Netgear EAX12 Setup

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Netgear EAX12, a WiFi range extender device specially created to boost existing home network range and speed. The device can easily create a mesh WiFi 6 system with your existing router. Netgear EAX12 setup process becomes more easy with Nighthawk App. Furthermore you can also configure the device using WPS as well as netgear installation assistant (web). Setup guide is available further on this page. If you need assistance to set up your device, then check out this resource up to the end.

Netgear EAX12 Overview

When it’s about the physical appearance of EAX12, it is a compact wall plug device that can easily be installed. On the front of the device you’ll find LED lights including power LED, router link LED, client device link LED and WPS LED. Behavior of these LEDs matter a lot. Understanding this will help you in monitoring your device performance and enhance it as well. Furthermore it plays a significant role in setting up the device too. On the side panel of the device you’ll see a WPS button along with a reset button and an ethernet port.

Netgear EAX12 Setup Process

Netgear EAX12 works like a bridge between your existing home router and the WiFi device you are using out of the range of the router. You can use this device as a network extender and also as an access point.

Netgear EAX12 Setup As Network Extender

Nighthawk App
Configuring the Netgear EAX12 device is very simple with the Nighthawk app. To proceed with this route of setup you should download the app first on a client device. You can easily get the app on google play store and app store. Just open the store on your phone. Android users need to search for “NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router” in google play store. IOS users need to search “NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi App” in the app store. Choose the install option and let the app download on your device. Thereafter move ahead and follow the below mentioned steps:

Firstly unpack the device and connect it to the power outlet next to the host router.

Thereafter switch on the power button on the extender and monitor the power LED.

Now take your client device in which you installed the app, go to the WiFi settings and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT

Once connected, open the app and follow the screen guide

Connect your extender device with the existing router network.

Provide the information as necessary and at last click on the “connect” option.

Once completed you can replace your device location to boost the network connectivity. (note: keep the device within the rage of your host network device)

WPS Button

WPS connection method is a very simple, fast and easy way to complete Netgear EAX12 Setup. In this method you just need to press the WPS on your extender device first and thereafter hit the WPS of the router. Press the buttons on both the devices within the time span of two minutes. Monitor the LEDs of the extender device and verify the connection is successful. When WPS LED lights up, it means connection has been successfully done. Now you can relocate your extender device and boost your network.

Netgear Installation Assistant

In case you opt Netgear installation assistant method to complete the Netgear EAX12 Setup then you should follow the steps mentioned underneath:

Firstly, power on the extender exactly next to the router. Proximity is necessary during the setup process. You can move your extender to another location later on.
Thereafter, take a computer/ laptop device and connect to the extender network. To establish connection, go to the WiFi settings and search for the “NETGEAR_EXT”
Afterwards, launch a web browser and browse “http://www.mywifiext.net/”
Login page will open on the screen, choose “New Extender device setup” from there.
Create your account, select range extender mode and netgear installation will guide you to complete the setup.
After completion you can relocate your EAX12 device to enhance your network.

Use The Extender In Access Point Mode

You can do the Netgear EAX12 Setup in access point mode too. This process includes the further given steps, check out and follow:

Primarily, plug the device in the electric outlet exactly behind the WiFi host router device.
Thereafter, you have to connect your computer or mobile to the extender network.
Open a web browser, search for “http://www.mywifiext.net/” and the login page will open.
Connect your extender device with the router device by using ethernet cable.
Go back to the web page and create an account if you are using it for the first time.
Select Access point mode and the assistant will guide you ahead to complete the setup.
Follow the on screen guide, complete the process and then relocate it to another place. Relocation of the device will enhance your network performance.

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