NETGEAR EAX12-100NAS WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: NETGEAR

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NETGEAR EAX12-100NAS WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender

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Specifications

BRAND: NETGEAR
MODEL: EAX12-100NAS
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION STANDARD: 802.11ax
DATA TRANSFER RATE: 1.6 Gigabits Per Second
FREQUENCY BAND CLASS: Single-Band
INCLUDED COMPONENTS: Quick start guide, AX1600 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX12)
ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: 7 x 5 x 4 inches
COVERAGE: 1,200 sq. ft
COMPATIBILITY: any wireless router or cable modem router
# SIMULTANEOUS STREAMS: 4
WIRED ETHERNET PORTS: 1 x 1G
RECOMMENDED # OF DEVICES: 15+
NETWORK SECURITY: WPA2/WPA3
FORM FACTOR: Wall Plug
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Dual-Band, Smart Connect, MU-MIMO, OFDMA

Introduction

The NETGEAR 4-stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender is the straightforward solution for expanding your current WiFi so that it covers your complete home (EAX12). The EAX12 builds a strong WiFi 6 mesh network that reaches every part of your home and is compatible with both current and older version routers. The Nighthawk App makes setup simple as well. Minutes after plugging it in and pressing a button, your entire home will be covered. You’ll get a lightning-fast connection to all of your devices, from your connected doorbell to that 4K TV in the bedroom across the house, thanks to the WiFi 6 network the EAX12 produces, which is the newest generation and delivers huge advances in WiFi speed and capacity. The best part is that your network name and password will remain the same. As you travel around the house, the EAX12 will take care of the rest, automatically switching your devices to the finest WiFi.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

AX1600 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX12)
Quick start guide

HOW TO KNOW IF WIFI EXTENDER IS WORKING

To see whether your extender is connected to the internet, go to Settings > Status. If everything seems good as shown below, your extender has connected to your router successfully. Your devices can be wired or wirelessly connected to the extender using Ethernet cables.

HOW TO CONNECT NETGEAR EXTENDER TO A NEW NETWORK

Connect your extension.
Connect to the WiFi network of the extender using your PC or mobile device.
Open a browser and type 192.168 or mywifiext.net in the address bar.
Tap or click NEW EXTENDER SETUP.
Select the admin credentials for your extender.
From the drop-down menus, pick two security questions, and then respond to them.

HOW TO CONNECT WI-FI EXTENDER TO ROUTER WITHOUT WPS

Find the Ethernet cable that connects your router to your PC and unplug the end that is attached to it. Next, connect it straight to the range extender. By doing this, an Ethernet connection between the range extender and the PC will be established.

HOW TO CONFIGURE

Remove the modem’s connection to the router.
As illustrated, connect the computer to a LAN port on the router.
Activate the router.
You should enter admin as your username and password.
Select OK.
Click LAN IP Setup under Advanced.
IP address change to 192.168

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it acceptable to always have the WiFi extension on?

Your choice as to whether to leave your Wi-Fi range extender on or turn it off while not in use is entirely up to you. It uses a very tiny amount of power—almost none at all.

Any router will the NETGEAR mesh extender function with?

It is perfect for HD video streaming and gaming and is compatible with any common WiFi network.

How durable are NETGEAR extenders?

Every three to five years, or if you observe a decline in performance, you might want to think about upgrading your Wi-Fi extender if it serves a crucial purpose.

What location is best for a WiFi extender?

The extender should be placed halfway between your wireless router and your PC, but it MUST be inside the wireless router’s coverage area. Reposition the Extender closer to the device while still within the router’s wireless range if you must utilize a different location.

Do Wi-Fi extenders require a router connection?

However, bear in mind the following: To access the internet, each WiFi extender must be linked to and within reach of a WiFi router. Connecting one WiFi extender to another will make one of them stop working, so avoid doing this.

A Wi-Fi extension might get too hot.

It will produce heat because it is an electrical appliance and a network device, so please set it somewhere that is open and breezy. In the interim, try plugging it into a different socket and make sure the firmware is current.

What distinguishes a Wi-Fi extender from a Wi-Fi booster?

A wireless booster is used to close the gap when two or more hosts need to connect to one another using the IEEE 802.11 protocol but the distance is too great for a direct connection to be made. To increase your WiFi network’s coverage area, utilize a WiFi extender.

How distant may a router be from a WiFi extender?

But how far away from the router can a WiFi extension be? The WiFi extender can typically be placed between 100 and 400 feet away from the router. This will depend on your WiFi network, your home’s layout, the sort of extender you have, and the placement of these devices, among other things.

Is router superior to mesh?

In some cases, mesh Wi-Fi can provide your home with better wireless coverage, quicker speeds, and better stability than a traditional router. They are also easily customizable and incredibly scalable as systems.

Is the router replaced with mesh WiFi?

A mesh network will take the place of a Wi-Fi router, yes. The majority of mesh networks contain a router that you may connect to your Internet service provider’s typical modem. The nodes of the mesh network are connected to this router wirelessly. Additionally, it might provide wired Ethernet connectors for syncing with adjacent wired devices.

Wi-Fi extenders—do they function through walls?

Yes, WiFi extenders can assist strengthen your WiFi connection and they do operate over walls. For the best coverage in a large home or business, it is advised that you position your WiFi extender close to the center of the space.

Why won’t my NETGEAR extender establish an internet connection?

Restart both your primary router and network extender to perform a network power cycle. Re-join your NETGEAR extender’s default WiFi network. Restart the NETGEAR extender setup wizard after opening the web browser. Reset the extender to its factory default settings if the problem still exists.

What causes Wi-Fi extenders to malfunction?

It might be impossible for the old Wi-Fi extender to connect to your Wi-Fi router. The outdated extender configurations do not work with the upgraded Wi- Fi router’s configuration. To fix this issue, try upgrading your extender to the newest router version.

Why do I continually losing connection with my extender?

Any variety of factors, including outdated software, power outages, and problems with router and cable modem integration, could cause your wireless extender to lose connection.

Can I relocate my WiFi extension without unplugging it?

As long as you are within a decent range, you can relocate the extender to a new outlet without having to repeat the setup process.