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NETGEAR Nighthawk Cable Modem + WiFi 6 Router Combo with 90-day Armor Subscription (CAX30S) - Compatible with Major Cable Providers incl. Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox - AX2700 (Up to 2.7Gbps) - DOCSIS 3.1
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Brand | NETGEAR |
Model Name | Nighthawk CAX30S |
Special Feature | WPS, Internet Security |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ax |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
Included Components | Nighthawk AX6/6 Stream WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router, Ethernet cable, Quick start guide, Power adapt |
Connectivity Technology | Ethernet |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Compatible with major cable internet providers including Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox and more. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service. Best for cable provider plans up to 2Gbps
- Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 25 concurrent devices with dual-band WiFi 6 (AX2700) speed (up to 2.7Gbps)
- 4 X 1 Gig Ethernet ports (supports port aggregation) and 1 USB 3.0 port for computers, game consoles, streaming players, storage drive, and other wired devices
- Sets up in minutes with the Nighthawk app – easily manage WiFi settings at the device and network level, test internet speed and monitor data usage
- DOCSIS 3.1 and 32x8 channel bonding
- Replaces your cable modem and WiFi router. Save up to $168/yr in equipment rental fees
- NETGEAR Armor software provides an automatic shield of security for your WiFi and connected devices (PC, phone, camera, TV, Echo, etc.) for real-time protection against hackers and added privacy with VPN. 90-day subscription included
- Supports WPA/WPA2/WPA3 wireless security protocols
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Easy to install | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
WiFi signal | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Durability | 4.3 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
User interface | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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connectivity tech | Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Coaxial | WiFi | Wifi, Two (2) 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology, One (1) USB 2.0 port | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 6 | 1 |
data transfer rate | 800 megabits per second | 300 megabits per second | 1300 megabits per second | 1600 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC | 802 11 ABGNAC |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 10/100 megabits per second | Gigabit Ethernet | — | — | 10/100 megabits per second | — |
From the manufacturer
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Eliminate Monthly Modem Rental FeesNever pay costly modem rental fees ever again and save up to 168 dollars per year. |
Essential Internet SecurityProtect your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across your connected devices with a 90-day subscription. |
Easy Setup and ActivationStep 1: Plug your coax cable into the modem-router. Step 2: Activate by either: (a) connecting an Ethernet cable to your computer and following the on-screen setup or (b) calling your cable provider to activate over the phone. Step 3: Use the Nighthawk app to set up your network. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one USB port give you super-fast wired connections to your computer, printer, game box, storage drive, and other devices. |
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Customer Reviews |
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Cable Provider Compatibility | All Major Cable Providers and Certified for Xfinity, Spectrum, COX | All Major Cable Providers and Certified for Xfinity, Spectrum, COX | All Major Cable Providers and Certified for Xfinity, Spectrum, COX |
Best for Cable Internet Plan Speed | Up to 800Mbps | Up to 2Gbps | Up to 6Gbps |
WiFi Speed | WiFi 5 AC1900 (up to 1.9Gbps) | WiFi 6 AX2700 (up to 2.7Gbps) | WiFi 6 AX6000 (up to 6Gbps) |
WiFi Coverage | Up to 1800 sq. ft., 30 devices | Up to 2500 sq. ft., 25 devices | Up to 2500 sq. ft., 30 devices |
Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1G | 4 X 1G to support Link Aggregation | 1 x 2.5 Gbps + 4 x 1G to support Link Aggregation |
USB Ports (Printer, storage drive, etc.) | 1 x USB 2.0 | 1 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 3.0 |
Modem Technology | DOCSIS 3.0 and 24x8 Channel Bonding | DOCSIS 3.1 and 32x8 Channel Bonding | DOCSIS 3.1 and 32x8 Channel Bonding |
Modem Technology Network Security | WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor (90-day subscription), WPA2/WPA3, VPN, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor (30-day trial), WPA2/WPA3, VPN, DoS, Double Firewall |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 8.3 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
ASIN | B092VZBNCC |
Item model number | CAX30S-100NAS |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,914 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4 in Modem Router Combos |
Date First Available | April 24, 2021 |
Manufacturer | NETGEAR |
Country of Origin | China |
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Experience a new generation of WiFi 6 router with a built-in DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem that delivers blazing-fast multi-Gigabit Internet. With link aggregation and 2 times the capacity to handle more WiFi devices, the Nighthawk Multi-Gigabit Speed Cable Modem router delivers a truly next-level experience without limitations. Enjoy an improved Internet experience with a built-in cable modem that supports 1Gbps+ Internet speed and next-gen WiFi 6 technology that is ideal for the speeds you and your family want for lag-free gaming, 4K HD streaming, and Internet browsing coupled with improved indoor and outdoor coverage. Stream, game, and browse even more with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connectivity support with endless options for an incredibly fast Internet. NETGEAR Armor provides advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and your connected devices.
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Customers like the speed, quality and ease of setup of the networking router. For example, they mention it's reliable, has a strong connection and that the app is simple and stable. That said, opinions are mixed on compatibility, signal strength, connectivity, and performance.
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Customers find the setup of the networking router to be easy. They mention that it's easy enough to log into the web GUI and make adjustments from their phone.
"...Setting up the CAX80 router was easy enough with the Nighthawk app on my phone...." Read more
"It was easy to install and get working with a call to my Spectrum customer service. My wifi connection is much quicker and more stable...." Read more
"The written instructions sounded pretty simple to install, I ran into the wifi and blue tooth had been disabled, and not being a expert I went to..." Read more
"...Design & shape is pretty typical of a home modem. It is easy to read and identify what is going on.- One ethernet port has 2.5gbps...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the networking router. For example, they mention it's extremely fast, has good coverage, and has good uptime. Some say that the product is easy to set up and runs smoothly. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and value of this modem-router.
"...Right off the bat, I noticed an increase in throughput with a wireless connection to my gaming laptop located about 30 feet away from the router..." Read more
"...My wifi connection is much quicker and more stable. Now I have wifi internet service in all home locations. No dropping of internet connection." Read more
"...Which sort of bites but not a game breaker.- Speeds have been great in a 3,000 sq/ft home. Range is very good...." Read more
"...Was getting 60mbps download speed on 200mbsp feed. Still never had issues w speed. Regardless i knew i needed to upgrade...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They say it seems reliable, has a strong and stable connection, and is better than other modems. They also say the app is simple and stable to use, and the router will last a long time.
"...My wifi connection is much quicker and more stable. Now I have wifi internet service in all home locations. No dropping of internet connection." Read more
"...User friendly.- Netgear app is simple & stable to use. From experience it is much better than Aris...." Read more
"...Inside, everything was unpacked, the power cord was unraveled, the Ethernet cable was missing as was all paper materials...." Read more
"...coax signal, better WiFi signal, better security encryption, way more features. All as you'd expect from a newer and more expensive box...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it works really well, while others say that they had some minor problems getting it to work. The WPS feature has always worked as it should, making connecting to other devices very easy. However, some customers say that the radio module (WiFi) suddenly stopped working, and the device still has issues.
"It was easy to install and get working with a call to my Spectrum customer service. My wifi connection is much quicker and more stable...." Read more
"This was worth 100% of the money. Upgrading from the ISP supplied modem and router devices is night and day compared to before...." Read more
"...After changing from the Xfinity gateway to the CAX80, the wired TV box stopped working while the wireless one worked after a reboot...." Read more
"...Item arrived next day, everything was great, hooked it up and it worked perfectly and the app was pretty nice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the networking router. Some mention that the signal is strong and doesn't fluctuate, while others say that it's constantly lost.
"...mesh pods, I was getting 20-60 Mbps throughput with frequent loss of signal through the day...." Read more
"...Now I have wifi internet service in all home locations. No dropping of internet connection." Read more
"...It's been working with very very bad signal, even 15 feet away from the router. Yet another nighthawk disappointment...." Read more
"...Coverage also reaches outside further. I am able to access the wifi from my car outside for it's automatic updates...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the networking router. Some mention that they are able to have multiple devices connected, people using the internet and still download things. They say it's excellent for streaming multiple devices and one of the best modem router combos. However, others say that it is no longer a compatible unit and they could not register it. They also say that the modem was defective and they initiated an RMA on their modem.
"...Reasonably priced. Easy to set up. Like the fact that cable modem and router are combined. Like the option of multiple ports." Read more
"...sent a technician over who diagnosed the following issue: CAX80 is not MoCA compatible and the simplest fix would be to get a wireless main TV..." Read more
"...In addition, LOVE the fact that it comes with the multispeed ethernet port. Am using that to plug in to my Zyxel Multi-Gig Switch...." Read more
"...I only marked down my rating a notch because of needing to engage ComCast when it should have been easier according to the quick start guide)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it works as it should, making connecting to other devices very easy, and everything connects pretty simply. However, others say that it loses connection often and disconnects regularly.
"...I had a USB hard drive connected as a shared drive, but it disconnected regularly...." Read more
"...While reconnecting, the call went dead...." Read more
"...modem & Wi-Fi router with tons of speed/bandwidth and lots of connections and options. It is also quite pricey at around $500...." Read more
"...The internet connection is lost and then a minute later it reconnects...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the networking router. They mention that it's an expensive piece of crap, the technology is overpriced, and it'll be a waste of money and time. Some say that it was a defective product and that it fails to satisfy their desires.
"...It is also quite pricey at around $500...." Read more
"...things in my hands and literally all 3 of them have failed to meet the advertised performance and warranty specifications." Read more
"...In the end this is a GREAT router....just not very good at anything else." Read more
"...Very happy for this purchase even with the high price point. Well worth the investment!" Read more
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The CAX80 was expensive compared to Xfinity-compatible Arris or Motorola gateways. However, the theoretical specs seemed superior and it is likely 'future proof' (provided it will last 3+ years). Setting up the CAX80 router was easy enough with the Nighthawk app on my phone. Right off the bat, I noticed an increase in throughput with a wireless connection to my gaming laptop located about 30 feet away from the router (from 300-500Mbps to 600-900 Mbps averaged through the day).
I live in a two-level 2700 sq ft condo with thickly insulated walls. Previously (with Xfinity gateway), I got zero signal at the furthest end of the house from the router. After adding three 'daisy chained' Xfinity X-Fi mesh pods, I was getting 20-60 Mbps throughput with frequent loss of signal through the day. After switching to just the CAX80 router, I was getting a weak but consistent signal at the far end of the house with 3-10 Mbps throughput. I then connected a Netgear EX15 extender halfway between these points (again, setup was easy with the phone app). I decided to extend only the 2.4GHz frequency (saving 5GHz for working and gaming laptops in proximity to the router). I am now getting 110-130 Mbps throughput at the far end of the house consistently which is adequate for what I needed here (TV box, 3-4 phones/tablets, doorbell, smart lock, thermostat etc).
Overall, I am happy (and proud of my first such set up) with nearly $600 worth (yikes) of hardware upgrade (CAX80 and EAX15) for what I needed my home network to do. Of note, saving $15 in monthly rental fees for the Xfinity modem should make up for this upgrade in about 3.5 years lol
Couple of issues to be mindful of if you have Xfinity internet and TV:
These may be related to my own naivete or my home's wiring rather than misleading specifications from the manufacturer. I had a main TV box (connected by a split coaxial cable) and an additional wireless (WiFi) TV box. After changing from the Xfinity gateway to the CAX80, the wired TV box stopped working while the wireless one worked after a reboot. Comcast auto-assistant was unable to rectify and sent a technician over who diagnosed the following issue: CAX80 is not MoCA compatible and the simplest fix would be to get a wireless main TV box.
I ordered such a box via Comcast (local store is easier and quicker than online). Now, both TV boxes (Xi-6 via ethernet cable and Xi-5 via WiFi) are functional albeit with a delay in displaying my channels after powering on (anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds). May be this delay is from something I overlooked during the connections or whatever but it is a minor gripe at this stage (after nearly 96 hours of toiling to get all of the above done) and I will figure out a fix someday soon.
Hope this helps the next amateur in a similar situation as I was.
Happy networking!
Sadly, we live in a one bedroom apartment, not much concrete in these walls, but when you go from the living room - where the router is located - to the bedroom, the service drops to very low speeds. I was fine with it because it was working and I just accepted that netgear doesn't make great products.
Then a few days after the 3 months mark, the WiFi SSID was nowhere to be found. I couldnt connect to the router, and even when I tried to go wired, it wouldn't give me an IP. The router was stuck with 2 LEDs constantly on, and no other LEDs would work. I tried rebooting it and nothing. I tried resetting it and nothing. I tried several times and it was the same outcome. At this point, I decided to call the tech support. That's where the real fun started.
After tracking down their number and connecting, I couldnt hear the service person. And this wasn't just because of the very thick accent. Apparently Netgear support sounds like they're in the heart of India. I would hear 1/2 a second and then nothing, and then 1/2 a second and then nothing. And then half a second and nothing. Starting to get very frustrated I hung up and called again -- this happened 3 times, with the same outcome.
I was trying to tell the tech that there is something wrong with their phones, but apparently they said that "ev------wa----- f----e" ... So i'm to believe that it's on my side.
So I called from a completely different line, and got connected with someone completely different. THANKFULLY I could hear this person... Aaaaaaand EVERYONE Around them. It was very very very diffucult to make out a word they're saying because they were surrounded by other techs less than a few feet away. And each one is yelling into their headset in their native accent. And everyone is using the same diagnostics script that they're reading. "Have you tried resetting the router" one said. "please disconnect the power and wait 30 seconds". "This is Netgear support how can I help you". And more than 10 other voices echoing in the background.
The tech then instructed me to try to reset the router and wait. Not only have I tried that, and explained it to her, I've spent a better part of my morning doing that. But I decided to entrust the professionals. Moments pass, router is reset, and nothing worked. No surprise here. She paused and then told me that we'll have to reset it to factory settings and reconfigure it. Moments pass. Pin stuck in router for 30 seconds. Power comes on. And she would guide me through it "and the light should now be turning Amber"... no lights were turning amber. She pauses puzzled. "Okay we'll try again... Reset holding the pin for 1 whole minute".... A whole minute? What the heck difference is that between that and 30 seconds. I know how to count. But Okay, one minute of pressing a tiny little pin against my finger and into the stupid hole.... Moments pass.. Router being reset.. 20 seconds... 40 seconds... 60 seconds. Relieved to be done. I let it power up naturally, and she explains "and the light should now be turning Amber". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ."how about now?" . . . . . . . NOTHING turned amber. 2 lights. Turning white. Same as before. Same as this morning. Very puzzled. We run though the cabling to make sure that its still good. And then she comes back with the brilliant idea... "Okay Mr Tamer. We will try one more reset. This time you'll hold the pin for TWO minutes." TWO WHOLE MINUTES! At which point i opted to put the phone down on speaker so I can two-hand this operation.
2 minutes passed and nothing. Same result.
I.. wanted.. to... die.. Thank you NetGear. It's been great.
She asked about the date of purchase, and being that it was slightly over the 3 months mark (within a few days) they could not accept a return. However they will send me a replacement. She took down my information and we parted. I wanted to write a review then and there, but I decided to wait until I cool off and see how things progress.
An hour later I get a call back from them, they are informing me that the warehouse has no available routers in that model, and they will send me one as soon as they have any in stock.....
Whaaaaaaat?? So not only do I have a broken one that they wont take as a return, but they cant even send me a replacement. It's been 3 months and half on this $450 piece of crap.
Two days later, I get another call. It's NetGear support for the replacement router. The warehouses are STILL out of stock and they can't send me another. So I ask her, can you send me a cheaper model or something else in return? I dont even need the same model. She actually YELLS BACK, "No. They will Send me one. Once they have more in stock".
I could not be more in shock, so you called me up, out of no where to Yell at me for not having stock? And I bought the expensive model, and because of that, they cant give me a replacement?
It's now been over a month since they've called. And I STILL never got a replacement for this.
So after my first call with them, I figured I'll go straight to Costco for a spare comcast wifi router. And maybe I'll return it once I get my replacement. Unfortunately the only one they have was Netgear Nighthawk, the lesser model. After spending yet another few hundred bucks and a few more hours to get it to activate - with comcast as well. It's been working with very very bad signal, even 15 feet away from the router. Yet another nighthawk disappointment. And now it's passed the return date, so even if I get a replacement I'm screwed.
It's been by far the worst experience ever. Do not get anything nighthawk