Nighthawk^® AX8 8-Stream AX6600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router with NETGEAR Armor^™ (RAX70)

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Features:

NETGEAR Armor^™ - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices ^*
Ultra-fast Wireless Speeds — 8-Stream WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8Gbps ^† + 600Mbps ^**
Up to Four Simultaneous WiFi Streams — 4-stream MU-MIMO enables streaming on up to four 1x1 devices at the same time.
160MHz Channel Support^* — Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops.
Additional DFS Channels — For an interference-free experience.
Powerful Processor — 64-bit 1.5GHz quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming and gaming.
Multi-Gig Internet Support — Aggregate two gigabit Ethernet ports to get multi-gig Internet speeds where supported.
Five Gigabit Ports — Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections.
Support All Current WiFi Devices — Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices.
Dynamic QoS — Prioritizes internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming.
Nighthawk App — Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes Access Anywhere to manage your network when away from home.
Automatic Firmware Updates — Delivers the latest security patches to the router.
Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant — Control your WiFi using voice commands.
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Upgrade Your WiFi to First Class

You deserve a WiFi network that’s ready for the devices of today and tomorrow. With WiFi 6, you get up to 4X more device capacity than you do with WiFi 5, so you can stream, game, work, and learn without affecting speed or reliability.

WIFI 6 TECHNOLOGY

Latest WiFi 6 technology helps deliver the fastest speeds to all your connected devices of today and tomorrow with 4X more capacity, and is 100% backwards compatible.

GIGABIT WIFI TO MOBILE DEVICES

Support for WAN port aggregation lets you stream your favorite TV shows and movies in high definition on more devices.

BETTER NETWORK CAPACITY

Efficient data scheduling creates an impressive capacity increase that allows more devices to be connected to your network.

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AT THE CORE

A 1.5GHz quad-core processor powers Nighthawk AX8, transferring gigabits of data with almost zero CPU load so you always get the best performance for streaming, gaming, and more without interruptions.

NIGHTHAWK APP

Setup and control your home WiFi from the palm of your hand.

ACCESS ANYWHERE — Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere.
NETGEAR Armor^™ — Advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and your connected devices^††
INTERNET SPEED TEST — Check the broadband speeds from your service provider.
GUEST NETWORK — Set up separate WiFi access for guests.
QUICK SETUP — Get connected in just minutes.

Cybersecurity for Your Home

NETGEAR Armor^™ protects your connected home from Internet threats. Armor’s multi-layered cybersecurity is built into your WiFi router to protect your smart devices, smartphones, and computers. NETGEAR Armor includes Bitdefender’s ^® award-winning anti-virus, anti-malware, VPN, and data protection for an unlimited number of devices.

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IDEAL USES

RELIABLE SMART HOME CONNECTIVITY

Support for simultaneous dual-band is ideal for connecting multiple IoT devices. Your WiFi stays strong and reliable for everything from sensor-based, low-bandwidth activity to high-bandwidth video streaming.
SMOOTHER UHD 4K/8K STREAMING

Watch ultra HD 4K/8K videos on your smart TV while others game online and upload pictures from their smartphones. Streaming on Netflix and YouTube has never been smoother.
FASTER AND FARTHER COVERAGE

Whether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and out. Six high-performance antennas provide stronger and more reliable whole home coverage.

TECH SPECS

WiFi Technology
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi (AX6600)
- 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 0.6Gbps
- 5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256 QAM 20/40/80MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
- 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
WiFi Performance
- AX6600 WiFi
WiFi Range
- WiFi coverage for very large homes
- Six (6) hidden antennas extend strong and reliable signals and are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance
WiFi Band
- Tri-Band 2.4 & 5GHz & 5GHz
Beamforming
- Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
Number of Ethernet Ports
- Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation
Number of USB Ports
- One (1) USB 3.0 port
Processor
- Powerful quad-core 1.5GHz processor
WiFi Speed
- 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps + 600Mbps† with 8-stream connectivity**
- 4X4 MU-MIMO^‡ allows simultaneous streaming to multiple devices
- 1024-QAM—25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
- Ability to aggregate two gigabit LAN ports for faster file transfers and two gigabit ports for internet connections
- Multi-Gig Experience^Δ maximizes your available Internet speeds with link port aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable)
- 160MHZ channel support*** doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
WiFi Capacity
- 4-stream MU-MIMO^‡ enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices to stream content at the same time
- Robust quad-core 1.5GHz processor boosts wireless, wired and WAN-TO-LAN performance
Sharing
- One superspeed USB 3.0 port up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
- ReadySHARE^® Vault for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
- ReadySHARE^® USB access — Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via one (1) USB port
Ease of Use
- Smart Connect intelligently selects fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
- Nighthawk App for easy router setup and more, including access from anywhere to manage your network away from home
- AX WiFi supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices
- Control NETGEAR network with simple voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Security
- NETGEAR Armor^†† provides advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices
- Securely access home network & internet connection from mobile devices with VPN support on PC, Mac, and iOS and Android devices with OpenVPN Connect app
- Standards-based security —802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK
- Separate & secure access for guests
- Automatic firmware updates deliver latest security patches to the router
Physical Specifications
- Folded size: 11.85 x 8.15 x 3.31 in (301 x 207 x 84 mm)
- Unfolded size: 13.66 x 8.19 x 6.57 in (347 x 208 x 167 mm)
- Weight: 2.58 lb (1171 g)
Product Diagram
Package Contents
- NETGEAR^® Nighthawk^® AX8/8-stream AX6600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (RAX70)
- Ethernet cable
- Quick start guide
- Power adapter
System Requirements
- Microsoft^® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista^®, XP^®, 2000, Mac OS^®, UNIX^®, or Linux^®
- • Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^® 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge^®, Google Chrome^® 55 or higher, Firefox^® 45 or higher, Safari^® 10 or higher

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This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
^Δ Multi-Gig Internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Please visit support.netgear.com for more information.
^† Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future standards. Up to 6600Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 6600Mbps devices.
^‡ As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
^** 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.
^†† NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial introductory period.

Warranty

This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 1-year Hardware Warranty.

Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home

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Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream AX6600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router with NETGEAR Armor™ (RAX70)

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