NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream AX6000 WiFi Router
Leading the New Era of WiFi 6
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Overview:
Nighthawk AX12 WiFi 6 Router is powered by the industry’s latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard with 4 times increased data capacity in a dense environment to handle up to 30 devices in your growing home network. Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to 6Gbps and AX optimized 64-bit 2.2GHz quad-core processor powers smart home automation, ultra-smooth 4K UHD streaming, online gaming, and more. With NETGEAR Armor™, you get the best-in-class cybersecurity to protect your family from malware, stolen passwords, identity theft, and hacker attacks.
- NETGEAR Armor™ - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices
- 5X Better Performance than an AC Router - 12 Stream WiFi with up to 1200+4800 Mbps † for ultra-fast wireless speeds.
- More WiFi for More Devices - OFDMA allows efficient data transmission for up to 8 devices at the same time.
- Up to 8 Simultaneous WiFi Streams - 8-stream MU-MIMO ‡ enables up to four (4) 2x2 devices to stream content at the same time.
- Maximized Range - Eight (8) antennas extend wireless range coverage indoors and out.
- AX Optimized Powerful Processor - 64bit 2.2GHz Quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming.
- Multi-Gig Ethernet Port 5G/2.5G/1G - 5 times the wired speed of a typical Gigabit Ethernet port.
- WPA3 Certified - Stronger WiFi password protection with WiFi Certified WPA3™
- Smart Connect - Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home.
- Nighthawk App - Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home.
- Supports all current WiFi devices - Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices.
- Amazon Alexa & the Google Assistant - Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands.
Ideal Uses
- Reliable Smart Home Connectivity
Support for simultaneous dual-band is ideal for connecting multiple IoT devices. Your WiFi stays strong and reliable for everything from sensor-based, low-bandwidth activity to high-bandwidth video streaming. - Smoother UHD 4K/8K Streaming
Watch ultra HD 4K/8K videos on your smart TV while others game online and upload pictures from their smartphones. Streaming on Netflix and YouTube has never been smoother. - Faster and Farther Coverage
Whether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and out. 8 high-performance antennas provide stronger and more reliable whole home coverage.
8x8 Multi-user MIMO
Using multi-user MIMO technology, routers can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for your devices. WiFi 6 extends MU-MIMO to 8-stream support so it can support double the number of simultaneous transmissions as compared to 4x4 MU-MIMO AC WiFi routers.
Ultra-powerful AX-optimized Quad-core Processor
Nighthawk AX12 WiFi 6 Router, powered by a 64-bit 2.2GHz quad-core processor, is built for performance at an ultimate level. The ultra-fast processor enables the router to seamlessly handle data intensive applications such as 4K/8K UHD video streaming, VR/AR gaming, as well as provide a stronger, more reliable WiFi experience. This powerful processor is optimized for AX making intelligent spontaneous decisions to schedule data traffic to maximize WiFi Bandwidth utilization.
State-of-the-Art Industrial Design
This next-generation Nighthawk AX12 WiFi 6 Router design conceals eight (8) high-performance antennas under the ‘wings’. The antennas are optimally positioned for best WiFi performance and extend strong and reliable WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors.
Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your router 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!
Features:
Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience.
- UP TO 6GBPS SPEEDS - 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps with 12-stream connectivity
- 8x8 MU-MIMO - Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices
- AX OPTIMIZED QUAD-CORE PROCESSOR - Powerful 2.2GHz processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance
- MULTI-GIG 5G/2.5G/1G ETHERNET PORT - 5 times the wired speed of typical Gigabit Ethernet port for LAN or faster Internet
- 1024-QAM - 25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
- TWO SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORTS - Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
- MULTI-GIG EXPERIENCE - Maximize your available Internet speeds with link port aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two Gigabit ports or use Multi-Gig 5G Ethernet as WAN port (configurable)
Reliable Connections
There's nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.
- BEAMFORMING+ - Improve range and performance for 5GHz devices
- SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI - Supports two WiFi bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for smooth online gaming without any network congestion
- PRE-OPTIMIZED ANTENNAS - Unfold and set antennas on the router, no further adjustment required. The AX12 antennas come pre-optimized for best WiFi performance
- ADDITIONAL DFS CHANNELS - Gives you an interference-free experience
Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way.
- SMART CONNECT - Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
- NIGHTHAWK® APP - Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
- AX WIFI SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES - Backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices
- VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA® & THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT - Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands
Security
Maintain high security across your network to ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered.
- VPN SUPPORT - On PC, MAC, & now also with OpenVPN Connect app on iOS & Android, securely access your home network & Internet connection from your mobile device remotely
- VPN CLIENT SUPPORT - Protect your network identity and prevent DDoS attack
- GUEST NETWORK - Separate and secure network for your guests
- AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE - Delivers latest security patches to the router
- STRONGER PROTECTION - Stronger WiFi password protection with WiFi CERTIFIED WPA3
Connection Diagram:
WiFi 6:
WiFi 6 for business and home office
NETGEAR has been at the forefront of innovation and cutting-edge solution for more than 20 years, providing innovative and ground-breaking network solutions which include a suite of advanced WiFi 6 products - giving you access to the most advanced WiFi on the planet.
WiFi 6 overcomes these challenges
- Coverage and range, especially through walls in blind spots
- Need for faster and easier set up
- Network and per device speed, especially with more devices
- Demand for security and access control
- Need for smooth configuration and firmware updates
WiFi 6 for Business
Why are businesses adopting WiFi 6?
- Best WiFi Speed - 70% more throughput than WiFi 5
- Connect More Devices - optimized speed even in high density areas
- Improved Coverage
- Future-Proofing
- Compatibility
- Battery Efficiency
- Seamless Roaming
- Faster Backbone with 2.5G - Multi-gig networking and connectivity
- High Density IoT
- Safer Networks
Remote WiFi 6 Management
Most NETGEAR WiFi 6 business access points include NETGEAR Insight, the award-winning remote cloud management solution for easy installation, monitoring, and management from anywhere.
NETGEAR Insight is an industry first in network management, providing easy plug-and-play setup and management. Its cloud portal can be accessed via an intuitive web interface or the Insight mobile app. Insight offers a wide variety of configuration options for the most basic networks to multi-tenancy and multi-roles.
NETGEAR Insight enables easy configuration, monitoring, and management of your wireless access points together with Insight-managed switches and storage. Wireless management features include: Instant WiFi for automatic wireless configuration to limit interferences, frequency band selection, VLAN creation and association with SSID, WiFi security configuration, visibility into WiFi clients, reporting, and many more.
Use cases
Who is upgrading to WiFi 6?
- Sharing a WiFi connection with the rest of the family as people are working from home, video calling or downloading large files can slow everyone down. WiFi 6 is optimized for concurrent users.
- As medicine moves toward more innovative technologies for imaging, record storage, and telehealth, it requires more bandwidth. Upgrading to WiFi 6 helps ease high demand and provide efficiency.
- Older, legacy WiFi systems have slow bandwidth lack device capacity and less secure connections. WiFi 6 can meet growing demand for connectivity across all the technology and devices the industry depends on.
- As wireless handheld Point of Sale devices increase in use so does the need for suffcinet bandwidth and total site coverage. WiFi 6 can meet those growing demands.
- Libraries, city halls, police offices and the public sector in general are becoming more technologically advanced and reliant on WiFi and need the bandwidth capacity and efficiency it offers.
- The increase in video streaming, online with WiFi 6 greatly improve student's and teacher's educational experiences.
- From AI assembly line robots to autonomous delivery trucks, most or all new machinery and loT will require high bandwidth and capacity.
- Finance companies need high bandwidth and zero-delay streaming to meet the needs of daily stock market traders and demanding finance apps. WiFi 6 can keep up with these demand.
- Houses of worship need great network conncetivity to make sure everything runs smoothly for the team and improve the congregation's experince. Reliability, simplicity and affordability are high priorities. WiFi 6 checks all those boxes.
The WiFi 6 Difference
Increased speed, coverage, and capacity for today's WiFi demands
- Speed
Up to 70% faster speeds on both bands - Coverage
Up to 50% more coverage, with no dead zones - Device Capacity
More simultaneous users, with high WiFi quality for everyone
Specifications:
Package Contents
- NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX12/12-Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Router (RAX120)
- Ethernet cable
- Quick start guide
- Power adapter
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.48 x 1.77 in (310 x 190 x 45 mm)
- Weight: 3 lbs (1364g)
Standards
- Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
- 2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
- 5GHz AX: 8x8 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/80+80MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps - (1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Technical Specifications
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band WiFi (AX6000)
- 2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
- 5GHz AX: 8x8 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/80+80MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
- 8-client OFDMA - Improved capacity and efficiency
- 1024-QAM - 25% data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
- Powerful 64-bit Quad-Core 2.2GHz Processor
- Longer range with 8 high-performance antennas
- Additional DFS channels for interference free experience
- Stronger WiFi password protection with WiFi CERTIFIED WPA3™
- Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet ports
- 1 WAN & 4 LAN
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
- 5G/2.5G/1G Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN/WAN port
- IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
- On/Off LED light switch
Key Features
- 4X Better Performance than an AC Router - 12 Stream WiFi with up to 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds
- More WiFi for More Devices - OFDMA§ allows efficient data transmission for up to 8 devices at the same time
- Up to 8 Simultaneous WiFi Streams - 8-stream MU-MIMO enables up to four (4) 2x2 devices at the same time.
- Maximized Range - Eight (8) antennas extend wireless range coverage indoors and out
- AX Optimized Powerful Processor - 64-bit 2.2GHz quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming - ideal for Gigabit Internet speeds.
- Multi-Gig Ethernet Port 5G/2.5G/1G - 5 times the wired speed of typical Gigabit port
- Smart Connect - Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
- Nighthawk® App - Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
- WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices
- Works with Amazon Alexa® & the Google Assistant - Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands
Support
- 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorised reseller
- Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
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
Security
- Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
- 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
- VPN Client Support-Protect your network identity and prevent DDoS attacks
Documentation:
Download the NETGEAR RAX120 Datasheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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