User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Model EAX80 March 2021 202-11975-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Overview Unpack Your Extender.........................................................................7 LEDs........................................................................................................8 Back Panel...........................................................................................10 System Requirements........................................................................11 How the Extender Works..........................................................
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Set up the extender to use a static IP address................................36 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender...............................................................................................38 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password..................41 Turn password protection off and on..............................................
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......71 Cannot Access mywifiext.net............................................................72 Chapter 8 Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings.....................................................................75 Technical and Environmental Specifications..................................
1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi. This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • Unpack Your Extender LEDs Back Panel System Requirements How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Unpack Your Extender Your package contains an extender and power adapter. Figure 1.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Figure 2. Front panel Table 1. LED descriptions LED Description Power LED • Slow blinking white. The extender is booting, or the extender is resetting to its factory default settings. • Solid white. The extender is powered on. • Fast blinking white. The firmware is corrupted. • Off. The extender is powered off. Router Link LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED Description 2.4 GHz LED • Solid white. The extender’s 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Off. The extender’s 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off. 5 GHz LED • Solid white. The extender’s 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Off. The extender’s 5 GHz WiFi radio is off. USB LED • Solid white. A USB device is connected to the USB port. • Off. No USB device is connected to the USB port. Ethernet 1–4 LEDs • Solid white.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Back Panel The back panel of the extender provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Figure 3. Back panel The back panel contains the following components: • Reset button. Pressing this button resets the extender. If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to its factory settings. • Ethernet ports. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the extender to LAN devices.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender System Requirements You need the following to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher - Firefox 2.0 or higher - Safari 5.1 or higher - Google Chrome 25.0 or higher How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router.
2 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • Install the WiFi Extender Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Connect a Device to the Extender Network Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup Installation 12
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power To place the extender and apply power: 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. Wait for the Power LED to light solid white.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To connect with the Nighthawk app: 1. Download the Nighthawk app on your mobile device. For more information about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. On your mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager, then locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing router WiFi network. 5. Unplug your extender and move it to a new location.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help that came with that device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 16. To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 6. If the Router Link LED doesn’t light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 7. Reconnect your computer or mobile device to the new extender WiFi network. After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is enabled, which allows your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 3. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing router WiFi network. 5. Unplug your extender and move it to a new location. We recommend that the new location be about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Power on your extender. 7. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. 8.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn white. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the extender. 3. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To connect to the extender WiFi network: 1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that manages your WiFi connections. The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in your area. 2. Find and select your extender’s WiFi network name (SSID) and enter your extender’s WiFi password. This is the SSID and password that you set up during the installation process.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to connect the extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. To run Smart Setup: 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 www.mywifiext.
3 Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature Enable or disable Smart Connect View connected devices View WiFi settings Change the WiFi network name Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network Disable or enable the WiFi radios Change the WiFi speed Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network Deny access to a computer or WiFi device Set up an access schedule Change the extender’s device na
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your router. The following is an example of what your WiFi network names might look like if One WiFi Name is enabled: Table 2. One WiFi network names Router or Extender WiFi Network Name WiFi Network Name Router 2.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 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 The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Select the Yes or No radio button to enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature: • Yes . Select the Yes radio button to enable the One WiFi name feature.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To enable or disable Smart Connect: 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: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender View connected devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 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.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender View WiFi settings To view the WiFi settings: 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: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. http:/// (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 70. A login page displays. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. http:/// (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 70. A login page displays. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. http:/// (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 70. A login page displays. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Table 3. Extender backhaul and fronthaul WiFi connection Which extender WiFi backhaul is connected to the root AP? Is the extender's 2.4 GHz fronthaul WiFi speed changeable? Is the extender's 5 GHz fronthaul WiFi speed changeable? Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz No No 2.4 GHz only No Yes 5 GHz only Yes No No connection Yes Yes To change the extender's WiFi speed: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Your settings are saved. Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical button or a software button.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 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 The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connected Devices (WPS) page displays. 6. Leave the Push Button (recommended) radio button selected. 7. Click the WPS button. For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to its WiFi network. 8.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 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 The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connect Devices (WPS) page displays. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. The page adjusts. 7. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field. 8. Click the NEXT button.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To use WiFi access control to deny access: 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: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To set up an access schedule: 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: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To change the extender’s device name: 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: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To set up the extender to use a static IP address: 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: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender If you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network. 6. On the router, add the extender’s virtual MAC address and all the virtual MAC addresses connected to the extender network to your router’s MAC filter table. Note: To reserve a specific IP address for the extender, you must specify the first virtual MAC address that displays for your extender’s 2.
4 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • Change the extender login user name and password Turn password protection off and on Recover a forgotten user name or password Automatically adjust for daylight saving time Manually set the extender clock Back up and manage the extender configuration Back up the configuration settings Return the extender to its factory default settings Update the extender firmware Restart the extender from the extender web
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Change the extender login user name and password You can change the admin user name and password that you use to log in to the extender. To change the extender's login user name and password: 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.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 9. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Turn password protection off and on You can turn password protection for your extender web interface off and on. We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. To turn password protection off or on: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 6. Select the Password On or Password Off radio button: • Password On: Select this option is you want to turn on password protection for your extender web interface. If you select this option, you are required to enter a password when you log in to the extender. • Password Off: Select this option is you want to turn off password protection for your extender web interface.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 4. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 5. Click the NEXT button. Your admin user name address and password are displayed. 6. Click the BACK button. A login page displays. 7. Log in to the extender. Automatically adjust for daylight saving time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Manually set the extender clock If you turned on the access schedule, you can set the extender clock. The extender clock makes sure that the WiFi access schedules are accurate. To manually set the extender clock: 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.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Back up and manage the extender configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. Back up the configuration settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender. The backup file uses a .cfg extenstion. 7. If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the file. 8. Click the OK button. The extender configuration settings are backed up.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Restore the configuration settings You can restore the configuration settings of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. To restore the extender configuration settings: 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.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 9. Confirm your decision. The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. This process takes about one minute. Return the extender to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. http:/// (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 70. A login page displays. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 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: - Windows-based computers.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To manually upload a firmware file to your extender: 1. Download the firmware file for your extender from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img or .chk extension. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 3. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The firmware update starts and the extender restarts. The firmware update process takes about two minutes. Restart the extender from the extender web interface You can log in to the extender and restart it. When the extender restarts, all computers and WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected. To restart the extender from the extender web interface: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Turn the LEDs On or Off If you turn the LEDs off, the Power LED remains on. To turn the LEDs on or off: 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: - Windows-based computers.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Adjust the WiFi coverage You can adjust the extender output power percentage and range of your extended WiFi network. If you select a low output power percentage, the extender's WiFi range will be shorter, and the extender uses less power. If you select a high output power percentage, the extender's WiFi range will be longer, and the extender uses more power . For a smaller coverage area, choose a lower output power percentage.
5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your extender. The USB port on the extender can be used to connect only USB storage devices such as flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the extender USB port.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender USB Device Requirements The extender works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the extender supports, visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB storage device. Such USB storage devices do not work with the extender.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From a Windows Computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer: 1. Insert your USB storage device into a USB port on your extender. 2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the extender.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender A window automatically opens and displays the USB storage device. 6. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive. 7. Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder. 8. Click the Finish button. The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. 9. To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following: a.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device. Turn the USB Port Off and On By default the USB port is on, but you can log in to the extender and turn it off and on. To turn the USB port off and on: 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 www.mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device You can add network folders on a USB storage device connected to a extender USB port. To add a network folder: 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 www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Password protect a folder on a USB storage device You can set a password for read access or write access to a folder that's on your USB storage device. To password protect a folder: 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 www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Change the Network or Device Name By default, the extender’s network and device name is readyshare. You can change the name. To change the network and device name: 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 www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
6 Use the Extender as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings Set Up the Extender to Work With TiVo 64
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 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 www.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • Media Server Name. To change the name of the media server, type a new name in the field. • Content Scanning. The extender automatically scans for media files whenever new files are added to your ReadySHARE USB storage device. The extender scans only shared folders that are set up with full read access without a password. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Do More > USB Port. The USB Port page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected. 7. If you changed the settings, click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
7 FAQs and troubleshooting This chapter contains the following topics: • • • • • FAQs Find the Extender’s IP address Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Cannot Access mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you are installing the extender as an access point, make sure that you are connecting your computer or WiFi device to the extender through a WiFi connection instead of an Ethernet connection. • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). I forgot my admin user name address and password. What can I do? On the login window, click the Username & Password Help link to answer the security questions that you set up during the initial setup.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 5. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address. Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting: • If you cannot access www.mywifiext.net, see Cannot Access mywifiext.net on page 72 for more information. • If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. For more information, see FAQs on page 69.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, Smart Setup displays a message to notify you that the extender is not configured. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. Cannot Access mywifiext.net When you try to access www.mywifiext.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Before you change any network settings, note your current Default gateway (Windows) or Router (Mac) address. Use the IP address 192.168.1.249 and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For more information, see your computer’s documentation.
8 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • • Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 74
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Reset button on the side panel or you can log in and click the onscreen RESET button. For more information, see Return the extender to its factory default settings on page 49. The following table shows the factory default settings. Table 4.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 5. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay Physical specifications • Dimensions: 10 x 7.75 x 4.2 in (279 x 197 x 106 mm) • Weight: 1.9lb (0.
