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Enable or disable WiFi 6

You can enable WiFi 6 on the extender, which enables WiFi 6 features such as Orthogonal
Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA) and 1024 QAM.

To enable or disable WiFi 6:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your

extender network.

2. Log in to your extender:

If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser.

If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:

-

Windows-based computershttp://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/

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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux deviceshttp://mywifiext.local/

-

Android devices. http://

<extender’s IP address>

/ (for example,

http://192.168.1.3/)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find
the Extender’s IP address 
on page 65.

A login page displays.

3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.

The Status page displays.

4.

If your browser displays the Menu icon

, click it.

The extender menu displays.

5. Select Settings > Wireless.

The WiFi Settings page displays.

6. Enable or Disable WiFi 6:

Enable the WiFi 6. To enable WiFi 6, select the Yes radio button.

Disable the WiFi 6. To disable WiFi 6, select the No radio button.

7. Click the SAVE button.

Your settings are saved.

User Manual

27

Extender Network Settings

AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender

Содержание AX1800 EAX14

Страница 1: ...User Manual AX1800 4 Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Model EAX14 NETGEAR Inc 350 E Plumeria Drive February 2021 San Jose CA 95134 USA 202 12231 01...

Страница 2: ...regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity visit https www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply For...

Страница 3: ...g WiFi 19 Connect a device to the extender network using WPS 19 Log in to the extender after installation 19 Run the Smart Setup installation 20 Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings Enable or disable t...

Страница 4: ...n 54 Back up the configuration settings 54 Restore the configuration settings 55 Return the extender to its factory default settings 56 Use the Reset button 56 Log in and reset the extender to factory...

Страница 5: ...nd speed delivering tri band WiFi This chapter covers the following topics Unpack Your Extender LEDs Side panel System Requirements How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics co...

Страница 6: ...Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender only Figure 1 Extender package contents User Manual 6 Overview AX1800 4 Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...

Страница 7: ...LEDs The following table describes the LEDs Figure 2 Front panel User Manual 7 Overview AX1800 4 Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...

Страница 8: ...is LED indicates the a connection between the extender and a WiFi enabled computer or mobile device Solid green Best connection Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection...

Страница 9: ...rough WPS You can also connect WPS enabled devices to the extender using the WPS button 2 Reset button Pressing this button resets the extender If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven second...

Страница 10: ...r The extender performs two main jobs The extender connects to a working WiFi network When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network it functions as a network client similar to how a WiFi...

Страница 11: ...Install the WiFi extender Place the extender and apply power Connect to an existing WiFi network Use the extender in access point mode Connect a device to the extender network Log in to the extender...

Страница 12: ...e WPA2 enterprise or WEP your extender can t connect to your router You must change your router s WiFi security setting You can connect your extender to your router s WiFi netowrk using one of these m...

Страница 13: ...der and move it to a new location We recommend that the new location be about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal 6 Power on your extender 7 Use the Router Link LED to hel...

Страница 14: ...the network name and password For help with the WPS button on your WPS enabled device check the instructions or online help that came with that device Some older equipment cannot use WPS Note WPS doe...

Страница 15: ...the extender to router connection is optimal Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights green 6 If the Router Link LED doesn t light green plug the exte...

Страница 16: ...mple 2 4 GHz extender WiFi network MyWiFiExample 5 GHz extender WiFi network If your extender connects to the router s 5 GHz WiFi band your extender uses your router s 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its...

Страница 17: ...Launch web browser 3 Enter http www mywifiext net The NETGEAR installation assistant displays 4 Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing router WiFi network 5 Unplug your extender...

Страница 18: ...rnet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and extender Note If you want to use an Ethernet connection you must do this before you connect your extender to your modem router or router 4 Launch a...

Страница 19: ...iFi password This is the SSID and password that you set up during the installation process If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature use your router s SSID and password Connect a device to the extender...

Страница 20: ...Setup to change the extender settings This is an easy way to connect the extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name SSID or WiFi password To run the Smart Setup 1 Laun...

Страница 21: ...er your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 Click the SMART SETUP button 5 Follow the prompts User Manual 21 Get started AX1800 4 Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Ext...

Страница 22: ...rn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network Disable or enable the WiFi radios Change the WiFi speed Set up a guest WiFi network Use WPS to add a computer to the extender s WiFi network Deny a...

Страница 23: ...ame feature and your router s 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use different network names you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature 1 Launch a web browser f...

Страница 24: ...he One WiFi Name feature If you disable this feature you can set a new SSID and password for the extender s 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in the Network Name SSID and WiFi Password fields on this page 7...

Страница 25: ...ress on page 65 A login page displays 3 Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu...

Страница 26: ...following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example ht...

Страница 27: ...puters iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your extender s IP address see...

Страница 28: ...r http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find y...

Страница 29: ...r more information about how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP address on page 65 A login page displays 3 Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN butto...

Страница 30: ...rk section type a new network name in the Network Name SSID field 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network By default the extender broadca...

Страница 31: ...nu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless The WiFi Settings page displays 6 In the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz Network section clear the Broadcast the Network Name SSID check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settin...

Страница 32: ...i check box 7 Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box 8 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the WiFi speed When the extender s 2 4 GHz WiFi backhaul is connected to the root a...

Страница 33: ...ne WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices htt...

Страница 34: ...ter or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the brows...

Страница 35: ...rk To allow access to the main WiFi network select the Allow guests to access My Local Network check box 7 Select a WiFi security type for the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network None An open WiFi net...

Страница 36: ...thod you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security If your extender network is open no WiFi security is set connecting with WPS automa...

Страница 37: ...tender menu displays 5 Select Do More Connect Devices WPS The Connected Devices WPS page displays 6 Leave the Push Button recommended radio button selected 7 Click the WPS button For two minutes the e...

Страница 38: ...ess see Find the Extender s IP address on page 65 A login page displays 3 Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Me...

Страница 39: ...computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the...

Страница 40: ...xtender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Window...

Страница 41: ...nable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http m...

Страница 42: ...owser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext...

Страница 43: ...To adjust the WiFi coverage 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name featur...

Страница 44: ...a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of t...

Страница 45: ...ur changes are saved Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender If you enabled a WiFi MAC filter WiFi access control or access control list ACL on your router when a WiFi...

Страница 46: ...rd and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 5 Select Settings Connected Devices The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devic...

Страница 47: ...me or password Automatically adjust for daylight saving time Manually set the extender clock Set your time zone Back up and manage the extender configuration Back up the configuration settings Restore...

Страница 48: ...ext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP address on page 65 A logi...

Страница 49: ...If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext loca...

Страница 50: ...mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser If...

Страница 51: ...r one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address f...

Страница 52: ...p mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP address on page 6...

Страница 53: ...r example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP address on page 65 A login page displays 3 Enter your admin user name and passwo...

Страница 54: ...e the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywif...

Страница 55: ...Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http my...

Страница 56: ...want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can either use the Reset button on the back panel or log in to...

Страница 57: ...extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP address on page 65 A login page displays 3 Enter your a...

Страница 58: ...eld of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices h...

Страница 59: ...www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac comput...

Страница 60: ...a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter http www mywifiext net in the address field of th...

Страница 61: ...s Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1...

Страница 62: ...7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved User Manual 62 Maintain and monitor the extender AX1800 4 Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender...

Страница 63: ...er contains the following topics FAQs Find the Extender s IP address Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Cannot access mywifiext net Cannot connect t...

Страница 64: ...it to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection For more information about access point mode see Use the extender in access point mode on page 18 I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launch...

Страница 65: ...s If you do not own a NETGEAR router see your router s documentation Note The following instructions might not apply to your NETGEAR router For more information see your NETGEAR router s user manual T...

Страница 66: ...xtender does not connect to the network that you select the cause might be one of the following It is possible that you typed the WiFi network name or WiFi passowrd incorrectly Use Smart Setup see Run...

Страница 67: ...r and enter the extender s default IP address which is 192 168 1 250 If this IP address does not work it is possible that your extender s IP address might have changed You can log in to your router to...

Страница 68: ...you already set up your extender make sure your mobile device is connected to the new extender WiFi network that was set Your extender s WiFi network and password is the same as your router s WiFi net...

Страница 69: ...6 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 69...

Страница 70: ..._EXT WiFi network name SSID Disabled Security Auto1 Transmission speed Varies by region Country region 802 11a b g n ac ax Operating mode Max 600 Mbps Data rate in the 2 4 GHz band Disabled by default...

Страница 71: ...S relay Network protocol and standards compatibility Dimensions 5 9 x 2 7 x 2 1 in 149 86 x 68 58 x 53 34 mm Weight 0 49 lb 222 g Physical specifications Operating temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Op...

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