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.
Sebastian Schaden (verified owner) –
We were looking for a faster Wi-Fi connection than what the Internet providers modem/router provided. This does it. I really like the extra features that are on the app. I can see what devises are using the modem (wired or Wi-FI) and can turn them on or off if one of the kids are up to late.
Elmore Bailey (verified owner) –
I installed this to replace an ARRIS DOCSIS 3.0 modem and Netgear router. It works full house (set in middle up high). I wanted to upgrade my Spectrum Internet to 1Gbps and my old Netgear router was starting to fail (many years old). I am running close to 1Gbps download and over 40Mbps upload speeds. Make sure you provide the cable company with the MAC address on the sticker on the outside of the box.
Shania Nicolas (verified owner) –
Having difficulty keeping the internet connection to tablets, Tv’s etc. says on the front of box that it is compatible with my internet provider Spectrum. The Spectrum agent told me that it is not on the list of cable/router modems any longer. Now I can see why. It doesn’t stay connected to anything. Needless to say I may have to return it to bestbuy.
Adonis Steuber (verified owner) –
Works great but I see no option to use a hard line to it.
Patricia Schulist (verified owner) –
Up and smoking’ in no time! Super fast and the app is really helpful… easy… intuitive!! Thanks!
Freddy Sauer (verified owner) –
Easily sets up in minutes. The slim profile is space saving. Fast lightning like performance. The device capacity and range are excellent for a typical smart home.
Tyson Paucek (verified owner) –
Easiest set up ever. Between the Nighthawk app and the Xfinity app everything was working in about 15 minutes.
Carolyne Conroy (verified owner) –
I have had faster internet speeds since switching to this modem router combo
Frances Adams (verified owner) –
I was disappointed with the signal and speed that I was getting from this router. It shows that I was on Wifi 6 but the speed was way less than my old router. The 5Ghz connection range is not as good as I was expecting it to be. Very disappointed with this router. I opted in getting a mesh option instead.
Kasey Zboncak (verified owner) –
Worked straight out of the box, easy to set up, strong signal throughout the house and yard. Appears to simply work as advertised!
Paul Lebsack (verified owner) –
Easy setup and provides me with the speeds I’m suppose to receive . Reliable and super fast WiFi too !
Joseph Mertz (verified owner) –
This product is the most troublesome modem I’ve ever purchased. Very disappointed.
Rudolph Labadie (verified owner) –
Worst wifi router ever. Loosing connection, restarting permanently, set-up is not easy, mobile app is crashing. I’m using now Linksys MR-9600 and all problems gone.
Christ Weissnat (verified owner) –
Great product- great support too! did what I wanted and very happy
Buck Pacocha (verified owner) –
The Nighthawk CAX80 unclogged my bottle neck in my home network. Previously my internet connection would get disconnected. I called my cable provider, Xfinity to come out
Enrique Herzog (verified owner) –
My old router was having problems dealing with all the devices we use in our house during this COVID environment. We have about 25 devices on the network and the old router was not able to hold up. I did my research and this router/modem combo seemed to fill my needs. It was surprisingly easy to setup. Since using it, the connections in the house have been rock solid without any crashes. Very happy with this!
Georgianna Marquardt (verified owner) –
The wifi extender works ok, but not the boost I was hoping for. Too be honest I think the improvement in range is negligible.
Zoey Fadel (verified owner) –
set it up across the house, so can provide internet to my outbuilding- strong enough signal for the Smart TV
Mallie Moore (verified owner) –
The modem is easy to install an use, offering 2 channels and will pay for itself with rental fee not giving to Comcast.
Jerome Mayert (verified owner) –
Have had it since it came out and doesn’t play nice with my RAXE500.