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... 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 • 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† provides...
... 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 • 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† provides...
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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 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 set up your extender and get more out of your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes • Get it easy to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. 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 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 set up your extender and get more out of your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes • Get it easy to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. 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 4
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... DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support. † Comparable with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. ‡ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic...logo are trademarks of 4 Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX15-0 PAGE 4 of Apple Inc. 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 ...
... DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support. † Comparable with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. ‡ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic...logo are trademarks of 4 Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX15-0 PAGE 4 of Apple Inc. 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 ...
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... for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place...
... for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place...
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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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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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.... • Off. A WPS connection is powered off. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. No connection. Overview 8 User Manual The extender is being established. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid...8226; Blinking green. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. The extender network is set up with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. The extender is powered on. • Off. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description...
.... • Off. A WPS connection is powered off. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. No connection. Overview 8 User Manual The extender is being established. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid...8226; Blinking green. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. The extender network is set up with WiFi security (either WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 WiFi security). • Off. The extender is powered on. • Off. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description...
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... to its factory settings. 3. Reset button. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. If 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. Figure 3. Overview 9 User...
... to its factory settings. 3. Reset button. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Side panel The side panel of the extender provides a WPS button, Reset button, and Ethernet port. If 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. Figure 3. Overview 9 User...
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... existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of the WiFi router. The extender broadcasts its role as an access point for WiFi devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working...
... existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of the WiFi router. The extender broadcasts its role as an access point for WiFi devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working...
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... Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. Get started 12 User Manual Place the extender and apply power To place the extender and apply power: 1. Wait for the Power LED to the WiFi router is set to WPA ... or WEP, your extender can connect your extender to your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect with the Nighthawk app on page 17. 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. The Nighthawk ...
... Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. Get started 12 User Manual Place the extender and apply power To place the extender and apply power: 1. Wait for the Power LED to the WiFi router is set to WPA ... or WEP, your extender can connect your extender to your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect with the Nighthawk app on page 17. 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. The Nighthawk ...
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...your computer or mobile device to the new extended WiFi network. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your mobile device. For more information about halfway between your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. On your extender and move it to a new location. ...LED lights green. 9. Unplug your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to your router and the area with the Nighthawk app: 1....
...your computer or mobile device to the new extended WiFi network. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your mobile device. For more information about halfway between your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. On your extender and move it to a new location. ...LED lights green. 9. Unplug your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to your router and the area with the Nighthawk app: 1....
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.... Press the WPS button on the extender lights. For help that device. To use WPS. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following tables show an example of what your 2.4 and 5 GHz extender WiFi names might look like if your WiFi router: 1. Within two minutes, press... and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with that came with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. 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...
.... Press the WPS button on the extender lights. For help that device. To use WPS. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following tables show an example of what your 2.4 and 5 GHz extender WiFi names might look like if your WiFi router: 1. Within two minutes, press... and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with that came with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. 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...
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... to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is good. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8. Get started 15 User Manual 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. Unplug your computer or ...
... to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is good. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8. Get started 15 User Manual 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. Unplug your computer or ...
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... 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. 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 router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. New extender WiFi...
... 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. 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 router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks. New extender WiFi...
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... NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to the new extended WiFi network. Use the Router Link LED to help you must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device to your existing router WiFi network. 5. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Reconnect your extender. 7. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your WiFi...
... NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to the new extended WiFi network. Use the Router Link LED to help you must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device to your existing router WiFi network. 5. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Reconnect your extender. 7. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your WiFi...
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... connect to light amber and then turn green. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Wait for the Power LED to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. • Ethernet. Launch a web browser and visit http://www.mywifiext.net/. Get started 18 User Manual Figure 4. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the...
... connect to light amber and then turn green. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Wait for the Power LED to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. • Ethernet. Launch a web browser and visit http://www.mywifiext.net/. Get started 18 User Manual Figure 4. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the...
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... is the SSID and password that device. Get started 19 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. Connect a device to the extender network using a WPS connection: 1. When the extender connects to the extender WiFi network: 1.
... is the SSID and password that device. Get started 19 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. Connect a device to the extender network using a WPS connection: 1. When the extender connects to the extender WiFi network: 1.
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.... http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to the extender: 1. A login page displays. For more information about how to your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 65. Launch...
.... http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in to the extender: 1. A login page displays. For more information about how to your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP address on page 65. Launch...