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.... Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 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. Get 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...
.... Data Sheet | EAX15 AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 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. Get 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...
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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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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. Once set up , you through the rest. 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 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. Once set up , you through the rest. 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 extender and get more out of 4
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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 x 68.4 x 52.3mm) • Weight: 0.49lb (222g) Key Features • Up to change without notice. www.netgear.com/warranty * 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. 1 Works with devices supporting...
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 x 68.4 x 52.3mm) • Weight: 0.49lb (222g) Key Features • Up to change without notice. www.netgear.com/warranty * 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. 1 Works with devices supporting...
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...access this device, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est ...224; https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get...
...access this device, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est ...224; https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get...
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...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 settings to work with your extender... 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 ...
...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 settings to work with your extender... 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 ...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only. Extender package contents Overview 6 User Manual Figure 1.
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only. Extender package contents Overview 6 User Manual Figure 1.
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Figure 2. 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.
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... the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid green. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. The extender is powered off. The extender is being established. • Solid green. A WPS connection is powered on. • Off. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...
... the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid green. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. The extender is powered off. The extender is being established. • Solid green. A WPS connection is powered on. • Off. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...
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... at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to your existing WiFi network through WPS. 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 button allows the extender to connect to its factory settings. 3. Ethernet port. Reset button...
... at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to your existing WiFi network through WPS. 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 button allows the extender to connect to its factory settings. 3. Ethernet port. Reset button...
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... name (SSID). 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) and a WiFi device outside the range of these jobs so that WiFi devices can join. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax...
... name (SSID). 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) and a WiFi device outside the range of these jobs so that WiFi devices can join. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax...
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... supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. You can connect your extender to your WiFi router. 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 network. Place the extender and apply power To place the extender and apply power: 1. For more information, see...
... supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. You can connect your extender to your WiFi router. 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 network. Place the extender and apply power To place the extender and apply power: 1. For more information, see...
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... until the Router Link LED lights green. 8. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Unplug your extender and move it to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to a new location. Follow the prompts to connect your...
... until the Router Link LED lights green. 8. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Unplug your extender and move it to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to a new location. Follow the prompts to connect your...
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...with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender lights. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move the extender closer to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router WiFi networks) ...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 your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is good. If your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on page 17. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...
...with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender lights. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move the extender closer to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router WiFi networks) ...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 your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is good. If your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on page 17. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...
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... band, repeat the WPS process. 3. If the Router Link LED doesn't light green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to use the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between your router and the area...
... band, repeat the WPS process. 3. If the Router Link LED doesn't light green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to use the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between your router and the area...
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... tables show an example of what your extender WiFi network names might look like : Table 4. 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 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.
... tables show an example of what your extender WiFi network names might look like : Table 4. 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 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.
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.... 9. Reconnect your computer or mobile device. Get started 17 User Manual The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your extender and move it to -router connection is broadcast. Unplug your existing router WiFi network. 5. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your extender. 7. Power on your computer or mobile device to your existing...
.... 9. Reconnect your computer or mobile device. Get started 17 User Manual The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your extender and move it to -router connection is broadcast. Unplug your existing router WiFi network. 5. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your extender. 7. Power on your computer or mobile device to your existing...
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... router. 4. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP server. 6. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Extender in access point mode To use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi. If your network...
... router. 4. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP server. 6. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Extender in access point mode To use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi. If your network...
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... can log in your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid green. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your devices to the new extender network using a WiFi or WPS connection. Press the WPS button on your router. Get started 19 User...
... can log in your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid green. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your devices to the new extender network using a WiFi or WPS connection. Press the WPS button on your router. Get started 19 User...
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...of the following URLs: - For more information about how to your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 65. A login page displays. Get started 20 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 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 your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/...
...of the following URLs: - For more information about how to your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 65. A login page displays. Get started 20 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 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 your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/...