Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Router with NETGEAR Armor™ (RAX80)
- NETGEAR Armor™ - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices *
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Ultra-fast Wireless Speeds — 8-Stream WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8Gbps †
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More WiFi for More Devices — Uplink and downlink OFDMA substantially improves network capacity and efficiency, particularly when traffic is created simultaneously. §
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Up to Four Simultaneous WiFi Streams — 4-stream MU-MIMO enables streaming on up to four 1x1 devices at the same time.
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160MHz Channel Support* — Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops.
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Additional DFS Channels — For an interference-free experience.
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Powerful Processor — 64bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming and gaming.
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Multi-Gig Internet Support — Aggregate two gigabit Ethernet ports to get multi-gig Internet speeds where supported.
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Six Gigabit Ports — Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections.
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Support All Current WiFi Devices — Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices.
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Dynamic QoS — Prioritizes internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming.
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Nighthawk App — Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network when away from home.
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Circle® Parental Controls – the smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any device ††
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Automatic Firmware Updates — Delivers the latest security patches to the router.
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Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant — Control your WiFi using voice commands.
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COMPARE PRODUCTS

Nighthawk® AX12 12-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX120)
WiFi Range
- WiFi coverage for very large homes
WiFi Band
- Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 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 + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- Two (2) USB 3.0 ports

Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX80)
WiFi Range
- Very large homes
WiFi Band
- Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz
BEAMFORMING
- Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
NUMBER OF ETHERNET PORTS
- Six (6) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 5 LAN)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- Two (2) USB 3.0 ports

6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)
WiFi Range
- Medium to large homes
WiFi Band
- Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 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 Mpbs Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- One (1) USB 3.0 port
Network Efficiency and Faster Speeds
8 WiFi streams offer four times the device capacity that typical 2x2 AC WiFi does. More WiFi streams more bandwidth availability and less congestion. Now, more devices than ever before can reliably and simultaneously connect to your network.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AT THE CORE
A 64-bit 1.8GHz 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.
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, and data protection for an unlimited number of devices.


IDEAL USES
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RELIABLE SMART HOME CONNECTIVITYSupport 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.
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SMOOTHER UHD 4K/8K STREAMINGWatch 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.
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FASTER AND FARTHER COVERAGEWhether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and out. 8 high-performance antennas provide stronger and more reliable whole home coverage.
TECH SPECS
- WiFi Technology
- WiFi Performance
- WiFi Range
- WiFi Band
- Beamforming
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Number of USB Ports
- Processor
- WiFi Speed
- WiFi Capacity
- Sharing
- Ease of Use
- Security
- Physical Specifications
- Product Diagram
- Package Contents
- System Requirements
† 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 Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial introductory period
†† Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for a Premium Plan. Visit netgear.com/circle for more information.
** 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.
‡ As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
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