Nighthawk AXE3000 WiFi 6E USB 3.0 Adapter (Certified Refurbished)
Nighthawk AXE3000 WiFi 6E USB 3.0 Adapter (Certified Refurbished)
- New WiFi 6E enables blazing-fast speeds & more reliable connections.
- Fully backward compatible with WiFi 6.
- Easy setup using the USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your Windows ® 10 & 11 PCs. Note: For connecting to the 6 GHz WiFi band, Microsoft Windows 11 is required. Microsoft Windows 10 only supports the 2.4 & 5 GHz bands.
- Automatically connects to the fastest WiFi available: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz band.2
- Comes with its own USB cradle & adjustable antenna to maximize signal strength
- Super-speed USB 3.0 port, up to 10x faster connection than USB 2.0.
- Works with all standard WiFi networks.
WiFi 6E technology
up to 3 Gbps
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WiFi 6E technology
up to 3 Gbps
- New WiFi 6E enables blazing-fast speeds & more reliable connections.
- Fully backward compatible with WiFi 6.
- Easy setup using the USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your Windows ® 10 & 11 PCs. Note: For connecting to the 6 GHz WiFi band, Microsoft Windows 11 is required. Microsoft Windows 10 only supports the 2.4 & 5 GHz bands.
- Automatically connects to the fastest WiFi available: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz band.2
- Comes with its own USB cradle & adjustable antenna to maximize signal strength
- Super-speed USB 3.0 port, up to 10x faster connection than USB 2.0.
- Works with all standard WiFi networks.
WiFi 6E technology
up to 3 Gbps
Refurbished with confidence
Every NETGEAR refurbished product is functionally tested, factory reset, and backed by a 90-day warranty, so it arrives ready for a fresh start in your home.
What you can expect
Tested for functionality
Every unit goes through production-equivalent functional testing, including checks of power, ports, indicator lights, and product-appropriate connectivity.
Reset and ready
Every product is factory reset to its original settings before shipping, so it’s ready for you to set up as your own.
Backed by NETGEAR
Every refurbished product comes with a 90-day warranty for added peace of mind.
Ready for a second life
Choosing refurbished helps extend the useful life of an existing NETGEAR product while giving you reliable performance for less.
A second life for technology
Refurbishing helps keep products in use longer.
When a NETGEAR product is suitable for refurbishment, we prepare it for a second life. When it can’t be refurbished, we send it to a certified e-waste recycler, where materials such as plastics, metals, electronics, and cables are separated and responsibly recycled.
From refurbishment through end-of-life recycling, we take the product lifecycle seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your refurbished product is fully functional and has been tested before it ships. It may show minor cosmetic signs of previous use, but these do not affect product performance.
Yes. Every NETGEAR refurbished product goes through production-equivalent functional testing before it ships. Testing covers key functions such as power, ports, indicator lights, and connectivity appropriate to the product.
Every refurbished product goes through production-equivalent functional testing before it ships. Depending on the product, testing includes checks of power, ports and physical connections, indicator lights, and product-appropriate connectivity.
As part of our broader reliability validation process, sampled units also undergo thermal stability testing at 40°C for more than 10 hours to help confirm stable performance under sustained thermal load.
Your refurbished product includes the accessories needed for setup and use. See What’s in the Box on this page for the specific items included with this product.
Your refurbished product will arrive in a new, secure, and stable package rather than its original retail packaging.
No. Every refurbished product is factory reset to its original settings before it ships, so it arrives ready for you to set up as your own.
Every NETGEAR refurbished product is backed by a 90-day warranty.
Yes. Refurbished products can be returned in accordance with the NETGEAR return policy. See our Return Policy for eligibility, timeframes, and instructions.
You’ll still have access to NETGEAR support resources for your refurbished product. Refurbished products are backed by a 90-day warranty.
A NETGEAR refurbished product is a previously owned or returned product that has been tested and prepared for resale. Every refurbished unit goes through production-equivalent functional testing and is factory reset before it ships.
Technical Specifications
Adapter Dimensions & Weight : | Dimensions: 3.66 x 1.24 x 0.57 in (93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm) |
| | Weight: 0.99 oz (28 g) |
Cradle Dimensions & Weight : | Dimensions: 2.49 x 1.76 x 1.39 in (63.14 x 44.67 x 35.19 mm) |
| | Weight: 3.17 oz (90 g) |
WiFi Technology : | WiFi 6/6E (IEEE® 802.11ax) (AXE3000)3 |
| | 2.4 GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40 MHz, up to 600 Mbps |
| | 5 GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80, up to 1200 Mbps |
| | New 6 GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80, up to 1200 Mbps |
WiFi Speed : | AXE30003 |
WiFi Range : | Large homes |
USB 3.0 : | Up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 |
Security : | WPA3—Latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol |
System Requirements : | Windows OS computer |
| | Best performance with USB 3.0; compatible with USB 2.0 |
| | Microsoft® Windows® Consumer Editions 10, 11∞ (32/64-bit). For connecting to 6GHz WiFi band Microsoft Windows 11 is required. Microsoft Windows 10 only support 2.4/5GHz. |
| | Wireless AXE3000 WiFi 6/6E USB 3.0 Adapter (A8000) |
| | USB 3.0 cable with cradle |
| | Installation USB thumb drive |
| | Quick start guide |
WARRANTY : | NETGEAR limited warranty valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Learn More |
SUPPORT : | Technical support is available at no charge for a specified period. |
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Footnotes :
1 WiFi 6E requires use with Wireless Router/Gateway that supports 6 GHz band (WiFi 6E). 6 GHz band is limited to indoor range.
2 Bands are not concurrent, but alternate depending on the fastest speed needed for the connected devices.
3 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE® 802.11 specifications. 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.
4 Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.