NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender EAX20 [SETUP]

The EAX20 extender has a range of the WiFi 6 and AX1800 reach. The full model name is NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender (EAX20). There are several lights on the device, we will provide all lights meaning and work straight away;

1. Ethernet LED: This light rings only white light, means a device is connected to the Ethernet port of the extender.
2. Power LED: This one rings white, amber, and blinks both the colors, means extender will turn on, booting, firmware is corrupt or resetting process.
3. 5 GHz LED: The light shows only white color which is an indication of 5 GHz radio is active.
4. 2.4 GHz LED: The light shows only white color which is an indication of 2.4 GHz radio is active.
5. Router Link LED: The LED shows white, amber and red color which means best, good and poor connection between the router and extender.
6. WPS LED: The WPS light only blinks White and solid white color, which means WPS connection is on and solid white means, the network is enable.

Now, let’s see how to do Netgear extender setup (NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender EAX20) it with the help of simple instructions:

How to Setup EAX20 Range Extender via WPS?

As you know, at most all the extender has a WPS button on the hardware; EAX20 as well has a WPS button on it. It helps router to connect the extender without using any wire or cable. Follow some steps to make a wireless connection:

1. Just power on the extender by plugging its power cord to the wall socket.
2. Then, press the extender WPS button and within two minutes press the same button on the router.
3. After some time, your devices will connect with each other and then you can carry on configuring its settings.

There are two methods to configure or adjust the extender EAX20 setting one is via Nighthawk app and other is via computer mywifiext interface.

How to Configure EAX20 via Phone?

1. You have to download the Nighthawk app which you can do from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Then open the app and access it with the help of admin username and password.
3. The credentials are given on the extender label or in the extender user manual.
4. Enter the credentials and access the app, in the app you can easily adjust the settings.

How to Configure EAX20 via Computer?

1. To configure the EAX20 extender with your computer, you have to connect it with your extender network.
2. Then go in to the web browser and type in the URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250.
3. You will get to the login page of the device where you have to use the admin credentials (Username and password).
4. The credentials are given on the extender label or in the extender user manual. Enter the details and access the interface.
5. Now, you can easily adjust and configure the settings of the NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender (EAX20).

The Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned about how to setup the NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender (EAX20) in home.