Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, (up to 9.56Gbps) with new 6GHz band, NETGEAR Armor™ & NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™

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Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, (up to 9.56Gbps) with new 6GHz band, NETGEAR Armor™ & NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™

With new WiFi 6E technology, enjoy ultra-fast speeds, smooth streaming, and lower latency for your 4K/8K streaming, AR/VR gaming, and video-conferencing. Experience combined speeds up to 9.56Gbps and a powerful 1.8GHz quad-core processor for fast and reliable connections for up to 60 devices across 3,500 sq. ft. Keep your family safe from online threats with an automatic shield of protection for all your connected devices from NETGEAR Armor™.

WiFi 6E technology

up to 10 Gbps

up to 60

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WiFi 6E technology

up to 10 Gbps

up to 60

With new WiFi 6E technology, enjoy ultra-fast speeds, smooth streaming, and lower latency for your 4K/8K streaming, AR/VR gaming, and video-conferencing. Experience combined speeds up to 9.56Gbps and a powerful 1.8GHz quad-core processor for fast and reliable connections for up to 60 devices across 3,500 sq. ft. Keep your family safe from online threats with an automatic shield of protection for all your connected devices from NETGEAR Armor™.

WiFi 6E technology

up to 10 Gbps

up to 60

Model Number
RAXE500, up to 10.8 Gbps
RAXE500, up to 10.8 Gbps
RAXE450, up to 9.56 Gbps
RAXE450, up to 9.56 Gbps
RAXE300, up to 7.8 Gbps
RAXE300, up to 7.8 Gbps
RAXE290, up to 7.3 Gbps
RAXE290, up to 7.3 Gbps
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WiFi 6E Stands Alone

Open an Exclusive New Path to the Future of WiFi

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Immerse Yourself in Brilliance

Get clearer 4K/8K video, crisper audio, and smoother
streaming – all simultaneously across your entire home.

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Smart Security.
Powerful Privacy.
Total Peace of Mind.

A powerful suite of tools to help keep you safe online, at home or on the go.

EXPLORE ARMOR PLANS
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CONNECTED KIDS ARE
PROTECTED TOO

Easily manage kids’ time and accessibility online across all connected devices. Promote healthy Internet habits, foster responsibility and build trust with your kids.

LEARN MORE
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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.

Nighthawk App

Features

New 6GHz WiFi band** Enjoy faster speed and less congestion with up to 200% more available spectrum than dual band WiFi alone

Up to 9.56Gbps† WiFi Speeds 0.92 + 3.84 + 4.8Gbps with 12-stream connectivity**

12 Streams Tri-Band WiFi

12 WiFi streams means more available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on WiFi

AXE-Optimized 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor

Powerful 1.8GHz processor ensures fast and smooth 4K/8K UHD streaming, AR/VR gaming, and video-conferencing

Ultra-Low Latency

Very few devices on the new 6GHz band means lower latency for gaming and real-time traffic

Multi-Gig 2.5G Ethernet Port

Faster connections with 2.5X the wired speed of a typical Gigabit Ethernet port

4X4 MU-MIMO‡ Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices

Product Datasheet

Technical Specifications

Dimensions :

Unfolded size: 13.5 x 8.7 x 6.7 in (345 x 221.2 x 169.5 mm)
Folded size: 11.7 x 8.7 x 3.1 in (298 x 221.2 x 78 mm)

Weight :

3.2 lb (1.45 kg)

WiFi Technology :

WiFi 6E (IEEE® 802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi (AXE10000)
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 0.92Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 3.84Gbps
New 6GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
Backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
Supports new WiFi 6E devices on 6GHz WiFi band

WiFi Speed :

AXE10000 (0.92+3.84+4.8Gbps)

WiFi Range :

up to 3,500 square feet

WiFi Band :

Tri-Band 6GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4GHz

Beamforming :

Improve range and performance for 2.4GHz, 5GHz & 6GHz devices

Gigabit Ethernet Ports :

Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 Internet & 4 LAN) + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port (configurable)

Processor :

Powerful quad-core 1.8GHz processor

USB Ports :

Two (2) USB 3.0 ports

Security :

NETGEAR Armor™—Powered by Bitdefender††—All-in-one Internet security automatically protects your connected devices at home from hackers and guards sensitive information from being stolen. Learn more at: www.netgear.com/armor
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™—Easily manage your kids‘ time online across their connected devices∞
Guest network access: separate & secure
Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router
Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
VPN Support: Secure access to your home network away from home
Broadband Internet service (DSL/cable/fiber)
One DSL/cable/fiber modem that has an RJ45 connector
Android® phones, iPhones®, or computers (with a Chrome® or Safari® browser) with Ethernet or WiFi connection
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Ethernet cable
Quick Start guide
Power adapter
This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 1-year Hardware Warranty

WARRANTY :

Find troubleshooting tips to diagnose product issues in our knowledge base

SUPPORT :

Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only].
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Installation GuideUser Manual

Footnotes:

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 9.56Gbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 9.56Gbps devices.

** Clients must support 6GHz band (WiFi 6E).

†† NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor

∞ NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. Visit www.netgear.com/spc for more information.

MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO. The country settings must be set to the country where the device is operating.

Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, (up to 9.56Gbps) with new 6GHz band, NETGEAR Armor™ & NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™