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Aspirant

Dec 12, 2020

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Nighthawk RAX80 with EAX80 Extender Wired

Hi I’ve just setup a Nighthawk AX8 Router which seems to be working pretty well. I got an EAX80 to go upstairs to boost the speed/coverage. Can this be wired as I have Ethernet to the room it’s ...

Troubleshooting

plemans
Dec 12, 2020

You can hardwire in the EAX80. You just need to set it up in access point mode.
https://kb.netgear.com/000060286/How-do-I-install-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-Range-Extender-as-an-Access-Point

Guru - Experienced User

Dec 12, 2020

You can hardwire in the EAX80. You just need to set it up in access point mode.

https://kb.netgear.com/000060286/How-do-I-install-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-Range-Extender-as-an-Access-Point