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How to Setup Netgear EAX20 – AX1800 WiFi Mesh Extender?

Extenders and boosters are used to boost and broaden the router’s WiFi signals. Range extenders and boosters are not the same as mesh extenders. The Netgear EAX20 mesh extender is one of them. You will learn how to finish the Netgear AX1800 setup here.

Netgear AX1800 Setup (EAX20)

Setting open:

Linking the extenders and boosters to the home router is as easy as inserting them in and turning them on. But the mesh extender arrives with an Ethernet wire, a power cord, and an area close to the router. You will learn how to connect the Netgear AX1800 EAX20 mesh extender to the house router in this section.

  1. The best spot for the extender in your home should be chosen.
  2. Use the power cord to turn it on and place it close to the power socket.
  3. Within two minutes, push the router’s WPS button and then the extender’s button.

Setting the device can be done in two ways: on the computer (mywifiext.net) and on the phone (nighthawk app).

This Nighthawk App:

  1. Download the Nighthawk app from the Play Store or App Store upon connecting your phone to the internet.
  2. You must use your MyNETGEAR account to access it, or your username and password (admin) if you are a new user.
  3. To access the dashboard, launch the gadget and input the credentials for your login.
  4. From here, joining the extender to the router and setting the settings is simple.

How Do I Change My WiFi Password?

Using the IP address, URL, or app (phone) to access the extender interface. Next, go to the Settings and choose Advanced. The new SSID username and password must be entered here after opting for Wireless Networks. Click the SAVE button to put into effect these settings now.

How Can the Channel Frequency Be Changed?

Using the IP address, URL, or app (phone), access the extender’s mywifiext interface. Next, go to the Settings and choose Advanced. Here, you must select the band based on the area by going to Wireless Networks > Channels. You should eventually save after typing all your data.

The End Lines

You have seen and learned how to complete the Netgear AX1800 Setup on both a computer and a phone from this article post.