What type of processor does the Netgear AX3000 use to enhance performance?

The Netgear AX3000 features a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, which boosts performance for smoother 4K streaming and more responsive gaming.

What is the maximum coverage area that the Netgear AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender can provide?

The Netgear AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender can extend your WiFi coverage by up to 1,500 sq. ft.

Netgear AX3000 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Mesh Extender, 3.0Gbps, EAX17-100NAS

Model: AX3000 (EAX17)

AX1600 (EAX12)
AX3000 (EAX17)
BE5000 (EXS27)

Capacity: Up to 3 Gbps

Up to 1.6 Gbps
Up to 3 Gbps
Up to 5 Gbps

WI-FI 6 RANGE EXTENDER: Extends your existing network, bringing ultra-fast coverage throughout your home. Ideal for small to medium-sized homes.
PROCESSING POWER: Dual-core 1.3 GHz processor boosts performance for smoother 4K streaming and more responsive gaming.
ONE GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT: For maximum performance, the built-in Gigabit Ethernet port connects directly to a wired device, delivering an unparalleled gaming and streaming performance.

NETGEAR

WiFi 6

Extend Your WiFi Coverage Without Hassles

EAX17 Mesh AX3000 WiFi 6 Range Extender

Netgear AX3000 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Mesh Extender

Up to

1,500

sq. ft. additional coverage

WiFi streams

20+

wireless devices

Up to

3.0

Gbps

Dead Zones? We’ve Got You Covered.

EAX17 with the latest WiFi 6 technology boosts the range of your router up to 1,500 sq. ft., and covers even the hardest-to-reach areas of your home.

Works With Any Router

Achieve your best speeds when paired with a WiFi 6 router.

More Capacity for 20+ WiFi Devices

4 WiFi streams give you 2X the capacity of previous WiFi. More streams greatly increase the bandwidth available to your devices and the amount of data you can send and receive. Now there’s nothing to hold you back from a true high-speed internet experience.

WiFi 6 Gives Faster Speeds for Your Needs

Fast WiFi speeds up to 3.0Gbps let you download, stream, and transfer 2.5X faster than ever before.

Discreet Wall Plug Design

Plug EAX17 into any wall outlet for a sleek solution that extends your router’s range and stays out of sight. Connect your PC, gaming console, or other wired device into the one Ethernet port at up to 1Gbps speed.

Smart roaming with One WiFi Name

Simplify and stay connected with one network name and auto-switching to your base network.

Easy Setup & Management

The Nighthawk app makes it a snap to set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi - including key features like the list of connected devices and network management tools.

Explore NETGEAR WiFi Range Extenders

EXS27

Our most powerful and advanced Extender

WiFi Standard: WiFi 7

WiFi Speed: BE5000

Coverage: 1500 sq. ft.

Wired LAN Port: 2.5GbE

Concurrent Devices: 45

EAX17

Enhanced performance for the latest devices

WiFi Standard: WiFi 6

WiFi Speed: AX3000

Coverage: 1500 sq. ft.

Wired LAN Port: 1GbE

Concurrent Devices: 20

EAX15

Powerful performance for connected devices

WiFi Standard: WiFi 6

WiFi Speed: AX1800

Coverage: 1500 sq. ft.

Wired LAN Port: 1GbE

Concurrent Devices: 20

EAX12

The perfect blend of speed and reliability

WiFi Standard: WiFi 6

WiFi Speed: AX1600

Coverage: 1200 sq. ft.

Wired LAN Port: 1GbE

Concurrent Devices: 15

Standards	AX3000 WiFi: IEEE® 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4 GHz 600 Mbps IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5 GHz 2400 Mbps IEEE® 802.11k
Security	Standards-based WiFi security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) and WEP Latest security standard—Supports WPA3 WiFi security protocol
Antenna	Three (3) internal antennas
System Requirements	2.4 and/or 5 GHz 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 higher