Leading the New Era of WiFi 6
Experience a new generationof WiFi 6 router with a built-inDOCSIS® 3.1 cable modem thatdelivers blazing-fast Multi-GigabitInternet. With link aggregation,
2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and 4 timesthe capacity to handle more WiFidevices, the Nighthawk® Multi-Gigabit speed Cable Modemrouter delivers a truly next level
experience without limitations.Eliminate monthly cable modemrental fees and save up to $156per year**.
Why DOCSIS® 3.1
With DOCSIS® 3.1 compatible NETGEAR cable modems, you can take advantage of the fastest cable internet speeds availabletoday and still be ready for tomorrow when their service plan upgrades to higher speed tiers.
Your Internet speeds at a whole new levelIndulge in the ultimate download and upload speeds withtop speeds of up to 10,000 Mbps (that’s 10Gbps fast)‡.
DOCSIS® 3.1 modems are fully backward-compatibleUpgrading to a DOCSIS® 3.1 modem means you’ll stillenjoy your current Internet service and be ready for thefastest speeds available in your service area.
More speed to more devicesGigabit Internet speeds combined with the fastest WiFiavailable means all of your devices will surf, stream, & gameat lightning fast speed.
Ultra-fast WiFi speeds coming to your neighborhoodEnjoy ultra-fast WiFi speeds today and be ready to enjoymore in the near future.
WiFi 6—Ready for Today and Tomorrow’s Smart Home
Introducing WiFi 6—the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than AC WiFi.With innovative technologies, such as Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA)§, 4×4 Multi-User MIMO, andintelligent scheduling, WiFi 6 delivers a huge boost in speed and total capacity. Rising to the challenges of modern smart homedemands, this new standard of WiFi is ready to support more devices with better reliability and faster speeds.
Capacity
WiFi 6 gives you improved networkcapacity for more WiFi devices. Havemore fun with the uninterrupted 4K/8Kstreaming, gaming, and the smarthome experience.
SpeedGet ultra-fast wireless speeds with moreconnections for all devices with lesscongestion. You’ll get some blazingconnection speeds of more than onegigabit per second or more, 4K/8Kstreaming, & VR/AR gaming.
RangeExperience reliable and stronger WiFicoverage indoors and outdoors for allyour devices. High-performance antennas,pre-optimized for best peformance, on therouter amplify WiFi signals for maximizedrange and reliable coverage.
Built in DOCSIS® 3.1 Cable Modem Up to 10Gbps, 10X faster download speeds than the DOCSIS® 3.0 standard.Fully backwards compatible with previous DOCSIS standards‡.
8-Stream AX Wi-FiUp to 6Gbps WiFi speed. Concurrently stream 4K & Ultra HDcontent to multiple devices.
Save MoneyEliminate monthly cable modem rental fees and save up to $156 per year**.Compatible with all major cable service providers with all internet speed tiers.
Built for Gigabit + Internet Service & BeyondMulti-Gig Wired and Wireless speed. Ready for the fastest internetspeeds available.
Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8KUHD streaming, gaming or video conferencingexperience.
BUILT IN DOCSIS® 3.1 CABLE MODEM—10x faster speeds thanDOCSIS 3.0. up to 10Gbps, backward compatible‡
UP TO 6GBPS SPEEDS—1.2+4.8 Gbps† with AX WiFi 8-stream connectivity
AX OPTIMIZED DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR—Powerful 1.5GHzprocessor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance
ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT —Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
MULTI-GIG 2.5G/1G ETHERNET PORT—2.5 times the wired speedof typical Gigabit Ethernet port for LAN or faster Internet
4 GIGABIT PORTS—Connect more wired devices for faster file transferand uninterrupted connections
MULTI-GIG EXPERIENCE—Maximize your available Internet speedswith link port aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two GigabitLAN ports
CapacityGet better performance for all your smart homedevices even when your family is busy streamingvideos or uploading media files during theInternet rush hour.
MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES—OFDMA allows efficient datatransmission up to 8 devices at the same time§
AX OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR—Dual-core 1.5GHzprocessor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming – idealfor Gigabit Internet speeds
WiFi RangeFaster and expanded coverage throughout yourhome and for all your devices.
ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout large homes
Sharing
With NETGEAR, sharing across your network isfun and easy, such as accessing stored photos& music. And make sure you keep it safe by usingthe included ReadySHARE Vault application forbacking up Windows-based PCs.
READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & shareUSB hard drive via one USB port
ONE USB 3.0 PORTS—Faster streaming, backup and easy accessto your stored media
Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever.NETGEAR wants to make sure installation andmanagement is simple & easy, so you can connectquickly & make sure you stay that way!
SMART CONNECT—Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for everydevice connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
NIGHTHAWK® APP—Easily set up your router and get more out of yourWiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
WIFI 6 SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES—Backwardcompatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices
Security
Maintain high security across your network toensure your privacy & family is safe while online.Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware orjust limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEARhas you covered.
VPN SUPPORT—Secure access to your home network away from home
STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11I, 128-bit AESencryption with PSK)
GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)Using the uplink and downlink OFDMA§ feature of WiFi 6, the WiFi traffic is managed much more efficiently since data is transmittedfrom different devices concurrently, rather than having each device’s data wait for its turn. This results in in an efficient use of air-time,reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to add more devices to your network.
Powerful Dual-Core ProcessorNighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor designed to transfer multi-gigs of datawith very low CPU load and ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming.
Multi-Gig Internet *Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router is one of the first cable modem routers to support Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps and LAN portaggregation that allows combining two Gigabit Ethernet ports to deliver more than one Gigabit internet speed to your home(where supported).
Nighthawk AppThe NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install yourrouter in a few steps—just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up,you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, and much more! 
- Remote Management—Easily monitor your home networkanytime, anywhere
- Pause Internet—Pause the Internet to any device
- Traffic Meter—Track Internet data usage
- Guest Networks—Set up separate WiFi access for guests
- Quick Setup—Get connected in just minutes
- Get it at nighthawk-app.com
Connection Diagram
Package Contents
- Nighthawk® AX8/8 Stream WiFi 6 CableModem Router
- Ethernet cable, Quick Start Guide, power adapter
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.5 x 4.3 in /264 x 215 x 110 mm
- Weight: 2.55 lb / 1.16 kg
Technical Specifications
- Built-in high-speed DOCSIS® 3.1 CableModem compatible with 32×8DOCSIS® 3.0
- 2 OFDM downstream and 2 OFDMAupstream DOCSIS channels for faster,more clear data streaming
- 802.11ax Dual Band WiFi (AX6000)– 2.4GHz AX: 4×4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps– 5GHz AX: 4×4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
- Uplink & Downlink OFDMA§—Improvedcapacity and efficiency
- Powerful Dual Core 1.5GHz processor
- 2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN port
- Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports– Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
- One (1) USB 3.0 port—Connect storagedevices to store & stream your own media
Key Features
- Eliminate monthly cable modem rentalfees and save up to $156 per year**
- Works right out of the box with XFINITY®from Comcast, Spectrum® and Cox®
- 4X Better Performance than anAC Cable Modem Router—8 Stream WiFiwith up to 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps† for ultra-fastwireless speeds
- More WiFi for More Devices—OFDMAallows efficient data transmission up to 8devices at the same time. Uplink OFDMAimproves scheduling during high volumesof upload traffic, particularly when thattraffic is created simultaneously.§
- Powerful Processor—Dual-core 1.5GHzprocessor ensures smooth 4K UHDstreaming & gaming
- Multi-Gig Ethernet Port 2.5G—2.5times the wired speed of a typicalGigabit port to be used for LAN orInternet connectivity
- Smart Connect—Intelligently selectsthe fastest WiFi band for every deviceconnection. One WiFi name for theentire home
- Nighthawk® App—Easily set up your routerand get more out of your WiFi. Includesremote access to manage your networkaway from home
- WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devicesand is backward compatible with WiFi 5and earlier generation devices
Support• 90-day complimentary technical supportfollowing purchase from a NETGEARauthorized reseller• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.Visit http://community.netgear.comSystem Requirements
- Cable Broadband Internet service
- Please check your Cable InternetService Provider web site for dataspeed tier compatibility and to ensureit provides DOCSIS® 3.1 service,otherwise this modem will only workas a DOCSIS® 3.0 modem
- Not compatible with Cable bundledvoice services
Security
- VPN Support—Secure access to your homenetwork away from home
- Firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
- Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Warranty
- www.netgear.com/warranty/
- Extend your warranty & technical supportwithin 90 days of product purchase [USonly]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
† Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmentalconditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with futurestandards.‡ Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.1 specifications and actual throughput will vary depending on your Internet subscription with your provider. NETGEAR makes noexpress or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. Customer-owned modems may not be compatible with certaincable networks. Please check with your cable provider to confirm this NETGEAR modem is allowed on your cable network. This product not compatible with Cable bundledvoice services.* Multi-Gig Internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Please visit support.netgear.com for more information.**Savings shown may vary by cable service providers.§ Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.Some Features will be available via future firmware upgrade.NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, iPhone, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Any othertrademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc.NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com
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