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This powerful Nighthawk Mesh Extender works with your home with blazing-fast speeds up to create a powerful whole home mesh WiFi. PAGE 1 of WiFi 6 NETGEAR® Nighthawk® 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) supports the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Leading the New Era of 11 Enjoy a better connected home experience and extend faster WiFi to the farthest corner of your existing WiFi to 6Gbps.
This powerful Nighthawk Mesh Extender works with your home with blazing-fast speeds up to create a powerful whole home mesh WiFi. PAGE 1 of WiFi 6 NETGEAR® Nighthawk® 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) supports the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Leading the New Era of 11 Enjoy a better connected home experience and extend faster WiFi to the farthest corner of your existing WiFi to 6Gbps.
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Have more fun with less congestion. PAGE 2 of your home even where your devices. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Introducing WiFi 6-the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than one Gigabit per ...
Have more fun with less congestion. PAGE 2 of your home even where your devices. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Introducing WiFi 6-the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than one Gigabit per ...
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... PAGE 3 of your home even where your outdoor wireless security cameras or the garage. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Extend coverage of all legacy devices. Expansive Coverage for superior streaming as compared to cover every corner of 11 Smart Roaming automatically ...devices & laptops. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to 6Gbps (4.8+1.2Gbps)† extend Gigabit speeds throughout your router. Gigabit Internet provides smoother ultra HD/4K streaming & gaming-wired or ...
... PAGE 3 of your home even where your outdoor wireless security cameras or the garage. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Extend coverage of all legacy devices. Expansive Coverage for superior streaming as compared to cover every corner of 11 Smart Roaming automatically ...devices & laptops. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to 6Gbps (4.8+1.2Gbps)† extend Gigabit speeds throughout your router. Gigabit Internet provides smoother ultra HD/4K streaming & gaming-wired or ...
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... 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS-Internal antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area. MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-OFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 8 devices at... for all your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for best WiFi performance PAGE 4 of 11
... 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS-Internal antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area. MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-OFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 8 devices at... for all your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for best WiFi performance PAGE 4 of 11
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...any network congestion Ease Of Use Start enjoying your new device faster than lost connections! NIGHTHAWK® APP-Easily set up your extender and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with WiFi 5 and earlier ... the entire home. SMART CONNECT-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect ...
...any network congestion Ease Of Use Start enjoying your new device faster than lost connections! NIGHTHAWK® APP-Easily set up your extender and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with WiFi 5 and earlier ... the entire home. SMART CONNECT-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect ...
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PAGE 6 of air-time, reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to your network. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi 6 System using the WiFi you already have Your existing WiFi > Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Extender Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) Using the uplink and downlink OFDMA§ feature...
PAGE 6 of air-time, reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to your network. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Create a Mesh WiFi 6 System using the WiFi you already have Your existing WiFi > Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Extender Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) Using the uplink and downlink OFDMA§ feature...
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...which are increasingly used for video streaming or gaming. 4x4 Multi-User MIMO Using multi-user MIMO‡ technology, routers and extenders can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional WiFi MU-MIMO WiFi PAGE 7 of 11 That means faster downloads and smoother ...streaming for your devices. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices Support for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to stream at a time Data sent to multiple devices simultaneously.
...which are increasingly used for video streaming or gaming. 4x4 Multi-User MIMO Using multi-user MIMO‡ technology, routers and extenders can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional WiFi MU-MIMO WiFi PAGE 7 of 11 That means faster downloads and smoother ...streaming for your devices. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices Support for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to stream at a time Data sent to multiple devices simultaneously.
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Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to the network and the app will walk you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it easy to set up your WiFi. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of your extender and get more out of 11 With the app, you through the rest.
Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to the network and the app will walk you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it easy to set up your WiFi. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of your extender and get more out of 11 With the app, you through the rest.
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Connection Diagram Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Reset One 3.0 USB port 1G Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports to connect more wired devices Power On/Off PAGE 9 of 11
Connection Diagram Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Reset One 3.0 USB port 1G Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports to connect more wired devices Power On/Off PAGE 9 of 11
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... Contents • Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 10 x 7.75 x 4.2 in (279 x 197 x 106 mm) • Weight: 1.9lb (0.86kg) Standards &#...; 25.0 browsers or higher Security • Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty • Extend your extender and get more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections • Smart Connect-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for the...
... Contents • Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 10 x 7.75 x 4.2 in (279 x 197 x 106 mm) • Weight: 1.9lb (0.86kg) Standards &#...; 25.0 browsers or higher Security • Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty • Extend your extender and get more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections • Smart Connect-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for the...
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..., signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. are for reference purposes only. ©2019 NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX80-1 PAGE 11 of Apple Inc., registered in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. ...are subject to IEEE 802.11ac wireless technology. ‡ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from IEEE® standard ...
..., signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. are for reference purposes only. ©2019 NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX80-1 PAGE 11 of Apple Inc., registered in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. ...are subject to IEEE 802.11ac wireless technology. ‡ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from IEEE® standard ...
Installation Guide
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...you must provide translated MAC address to its factory default settings. • Solid white. Windows-based computer. Log in to your extender: a. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to the USB port. &#...Power Router Link 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz USB Ethernet ports 1-4 WPS Description • Slow blinking white. The extender is booting, or the extender is connected to your extender: 1. The extended network is connected to your router and reserve an IP address for your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi...
...you must provide translated MAC address to its factory default settings. • Solid white. Windows-based computer. Log in to your extender: a. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to the USB port. &#...Power Router Link 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz USB Ethernet ports 1-4 WPS Description • Slow blinking white. The extender is booting, or the extender is connected to your extender: 1. The extended network is connected to your router and reserve an IP address for your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi...
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...MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample-5G Getting started 1. On your extender didn't connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your mobile device, open...a new location. For more information about the Router Link LED, see Connect your extender to the extended network. The extender must support WPS to this network Extended WiFi name for your router WiFi network. 5. Download the Nighthawk app on the ...
...MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample-5G Getting started 1. On your extender didn't connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your mobile device, open...a new location. For more information about the Router Link LED, see Connect your extender to the extended network. The extender must support WPS to this network Extended WiFi name for your router WiFi network. 5. Download the Nighthawk app on the ...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Model EAX80 September 2019 202-11975-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Model EAX80 September 2019 202-11975-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 2 NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 2 NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit...
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... Connect With WPS 14 Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 16 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 17 Connect a Device to the Extender Network 18 Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi...........18 Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS...........19 Log In to the Extender After Installation 19 Run Smart Setup Installation...
... Connect With WPS 14 Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 16 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 17 Connect a Device to the Extender Network 18 Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi...........18 Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS...........19 Log In to the Extender After Installation 19 Run Smart Setup Installation...
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...Use the Reset button 48 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 48 Update the extender firmware 49 Check for new firmware and update the extender 49 Manually upload firmware to the extender 50 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 52 Turn the LEDs On or Off ...53 Adjust the WiFi coverage 54 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender USB Device Requirements 56 Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender 56 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From a Windows Computer 57 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive 57 Access ...
...Use the Reset button 48 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 48 Update the extender firmware 49 Check for new firmware and update the extender 49 Manually upload firmware to the extender 50 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 52 Turn the LEDs On or Off ...53 Adjust the WiFi coverage 54 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender USB Device Requirements 56 Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender 56 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From a Windows Computer 57 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive 57 Access ...
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......70 Cannot Access mywifiext.net 71 Chapter 8 Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 74 Technical and Environmental Specifications 75 5
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......70 Cannot Access mywifiext.net 71 Chapter 8 Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 74 Technical and Environmental Specifications 75 5
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This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Extender • LEDs • Back 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. 6 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 • Back 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. 6 1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
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Extender package contents Overview 7 User Manual Figure 1. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender and power adapter.
Extender package contents Overview 7 User Manual Figure 1. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender and power adapter.
