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...reach every corner of 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 1.8Gbps Smoother 4K HD streaming & gaming. 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 up to 1.8Gbps† provides fast wireless speeds.
...reach every corner of 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 1.8Gbps Smoother 4K HD streaming & gaming. 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 up to 1.8Gbps† provides fast wireless speeds.
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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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Once set up your extender and get more out of 4 Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes 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 the network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up, you through the rest. With the app, you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it easy to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your WiFi.
Once set up your extender and get more out of 4 Data Sheet | EAX20 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes 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 the network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up, you through the rest. With the app, you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it easy to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your WiFi.
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... non-standard or outdated. Any other countries. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX20-1 PAGE 4 of Google LLC. Data Sheet | 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 the U.S. The product...
... non-standard or outdated. Any other countries. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX20-1 PAGE 4 of Google LLC. Data Sheet | 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 the U.S. The product...
Installation Guide
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Open the Nighthawk app and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your mobile phone to the extender WiFi network called NETGEAR_EXT. Device Manager Devices (11) Internet Speed Network Map Nodes (4) WiFi Settings "Rick's WiFi" 3 Do more . Quick Start 1 Download the Nighthawk app On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app, available on the Nighthawk app! Run a speed test, see all the connected devices, and more with the app Check out everything you can do on Google Play and the Apple App Store. 2 Install your extender Connect your extender.
Open the Nighthawk app and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your mobile phone to the extender WiFi network called NETGEAR_EXT. Device Manager Devices (11) Internet Speed Network Map Nodes (4) WiFi Settings "Rick's WiFi" 3 Do more . Quick Start 1 Download the Nighthawk app On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app, available on the Nighthawk app! Run a speed test, see all the connected devices, and more with the app Check out everything you can do on Google Play and the Apple App Store. 2 Install your extender Connect your extender.
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...der à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you are trademarks of purchase within your ... the device to get your return period. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Power LED Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. Contents Extender Power Adapter (varies by region) Overview Reset B 1 1 2 3 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2 4 5 C 3 6 4 A WPS D DC A...
...der à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you are trademarks of purchase within your ... the device to get your return period. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Power LED Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. Contents Extender Power Adapter (varies by region) Overview Reset B 1 1 2 3 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2 4 5 C 3 6 4 A WPS D DC A...
User Manual
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... are agreeing to get your return period. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of purchase within your questions...
... are agreeing to get your return period. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of purchase within your questions...
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... Connect with WPS 14 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 17 Use the extender in access point mode 18 Connect a device to the extender network 19 Connect a device to the extender network using WiFi 19 Connect a device to the extender network using WPS 19 Log in to the extender after installation 19 Run the Smart Setup...
... Connect with WPS 14 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 17 Use the extender in access point mode 18 Connect a device to the extender network 19 Connect a device to the extender network using WiFi 19 Connect a device to the extender network using WPS 19 Log in to the extender after installation 19 Run the Smart Setup...
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...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 43 Turn password protection off and on 44 Recover a forgotten user name or ... Use 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 Off 55...
...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 43 Turn password protection off and on 44 Recover a forgotten user name or ... Use 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 Off 55...
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1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi. This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Extender • LEDs • Back Panel • System Requirements • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5
1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi. This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Extender • LEDs • Back Panel • System Requirements • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5
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Figure 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Front panel Overview 7 User Manual
Figure 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Front panel Overview 7 User Manual
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...device is powered on. • Blinking amber. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is enabled without WiFi security. • Solid amber. The extender network is off. 2.4 GHz LED • Solid white. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is off . The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • ...booting. • Solid white. No connection. • Blinking white. The extender network is powered off . The extender is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is being established. • Solid white. A WPS...
...device is powered on. • Blinking amber. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is enabled without WiFi security. • Solid amber. The extender network is off. 2.4 GHz LED • Solid white. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is off . The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • ...booting. • Solid white. No connection. • Blinking white. The extender network is powered off . The extender is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is being established. • Solid white. A WPS...
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.... 2. DC power connector. If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to LAN devices. 3. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector. Overview 9 User Manual... Pressing this button resets the extender. Reset button. 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.
.... 2. DC power connector. If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to LAN devices. 3. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector. Overview 9 User Manual... Pressing this button resets the extender. Reset button. 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.
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...tasks that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that WiFi devices can join. Overview 10 User Manual The extender performs two 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..., 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. 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) ...
...tasks that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that WiFi devices can join. Overview 10 User Manual The extender performs two 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..., 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. 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) ...
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2 Get started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install the WiFi extender • Place the extender and apply power • Connect to an existing WiFi network • Use the extender in access point mode • Connect a device to the extender network • Log in to the extender after installation • Run the Smart Setup installation 11
2 Get started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install the WiFi extender • Place the extender and apply power • Connect to an existing WiFi network • Use the extender in access point mode • Connect a device to the extender network • Log in to the extender after installation • Run the Smart Setup installation 11
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... use WPS to connect your router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. Place the extender and apply power To place the extender and apply power: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. For more information, see Connect with WPS. and For more information, see Connect...
... use WPS to connect your router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. Place the extender and apply power To place the extender and apply power: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. For more information, see Connect with WPS. and For more information, see Connect...
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... halfway between your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Power on your computer or mobile device to a new location. Reconnect your mobile device. Download the Nighthawk app on your extender and move it to the new extended WiFi network. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Unplug your extender. 7. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the...
... halfway between your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Power on your computer or mobile device to a new location. Reconnect your mobile device. Download the Nighthawk app on your extender and move it to the new extended WiFi network. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Unplug your extender. 7. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the...
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... Link LED lights white, the connection between the router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender lights. 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 both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks from...
... Link LED lights white, the connection between the router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender lights. 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 both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks from...
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...After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is optimal. Unplug your router WiFi network. 4. The extender must be about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Get started 15 User Manual Use the Router... or red, move it to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8. Power on your computer or mobile device to the extended network. Reconnect your extender. 5. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the new...
...After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is optimal. Unplug your router WiFi network. 4. The extender must be about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Get started 15 User Manual Use the Router... or red, move it to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8. Power on your computer or mobile device to the extended network. Reconnect your extender. 5. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the new...
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... of what 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 connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your extender WiFi network names might look like : Table 6. The following tables show an...
... of what 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 connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your extender WiFi network names might look like : Table 6. The following tables show an...