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xhack89x
Jul 14, 2025Aspirant
The netgear_ext network is no longer being created (NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1600 EAX12)
I purchased the NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1600 EAX12 (model number: EAX12-100PES), and it has worked perfectly until recently. Suddenly, none of my devices can connect to the extender anymore. The WiFi ne...
CrimpOn
Jul 14, 2025Guru - Experienced User
xhack89x wrote:Full reset of the device (multiple times)
If pressing the Reset button (inside the tiny hole on the side of the case) for more than 7 seconds does not return the EAX12 to factory settings and begin broadcasting NETGEAR_EXT, my guess is that the EAX12 is dead.
Fortunately, WiFi extenders are relatively inexpensive and readily available.
CrimpOn
Jul 14, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Sorry. Neglected to ask if the EAX12 was plugged in when doing the Factory Reset.
(it can be really awkward to find that tiny hole if the EAX12 is plugged into a wall socket. When messing with these devices, I often plug them into an extension cord until ready to move them to a permanent location.)
- xhack89xJul 15, 2025Aspirant
Yes it was. It's very strange..it was working fine since December 24...now it's dead