A Triple Band wifi repeater, the Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 setup is very simple to operate. The Nighthawk AC3000 has a specific 5 GHz band that can support speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps, which you may increase for your computers. There are several ways to set up a Netgear EX8000 and they are given below:
Link your EX8000 device to WPS Wi-Fi The quickest approach to set up your EX8000 Wi-fi extender is through protected setup, which doesn’t need you to log into one of your computers or provide any information.
Use the Netgear Installation Assistant to attach the EX8000. You must first start the internet on your wifi device and then choose the Netgear Installation Assistant.
How to setup Netgear Nighthawk EX8000
To login your Netgear AC1200 extender follow the instructions given below:
From a smartphone or tablet linked to your extender’s network, open a web browser.
Enter www.mywifiext.net into the address bar of your web browser if your extender and router have distinct WiFi network names (SSIDs).
Enter http://extender’s IP address> into the email box of your browser if your extender and router share the same Wireless internet name (SSID).
Press ENTER
Fill your username and password.
Press the login button.
To review and modify the extender’s options, choose Settings.
So here your login process of Netgear AX1800 Extender setup is successfully completed.
Netgear Nighthawk EAX8000 setup Manually
Additionally it is also known as web browser setup, the manual method. Follow the steps below to learn how to manually configure a Netgear WiFi extender:
First, connect the Netgear extender to a plug box and turn it on.
Connect your Netgear Nighthawk extender to your router.
Link to Netgear_ext SSID by selecting the network management.
any web browser
By default, go to the mywifiext login page.
Create an account there if you don’t already have one.
After selecting next, touch the finish button.
You have successfully finished the manual setup of your Netgear AX1800 Extender.
Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 Setup via WPS
WPS (WIFI PROTECTED SETUP) is the simplest method for configuring the Netgear wifi extender. Please follow the steps outlined below:
First, turn on your extender.
Now, hold down the WPS button for a few seconds.
After that, your LED indicator will turn green, indicating that your extension and router are properly linked.
Repeat the process using the dual band range extender.
Use the same network password you’d use for your router’s network here.
You may find the default username and password in the WIFI extension instructions.
Finally, connect your wifi equipment to the enhanced Netgear_ext SSID.
Your Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 setup using the WPS technique is now complete.
Troubleshooting steps:
How do I change the firmware on my Netgear Nighthawk EX8000
Follow the troubleshooting methods below to resolve difficulties faced during Netgear AC3000 Extender setup:
The Nighthawk EX8000 extender’s primary power source is properly connected.
Examine your electrical outlet to ensure that it is not damaged or shorted out.
Make use of a fast internet connection.
Check that each cable is properly attached.
Only use undamaged wires.
Place your extension inside the signal range of your router. Check your spelling in the address bar if mywifiext.net isn’t working.
Update the firmware on your extender to the latest recent version.
Return the Netgear EX8000 extender’s settings to their original levels.
Let’s go through how to test the firmware on a Netgear EX8000 wireless extender:
Before changing the firmware, make sure your EX8000 extender is properly plugged into a power outlet.
Connect your PC or mobile device to the Nighthawk Ext network.
Start a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net into the address box once you’ve established a connection.
You have arrived at the Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 Extender website.
Enter your passwords to access your account.
It will take a few minutes to check for firmware updates.
You may begin updating the Netgear AC3000 extender’s firmware by selecting “Yes.”
NOTE: Do not unplug or remove the Netgear EX8000 from the electrical outlet when installing the most current firmware.
How to reset Netgear Nighthawk EX8000
To reset the Netgear setup, perform these steps:
When you switch on your extension, the LED lights will become green.
It will take at least 5 minutes to stabilise the LED lights on your extension.
Find the reset button on your extender.
Now, using a comparable sized object, hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds until the LED light begins to flicker.
It will take at least 5 minutes to stabilise the LED lights on your extension.
Your Netgear wifi extender has been successfully reset.
Mywifiext.net and Mywifiext.local are the same words, so if you are still having issues, you may verify your default login IP address, call us at our toll-free number, or chat online with one of our specialists.