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... One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Seamless mesh WiFi throughout the home for Your Smart Home Strong WiFi signals reach every corner of your smart home. 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 • OFDMA provides more WiFi for more devices • 1.5GHz quad-core processor enables smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming • Works with your existing WiFi Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender...
... One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Seamless mesh WiFi throughout the home for Your Smart Home Strong WiFi signals reach every corner of your smart home. 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 • OFDMA provides more WiFi for more devices • 1.5GHz quad-core processor enables smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming • Works with your existing WiFi Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender...
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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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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 extender and get more out of 4 With the app, you can install your extender in a few steps-just connect your mobile device 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 just minutes • Get it easy to set up 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 at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your extender and get more out of 4 With the app, you can install your extender in a few steps-just connect your mobile device 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 just minutes • Get it easy to set up your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest.
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... and the Google Play logo are trademarks of 4 Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX20-1 PAGE 4 of NETGEAR, Inc. 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 (241.7 x 169.5 x 63.4 mm) •...
... and the Google Play logo are trademarks of 4 Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX20-1 PAGE 4 of NETGEAR, Inc. 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 (241.7 x 169.5 x 63.4 mm) •...
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... to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the...
... to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the...
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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 Off...
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 Off...
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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 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2.
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... WiFi security. • Solid amber. Overview 8 User Manual Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is off . The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Off. Poor connection. • Off. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi...
... WiFi security. • Solid amber. Overview 8 User Manual Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender's 5 GHz WiFi radio is off . The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Off. Poor connection. • Off. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. The extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi...
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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. Ethernet ports. Figure 3. Back panel The back panel contains the following components: 1. Pressing this button resets the extender. If the Reset button is pressed ...for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to the DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in...
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. Ethernet ports. Figure 3. Back panel The back panel contains the following components: 1. Pressing this button resets the extender. If the Reset button is pressed ...for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to the DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in...
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... access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of these jobs so that WiFi devices can join. 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...- In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of the WiFi router. The extender broadcasts its network name (SSID). Firefox 2.0 or higher - Overview 10 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi...
... access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of these jobs so that WiFi devices can join. 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...- In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of the WiFi router. The extender broadcasts its network name (SSID). Firefox 2.0 or higher - Overview 10 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi...
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... the Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to light solid white. Connect to your router's WiFi netowrk using one of your extender to an existing WiFi network To extend the range of these methods: •... Connect with the web browser setup. You can use WPS to connect your extender to your router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. If your existing router's WiFi network. Wait for the Power LED ...
... the Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to light solid white. Connect to your router's WiFi netowrk using one of your extender to an existing WiFi network To extend the range of these methods: •... Connect with the web browser setup. You can use WPS to connect your extender to your router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. If your existing router's WiFi network. Wait for the Power LED ...
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... Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is optimal. 8. We recommend that the new location be about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. Power on your extender. 7. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect with the ...Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to your existing router WiFi network. 5. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your computer or mobile device to the router and try again. Reconnect your router using the NETGEAR...
... Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is optimal. 8. We recommend that the new location be about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. Power on your extender. 7. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect with the ...Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to your existing router WiFi network. 5. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your computer or mobile device to the router and try again. Reconnect your router using the NETGEAR...
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...NETGEAR installation assistant on your WiFi router: 1. If your extender connects to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks from a dual-band router: Table 2. Get started 14 User Manual 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...Example router 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 existing WiFi network uses WEP ...
...NETGEAR installation assistant on your WiFi router: 1. If your extender connects to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks from a dual-band router: Table 2. Get started 14 User Manual 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...Example router 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 existing WiFi network uses WEP ...
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...or mobile device to the router and try again. If the Router Link LED doesn't light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the new extender WiFi network. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your computer or mobile device to the router and try again. Connect ... 8. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 6. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights white, the connection between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. We recommend that band, repeat the...
...or mobile device to the router and try again. If the Router Link LED doesn't light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the new extender WiFi network. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your computer or mobile device to the router and try again. Connect ... 8. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 6. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights white, the connection between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. We recommend that band, repeat the...
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...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 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. The following... Get started 16 User Manual 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 ...
...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 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. The following... Get started 16 User Manual 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 ...
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... broadcast. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to help you must launch a web browser on your existing router WiFi network. 5. Get started 17 User Manual Follow the prompts to connect your extender to a new location. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Note: Since your router and extender networks share the same...
... broadcast. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to help you must launch a web browser on your existing router WiFi network. 5. Get started 17 User Manual Follow the prompts to connect your extender to a new location. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Note: Since your router and extender networks share the same...
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...or router. 4. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your router to the extender using a wired Ethernet connection. Extender in access point mode To use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub... which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi. The extender does not function as an access point. Figure 4. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode: 1. On your network includes a DHCP server, you can use an Ethernet...
...or router. 4. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your router to the extender using a wired Ethernet connection. Extender in access point mode To use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub... which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi. The extender does not function as an access point. Figure 4. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode: 1. On your network includes a DHCP server, you can use an Ethernet...
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... network name (SSID) and enter your WiFi connections. Some older equipment cannot use your router's SSID and password. 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. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection...
... network name (SSID) and enter your WiFi connections. Some older equipment cannot use your router's SSID and password. 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. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender To log in the address field of the browser. • If you .../ or http://mywifiext/ - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 59. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - A login page displays. Get... started 20 User Manual http://mywifiext.local/ - For more information about how to the extender: 1. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender To log in the address field of the browser. • If you .../ or http://mywifiext/ - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 59. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - A login page displays. Get... started 20 User Manual http://mywifiext.local/ - For more information about how to the extender: 1. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to...
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Follow the prompts. The Status page displays. 4. Get started 21 User Manual Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 3.
Follow the prompts. The Status page displays. 4. Get started 21 User Manual Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 3.