Capable of throughput up to 6,000 Mb/s, the Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 Wi-Fi Router from Netgear supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), a wireless standard that allows for faster Wi-Fi speeds, more simultaneous upload and download streams, and greater energy efficiency for battery-powered wireless clients than previous Wi-Fi standards.
Equipped with four internal antennas, five 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN port, one 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet WAN port, and a pair of USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, the Wi-Fi 6-enabled Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 supports OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access) and multi-user MIMO (Multiple Input and Multiple Output) to deliver faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connections compared to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The router also boasts a Smart Connect feature that selects the best Wi-Fi band for your devices, allowing for a single network name for both wireless bands, as well as voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Lilliana Hirthe (verified owner) –
I’m really loving my Nighthawk AX 6000. I was having constant dropouts and very low speeds. It was straight forward to set up. I get outstanding speed throughout my home. This Nighthawk has been flawless.
Theresa Stanton (verified owner) –
The EXA80 was very easy to setup and works great! I’m very happy!
Kendra Collins (verified owner) –
Easy to drop in as a replacement for an existing similar but older competitor WiFi router…says ALOT. I do appreciate the Nighthawk smart app more and more each day, bonus is the speedtest module. Fact: Oldest son now tells me the WIFI is XBOX worthy at 45 linear ft away from router and he doesn’t need a drop line anymore? I picked this WIFI router mainly for reviews regarding larger houses…I live in a 6500sq/ft single ranch style house with the router exactly in the middle and at worst I get 3 bars outside the house within 15 ft of the exterior…excellent for guests and plenty of range to the man cave garage and our outdoor entertainment area. I connect our streaming devices and XBOX to the 5G and all else to the 2G…works for our household, we have yet to experience a lag, spike or issue one might attribute to WiFi. Online registration and support documentation is user friendly and informative. We have 21 devices connected with 2 being hardwired.
Dean McGlynn (verified owner) –
Great accompanying app and ease of use. Set up was a breeze and the app was super intuitive and user friendly. Speeds and coverage are good, but my place is pretty small, so YMMV. Only gripe is that you only get a trial of Netgear Armor when other companies like ASUS give you free lifetime protection. Infuriating that this modem is my only DOCSIS 3.1 option besides the ISP-provided one from Optimum.
Jan Waters (verified owner) –
It was super easy to install with clear directions! It totally improved my internet speed! Love it.
Paige Kessler (verified owner) –
We were constantly having to reboot out old router because we have 3 kids and all off us were using the WiFi. The Nighthawk is working great so far!
Kelton Cartwright (verified owner) –
I put the extender in our barn that is located about 15 feet from our house. The EAX80 extended our range and improved our Wi-Fi reception and speed. It made a big improvement on streaming of our Fire Stick which we couldn’t get to run without buffering prior to installing the extender. We haven’t had this issue since installing the extender.
Orrin Kuphal (verified owner) –
I was having trouble with with connections in the back part of my house and ever since I got the extender I have not had one issue. It literally took longer to download the app then to set it up. Great product easy set up.
Issac Boyer (verified owner) –
We just changed our service provider. We wanted to buy our own equipment so we didn’t have to pay or rent the equipment. It was difficult deciding what to get with so many options and the cost was more than what we expected to spend. You can’t always rely on the online reviews. I’m glad we choose the NETGEAR CAX80. It’s worth the price. Very solid box and easy setup and connection. Highly recommend this NETGEAR equipment.
Sidney Ratke (verified owner) –
So far I have no complaints of the performance of my NETGEAR CAX80 device. The only complaint I have is the monitoring of the network by Comcast/XFINITY. How do they know what sight(s) I go to and which sights require a password. This information can be seen/viewed in my account. I thought that information could be captured by the browser I am using. For that reason I am very concern about the contract/contracts between NETGEAR and Comcast/Xfinity. Where is my privacy in this purchase of your NETGEAR device?
Ian Connelly (verified owner) –
Great router, very fast. Could use better built in parental controls in the firmware instead of buying circle subscription. Overall pleased
Cecile Jakubowski (verified owner) –
With the new WiFi 6 card and the capability this device is amazing. The app that runs with it makes managing the device super easy as well. Highly recommend. I know it is a bit pricy, but it is worth it. Also will save you money down the line by not using equipment rental services through your internet provider.
Zola Watsica (verified owner) –
Saw a huge increase in 4K streaming and gaming downloads with this router!!!
Cordell Mueller (verified owner) –
The RAX120 is perfect for my 1-bedroom apt. The Nighthawk allows me to stream high res music and has never let me down while working from home. Worth the price!
Sterling Willms (verified owner) –
When I connected my Netgear Nighthawk, it was great. Then couple of days later, I noticed it slowed a bit, then slowed to a crawl. Re-installed and it would not connect at all. Then it changed network names all on its own. I’m not sure where to go from here, but I’ll keep trying.
Yasmin Swaniawski (verified owner) –
Easy to set up and use, super fast Wi-Fi 6, and good for 2500 sq-ft home.
Eugenia Senger (verified owner) –
It’s an amazing gadget it does what it supposed to do I know the price it’s a little high but I think it was worth it I love it I’m using it with my nighthawk mesh network MK83 and it’s working fantastically thank you NETGEAR. I also want mention that I haven’t had any problems with my equipment.
Santina Heller (verified owner) –
I am using my EAX80 as an access point and seeing coverage all accross my house.
Sandrine Huel (verified owner) –
Great modem. I switch from a Arris modem which was having problems with wifi signal dropping throughout the house. This modem is a beast, no wifi drops at all, tested it ij every corner of the house and got good signal. It’s a bit pricey but i say well worth the money. I work from home and i need a stable internet connection at all times, no need to worry about any network issues with this modem.
Jayda Macejkovic (verified owner) –
It’s truly allows you to take full advantage of the bandwidth your isp is providing while additionally providing LAN speeds that are unmatched. This modem/router is the truth and worth the money. The app on the other hand is finicky.