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This powerful Nighthawk Mesh Extender works with your home with blazing-fast speeds up to 6Gbps. PAGE 1 of your existing WiFi to the farthest corner of 11 Enjoy a better connected home experience and extend faster WiFi to create a powerful whole home mesh WiFi. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Leading the New Era of WiFi 6 NETGEAR® Nighthawk® 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) supports the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard.
This powerful Nighthawk Mesh Extender works with your home with blazing-fast speeds up to 6Gbps. PAGE 1 of your existing WiFi to the farthest corner of 11 Enjoy a better connected home experience and extend faster WiFi to create a powerful whole home mesh WiFi. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Leading the New Era of WiFi 6 NETGEAR® Nighthawk® 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) supports the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard.
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... more connections for all your smart home with wider range to support more devices with better reliability and faster speeds. 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...
... more connections for all your smart home with wider range to support more devices with better reliability and faster speeds. 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...
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... for your router WiFi cannot reach. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to 2 times faster than standard 2x2 AC WiFi with 80MHz. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming... cameras or the garage. Built for compatible mobile devices and laptops**, up to typical 2x2 AC WiFi. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 8 Stream WiFi 6-4X Better Performance Eight WiFi spatial streams - Smart Roaming automatically connects your mobile devices to the...
... for your router WiFi cannot reach. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to 2 times faster than standard 2x2 AC WiFi with 80MHz. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming... cameras or the garage. Built for compatible mobile devices and laptops**, up to typical 2x2 AC WiFi. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 8 Stream WiFi 6-4X Better Performance Eight WiFi spatial streams - Smart Roaming automatically connects your mobile devices to the...
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... Antennas are pre-optimized for better 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. 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 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 four (4)...
... Antennas are pre-optimized for better 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. 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 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 four (4)...
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... two WiFi bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for the entire home. 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 quickly & make sure...
... two WiFi bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for the entire home. 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 quickly & make sure...
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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 of air-time, reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to add more ...
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 of air-time, reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to add more ...
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...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 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. ...
...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 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 through the rest. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected ... the network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up your WiFi. With the app, you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of your...
Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to manage your network. • Network Management-Easily monitor and manage your home network • Quick Setup-Get connected ... the network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up your WiFi. With the app, you can install your extender in just minutes • Get it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of your...
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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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...support within 90 days of 11 Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home PAGE 10 of product purchase [US only]. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Package Contents • Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) • Quick start guide • Power ...IEEE® 802.11 k • Four (4) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports 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 ...
...support within 90 days of 11 Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home PAGE 10 of product purchase [US only]. Data Sheet | EAX80 Nighthawk® AX8/8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Package Contents • Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) • Quick start guide • Power ...IEEE® 802.11 k • Four (4) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports 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 ...
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...., registered in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. are trademarks of 11 and other countries. Actual data throughput and data over distance will vary. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and Nighthawk are not guaranteed and may not...other trademarks mentioned herein are subject to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. 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 802...
...., registered in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. are trademarks of 11 and other countries. Actual data throughput and data over distance will vary. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and Nighthawk are not guaranteed and may not...other trademarks mentioned herein are subject to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. 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 802...
Installation Guide
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...you must provide translated MAC address to another MAC address. An Ethernet device is translated to the router. To add a translated MAC address to your extender network. Log in to your router and reserve an IP address for your router's documentation. 2. The firmware is being established. • Solid white.... access control, or ACL. Log in to work with WiFi security (either WPA or WPA2 WiFi security). • Off. Power on the extender and connect all of your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is powered on the router is connected to its factory default ...
...you must provide translated MAC address to another MAC address. An Ethernet device is translated to the router. To add a translated MAC address to your extender network. Log in to your router and reserve an IP address for your router's documentation. 2. The firmware is being established. • Solid white.... access control, or ACL. Log in to work with WiFi security (either WPA or WPA2 WiFi security). • Off. Power on the extender and connect all of your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is powered on the router is connected to its factory default ...
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... a new location. Connect the power adapter to your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to the extended network. 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you through the installation. For more information about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app....com. 2. For more information, see LED descriptions on your extender 1. On your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 3. For more information about the Router Link LED, see Find a good spot...
... a new location. Connect the power adapter to your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to the extended network. 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you through the installation. For more information about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app....com. 2. For more information, see LED descriptions on your extender 1. On your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 3. For more information about the Router Link LED, see Find a good spot...
User Manual
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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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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.... See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 2 Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that...
.... See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 2 Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that...
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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.