Extend Your Network With Netgear AX1600 Mesh Extender Setup

Looking for a mesh extender device to enhance your existing network performance? If yes then you should go for Netgear AX1600 WiFi 6 mesh extender Model EAX11. It is a dual band wall plug extender model with ethernet port. You can conveniently perform the Netgear AX1600 setup using the WPS button as this extender supports WPS based setup. Furthermore you can also connect this extender with your existing network using a web based setup process. Also you can add this extender to your home network using the nighthawk app. Follow up the step by step guide as mentioned further if you are not aware of it. 

Netgear AX1600 Setup Process

Setting up a netgear ax1600 device is simple, easy and convenient to follow process. You can perform setup via three methods. First method is a very simple WPS push button way and the other methods are a little time consuming way using the Web UI & Nighthawk app. The Web UI method & app method allows you to make several customizations in the configuration of the device as per your need. On the contrary, The WPS based method does not allow any customization in the network settings. Check all the three ways of configuration and choose any of them.

WPS Push Button Method

WPS push button method is a simple way of Netgear AX1600 Setup. To initiate with this setup method you have to make sure firstly that your host router supports WPS push button setup or not. If your router supports then you have to embark on the process with the below given steps:

  • Firstly, boot up the extender by placing it near to your host router
  • Now hit the WPS of the Netgear AX1600 WiFi 6 range extender. 
  • Following the extender WPS, press the WPS of the host router. 
  • Monitor the LED of the extender to confirm the process completes successfully or not. 
  • Remember to complete the push button whole process within 2 minutes to avoid chances of failure. 
  • In case your router device also supports dual frequency then repeat the process to uplift the 5GHz frequency signals as well. 
  • Lastly relocate the extender device to boost the signals across your space.

Web UI Method

The Web UI Method of Netgear AX1600 setup is a bit time consuming. To embark the setup process using this method you need a computer/ laptop device, ethernet cable, power outlet and host router with internet. Check the steps you have to follow:

  • Firstly, boot up the extender by placing it near to your host router.
  • Secondly, connect it with the extender’s network. 
  • Launch a browser and access web UI by rushing to “www.mywifiext.net”
  • Afterwards follow the netgear installation assistant to complete the setup. 
  • Also create security passwords for both admin accounts and wireless networks.
  • Lastly relocate the extender device to boost the signals across your space.

Nighthawk App

Using the nighthawk app you can do the Netgear AX1600 setup very easily. To initiate the process you need a mobile device or tablet device. Firstly, boot up the extender by placing it near to your host router. Connect the mobile/ tablet with the extender network and follow the in app guide. 

Conclusion 

We conclude that the Netgear AX1600 setup is not a daunting process with any of the setup methods. You can follow any of it as per your convenience. In case you got stuck while pursuing the setup then you can connect our technical team for help.