NETGEAR EAX80 User Manual page 4

Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
Set up the extender to use a static IP address................................36
Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your
extender...............................................................................................38
Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender
Change the extender login user name and password..................41
Turn password protection off and on..............................................42
Recover a forgotten user name or password..................................43
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time.................................44
Manually set the extender clock.......................................................45
Back up and manage the extender configuration..........................46
Back up the configuration settings...................................................46
Restore the configuration settings...................................................48
Return the extender to its factory default settings.........................49
Use the Reset button.....................................................................49
Log in and reset the extender to factory settings......................49
Update the extender firmware..........................................................50
Check for new firmware and update the extender....................50
Manually upload firmware to the extender................................51
Restart the extender from the extender web interface..................53
Turn the LEDs On or Off....................................................................54
Adjust the WiFi coverage..................................................................55
Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender
USB Device Requirements.................................................................57
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender............................57
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From a
Windows Computer...........................................................................58
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive...........................58
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Extender From
a Mac....................................................................................................59
Turn the USB Port Off and On...........................................................60
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device...........................61
Password protect a folder on a USB storage device......................62
Change the Network or Device Name.............................................63
Chapter 6 Use the Extender as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings....................................65
Set Up the Extender to Work With TiVo..........................................66
Chapter 7 FAQs and troubleshooting
FAQs.....................................................................................................69
Find the Extender's IP address..........................................................70
Cannot Connect to the Extender......................................................71
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