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Unleash ultra-fast 7.3Gbps* speeds and experience WiFi 6E’s new 6GHz “express lane” with the NETGEAR® Nighthawk® RAXE290 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router. With eight WiFi streams and unmatched performance, the RAXE290 boosts capacity and reduces interference for smoother 4k/8K video streaming and AR/VR gaming. Your most demanding tech gets wired connections with one 2.5G and five Gigabit Ethernet ports. Sending maximum Gigabit Internet speeds across your 2,500-square-foot home, this exceptional value keeps up with everything your family does. Keep your family and your connected devices safe from online threats with 1 year of NETGEAR Armor all-in-one internet security. RAXE290 RAXE290-100NAS RAXE290-100NAS

AXE7300 WiFi Router (RAXE290) armor

Nighthawk 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, 7.3 Gbps 1-year free NETGEAR Armor™ included armor

AXE7300 WiFi Router (RAXE290)

Nighthawk 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, 7.3 Gbps 1-year free NETGEAR Armor™ included armor

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Unleash ultra-fast 7.3Gbps* speeds and experience WiFi 6E’s new 6GHz “express lane” with the NETGEAR® Nighthawk® RAXE290 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router. With eight WiFi streams and unmatched performance, the RAXE290 boosts capacity and reduces interference for smoother 4k/8K video streaming and AR/VR gaming. Your most demanding tech gets wired connections with one 2.5G and five Gigabit Ethernet ports. Sending maximum Gigabit Internet speeds across your 2,500-square-foot home, this exceptional value keeps up with everything your family does. Keep your family and your connected devices safe from online threats with 1 year of NETGEAR Armor all-in-one internet security.

OUR WIFI SIGNALS JUST GOT BOOSTED


RAXE290 includes proprietary WiFi optimization and six optimally positioned antennas to deliver more capacity, stronger and more reliable connections, and less interference to your devices

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ESSENTIAL ALL-IN-ONE INTERNET SECURITY

You wouldn't leave your door unlocked at night. Treat your WiFi with the same level of security. NETGEAR Armor keeps your family and your connected devices safe with an automatic shield of protection for your network to stop hackers, password thieves, ransomware, and brute force attacks.

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CONNECTED KIDS ARE PROTECTED TOO

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls

Managing your kids’ time online has never been easier. No need to take away any devices – with just a few taps, you can build profiles for each family member, pause internet on devices, and so much more*. Start building healthy online habits today.

*Some features require Premium Subscription. Get a 30-day complimentary trial; no credit card required. $7.99/month or $69.99/year after end of trial.

 

Technical Specifications

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  • Nighthawk® AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (RAXE290)
    1
  • Ethernet cable
    1
  • Power adapter
    1
  • Quick Start Guide
    1
  • Height (unfolded)
    13.64 (346.5mm)
  • Width (unfolded)
    8.16in (207.9mm)
  • Depth (unfolded)
    6.47in (164.3mm)
  • Weight
    2.23 lbs (1.01kg)
  • Requirements

    Broadband Internet service (DSL/cable/fiber/satellite)

    One DSL/cable/fiber/satellite modem that has an RJ45 connector

  • 0.6+4.8+1.9 Gbps
    Android® phones, iPhones®, or computers (with a browser) with Ethernet or WiFi connection
  • WiFi Coverage
    2500 sq. ft.
  • Speed
    AXE7300 (600 + 4800 + 1900Mbps)
  • WiFi Bands

    2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps

    5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps

    6GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 1.9Gbps

  • Processor
    Quad-core 1.7GHz processor
  • Memory
    256MB NAND flash and 512MB DDR4 DRAM
  • Antenna
    Six (6) high-performance antennas
  • Ports

    One (1) 2.5GbE Multi-Gig Internet/LAN port

    Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports (configurable) concurrently

    Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports

    4x GbE (2x port aggregation LAN)

    1x 1GbE Internet/LAN port (configurable)

    1x 2.5GbE Multi-Gig Internet/LAN port (configurable)

    One (1) USB 3.0 port Type-C for network storage

  • Standards-based WiFi Security
    Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
  • Guest WiFi Network
    Easy to set up separate and secure Internet access for guests
  • NETGEAR Armor1
    Internet security for your home with automatic protection, updates, & alerts that monitors and helps safeguard all connected devices from hackers and data theft. Learn More  
  • NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls
    Easily manage your kids' time online across their connected devices. Learn More
  • NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty (valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller)

    Extend your warranty and technical support within 90 days of product purchase (US only) Learn More

  • 90-day complimentary technical support (valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller)

Footnotes:

As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.

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 5300Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 5300Mbps devices.

** When working with 160MHz clients as compared to a 2x2 AC router that does not support 160MHz.

*** Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi.

§§ Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.

††NETGEAR Armor™ is free during the initial 1-year free period. A yearly subscription, after the trial period, protects all of your connected devices. Visit www.netgear.com/armor.

§NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ are not available in all regions and countries. Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability. NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial.