Downloads & Smoother Streaming
Stream data to multiple devices simultaneously with Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology.
Ready for Your Smart Home
Delivers 4x better performance than AC WiFi and allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously.
Powerful 1.5Ghz Quad-Core Processor
Built for performance at an ultimate level, enjoy stronger, more reliable streaming and gaming experiences.
ESSENTIAL ALL-IN-ONE INTERNET SECURITY
You wouldn't leave your door unlocked at night. Treat your WiFi with the same level of security. NETGEAR Armor keeps your family and your connected devices safe with an automatic shield of protection for your network to stop hackers, password thieves, ransomware, and brute force attacks.
Easy Setup and Use with the Nighthawk App
With the Nighthawk app, setup takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying better WiFi sooner. You can also see your connected devices, run an internet speed test, manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions, and more from the palm of your hand.
Ultra-fast Wireless Speeds - 8-Stream WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8Gbps + 600Mbps†wireless speeds8 Streams Of WiFiEnjoy simultaneous 4K/8K UHD streaming, lag-free gaming, and browsing interruption-free
160MHz Channel Support - Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
Powerful Quad-Core 1.5GHz Processor - 64-bit 1.5GHz quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming to Smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles
More WiFi for More Devices - Uplink and downlink OFDMA substantially improves network capacity and efficiency, particularly when traffic is created simultaneously.
Dynamic QoS - Prioritises internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming
Additional DFS Channels - Reduces interference from neighbouring networks with the advantage of additional channels
NETGEAR Armor - An automatic shield of protection for your network. Protect devices other solutions miss, like smart phones, security systems and more.
Guest Network - Create a separate and secure network for your guests
Automatic Firmware Updates - Latest security patches delivered to the router
Nighthawk App - Set up your WiFi, customise your settings, and enjoy faster WiFi in no time
Voice Control - Use voice commands to control your home WiFi network. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Product 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)
- 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
- WiFi Band : Tri-Band 2.4 & 5GHz & 5GHz
- Beamforming : Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
- Ethernet Ports : Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports. Dual Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation
- 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 experienceΔ 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 super-speed 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 - 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
3-Year Warranty
†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE® 802.11specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, 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. ††NETGEAR Armor™ a yearly subscription, after the trial period, protects your connected devices. Visit netgear.com/armor Δ Multi-Gig Internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Please visit support.netgear.com for more information.
‡ 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.