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.... Increased Coverage for Your Smart Home Strong WiFi signals reach every corner of your existing WiFi • Powerful WiFi where you want it with wallplug placement Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender give you want it . 4-Stream WiFi 6 Upgraded WiFi that's up to 1.8Gbps Smoother 4K HD streaming & gaming. Get powerful WiFi where you up to 1.5X better performance...
.... Increased Coverage for Your Smart Home Strong WiFi signals reach every corner of your existing WiFi • Powerful WiFi where you want it with wallplug placement Overview The NETGEAR AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender give you want it . 4-Stream WiFi 6 Upgraded WiFi that's up to 1.8Gbps Smoother 4K HD streaming & gaming. Get powerful WiFi where you up to 1.5X better performance...
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Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi System using the WiFi you already have Your Existing WiFi MESH WIFI CONNECTION WiFi Mesh Extender Secure Connection (WPS) Reset 1G One Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port to connect wired devices PAGE 2 of 4
Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi System using the WiFi you already have Your Existing WiFi MESH WIFI CONNECTION WiFi Mesh Extender Secure Connection (WPS) Reset 1G One Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port to connect wired devices PAGE 2 of 4
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With the app, you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to the network and the app will walk you can install your extender in a few steps-just connect your mobile device 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 extender and get more out of 4 Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your WiFi.
With the app, you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to the network and the app will walk you can install your extender in a few steps-just connect your mobile device 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 extender and get more out of 4 Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 3 of your WiFi.
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...174; 5.1, or Google Chrome® 25.0 browsers or higher Security & Standards • AX1800‡ WiFi - Specifications are trademarks of 4 For indoor use only. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Nighthawk are subject to 1.5X better performance than a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) extender... and wireless coverage. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Package Contents • AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.7 x 2.1in (149...
...174; 5.1, or Google Chrome® 25.0 browsers or higher Security & Standards • AX1800‡ WiFi - Specifications are trademarks of 4 For indoor use only. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Nighthawk are subject to 1.5X better performance than a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) extender... and wireless coverage. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Package Contents • AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.7 x 2.1in (149...
Installation Guide
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Open the Nighthawk app and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your extender. Do more . Connect your phone to the extender WiFi network called NETGEAR_EXT. Run a speed test, see all the connected devices, and more with the app Check out everything you can do on the Google ... phone, download the Nighthawk app, available on the Nighthawk app! Download the Nighthawk app to install your extender On your mobile phone to the extender WiFi Plug in your extender. 3. Device Manager Devices (11) Internet Speed Network Map Nodes...
Open the Nighthawk app and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your extender. Do more . Connect your phone to the extender WiFi network called NETGEAR_EXT. Run a speed test, see all the connected devices, and more with the app Check out everything you can do on the Google ... phone, download the Nighthawk app, available on the Nighthawk app! Download the Nighthawk app to install your extender On your mobile phone to the extender WiFi Plug in your extender. 3. Device Manager Devices (11) Internet Speed Network Map Nodes...
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... EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. By using this device, you do...
... EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. By using this device, you do...
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... the Extender Works 10 Chapter 2 Get started Install the WiFi extender 12 Place the extender and apply power 12 Connect to an existing WiFi network 12 Connect with the Nighthawk app 13 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 ...
... the Extender Works 10 Chapter 2 Get started Install the WiFi extender 12 Place the extender and apply power 12 Connect to an existing WiFi network 12 Connect with the Nighthawk app 13 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 ...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Deny access to a computer or WiFi device 39 Set up an access schedule 40 Change the extender's device name 41 Set up the extender to use a static IP address 42 Adjust the WiFi coverage 43 Enable FastLane technology 44 Configure a router with advanced MAC ...Off 61 Chapter 5 FAQs and troubleshooting FAQs...64 Find the Extender's IP address 65 Cannot Connect to the Extender 66 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......66 Cannot access mywifiext.net 67 Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app 68 Chapter 6 Supplemental...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Deny access to a computer or WiFi device 39 Set up an access schedule 40 Change the extender's device name 41 Set up the extender to use a static IP address 42 Adjust the WiFi coverage 43 Enable FastLane technology 44 Configure a router with advanced MAC ...Off 61 Chapter 5 FAQs and troubleshooting FAQs...64 Find the Extender's IP address 65 Cannot Connect to the Extender 66 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......66 Cannot access mywifiext.net 67 Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app 68 Chapter 6 Supplemental...
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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 • Side 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 • Side 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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Extender package contents Overview 6 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only. Figure 1.
Extender package contents Overview 6 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only. Figure 1.
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Front panel Overview 7 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2.
Front panel Overview 7 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2.
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... Solid green. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. The extender network is set up with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. The extender is powered off. Good connection. • Solid red. A WPS connection is booting....to the router WiFi network, and the extender network is set up without WiFi security. No connection. No connection. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description • Solid amber. Best connection. • Solid amber. WPS LED • Blinking green. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender ...
... Solid green. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. The extender network is set up with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. The extender is powered off. Good connection. • Solid red. A WPS connection is booting....to the router WiFi network, and the extender network is set up without WiFi security. No connection. No connection. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description • Solid amber. Best connection. • Solid amber. WPS LED • Blinking green. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender ...
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... the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to your existing WiFi network through WPS. Overview 9 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. Pressing the WPS...
... the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to your existing WiFi network through WPS. Overview 9 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. Pressing the WPS...
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...). AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that WiFi devices can ...or higher - Safari 5.1 or higher - Overview 10 User Manual When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions 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...
...). AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that WiFi devices can ...or higher - Safari 5.1 or higher - Overview 10 User Manual When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions 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...
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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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... Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. You can connect your extender to your router. The Nighthawk app guides you must change your WiFi router. For more information, see Connect with the Nighthawk app on page ... these methods: • Connect with WPS. Note: If your existing WiFi network. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your router's WiFi security is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Place the ...
... Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. You can connect your extender to your router. The Nighthawk app guides you must change your WiFi router. For more information, see Connect with the Nighthawk app on page ... these methods: • Connect with WPS. Note: If your existing WiFi network. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your router's WiFi security is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Place the ...
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Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the router and try again. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Unplug your computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights green. 8. Keep moving ... Manual Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. On your existing router WiFi network. 5. We recommend that the new location be about the Nighthawk app, visit...
Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the router and try again. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Unplug your computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights green. 8. Keep moving ... Manual Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. On your existing router WiFi network. 5. We recommend that the new location be about the Nighthawk app, visit...
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..., check the instructions or online help with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender until the WPS LED blinks. 2. Existing dual-band router WiFi names example Dual-band router WiFi networks 2.4 GHz router WiFi network 5 GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 3. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following tables show an example...
..., check the instructions or online help with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender until the WPS LED blinks. 2. Existing dual-band router WiFi names example Dual-band router WiFi networks 2.4 GHz router WiFi network 5 GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 3. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following tables show an example...
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...extender-to the extended network. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to -router connection is optimal. Get started 15 User Manual Power on your router WiFi network. 4. After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is good. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED... lights green, the connection between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Keep moving the extender to...
...extender-to the extended network. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to -router connection is optimal. Get started 15 User Manual Power on your router WiFi network. 4. After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is good. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED... lights green, the connection between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Keep moving the extender to...
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... MyWiFiExample-5G Table 5. Existing dual-band router WiFi names example Dual-band router WiFi networks 2.4 GHz router WiFi network 5 GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 7. The following tables show an example of what your extender WiFi network names might look like : Table 6. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender For example, if your extender...
... MyWiFiExample-5G Table 5. Existing dual-band router WiFi names example Dual-band router WiFi networks 2.4 GHz router WiFi network 5 GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample MyWiFiExample-5G Table 7. The following tables show an example of what your extender WiFi network names might look like : Table 6. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender For example, if your extender...