8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi

Ultra WiFi 6 performance delivering multiple 4K streaming to smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles.

Faster Upload & Download Speeds

Faster WiFi download & upload speeds at the same time.

Greater than 1Gbps WiFi Speeds

Enjoy greater than 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing fast streaming and downloading to newer mobile devices.

Quad-core 1.5GHz Processor

More processing power increases the overall performance of your network.

Powerful Quad-core Processor

Nighthawk AX8 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor designed to transfer Multi-Gigs of data with almost zero CPU load. An additional quad-core co-processor handles all Multi-Gig LAN-WAN traffic, ensuring the main processor is available for all other applications. Enjoy smoother Ultra-HD 4K video streaming and gaming without interruptions.

Multi-Gig Internet

Nighthawk AX8 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router is one of the first routers to support WAN port aggregation that allows combining two Gigabit Ethernet ports to deliver more than one Gigabit internet speed to your home (where supported).

Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices

Support for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX8 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router to stream at Gigabit speeds to supported mobile devices, which are increasingly used for video streaming or gaming.

State-of-the-art Industrial Design

The next-generation Nighthawk AX8 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router design conceals six (6) high-performance antennas under the ‘wings’. The antennas are optimally positioned for best WiFi performance and extend strong and reliable WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors.

Capacity

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.

Speed

Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more connections for all devices with less congestion. You’ll get some blazing connection speeds of more than one Gigabit per second or more, 4K/8K streaming, & VR/AR gaming.

Range

Experience reliable and stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors for all your devices. High-performance antennas, pre-optimized for best performance, on the router amplify WiFi signals for maximized range and reliable coverage.

Specifications

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 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)

Package Contents

• NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX8/8-stream AX6600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (RAX70)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter

Warranty

3-year Warranty