LED Ethernet LED Description • Solid white...
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... DC power connector. Overview 9 User Manual Back panel The back panel contains the following components: 1. Pressing this button resets the extender. Ethernet ports. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Back Panel The back panel of the extender provides a Reset button, Ethernet ports, and a DC power connector. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to...
... DC power connector. Overview 9 User Manual Back panel The back panel contains the following components: 1. Pressing this button resets the extender. Ethernet ports. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Back Panel The back panel of the extender provides a Reset button, Ethernet ports, and a DC power connector. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to...
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... client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as broadcasting its own WiFi network that both ends of the WiFi router. Overview 10 User Manual Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher - Firefox 2.0 or higher - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi network.
... client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as broadcasting its own WiFi network that both ends of the WiFi router. Overview 10 User Manual Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher - Firefox 2.0 or higher - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi network.
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... 13. • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 14. • Connect with the web browser setup. You can 't connect to light solid white. The Nighthawk app guides you must change your router. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your router's WiFi netowrk...
... 13. • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 14. • Connect with the web browser setup. You can 't connect to light solid white. The Nighthawk app guides you must change your router. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your router's WiFi netowrk...
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... your existing router WiFi network. 5. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the new extended WiFi network. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 9.
... your existing router WiFi network. 5. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the new extended WiFi network. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 9.
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... WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 3. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender The following tables show an example of what your 2.4 and 5 GHz extender WiFi names might look like if your router. Press the WPS button on the extender lights. When the extender connects to both the 2.4 GHz and ... LED lights white, the connection between the router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your WiFi router: 1. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to the router and try again. Note: WPS does...
... WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 3. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender The following tables show an example of what your 2.4 and 5 GHz extender WiFi names might look like if your router. Press the WPS button on the extender lights. When the extender connects to both the 2.4 GHz and ... LED lights white, the connection between the router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your WiFi router: 1. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to the router and try again. Note: WPS does...
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... the router and try again. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights white, the connection between your router. 8. We recommend that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the extended network. Reconnect your WiFi-enabled...connection is optimal. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it to that the new location be within the range of your extender didn't connect to a new location. Get started 15 User Manual Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your router WiFi ...
... the router and try again. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights white, the connection between your router. 8. We recommend that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the extended network. Reconnect your WiFi-enabled...connection is optimal. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it to that the new location be within the range of your extender didn't connect to a new location. Get started 15 User Manual Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your router WiFi ...
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...WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 5. 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 connects to the 5 GHz router WiFi network only) MyWiFiExample-5G ...GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 7. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 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. The...
...WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 5. 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 connects to the 5 GHz router WiFi network only) MyWiFiExample-5G ...GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 7. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 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. The...
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... assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 9. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is broadcast. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Note: Since your router and extender networks share the same WiFi network...
... assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 9. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is broadcast. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Note: Since your router and extender networks share the same WiFi network...
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... Manual Wait for the Power LED to the Ethernet port on the extender. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your router to your computer and extender. The extender does not function as an access point. Figure 4. Launch a web...before you can use the extender in access point mode: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to the DHCP server. 6. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to connect your extender as a router. Connect the...
... Manual Wait for the Power LED to the Ethernet port on the extender. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your router to your computer and extender. The extender does not function as an access point. Figure 4. Launch a web...before you can use the extender in access point mode: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to the DHCP server. 6. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to connect your extender as a router. Connect the...
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Connect a device to the extender network using a WPS connection: 1. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can log in your area. 2. This is the SSID and password that manages your WiFi connections. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender until the WPS LED...
Connect a device to the extender network using a WPS connection: 1. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can log in your area. 2. This is the SSID and password that manages your WiFi connections. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender until the WPS LED...
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http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender To 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: 1. Mac computers and iOS devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - For more information about...
http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender To 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: 1. Mac computers and iOS devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - For more information about...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 3. The Status page displays. 4. Follow the prompts. Get started 21 User Manual Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5.
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 3. The Status page displays. 4. Follow the prompts. Get started 21 User Manual Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5.