EAX-15 Extend Enet connection

Question

Can I plug my #EAX-15 extender directly into an ethernet connection to my router and extend the network without a wifi connection to my router?&nbsp; When I purchased the unit I was told this would work but although all lights are green I cannot log in to my extender with this configuration and the speed is not great

plemans · Answer

You can but when you go through setup on it, it needs to be switched to access point mode. Thats the mode for hardwired to the router.&nbsp;

gnun · Answer

Thanks, but I can't find the "access point" setting when I configure the extender.&nbsp; I've reset to factory default and configured with Nighthawk and with the browser connection.&nbsp; The only option I have is to configure the 2G and 5G wireless connections?

plemans · Answer

here's the guide
https://kb.netgear.com/000060286/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-range-extender-as-an-access-point
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and here's a video guide someone made for the EAX80 that should be the same. I have the EAX80 and EAX17 it it was the exact same.&nbsp;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucnu1Wrsr_Q
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EAX-15 Extend Enet connection

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