NETGEAR EAX80 User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Unpack Your Extender.........................................................................7
LEDs........................................................................................................8
Back Panel...........................................................................................10
System Requirements........................................................................11
How the Extender Works...................................................................11
Chapter 2 Get Started
Install the WiFi Extender....................................................................13
Place the Extender and Apply Power..........................................13
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network..........................................13
Connect with the Nighthawk app............................................13
Connect With WPS....................................................................14
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant...............16
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode..........................................17
Connect a Device to the Extender Network....................................18
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi...........18
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS...........19
Log In to the Extender After Installation..........................................19
Run Smart Setup Installation.............................................................20
Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature...............................22
Enable or disable Smart Connect.....................................................23
View connected devices....................................................................25
View WiFi settings...............................................................................26
Change the WiFi network name.......................................................26
Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network..............27
Disable or enable the WiFi radios....................................................28
Change the WiFi speed.....................................................................29
Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network.......31
Use WPS with the push button method......................................31
Use WPS with the PIN method.....................................................32
Deny access to a computer or WiFi device.....................................33
Set up an access schedule.................................................................34
Change the extender’s device name...............................................35
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NETGEAR EAX80 Specifications

General

Product type	Tabletop router
Certification	FCC, CE, RoHS
Product color	Black
Indication light	Yes
Power source type	DC
Package depth	326 mm
Package width	260 mm
Package height	130 mm
Package weight	1594 g
Master (outer) case width	294 mm
Master (outer) case height	342 mm
Master (outer) case length	364 mm
Master (outer) case weight	3930 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Quantity per master (outer) case	2 pc(s)
DSL WAN	-
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Channels quantity	8 channels
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	6000 Mbit/s
Modulation	1024-QAM
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Security algorithms	128-bit AES, AES
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
Type	Network repeater
Maximum transfer distance	- m

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	197 mm
Width	106 mm
Height	279 mm
Weight	860 g