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Netgear AX1800 Setup

With so many advances in technology, the new WiFi routers and extenders are getting improved. Now, they are offering faster internet speed. The latest manufactured router uses the highly advanced hardware and offers the maximum transfer speed to users. Netgear is one of the ultimate brands that does not compromise the hardware segment. If you want to use the WiFi extender for the large space then netgear ax1800 Extender is the right choice for you. It uses the latest WiFi 6 technology with advanced security and delivers more wireless coverage, WiFi capacity and fast speed. To get all of these functionality, you have to perform the Netgear AX1800  Extender setup. Keep reading till and end and get to know the simple instructions for the Netgear AX1800  setup process. Scroll down to proceed further. 

Guidelines for the Netgear AX1800 Extender Setup Using Mobile Device 

Look at the below steps for the Netgear AX1800 setup by using the mobile device. You have to go through all the instructions carefully:

Step 1: The first step is to download and install the Nighthawk app on your mobile phone whatever you are using.

Step 2: Open the downloaded file to install the app on your device. 

Step 3: After that, create a Netgear account.

Step 4: Now, a new page will open where you will ask to choose your product or extender model number. You have to make the selection for the Netgear AX1800 range extender.

Step 5: Next, it will start scanning for all the nearby available wireless extender devices to configure your product.

Step 6: Choose the ideal position to place your Netgear AX1800 Extender during the installation process. 

Step 7: A new page will open showing the list of the available wireless network. Choose your wireless network name from the displayed list that you want to extend. Enter the password for the chosen network if required. 

Step 8: Once you complete the Netgear ax1800 Extender setup process, you will be asked to change the default password for your Netgear ax1800 extender.

Step 9: Change the password and click on the next button to proceed further. 

That’s it! These are the simple steps with which you can do Netgear AX1800 setup for your mobile device. 

Procedure for Netgear AX1800 Extender Setup Using the Web Browser

Go through the below instructions for the Netgear AX1800 Extender setup by using the web browser:

Step 1: Firstly, connect the Netgear AX1800 WiFi range extender to the electrical outlet and place it nearer to the main router.

Step 2: After that, turn on your extender. Ensure that the power LED light on the extender is blinking properly.

Step 3: Thereafter, connect any of your wireless devices to the WiFi network name of your Netgear extender.

Step 4: Next, launch any internet browser from your device and enter http://mywifiext.net into the address bar of the web browser. 

Step 5: Now, you will be redirected to the Netgear ax1800 extender login page where you are asked to enter the correct login username and password in the respective field during the configuration process. 

Step 6: Tap on the login page.

Step 7: In case, your Netgear ax1800 extender asks whether you like to use the Netgear Genie to help then tap on the yes button to go ahead.

Step 8: Your extender will start searching for all the available WiFi networks nearby you. 

Step 9: Once the list is displayed, then tap on the SSID that you want to extend. Enter the password for your chosen wireless network if required. 

Step 10: Create a new SSID and password for the extender network. Tap on the Next button to go ahead.

Step 11: Your extender applies the setting made by you. You will see that your extender displays the WiFi network name and password for the extender’s bands. 

Step 12: When you are connected successfully with the extender, go back to the web browser and check the checkbox given at the bottom.