Netgear RAX80 Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi6 Router

Netgear RAX80 Product Details

Nighthawk® 8-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router (up to 6Gbps) with NETGEAR Armor™, Circle® Smart Parental Controls, MU-MIMO, USB 3.0 ports Dead zones and buffering are a thing of the past with the Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Router. Get fast and reliable WiFi for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming, and downloads.

Super-fast, Reliable WiFi

Download, stream, game, and more on the fastest internet speeds available in your home on every device.

Connect More Devices Worry-Free

With 4X more capacity than your current WiFi, WiFi 6 is the ideal solution for your ever-growing smart home.

Advanced Whole Home WiFi

State-of-the-art design ensures reliable and powerful WiFi connectivity, from the front door to the backyard. Stream and game in UHD 4K without interruption.

NETGEAR Armor

NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity keeps your network and private data safe from online threats, at home and on the go. One subscription protects an unlimited number of connected devices, from phones and laptops to thermostats and security cameras.

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.

Ultra-Fast, Reliable Speeds

Total wireless speeds of up to 6Gbps make for smoother ultra HD 4K streaming.

Room for All Your Smart Devices

A 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor allows for the best performance for streaming, gaming, and more without interruptions.

Easy to Use

Setting up your Nighthawk Router takes just minutes, and you can easily manage your system with the Nighthawk app.

Connect More Wired Devices

5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports make it convenient to set up home offices or entertainment spaces.

WiFi Technology : 802.11ax Dual Band WiFi (AX6000). 2.4GHz AX: 4×4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps. 5GHz AX: 4×4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps. Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
WiFi Range : WiFi coverage for very large homes. Four (4) hidden antennas extend strong and reliable signals and are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance

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). Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
Number of USB Ports : Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
Processor : Powerful 64bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor
WiFi Speed : 1.2 + 4.8Gbps with 8-stream connectivity. 4X4 MU-MIMO allows simultaneous streaming to multiple devices. 1024 QAM provides 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

WiFi Capacity : OFDMA improves network capacity and efficiency. 4-stream MU-MIMO‡ enables up to four (4) 1×1 devices to stream content at the same time. Robust quad-core 1.8GHz processor boosts wireless, wired and WAN-TO-LAN performance
Sharing : Two superspeed USB 3.0 ports 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 two (2) USB ports. ReadyCLOUD® USB access for personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere
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 remote management of network when 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 – Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices. Manage content and time online, on any device, with Circle® Parental Controls. Standards-based security —802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK. VPN client support for network identity protection and prevention of DDoS attacks. Securely access home network & internet connection from mobile devices with VPN support on PC, Mac, and iOS and Android devices with OpenVPN Connect app. Separate & secure access for guests. Automatic firmware updates deliver latest security patches to the router