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HS-California's avatar
Feb 01, 2022
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EAX80 Extender Wifi Coverage area setting has been removed

I just bought EAX80 extender. This is the latest top of the line extender from Netgear. I bought this extender to make sure it works seamlessly with Netgear Nighthawk router.

 

EAX80 extender Manual states that Wifi coverage area/Output power level can be set for this unit, but latest firmware updates have removed this functionality.

 

I bought this unit assuming that extender with the most capability will have the best ability to pickup signal from my distant wireless router. I need the extender to connect devices in my garage that are quite close to the extender, and dont want to broadcast signal beyond my garage to the street, hence the desire to reduce the output power.

 

It is dissappointing that a feature listed in the manual has been removed from the firmware. I hope Netgear fixes this issue, else I will be returning the unit.

 

I spoke to product support (case #45616636 & 45641556) and they suggest to post my request here!

 

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