Netgear EAX80 Setup: How To Add Range Extender?

Netgear EAX80 is a range extender device that is used by the people to boost their existing home network. This device is very useful to eliminate wifi dead zones and boost the network coverage. With this range extender device setup at home you can create a lag free network. Setting up the netgear range extender is a very smooth process. There are three methods of setting up Netgear EAX80 range extenders. Choose any one of them and complete the netgear EAX80 setup. On the below given segment of this article you will get the steps of configuration. Don’t wait! Scroll up and read. 

Netgear EAX80 WPS Setup

Netgear EAX80 setup using the WPS button based method is not a difficult process at all. Boot up the EAX80 range extender using the adapter. Press the WPS of the extender device following which presses the router’s button. Wait for the connection to be done and you need to monitor the extender while the whole setup is under process. Remember to wait until the device LED gets stable and then initiate the setup process. This process of connecting the extender with the router may take about 5 to 10 minutes only.

Netgear EAX80 App Setup

Netgear EAX80 setup by installing the nighthawk app is too simple. You can configure the device and manage the network using your smartphone from anywhere. Setup steps you need to proceed with:

  • Firstly, download the nighthawk app. 
  • Then link the smartphone with the extender. 
  • Launch the nighthawk app and create an account. 
  • Proceed to complete the configuration with on screen instructions. 
  • Remember to make changes in the admin account pass key. 
  • Also update the wireless security after connecting the extender to the router. 
  • For the router’s connection use the SSID & Passkey of the router. 
  • Submit the changes made by you and test the new network. 
  • Relocate the extender if required to boost up the speed. 

Netgear EAX80 Web Setup

Netgear EAX80 setup by using the web setup page is also too simple. This method may take time in configuring but allow you to make several changes. Setup steps you need to proceed with:

  •  Firstly, place the range extender closer to the router and boot it up. 
  • Then connect the computer or laptop with the extender using wired or wireless network.
    • Wire connection: Use ethernet cable to establish wired connection.
    • Wireless connection: Use default SSID & Password for wireless connection. 
  • Launch the Mozilla Firefox or other browser and search for www.mywifiext.net. 
  • Then you have to login by using admin and password as username and password. 
  • Netgear Installation Assistant will assist in configuring the device ahead.
  • Remember to make changes in the admin account pass key. 
  • Also update the wireless security after connecting the extender to the router. 
  • Router connection with extender can easily be done by using the SSID & Password of the router. 
  • Submit the changes made by you and test the new network. 
  • Relocate the extender if required to boost up the speed.