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andrewki
Guide
May 30, 2024
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I can't extend the wifi signal of a WAX610 with an AX1600 Wifi Extender

Hello, I am trying to set up an AX1600 as a wifi extender to my closest Wax610 access point. The nighthawk app finds the Wax610 powered network ok (both 2.4 and 5) but when I enter the wifi passwords (same for both), it comes back with 'Incorrect Password'. I have tried it with mesh turned on and off in the Wax610.

 

The AX1600 claims 'Works with your existing WiFi' but I can't get it to work. Any ideas as to what I might be doing wrong or any other setting I should try on my Wax610 (I am on Insight) or if not how do I change settings on the AX1600 when it won't let me connect?

 

Thank you!

Andrew

 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 30, 2024

    Factory reset the AX1600 and install it with the installation assistant and not the app. 


    To factory reset, push and hold the reset button for 7-15 seconds while powered on. 

    Here's a video of how to use the assistant. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJVklshxBMk

    • andrewki's avatar
      andrewki
      Guide
      May 30, 2024

      Thank you! I will give that a go and report back. Andrew

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        andrewki
        Guide
        May 30, 2024

        OK it seems to indicate that it has worked this time (no password error!):

         

         

        However I checked for a firmware update and it says:

         

        So is it set up correctly?

        Thank you!