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Nighthawk 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router, 6.2Gbps armor

AX6200 WiFi Router (RAX78)

Nighthawk 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router, 6.2Gbps armor

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With WiFi 6, you get 4 times more capacity for your devices. Connect up to 40 devices as your home network grows and enjoy blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds of up to 6.2Gbps.

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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.


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Fast Wireless Speeds
Up to 6.2Gbps† speeds (460Mbps + 960Mbps + 4.8Gbps) with 8-stream connectivity
One Superspeed USB 3.0 Port
Up to 10X faster for faster streaming, backup, and easy access to your stored media
Ultimate Range
Coverage throughout large homes, from the front door to the garage
5 Gigabit Ports
Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections with 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports
160MHz Channel Support***
Doubles the speeds offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible devices
Powerful 64-Bit 1.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Smooth 4K UHD streaming to Smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles
4 Simultaneous WiFi Streams
With 4-stream MU-MIMO‡, use up to four 1x1 devices to stream content at the same time
1024-QAM
25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
Additional DFS Channels
Reduces interference from neighboring networks with the advantage of additional channels
Simultaneous Tri-band WiFi
Ensures the best WiFi performance with more available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on the network
High-Performance Antennas
Six (6) hidden antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger areas
Beamforming+
Boosts speed, reliability, and range of WiFi connections
Dynamic QoS
Prioritizes internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming
Smart Connect

Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection

Nighthawk App
Set up your WiFi and customize your settings from the palm of your hand
Voice Control
Use voice commands to control your home WiFi network. Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant
Guest Network
Create a separate and secure network for your guests
NETGEAR Armor††
An automatic shield of protection for your network. Protect devices other solutions miss, like smart phones, security systems and more.
Automatic Firmware Update
Delivers the latest security patches to the router automatically
Standards-Based WIFI Security
Keep your network secure with standards-based WiFi security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
VPN Support
Securely access your home network & Internet connection from your mobile device remotely

Technical Specifications

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  • Dimensions : Folded size: 11.85 x 8.19 x 3.23 in (301 x 208 x 82mm)
  • Unfolded size: 13.66 x 8.19 x 6.5 in (347 x 208 x 165mm)
  • Weight: 2.58 lb (1171 g)
  • WiFi Technology : WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi (AX6200)
  • 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 460Mbps
  • 5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40/80MHz, up to 960Mbps
  • 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
  • Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
  • WiFi Performance : AX6200 WiFi
  • WiFi Range : WiFi coverage for very large homes
  • Six (6) hidden antennas extend strong and reliable signals and are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance
  • WiFi Band : Tri-Band 2.4 & 5GHz & 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
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation
  • Number of USB Ports : One (1) USB 3.0 port
  • Processor : Powerful quad-core 1.5GHz processor
  • Security : Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
  • Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router
  • Guest network access—separate & secure
  • VPN Support—Secure access to your home network away from home
  • NETGEAR Armor†† provides advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices
  • Standards : One (1) USB 3.0 port
  • 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 460Mbps
  • 5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40/80MHz, up to 960Mbps
  • 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
  • Five(5)10/100/1000Mbps (1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 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

    • Warranty: This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 1-year Hardware Warranty .

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  • 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. Up to 6200Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 6200Mbps devices.
  • As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
  • ***Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi.
  • †† NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial introductory period.
  • NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX8/8-stream AX6200 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (RAX78)
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Power adapter

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