NETGEAR EAX80 User Manual page 30

Table 3. Extender backhaul and fronthaul WiFi connection
Which extender WiFi
backhaul is connected
to the root AP?
Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
2.4 GHz only
5 GHz only
No connection
To change the extender's WiFi speed:
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.local/
-
Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/
- Android devices. http://<extender's IP address>/ (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. 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.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The WiFi Settings page displays.
6. In the 2.4 GHz Network or 5 GHz Network section, select a speed from the WiFi
Speed menu.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Extender Network Settings
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
Is the extender's 2.4
GHz fronthaul WiFi
speed changeable?
No
No
Yes
Yes
Is the extender's 5 GHz
fronthaul WiFi speed
changeable?
No
Yes
No
Yes
, click it.
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