Netgear EX8000 Setup | X6S AC3000

Netgear Nighthawk AC3000 X6S EX8000 WiFi mesh extender helps you boost your existing WiFi speed up to 3 Gbps. Just perform the Netgear EX8000 setup and eliminate dead zones extending WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas.

Nighthawk X6S AC3000 mesh extender comes with a dedicated 5 GHz band with up to 1.7 Gbps for amplifying internet speeds to your devices. All you need to do is complete your Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 setup and create a powerful whole home WiFi.

Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Setup (EX8000) Using Installation Assistant

For Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 setup (EX8000) using the Netgear installation assistant, do the following:

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How to Perform Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 Setup via Nighthawk App?

You can also use the Netgear Nighthawk app to install your Netgear AC3000 X6S WiFi range mesh extender and connect to the internet. This app is available for both major platforms i.e. Android and iOS. Follow these steps to perform Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 setup (X6S AC3000) using the Nighthawk app:

• First of all, ensure that your mobile device is connected to a reliable internet connection.
• Now, turn on your Netgear Nighthawk AC3000 X6S EX8000 mesh extender.
• Download Netgear Nighthawk app on your Android or iOS device.
• After that, open the Nighthawk app on your smartphone.
• Follow the on-screen installation steps to set up your Netgear X6S WiFi range extender and connect to the internet.

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WPS Method for Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 Setup

In order to perform Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 Setup using WPS push button, consider the below-mentioned steps:

• Place the extender and WiFi router in the same room.
• Once done, power on the Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 WiFi range extender.
• Wait for the Power LED on EX8000 to light green.
• Press the WPS button on your extender.
• If the Netgear EX8000 Link Status LED lights white, the connection between your router and extender is good.
• Move your extender to a new location.
• Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extended network.

That’s how you can complete your Netgear EX8000 Setup using WPS button. If you come across any type of technical issue during the Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 setup process, feel free to contact our experts.

Netgear EX8000 Manual

When you buy a brand new Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 extender, you will get a manual in the package. This Netgear EX8000 manual contains a series of setup steps from starting to ending. All you have to do is simply walk through these Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 Setup steps and make your extender up and running within minutes.

However, understanding these installation instructions is very difficult for regular users. The best way to install your Netgear EX8000 WiFi extender with great ease is to contact our professionals. They will guide you each and every step for Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 extender setup.

Enable FastLane Technology After Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Setup

FastLane Technology provides you with maximum WiFi performance. Basically, it offers high-speed WiFi connection with a dedicated band connecting the WiFi router to your extender and a second band connecting the WiFi device and extender. Once you are done with the Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 setup, here’s how to configure FastLane Technology on it:

• Connect your router to the Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 extender.
• After that, open any web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer.
• Type mywifiext.net in the address bar and press Enter key.
• Enter the username and password when the login window appears.
• On the Netgear Genie page, click on ‘Do More’ and then on ‘FastLane’ option.
• Now, you will get two options: ‘Device-to-extender in 2.4 GHz only and extender-to-router in 5 GHz only’ and ‘Device-to-extender in 5 GHz only and extender-to-router in 2.4 GHz’.
• Select any option you like and click on the Save button.

In case you stuck at any step while enabling the FastLane Technology on your extender, don’t hesitate to contact our experts for on-the-spot solutions.
 

Common Issues Faced By Users During Netgear EX8000 Setup

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How to Update Netgear EX8000 Firmware?

Does your WiFi extender, all of sudden, start behaving weirdly? Is it not providing the required speed even after a successful Netgear EX8000 setup? If yes, then update Netgear EX8000 firmware right away. Netgear Extender Firmware is a set of instructions integrated into the hardware device. Talking in a layman’s language, Netgear extender firmware is basically an operating system specifically intended to run on your particular make and model number of the extender. So, make sure to have the latest firmware version on your extender. Here’s how to update Netgear EX8000 firmware:

• First and foremost, turn on your WiFi extender.
• Connect a router to the Netgear Nighthawk X6S AC3000 EX8000 extender.
• Once done, open a web browser as per your choice.
• Enter mywifiext.net in the address bar and press Enter key.
• Log in to your extender using the username and password.
• Go to the Settings menu and click on Firmware Update option.
• Thereafter, click on Check button.
• If there is any new firmware version available, click on yes button for firmware upgrade.
• Now, wait for some time and let the Netgear EX8000 firmware update properly.

That’s it! Your extender’s firmware has been updated. In the case of any difficulty, feel free to contact our experts.

How to Fix Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 Extender Setup Issues?

Go through the below-mentioned troubleshooting steps to fix common Netgear Nighthawk EX8000 extender setup issues:

• Confirm that the wall plug in which the extender is plugged in is not damaged or short-circuited.
• Keep your extender away from walls, room corners, microwave ovens, fish tanks, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, metal objects, aluminum studs, etc.
• Use only the latest version of web browser during mywifiext.net login.
• Power cycle your Netgear extender once and try to set it up again.
• Make sure that the extender is receiving proper power supply from the wall outlet.
• Access high-speed internet connection on your device.
• If you are getting issues with mywifiext.net, be certain that you entered the correct URL in the address bar.
• Check all the wired connections. Do not use any damaged cable.
• Update the latest Netgear firmware version on your extender.
• Reset the extender to its factory default settings.

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