Leading the New Era of WiFi 6 NETGEAR Nighthawk 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) Nighthawk Mesh Extender works experience and extend faster WiFi with your existing WiFi to create a to the farthest corner of your home supports the latest generation Wi-Fi powerful whole home mesh WiFi. with blazing-fast speeds up to 6 (802.11ax) standard. This powerful Enjoy a better connected home 6Gbps. PAGE 1 of 11 WiFi 6Ready for Today and Tomorrows Smart Home Introducing WiFi 6the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than AC WiFi. With innovative technologies, such as Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA), 4x4 Multi-User MIMO, and intelligent scheduling, WiFi 6 delivers a huge boost in speed and total capacity. Rising to the challenges of modern smart home demands, this new standard of WiFi is ready to support more devices with better reliability and faster speeds. Capacity Speed Range WiFi 6 gives you improved network capacity for more WiFi devices. Have more fun with the uninterrupted 4K/8K streaming, gaming, and the smart home experience. Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more connections for all devices with less congestion. Youll get some blazing connection speeds of more than one Gigabit per second or more, 4K/8K streaming, & VR/AR gaming. Experience reliable and stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors for all your devices. It enables expansive coverage for your smart home with wider range to cover every corner of your home even where your router WiFi cannot reach. PAGE 2 of 11 8 Stream WiFi 6 4X Better Performance Eight WiFi spatial streams - four in the 2.4GHz band and four in the 5GHz band -
offer four times the device capacity as compared to typical 2x2 AC WiFi. This results in a significantly improved network capacity and benefits the performance of all legacy devices. 8 Expansive Coverage for Your Smart Home Wider range to cover every corner of your home even where your router WiFi cannot reach. Get better coverage for your outdoor wireless security cameras or the garage. Up to 6Gbps Ultra-fast WiFi Speeds AX6000 WiFi with combined speeds up to 6Gbps (4.8+1.2Gbps) extend Gigabit speeds throughout your home. The 160MHz Channel Support provides Gigabit WiFi connectivity speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops**, up to 2 times faster than standard 2x2 AC WiFi with 80MHz. One WiFi Name & Smart Roaming Extend coverage of your home's WiFi with same WiFi name and security password as your router. Smart Roaming automatically connects your mobile devices to the best available WiFi for superior streaming as you move around your house. Built for Gigabit Internet Service & Beyond Extend Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity to compatible mobile devices & laptops. Gigabit Internet provides smoother ultra HD/4K streaming & gamingwired or wireless. PAGE 3 of 11 Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. Capacity Get better performance for all your smart home devices even when your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour. WiFi Range Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for all your devices. AX WiFi UP TO 6GBPS SPEEDS1.2 + 4.8Gbps with 8-stream connectivity**
4x4 MU-MIMOGo faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices POWERFUL PROCESSOR64-bit 1.8GHZ dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming 160MHZ CHANNEL SUPPORT***Doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops 25%
1024-QAM25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORTUp to 10x faster than USB 2.0 4 GIGABIT PORTSConnect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICESOFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 8 devices at the same time UP TO 4 SIMULTANEOUS WIFI STREAMS4-stream MU-MIMO enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices to stream content at the same time ULTIMATE RANGEWiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNASInternal antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area. Antennas are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance PAGE 4 of 11 Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, such as accessing stored photos
& music. Reliable Connections Theres nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEARs advanced features & best-in-class technology, youll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity. Ease Of Use Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!
READYSHARE USB ACCESSWirelessly access & share USB hard drive via USB port READYSHARE PRINTWirelessly access & share a USB printer BEAMFORMING+Improve range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFISupports two WiFi bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for smooth online gaming without any network congestion SMART CONNECTIntelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home. NIGHTHAWK APPEasily set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi. AX WIFI SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI ROUTERS & WIFI DEVICES Backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices Security Maintain high security across your network to ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) PAGE 5 of 11 Create a Mesh WiFi 6 System using the WiFi you already have M E S H W I F I C O N N E C T I O N
Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Extender Your existing WiFi Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) Using the uplink and downlink OFDMA feature of WiFi 6, the WiFi traffic is managed much more efficiently since data is transmitted from different devices concurrently, rather than having each devices data wait for its turn. This results in in an efficient use of air-time, reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to add more devices to your network. PAGE 6 of 11 Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices Support for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to stream at Gigabit speeds to supported mobile devices, which are increasingly used for video streaming or gaming. 4x4 Multi-User MIMO Using multi-user MIMO technology, routers and extenders can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for your devices. Enjoy simultaneous streaming with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device at a time Data sent to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional WiFi MU-MIMO WiFi PAGE 7 of 11 Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk App makes it easy to set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your extender in a few stepsjust connect your mobile device to the network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your network. Network ManagementEasily monitor and manage your home network Quick SetupGet connected in just minutes Get it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of 11 Connection Diagram Reset 1G One 3.0 USB port Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports to connect more wired devices Power On/Off PAGE 9 of 11 Package Contents Key Features Support 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Visit http://community.netgear.com System Requirements 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi router or gateway Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 20 or Safari 5.1 or Google Chrome 25.0 browsers or higherr Security Warranty Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) www.netgear.com/warranty Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home 4X Better Performance than an AC Router8 Stream WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds**
More WiFi for More DevicesOFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 8 devices at the same time. Uplink OFDMA improves scheduling during high volumes of upload traffic, particularly when that Up to 4 Simultaneous WiFi Streams 4-stream MU-MIMO enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices at the same time traffic is created simultaneously. 160MHz Channel Support***Doubles mobile devices and laptops the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible Powerful Processor64-bit 1.8GHz dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming 4 Gigabit PortsConnect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections the fastest WiFi band for every device Smart ConnectIntelligently selects connection. One WiFi name for the entire home Nighthawk AppEasily set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi. WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) Quick start guide Power adapter Physical Specifications Dimensions: 10 x 7.75 x 4.2 in
(279 x 197 x 106 mm) Weight: 1.9lb (0.86kg) Standards AX6000 WiFi Band 1: 1.2Gbps @2.4GHz - 1024-QAM Band 2: 4.8Gbps @5GHz - 1024-QAM IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5GHz IEEE 802.11 k Four (4) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology One (1) USB 3.0 port Technical Specifications WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band WiFi (AX6000) 2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi Uplink & Downlink OFDMAImproved capacity and efficiency 1024-QAM25% data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router Powerful 64-bit dual-core 1.8GHz processor 160MHz channel support MU-MIMOSimultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6) PAGE 10 of 11 This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. www.netgear.com/warranty.
* 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Works with devices supporting WPS. Gigabit Internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment.
** When working with 160MHz clients as compared to a 2x2 AC router that does not support 160MHz.
***Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi. Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support. Comparable with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. Performance compared to IEEE 802.11ac wireless technology. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and data over distance will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. ft. are not guaranteed and may vary due to differences in operating environments of wireless networks, including without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The product may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source programs, or is non-standard or outdated. For indoor use only. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac logo, Apple, and Apple logo are a trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. 2019 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EAX80-0 PAGE 11 of 11 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.47 ~5.725GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 31cm between the radiator & your body.