NETGEAR EAX12 User Manual

Update the extender firmware
You can log in to the extender and check to see if new firmware is available, or you can
manually load a specific firmware version to your extender.
Check for new firmware and update the extender
Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update page previously, the extender
is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login.
To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser.
•
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/
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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/
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Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address>/ (for example,
http://192.168.1.3/)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find
the Extender’s IP address on page 65.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
6. Click the CHECK ONLINE button.
7.
If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to update the firmware.
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NETGEAR EAX12 Specifications

General

2.4 GHz	Yes
Frequency band	2.4 - 5 GHz
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	1200 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)	400 Mbit/s
Security algorithms	128-bit AES, WPA3-PSK
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Placement	Wall
Product color	White
Housing material	Plastic
Antenna type	Internal
Antennas quantity	2
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Package type	Box
Processor frequency	880 MHz
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	52.3 mm
Width	68.4 mm
Height	149 mm
Weight	490 g