NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router
Leading the New Era of WiFi 6

Features:

Speed

Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience.

• UP TO 3GBPS SPEEDS-600Mbps + 2400Mbps with 4-stream connectivity**
• 160MHZ CHANNEL SUPPORT***-Doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
• 1024-QAM-25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
• SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT -Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
• 5 GIGABIT PORTS-Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections

Capacity

Get better performance for all your smart home devices even when your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour.

• MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES- OFDMA for faster WiFi download & upload speeds by transmitting to up to 16 devices at the same time.
• WI-FI 6 OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR-Dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming - ideal for Gigabit Internet speeds

WiFi Range

Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for all your devices.

• ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout small to medium homes
• HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS-Two (2) external antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area. Antennas are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance

Sharing

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, such as accessing stored photos & music.

• USB 3.0 PORT-Faster streaming, backup and easy access to your stored media

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 both 2.4 and 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
• 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!

• NIGHTHAWK APP-Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
• VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA & THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT- Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands
• SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES-Wi-Fi 6 supports all current WiFi device and is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and earlier generation devices

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.

• Standards-Based Security-802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK.
• 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
• Guest Network Access-Separate and secure access for guests.
• Automatic Firmware Updates-Delivers latest security patches to the router.
• LATEST SECURITY STANDARD-Supports WPA3 the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol

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.

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.

Specifications:

Technical Specifications
WiFi Technology	802.11ax Dual Band WiFi (AX3000)
WiFi Performance	AX3000 WiFi
WiFi Range	Small to medium homes
WiFi Band	Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 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 (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
Number of USB Ports	One (1) USB 3.0 port
Processor	Dual-core processor
Key Features	2.5x Better Performance than an AC Router-4-stream WiFi with up to 600 + 2400Mbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds More WiFi for More Devices-OFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 16 devices at the same time. Uplink OFDMA improves scheduling during high volumes of upload traffic, particularly when that traffic is created simultaneously§ 160MHz Channel Support***-Doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops Powerful Processor-Dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming
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 Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
Dimensions	13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24 in (340 x 206 x 57 mm)
Weight	1.32 lb (600 g)
Package Contents	NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4/4-Stream AX3000 WiFi 6 Router (RAX40) Ethernet cable Quick start guide Power adapter
Standards	One (1) USB 3.0 port 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256 QAM 40/20MHz, up to 600Mbps 5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 160/80/40/20MHz, up to 2400Mbps 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

† 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 environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with AX standards.
** 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.
‡ As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.

Documentation:

Download the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router Datasheet (PDF).