Quick Start Guide: NETGEAR EAX15 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
1. Download the Nighthawk App
On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app. It is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
[App download icon]
2. Connect to the Extender WiFi
Connect your mobile phone to the extender's WiFi network, named NETGEAR_EXT. Open the Nighthawk app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your extender.
[Phone connected to WiFi icon]
3. Explore the Nighthawk App
Discover the capabilities of the Nighthawk app. You can run a speed test, view connected devices, manage WiFi settings, and more.
[App interface showing Device Manager, Internet Speed, Network Map, WiFi Settings]
Device Overview
Extender Ports and LEDs
The extender features the following:
- A: WPS button
- B: Reset button
- C: Ethernet port
LED Indicators:
- 1: Power LED [Power symbol]
- 2: Router Link LED [WiFi signal icon]
- 3: Client Link LED [Connected devices icon]
- 4: WPS LED [WPS icon]
Support and Community
For assistance and the latest downloads, visit netgear.com/support. For helpful advice, join the NETGEAR Community at community.netgear.com.
Regulatory and Legal Information
For Canadian customers, the French version of this document is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.
For EU Declaration of Conformity and other regulatory compliance information, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Please review the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR's Privacy Policy is available at https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy.
By using this device, you agree to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions, found at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within the return period.
Company Information
NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD
Floor 1, Building 3,
University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road, Cork,
T12EF21, Ireland
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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Document Version: June 2020 (BETA DOCUMENT)