NETGEAR EAX15 WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender
Specifications
- Product Dimensions
7.2 x 4.3 x 4.6 inches - Item Weight
7.8 ounces - Wireless Communication Standard
802.11ax - Data Transfer Rate
1200 Megabits Per Second - Frequency Band Class
Dual-Band - Brand
NETGEAR
Introduction
In order to build a strong mesh WiFi network for more coverage across your home, the NETGEAR 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender (EAX15) is designed for the future of WiFi. Experience the strength of WiFi 6 (802.11ax), the most recent iteration, providing noticeably quicker WiFi to your smartphones, tablets, PCs, and so many other devices. You can now enjoy ultra-fast WiFi in the farthest reaches of your home as well as for all of your future tech purchases for years to come thanks to the convenient wall-plug design’s increased capacity and backward compatibility with your current and older generation routers and devices (WiFi 5, WiFi 4, and earlier generation WiFi standards).
What’s In the Box?
- AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15)
- Quick start guide
Quick Start
- Download the Nighthawk app to install your extender
On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app, available on the Google Play™ store and the Apple App Store®. - Connect your phone to the extender WiFi
Plug in your extender. Connect your mobile phone to the extender WiFi network called NETGEAR_EXT. Open the Nighthawk app and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your extender. - Do more with the app
Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Run a speed test, see all the connected devices, and more.
Overview
- WPS button
- Reset button
- Ethernet port
- Power LED
- Router Link LED
- Client Link LED
- WPS LED
Troubleshooting
If you need help with the installation, visit netgear.com/extenderhelp for more information.
Support and Community
Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com
Regulatory and Legal
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.)
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You could connect it to an Orbi system, but it would not be part of the Orbi mesh. If you want an additional extender, you can add an extra Orbi satellite to your existing system.
I did a chat with Netgear about your question. The eax20 works with your current router to create a mesh system. Easy setup. The mk62 can work with an existing router, but requires a more in-depth setup, in that you have to make your existing router a bridge. Additionally (according to Netgear) it does not create the seamless WiFi network that the eax20 does. Bottom line – the eax20 is designed to work with your existing router, and the mk62 is better suited to be a standalone system. I am sure a more network-savvy person can make it work (and better explain), but it is beyond my abilities. I will go with the eax20 or eax80.
The 1st answer is incorrect. I actually have a CAX80 attached to 2 EAX80’s and they run beautifully. You need to use the nighthawk app and it will do the rest. Literally takes 5-7 mins
Look for the sticker on the bottom. The very small print. You should see a WPS pass number. But if I remember correctly, the easiest way to set it up using the WPS button below the six lights in the front. It should connect if you push and hold the button on the extender until it starts flashing then activate the router WPS by pushing and holding the WPS button on your router. With luck, they should find each other and connect.
The NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender is easy to set up and use. To set up, you use the NETGEAR Nighthawk. The app provides step-by-step instructions to set up an extended WiFi network.
Not sure what you mean by “compatible”. I’m using this extender with a Netgear R9000 router with no issues.
Yes, I think so.
This supports 5 GHz WiFi (which is not the same as 5 G cellular, in case that is what you were asking)
No, and yes. What’s nice about this product is that it is a true extender where it does not need to be wired in however, it gives you the option to connect it with the cat six cables. If you do have the cable connected then the extender would work at its max level.
Yes, they are both WiFi 6 systems so they will work together.
Yes, just turn off the wifi radios.
Yes, as long as the outlet used for powering the unit is 110volt as almost all normal household outlets are…if the outlet used is also used for lamps, vacuum cleaners, toasters, TVs, and other normal appliances then you should have no problem.
This is wireless only, with no ethernet connection to your router. Speed is just fine
No, this is meant to work with non-Orbi units. You would want an additional Orbi satellite (like the RBS50 if you have an Orbi WiFi 5 system) to add to your current system.
No this is designed for setting up a mesh network with non-Orbi systems. You would need an Orbi WiFi 6 satellite if you wanted to add an additional unit to an existing Orbi WiFi 6 system.
