Let’s take a look at the Netgear EAX20 Setup, which covers up to 1500 sq ft. Of coverage area, and it can go as fast as 1.8Gbps at its fastest. After you finish setting up the Netgear EAX20, you’ll be able to connect up to 20 smart devices that use WiFi. EAX20 is made to work with all WiFi 6 routers and can be used with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem that supports WiFi. Compatible with both WiFi devices already on the market and new ones, like the iPhone 12.
How to setup Netgear EAX20 by WPS?
The quickest approach to configure your Netgear EAX20 Setup is to use the wireless protected setup feature. This feature allows you to avoid entering any of your personal information, like your login, password, SSID, and so on. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of setting up your Netgear EAX20 using the WPS technique.
Follow these steps to set up WPS on your Netgear EAX20:
- Take the Netgear EAX20 Setup out of its packaging and turn it on.
- Put your AX1800 close to your router.
- Find your EAX20’s WPS button and press it.
- Also, make sure you press the WPS button on your router.
- When both of your router and booster’s lights are solid white.
- Which means that you have set up everything correctly.
- You can now put your AX1800 somewhere else.
- You can connect your computers, laptops, and phones to the extended network.
Netgear Nighthawk EAX20 fastlane Setup
If you want your WiFi extender to work as well as possible, you will need to do the Netgear EAX20 Setup fastlane setup. It basically gives you a high-speed WiFi connection. One band connects your WiFi router to your WiFi extender, and another band connects your WiFi device to the WiFi extender.
Follow these steps to set up FastLane on a Netgear AX1800 EAX20:
- The AX1800 Dual-band Mesh Extender needs to be turned on.
- Grab any smart device that can connect to WiFi.
- Put it together with your EAX20 Setup.
- The website is mywifiext.local.
- Now, the page to log in to Netgear EAX20 will show up.
- Follow the instructions to get the process going.
- Your EAX20 Mesh WIFI now has the fastlane option turned on.
Connect your Netgear EAX20 using Nighthawk app
With the help of an app, you can set up your AX1800 Nighthawk extender. You will need a phone or a tablet for this step. With the EAX20 Nighthawk App, you can easily check on and manage your home router from anywhere in the world.
To use the app to set up your Netgear Nighthawk EAX20:
- Get the app for the EAX20 Nighthawk.
- Using any mobile device you have.
- Find the wireless option on your device.
- Link up with the Netgear EXT.
- Start the Nighthawk AX1800 app now.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up the EAX20.
- Now you’re ready to move and use your extender.
You can even use https://nighthawk-app.com to get the EAX20 app. If you still need help with your WiFi mesh extender, please let us know. You can get in touch with our tech support team at any time.
How to update Firmware on my Netgear EAX20?
Before you update the firmware on your Netgear EAX20 AX1800, you need to know what firmware is and how it works. Firmware is the set of programmes that are built into hardware, or we can say that it is a combination of both hardware and software. It comes with new security updates and other updates that help fix bugs and make the device run better.
Here’s what you have to do to update the firmware on your Netgear EAX20 AX1800:
- Turn on your Netgear EAX20 AX1800 first.
- Get on something smart.
- Visit www.mywifiext.net.
- To access your Netgear account, please log in with your username and password.
- Click on “Settings,” and then click on “Firmware Update.”
- Follow the directions to move forward.
- Do not unplug your AX1800 while it is updating.
- Now you’ve successfully updated your extender’s firmware.
How to reset my Netgear Nighthawk EAX20 AX1800?
After you reset your Netgear Nighthawk EAX20 setup, your extender will be ready for the new installation process. When you do a factory reset, all of your information, including your username, password, SSID, and so on, is erased. Most of the time, this is done when a user forgets his admin password.
Follow these steps to reset your Netgear Nighthawk EAX20 AX1800:
- Plug in and turn on your EAX20.
- Behind a small hole on the side of the AX1800, you can see the reset button.
- Take something like a straightened paper clip.
- It should go in the hole.
- Press and hold the paper clip or whatever you have for 8 to 10 seconds.
- Wait until the LEDs stop moving.
- Now you know how to reset your AX1800.
