Product Data Sheet
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... • 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 1.5X the performance & capacity of 11ac. Get powerful WiFi where you up ...to 1.5X better performance than a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) extender. 4-Stream WiFi with your existing WiFi router & is ideal for 4K UHD streaming & gaming. It works with up to 1.8Gbps† provides fast wireless speeds. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Seamless...
... • 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 1.5X the performance & capacity of 11ac. Get powerful WiFi where you up ...to 1.5X better performance than a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) extender. 4-Stream WiFi with your existing WiFi router & is ideal for 4K UHD streaming & gaming. It works with up to 1.8Gbps† provides fast wireless speeds. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Seamless...
Product Data Sheet
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...-Fi 4 and earlier generation WiFi devices • Push & Connect using WPS1 System Requirements • 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi router or gateway • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Firefox® 20, Safari® 5.1, or Google Chrome® 25.0 browsers or higher... www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX15-0 PAGE 4 of product purchase [US only]. Actual data throughput and data over distance will vary. Specifications are for multiple devices at the same time§ • Powerful processor-1.5GHz quad-core processor enables smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming...
...-Fi 4 and earlier generation WiFi devices • Push & Connect using WPS1 System Requirements • 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi router or gateway • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Firefox® 20, Safari® 5.1, or Google Chrome® 25.0 browsers or higher... www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX15-0 PAGE 4 of product purchase [US only]. Actual data throughput and data over distance will vary. Specifications are for multiple devices at the same time§ • Powerful processor-1.5GHz quad-core processor enables smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming...
Installation Guide
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Router Link LED 4 3 - For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. You can access this document in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. By using this product is sold in Canada, you... do not agree, return the device to get your return period. If you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce...
Router Link LED 4 3 - For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. You can access this document in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. By using this product is sold in Canada, you... do not agree, return the device to get your return period. If you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce...
User Manual
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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 settings to work with...
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 settings to work with...
User Manual
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...Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. Overview 8 User Manual The extender is powered on. • Off. Router Link LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid green. Poor connection...WiFi security). • Off. Good connection. • Solid red. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is connected to the router WiFi network, and the extender network is set up without WiFi security. Client...
...Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. Overview 8 User Manual The extender is powered on. • Off. Router Link LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid green. Poor connection...WiFi security). • Off. Good connection. • Solid red. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is connected to the router WiFi network, and the extender network is set up without WiFi security. Client...
User Manual
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...main jobs: • The extender connects to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi network. Firefox 2.0 or higher - Safari 5.1 or higher...device connects to a network. • The extender acts as broadcasting its own WiFi network that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that both ends of the WiFi router. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi devices can join. ...
...main jobs: • The extender connects to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to a working WiFi network. Firefox 2.0 or higher - Safari 5.1 or higher...device connects to a network. • The extender acts as broadcasting its own WiFi network that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that both ends of the WiFi router. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi devices can join. ...
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...network To extend the range of these methods: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. Place your extender in the same room as your router's WiFi security is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Wait ...router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. and For more information, see Connect with the Nighthawk app on page 14. • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 13. • Connect with the web browser setup. AX1800 4-Stream...
...network To extend the range of these methods: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. Place your extender in the same room as your router's WiFi security is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Wait ...router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. and For more information, see Connect with the Nighthawk app on page 14. • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 13. • Connect with the web browser setup. AX1800 4-Stream...
User Manual
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to your computer or mobile device to the new extended WiFi network. Download the Nighthawk app on your mobile device. Power on your extender. 7. If the Router Link LED...into an outlet closer to -router connection is optimal. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights green. 9. For more information about halfway between your existing router WiFi network. 5. Reconnect your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Unplug your ...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to your computer or mobile device to the new extended WiFi network. Download the Nighthawk app on your mobile device. Power on your extender. 7. If the Router Link LED...into an outlet closer to -router connection is optimal. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights green. 9. For more information about halfway between your existing router WiFi network. 5. Reconnect your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Unplug your ...
User Manual
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...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. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If the Router... WiFi networks from a dual-band router: Table 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following ...blinks. 2. When the extender connects to your router. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi networks...the router and try again. If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between the router ...
...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. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If the Router... WiFi networks from a dual-band router: Table 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The following ...blinks. 2. When the extender connects to your router. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi networks...the router and try again. If the Router Link LED lights green, the connection between the router ...
User Manual
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... an outlet closer to the extended network. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router and try again. 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 outlets closer to the...
... an outlet closer to the extended network. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router and try again. 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 outlets closer to the...
User Manual
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... 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 5 GHz router WiFi network only) MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample-5G Get started 16 User Manual 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 5. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi...
... 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 5 GHz router WiFi network only) MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample-5G Get started 16 User Manual 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 5. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi...
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... location be about halfway between your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is broadcast. If the Router Link LED doesn't light green, ...plug the extender into an outlet closer to a new location. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your router...
... location be about halfway between your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is broadcast. If the Router Link LED doesn't light green, ...plug the extender into an outlet closer to a new location. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Note: Since your router...
User Manual
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... and visit http://www.mywifiext.net/. The extender does not function as an access point. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to your modem router or router. 4. Connect a computer or mobile device to light amber and then turn green. 3. Note: Do not...: • WiFi. Get started 18 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. On your router to your DSL or cable modem. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Extender in access point mode To ...
... and visit http://www.mywifiext.net/. The extender does not function as an access point. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to your modem router or router. 4. Connect a computer or mobile device to light amber and then turn green. 3. Note: Do not...: • WiFi. Get started 18 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. On your router to your DSL or cable modem. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Extender in access point mode To ...
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...and password as your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that you set up during the installation process. On your router. Connect a device to the extender network using WPS For help with the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights ...to your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help that came with that device. Press the WPS button on your area. 2. 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 the new...
...and password as your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that you set up during the installation process. On your router. Connect a device to the extender network using WPS For help with the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights ...to your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help that came with that device. Press the WPS button on your area. 2. 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 the new...
User Manual
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... the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - A login page displays. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To log in to your extender network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the extender: 1.
... the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - A login page displays. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To log in to your extender network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the extender: 1.
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... the extender's device name • Set up the extender to use a static IP address • Adjust the WiFi coverage • Enable FastLane technology • Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 22
... the extender's device name • Set up the extender to use a static IP address • Adjust the WiFi coverage • Enable FastLane technology • Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 22
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... enable the One WiFi Name feature and your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the same WiFi network settings as your router. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Enable or disable the One... WiFi Name feature The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use different network names, you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name.
... enable the One WiFi Name feature and your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the same WiFi network settings as your router. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Enable or disable the One... WiFi Name feature The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use different network names, you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name.
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...www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser. Your settings are saved. You can set a new SSID and password for your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the same network name and password. Extender Network Settings 24 User Manual The WiFi Settings page displays. ...One WiFi Name feature. The extender menu displays. 5. To enable the Smart Connect feature, your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 4. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button. Select Settings > Wireless. Click the SAVE button. Launch...
...www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser. Your settings are saved. You can set a new SSID and password for your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the same network name and password. Extender Network Settings 24 User Manual The WiFi Settings page displays. ...One WiFi Name feature. The extender menu displays. 5. To enable the Smart Connect feature, your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 4. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button. Select Settings > Wireless. Click the SAVE button. Launch...
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... SAVE button. To set up an access schedule You can set up an access schedule that prevents the extender's wireless or wired connection to the router based on the times that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of WiFi devices that device cannot connect to the extender. 7. ...AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of the following URLs: - Select the Deny check box for the device. ...
... SAVE button. To set up an access schedule You can set up an access schedule that prevents the extender's wireless or wired connection to the router based on the times that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of WiFi devices that device cannot connect to the extender. 7. ...AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of the following URLs: - Select the Deny check box for the device. ...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you specified to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// ... extender's wireless or wired connection to add the time that is the extender's model number. Windows-based computers. Click the Add Time button to the router. 8. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Your settings are saved. Change the extender's device name The default device name is connected to...
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you specified to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// ... extender's wireless or wired connection to add the time that is the extender's model number. Windows-based computers. Click the Add Time button to the router. 8. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Your settings are saved. Change the extender's device name The default device name is connected to...