Extenders and boosters use to make the router WiFi signals boost and expand. Mesh extenders are pretty different from the range extenders and boosters. One of the mesh extender is EAX20 of Netgear. Here, you will get to learn how to complete the Netgear AX1800 setup.
Netgear AX1800 Setup (EAX20)
Connection
The extenders and boosters are simple to plug in, powered on, and connect to the home router. But in the case of mesh extender, there are power cord, Ethernet cable and a location near the router in the package. Here, in this section you will get to know how to connect the Mesh extender Netgear AX1800 EAX20 to the home router.
- 1.The extender should be placed on the optimal location in your house.
- 2.Place it near to the power outlet and power it on using the power cord.
- 3.Press the router WPS button and then within the 2 minutes press the same button on the extender.
Both the devices will connect within two minutes, and then you can carry on with the configuration using computer or phone.
Configuration
There are two ways to configure the device; one is through the phone (nighthawk app) and other is through the computer (mywifiext.net).
Nighthawk App
- 1.Connect phone to the internet and download the Nighthawk app from the Play Store or App Store.
- 2.To access it, you have to use the MyNETGEAR account or if you are new then use the username and password (admin).
- 3.Open the app and enter the credentials (username and password), you will get into the dashboard.
- 4.From here, you can easily connect extender to the router and adjust the settings.
Mywifiext.net
- 1.The most use methods to make the connection within your home.
- 2.Connect computer to the extender network via LAN or SSID wireless.
- 3.Go in to the web browser and type in mywifiext.net or IP 192.168.1.250, now press Enter.
- 4.You will get to the device login page, where you need username and password.
- 5.The admin credentials are given on the extender label or user manual.
- 6.Enter the credentials and click on Login button, you will reach to dashboard.
- 7.From here, you can easily connect extender to the router and adjust the settings.
Have a look how to adjust some of the must do settings of the Mesh extender; change WiFi password, and adjust frequency.
How to Change WiFi Password?
Access the extender interface using the IP address or URL or app (phone). Then go in to the Settings and select the Advanced settings. Here, you have to choose the Wireless Networks > enter the new SSID username and password. Now, apply these settings by clicking on the SAVE button.
How to Adjust Channel Frequency?
Access the extender mywifiext interface using the IP address or URL or app (phone). Then go in to the Settings and select the Advanced settings. Here, you have to choose the Wireless Networks > Channels > select the band according to the area. You should type in all the details and Save at last.
The End Lines
From this article post, you have seen and learned about how to complete the Netgear AX1800 Setup using computer as well as phone.
