Netgear extenders are very popular for their performance and stable network-providing capability. With the Netgear extender, you can easily enhance your existing home network to get a more reliable one. With the extender, you can remove dead spots at home. Also, it enhances the coverage. The Extender catches the signal from the router device and then rebroadcasts it further to enhance coverage. Setting up an extender device is a simple process, but only in that case when you know exactly what to do. 

New to netgear EAX12? Don’t know how to configure it? No worries when we are here to help. Check out our article to grab the in-depth information about the Netgear EAX12 setup using all three ways. Also, we specify the tips to keep your device working well in the future. 

Set up via App

Setting up Netgear EAX12 using the Nighthawk app is a very convenient way to add the device in your existing network. You can easily manage the network using your smartphone. Check out the steps you have to follow for the EAX12 setup:

• Firstly, boot up the device after placing it near your host router device. 
• Now take a smartphone and install a nighthawk app in it using the working internet connection from google play store or app store. 
• Afterwards, connect your smartphone with the Netgear EAX12 network. 
• After connecting to the network, you have to launch the app and access the extender configuration page. 
• Follow the screen and initiate the configuration by connecting the extender to the host router. 
• Thereafter, secure your new network and then update the firmware if needed. 
• Lastly, relocate the extender device for optimal performance. 

Set up via WPS

WPS button-based Netgear EAX12 setup is possible to perform only if your host router device supports WPS-based configuration. Steps to initiate configuration are not so difficult. Check out here:

• Boot up the device after placing it near your host router device. 
• Wait for the bootup to complete, and the LED will be stable. 
• Now, press the WPS button on your extender device. 
• Within two minutes, push the button on the router. 
• Wait for the setup to complete; meanwhile, watch your extender LED behaviour. 
• Once the device is connected successfully, again follow the steps to connect the second frequency. 

Setup via Web

Web-based Netgear EAX12 setup contains a few steps similar to the app-based setup. But to initiate web-based setup, you need a few things, including a laptop/ computer to open the web UI, a host router with working internet, an Ethernet cable, and a power outlet. Check out the steps you have to follow for the EAX12 setup:

• Boot up the range extender first after placing it near your host router device. 
• Wait for the bootup to complete, the LED gets stable, and then you can use a computer/ laptop device. 
• Connect the device with the extender using wired or wireless methods. 
• We advise you to use an Ethernet-based connection over wifi connection. 
• After the connection is done, launch Internet Explorer or any other browser you have installed on your device. 
• Further, you need to initiate access to the http://www.mywifiext.net/ web address.
• Once the installation assistant appears, follow the instructions and configure your extender. 
• Secure your extender’s admin access & wireless network after connecting it to the host router device.
• Then update the firmware if needed and submit the changes.
• Lastly, relocate the extender device for optimal performance. 

Troubleshoot Issues 

Netgear EAX12 setup might create small issues occasionally in the network, like sudden connection drops, slow internet, no internet via extender, etc. Resolving all such issues is very simple if you know how to troubleshoot them. Troubleshooting guides are specified here, which help you out in keeping your network working flawlessly all the time. You can follow up on these tips in case you encounter any connectivity issue with your extender’s network. 

• Firstly, check the network connection from the host router device. 
• Secondly, check for hardware connection, there should be no damaged cables connected or loosely connected cables. 
• Thirdly, try booting up the device again. Rebooting resolves the temporary glitch and restores the network. 
• Therefore, you have to verify that the firmware is updated or an outdated one. In case your device is still working on outdated firmware, then update it to fix bugs. 
• Lastly, you have to reset the device back to factory settings and configure it again. This will resolve several issues, including the issue created because of the wrong configuration. 

Conclusion

From the above description, we conclude that the Netgear EAX12 setup is not a daunting task to perform using any of the setup methods, including web or app-based methods. Anyone can set up the extender using the above-mentioned guide. Furthermore, this article also contains the tips to resolve the common errors you might face with your EAX12 range extender.