NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
- Key Specs
- Number Of LAN Ports: 5 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Wi-Fi Speed: 6000 gigabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Model Number: RAX80-100NAS
- Product Name: Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router
- Color: Black
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Type: WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Firewall Type: NAT (The method the firewall uses to filter and process data to increase network security, primarily by blocking malicious traffic requests while allowing legitimate traffic through.)
- Security Features: VPN support, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK, separate and secure guest network
- Parental Controls: true (Allows user to block unwanted content, signals, channels, networks, etc. from being received or accessed.)
- Network
- Band Technology: Dual (Refers to the number of frequency bands used to wirelessly transmit an internet signal. For example, dual-band devices may use one 2.4 and one 5 GHz band, while tri-band devices may use one 2.4 and two 5 GHz bands. Multiple bands also provide more flexibility for designating connected devices to specific band use.)
- Ethernet Standard: 10/100/1000 (Each standard is a variation of the IEEE 802.3 set of computer networking technologies known as Ethernet. New versions evolved to include higher bandwidth, different physical media, and other new and improved features. Standards are often denoted by speeds (in Megabits per second). For example, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number of Antennas: 4
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Number of 2.4Ghz Streams: 4 (A router's streams are like lanes on a highway. The more streams a router has, the less traffic congestion. Because the 2.4 GHz band is used to transmit wireless signals to a wide variety of devices, there is often high amounts of traffic on that stream. But with multiple streams, each can be designated to a specific device for optimal performance. For example, if one 2.4 GHz stream is assigned to one device, such as a desktop computer, it leaves the remaining streams open for guest users, devices that use more data, or devices with specific band compatibility.)
- Number of 5.0Ghz Streams: 4 (A router's streams are like lanes on a highway. The more streams a router has, the less traffic congestion. The 5.0 GHz band provides high speed, short-range data transmission and typically has less traffic than the 2.4 GHz band. With multiple streams, each can be designated to a specific device for optimal performance. For example, if one 5.0 GHz stream is assigned to one device, such as a streaming media player, it leaves the remaining streams open for guest users, devices that need less data, or devices with specific band compatibility.)
- Ethernet Switch: true (Connects multiple devices to expand the Local Area Network (LAN).)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- App Name: NETGEAR Nighthawk App
- Beamforming: true (A signal processing technique that enables a router to focus a Wi-Fi signal in a specific direction. The router determines where a connected device in the network is located and projects a stronger signal in that specific direction. This can result in faster and higher quality data transfer as well as reduced signal interference.)
- Integrated Modem: false
- Wireless: true
- Ports
- Number Of WAN Ports: 1 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Wide Area Network (WAN). This type of port may simply be labeled "Internet," and it allows the device to share its internet connection with all devices connected to it via LAN ports.)
- Port Type(s): RJ-45, USB (USB 2.0 connects external drives, gaming controllers, smartphones, MP3 players and other accessories.USB 3.0 transfers data faster than USB 2.0, but only when used with USB 3.0 devices.USB Type-C provides fast speeds and versatile power, featuring connectors with identical ends that plug in upside down or right side up. Adapters allow for video as well as backward compatibility.Thunderbolt provides ultra-high bandwidth for fast data transfer between devices featuring a Thunderbolt or MiniDisplayPort connection.HDMI allows you to connect a projector or display HD media on your HDTV or monitor.Media card slots allow you to transfer photos from your digital camera or camcorder.)
- Number Of LAN Ports: 5 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Speed
- Wired Speed: 1000 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and router using an Ethernet cable.)
- Wi-Fi Speed: 6000 gigabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Gigabit Ethernet Speed: true (Supports the gigabit Ethernet networking standard, which has a data rate of at least one gigabit per second, or 1,000 Mbps.)
- Compatibility
- 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 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.34 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 7.95 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 12 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.82 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 606449135213
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router offers improved network capacity for more Wi-Fi devices in your home and 2Gbps wired connectivity support for an incredibly faster Internet experience. It has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor designed to transfer multi gigabits of data with almost zero CPU load. 160MHz channel support doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds to compatible devices.
- Supports high definition video conferencing (Zoom, Skype, WebEx, FaceTime, and more): Whether you work from home or want to connect with your friends and family you can video conference with crystal clear audio and video from anywhere in your home.
- Faster WiFi, Better Performance: 8-Stream AX WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8Gbps* for ultra-fast wireless speeds. The RAX80 router supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology.
- Uplink and Downlink OFDMA: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) substantially improves the network capacity and efficiency. Facilitates efficient data transmission for more devices at the same time in upload and download directions.
- 2Gbps wired connectivity for faster Internet: Aggregate two (2) Ethernet ports for more than 1 Gigabit internet speed, where supported.
- Up to 4 Simultaneous WiFi Streams: 4-stream MU-MIMO enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices to stream content at the same time, ideal for homes with a growing number of connected devices. More simultaneous data transfers supported than AC WiFi MU-MIMO routers.
- 160MHz Channel Support: Gigabit WiFi connection** with today’s and future mobile devices that support 160MHz bandwidth. Up to 2 times faster than standard 2x2 AC WiFi with 80MHz.
- Additional DFS Channels Available: For an interference-free experience.
- Powerful Quad-Core 1.8GHz Processor: Enough processing power to provide the best performance across all wired and wireless interfaces. An additional quad-core co-processor handles Multi-Gig LAN-WAN traffic with almost zero CPU load.
- 6 Gigabit Ports: Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections. Two (2) ports can be aggregated for faster LAN transfer and two(2) can be aggregated to enable Multi-Gig internet.
- Works with Existing WiFi Devices: Supports current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices (Wi-Fi 5 and below).
- Dynamic QoS: Prioritizes internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming.
- Pre-optimized Hidden Antennas: Unfold and set antennas on the router, no further adjustment required. The AX8 antennas come pre-optimized for best WiFi performance.
- NETGEAR Nighthawk App: Easily set up your router and get more your of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home.
- Automatic Firmware Updates: Deliver latest security patches to the router.
- Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant: Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands.
- Port Aggregation: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports for faster file transfers
- Super Speed USB Storage: Up to 10x the speed with USB 3.0 as compared to USB 2.0
- Smart Connect: Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home.
- Beamforming+: Improves range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices.
- VPN Support: Secure access to your home network when away from home using any device – PC, Mac, and mobile devices with Android and iOS apps.
- Guest Network: Separate and secure network for your guests.
- Supports high definition video conferencing (Zoom, Skype, WebEx, FaceTime, and more): Whether you work from home or want to connect with your friends and family you can video conference with crystal clear audio and video from anywhere in your home.
- Faster WiFi, Better Performance: 8-Stream AX WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8Gbps* for ultra-fast wireless speeds. The RAX80 router supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology.
- Uplink and Downlink OFDMA: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) substantially improves the network capacity and efficiency. Facilitates efficient data transmission for more devices at the same time in upload and download directions.
- 2Gbps wired connectivity for faster Internet: Aggregate two (2) Ethernet ports for more than 1 Gigabit internet speed, where supported.
- Up to 4 Simultaneous WiFi Streams: 4-stream MU-MIMO enables up to four (4) 1x1 devices to stream content at the same time, ideal for homes with a growing number of connected devices. More simultaneous data transfers supported than AC WiFi MU-MIMO routers.
- 160MHz Channel Support: Gigabit WiFi connection** with today’s and future mobile devices that support 160MHz bandwidth. Up to 2 times faster than standard 2x2 AC WiFi with 80MHz.
- Additional DFS Channels Available: For an interference-free experience.
- Powerful Quad-Core 1.8GHz Processor: Enough processing power to provide the best performance across all wired and wireless interfaces. An additional quad-core co-processor handles Multi-Gig LAN-WAN traffic with almost zero CPU load.
- 6 Gigabit Ports: Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections. Two (2) ports can be aggregated for faster LAN transfer and two(2) can be aggregated to enable Multi-Gig internet.
- Works with Existing WiFi Devices: Supports current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices (Wi-Fi 5 and below).
- Dynamic QoS: Prioritizes internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming.
- Pre-optimized Hidden Antennas: Unfold and set antennas on the router, no further adjustment required. The AX8 antennas come pre-optimized for best WiFi performance.
- NETGEAR Nighthawk App: Easily set up your router and get more your of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home.
- Automatic Firmware Updates: Deliver latest security patches to the router.
- Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant: Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands.
- Port Aggregation: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports for faster file transfers
- Super Speed USB Storage: Up to 10x the speed with USB 3.0 as compared to USB 2.0
- Smart Connect: Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home.
- Beamforming+: Improves range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices.
- VPN Support: Secure access to your home network when away from home using any device – PC, Mac, and mobile devices with Android and iOS apps.
- Guest Network: Separate and secure network for your guests.
Whats Included
- Ethernet cable
- NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router
- Owner's manual
- Power adapter
- Quick start guide
- Ethernet cable
- NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router
- Owner's manual
- Power adapter
- Quick start guide
Product Manuals
A: Have not used these other routers. But I can say with confidence that this router has the best performance and coverage of any router that I have had before including the AC 3200. Our house is 3400 square feet and spread out. This router reaches every corner with mo difficulty. We have at least 20 devices connected to it concurrently including various streaming devices and heavily used laptops, desktops and smart phone. No lags or performance issues so far.
A: That's because there are no 802.11ax nics/wifi cards yet. The standard is still in draft form and will not be ratified until early 2019. Netgear is expected to issue a firmware update once the spec has been ratified.
Q: Do you need a separate modem with this router when service is provided by Comcast
A: Yes you would need separate modem with nighthawk ax8
A: The AC 2200 advertises 2.2 Gbps while the X8 supports up to 1.9Gbps. Will that 300 Mbps fix it or is it a difference in the cores or other details? The X8 is a dual core compared with the Quad Core. Yes, faster dual cores, but the AC2200 having 4 cores should be dedicating a core for traffic cop vs. shared core, etc. The X8 being a few years old, though with similar tech may be lagging in some areas of advertised compatibility. Since you have so much traffic going on and the variety of frequencies with the Ethernet, to really push the router I would try a VELOP with the AC2200. Especially the 2 cameras at 5Ghz. If they are located anywhere outside the room the router is at, the 5Ghz struggles behind a couple walls. If you can get a VELOP node close to them, that should offer dividends to get you past your lag. Yeah, cost of the Router plus VELOP - AC1300. You can only take it into consideration if the pain to stay the same is greater than the pain to change and possibly fix the lag. There is not guaranteeing or telling with any of these configurations and your specific setup.. Depending what type of cameras, their specific chipsets and how they integrate with the mesh. Ideally everything would be on one proven platform with compatible and tweaked hardware to integrate with the specific appliance. It's still a mish-mash for small business with this tech. I us IP cameras wireless and wired and there are a huge difference in all of them for advertised and actual throughput and performance. They all say one thing and do another. I would hate to say, but you really have to just try it out and if you don't like it, take it back. But that is almost what you have to do in this case. There is just no way unless you run into another user who has run an X8 with very similar setup to what you have and has tried the AC2200. ....Good Luck!
A: Yes there are 2 screwheads to be able to mount to a wall (pic provided) I dont think the positioning of the fixed antennas will compromise the usefulness. May look wierd but this router does look like a spaceship straight out of Star Wars.
Q: What is the total height with the antenna attached??
A: 6 inches tall. 10.5 inches wide at the widest.
Q: Nighthawk AX6000 AX8, recommended 5 port switch.
A: I did see a huge improvement. With 11 different Echo Show Alexa devices 4 plugs, 2 lights, 2 TVs, 1 XBOX X, 2 Audio Recivers, 1 door bell with 2 ringers, 1 garage door opener, 1 door opener, 2 tablets, 2 phones, 4 TV streaming boxes. Over using the Spectrum Router
Q: WHAT IS THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN?
A: USA
