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... your mobile devices to the optimal WiFi for extending Internet speeds to your house. Use the same WiFi name and password to 3Gbps. EX8000 is one of 5 This Nighthawk Mesh Extender creates powerful whole home WiFi using your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to provide seamless connectivity as you roam... for superior streaming as you move around your devices. One WiFi Name. Dedicated WiFi Link avoids cutting the extended WiFi bandwidth in half. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender AC3000 Smart Roaming.
... your mobile devices to the optimal WiFi for extending Internet speeds to your house. Use the same WiFi name and password to 3Gbps. EX8000 is one of 5 This Nighthawk Mesh Extender creates powerful whole home WiFi using your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to provide seamless connectivity as you roam... for superior streaming as you move around your devices. One WiFi Name. Dedicated WiFi Link avoids cutting the extended WiFi bandwidth in half. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender AC3000 Smart Roaming.
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Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender NIGHTHAWK MESH WIFI • Easily create a whole home WiFi system with your existing router • Extends coverage of your home's WiFi with same WiFi name & security ...
Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender NIGHTHAWK MESH WIFI • Easily create a whole home WiFi system with your existing router • Extends coverage of your home's WiFi with same WiFi name & security ...
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Front haul is always one band, however the backhaul is automatically enabled. In Nighthawk X6S Tri-band WiFi range extender FastLane3 Technology is not always 5GHz. Use case: More bandwidth for more devices. Smart Roaming....all your devices operating on 5Ghz network have a dedicated WiFi connection. More Coverage. One WiFi Name. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender The NETGEAR patented FastLane3 Technology is comprised of 5 FASTLANE FASTLANE3 Technology This feature maximizes performance by limiting devices to extend WiFi throughout ...
Front haul is always one band, however the backhaul is automatically enabled. In Nighthawk X6S Tri-band WiFi range extender FastLane3 Technology is not always 5GHz. Use case: More bandwidth for more devices. Smart Roaming....all your devices operating on 5Ghz network have a dedicated WiFi connection. More Coverage. One WiFi Name. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender The NETGEAR patented FastLane3 Technology is comprised of 5 FASTLANE FASTLANE3 Technology This feature maximizes performance by limiting devices to extend WiFi throughout ...
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Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi, with the app, you can install your extender ...
Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi, with the app, you can install your extender ...
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...San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX8000-4 PAGE 5 of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender (EX8000) • Quick start guide • .... ‡Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, FastLane3, and Nighthawk are trademarks of 5 Band 2: 866Mbps @5GHz - 256QAM - For indoor use only. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home Support • 90-day complimentary technical ...
...San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX8000-4 PAGE 5 of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | EX8000 Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender (EX8000) • Quick start guide • .... ‡Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, FastLane3, and Nighthawk are trademarks of 5 Band 2: 866Mbps @5GHz - 256QAM - For indoor use only. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home Support • 90-day complimentary technical ...
Installation Guide
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... on your router WiFi network. 2. Unplug your router. The extender must support WPS to it, the Maximum Throughput LED lights. Download the Nighthawk app on your extender and move your extender 1. For more information, see Find a good spot for your router WiFi network uses WEP security...Press the WPS button on the other side of your mobile device. 2. We recommend that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. If you used the Nighthawk app to -2.4 or 5 GHz. For more information, see Find a good spot for your extender to the router, the Link Status LED lights....
... on your router WiFi network. 2. Unplug your router. The extender must support WPS to it, the Maximum Throughput LED lights. Download the Nighthawk app on your extender and move your extender 1. For more information, see Find a good spot for your router WiFi network uses WEP security...Press the WPS button on the other side of your mobile device. 2. We recommend that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. If you used the Nighthawk app to -2.4 or 5 GHz. For more information, see Find a good spot for your extender to the router, the Link Status LED lights....
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender User Manual Model EX8000 May 2018 202-11758-02 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender User Manual Model EX8000 May 2018 202-11758-02 350 E.
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... you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender...
... you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password 36 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 37 Manually Set the Extender ... Firmware 42 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 42 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 43 Restart the Extender Remotely 44 Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off 45 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender USB Device Requirements 48 Connect a USB Storage Device to the...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password 36 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 37 Manually Set the Extender ... Firmware 42 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 42 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 43 Restart the Extender Remotely 44 Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off 45 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender USB Device Requirements 48 Connect a USB Storage Device to the...
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Nighthawk X6S X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender (Model EX8000) 2. Extender package contents 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains the following items. Figure 1. Power adapter (varies by region) Overview 6
Nighthawk X6S X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender (Model EX8000) 2. Extender package contents 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains the following items. Figure 1. Power adapter (varies by region) Overview 6
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Front panel Overview 7 Figure 2.
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Front panel Overview 7 Figure 2.
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...; Off. The extender is connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid white. A USB device is not connected to the extender. • Off. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Table 1. The extender is off . 5 GHz LED Client Link LED USB LED • Solid white. The 5 GHz radio...
...; Off. The extender is connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid white. A USB device is not connected to the extender. • Off. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Table 1. The extender is off . 5 GHz LED Client Link LED USB LED • Solid white. The 5 GHz radio...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Table 1. A WPS connection is enabled without WiFi security. • Solid white. Back Panel The back panel of the ...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Table 1. A WPS connection is enabled without WiFi security. • Solid white. Back Panel The back panel of the ...
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... performs tasks that you connect through the extender is ready. • DC power connector. Pressing this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to the extender. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender The back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. Use this button resets the router. Press the...
... performs tasks that you connect through the extender is ready. • DC power connector. Pressing this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to the extender. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender The back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. Use this button resets the router. Press the...
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Extender in a home Overview 11 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Figure 4.
Extender in a home Overview 11 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Figure 4.
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the ... same room as your router's WiFi security setting. If your extender can connect the extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 13. Note WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. Place the... electrical outlet. 3. For help with the WPS button on page 15. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is required only during the initial setup process...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the ... same room as your router's WiFi security setting. If your extender can connect the extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 13. Note WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. Place the... electrical outlet. 3. For help with the WPS button on page 15. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is required only during the initial setup process...
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... its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender lights solid white and the Link Status LED lights. For example, if your extender connects to the router until the... the LEDs don't light, follow the next step. 3. Take your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to help you press the WPS button. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To use WPS to connect the extender to -router connection is about halfway between your router and the...
... its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender lights solid white and the Link Status LED lights. For example, if your extender connects to the router until the... the LEDs don't light, follow the next step. 3. Take your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to help you press the WPS button. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To use WPS to connect the extender to -router connection is about halfway between your router and the...
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... to connect the extender to your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Launch web browser. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Get Started 15 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses ... NETGEAR_EXT. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to help you must launch a web browser on your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for...
... to connect the extender to your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Launch web browser. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Get Started 15 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses ... NETGEAR_EXT. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to help you must launch a web browser on your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for...
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...the extender using a wired Ethernet connection. Get Started 16 Connect a computer or mobile device to light amber and then turn green. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the new extender WiFi ... the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to the extender, the Client LED lights solid white. • Ethernet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the Ethernet port on your computer and extender. Connect...
...the extender using a wired Ethernet connection. Get Started 16 Connect a computer or mobile device to light amber and then turn green. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the new extender WiFi ... the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to the extender, the Client LED lights solid white. • Ethernet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the Ethernet port on your computer and extender. Connect...
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...feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as your extender as a router. Get Started 17 Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up during the installation process. Press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, ... WPS. Find and select your extender's WiFi network name (SSID) and enter your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Note Do not connect your extender directly to your devices to the new extender network using a WPS connection...
...feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as your extender as a router. Get Started 17 Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up during the installation process. Press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, ... WPS. Find and select your extender's WiFi network name (SSID) and enter your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Note Do not connect your extender directly to your devices to the new extender network using a WPS connection...