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NETGEAR Nighthawk 8-Stream AX8 Wifi 6 Router (RAX80) – AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps) | 2,500 sq. ft. Coverage
Brand | NETGEAR |
Model Name | RAX80-100NAS |
Special Feature | WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ax |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Gaming Console, Smartphone |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Included Components | Nighthawk AX8/8-stream AX6000 WiFi Router (RAX80), Quick start guide, Ethernet cable, Power adapter |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
About this item
- WIFI 6 – STREAM EVERYTHING AT EPIC SPEED: Simultaneously stream uninterrupted movies, games, video calls or download/transfer files at 6Gbps WiFi speed. Works with existing and new WiFi 6 devices like iPhone 11, Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10.
- WORKS WITH ALL INTERNET PROVIDERS: Replace your existing WiFi Router (separate modem or gateway required). Compatible with any Internet Service Provider up to 2Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, DSL and more.
- EASY TO SET-UP AND MANAGE: Connects to your existing cable modem and sets up and customizes in minutes with the Nighthawk app – easily manage your WiFi settings at the device and network level, test your Internet speed, view speed history and monitor data usage.
- USB CONNECTIONS: Share a storage drive with any connected device and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere using the 2 x 3.0 USB ports.
- NETGEAR ARMOR protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial.
- NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls promotes healthy Internet habits, fosters responsibility and builds trust with your kids (30-day free trial included).
- WIRED ETHERNET PORTS: Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players and other nearby wired devices with 5 x 1G Ethernet ports.
- LOADED WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Designed with a 1.8GHz quad-core processor, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Dynamic QoS, 1024-QAM, Smart Connect for one WiFi name, Beamforming technologies and Amazon Alexa Voice Control. Supports WPA2/WPA3 wireless security protocols. Includes Guest WiFi access, DoS, Firewall, VPN and more.
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Simultaneously Stream Everything at Epic SpeedNow you can enjoy uninterrupted movies, gaming, video calls and more on all your devices, all at the exact same time. |
Connect a House Full of WiFi Devices Without CompromiseRAX80’s 8 WiFi streams deliver high performance and reliability for up to 30 smart home devices. |
WiFi 6 Gives Faster Speeds for Your NeedsBlazing WiFi speeds up to 6Gbps let you download, stream and transfer 5X faster than ever before. |
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Supports Internet Plans up to 2GbpsRAX80 is one of the first routers to support multi-gig Internet plans up to 2Gbps through the aggregation of two gigabit Ethernet ports. Requires compatible fiber or cable modem supporting multi-gig internet speeds (sold separately). |
Essential Internet Security & Smart Parental ControlsNETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices. Smart Parental Controls provide a safe, online experience for your kids. Both include a 30-day free trial. |
Easy Setup & ManagementThe Nighthawk App makes it a snap to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi, including great features like Internet speed test, remote access to your network, internet pausing and more. |
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Customer Reviews |
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Price | $104.00$104.00 | $199.97$199.97 | $129.00$129.00 | $184.00$184.00 | $499.99$499.99 | $249.99$249.99 |
WiFi Speed | WiFi 6 - AX3000 (Up to 3Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX5400 (Up to 5.4Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX11000 (Up to 11Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps) |
WiFi Coverage | 1,500 sq. ft. | 2,000 sq. ft. | 2,500 sq. ft. | 3,500 sq. ft. | 2,500 sq. ft. | Add up to 2,500 sq. ft. |
# Simultaneous Streams | 4 Streams | 6 Streams | 8 Streams | 12 Streams | 12 Streams | |
Wired Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1G | 4 x 1G | 5 x 1G, Supports Port Aggregation and up to 2G WAN | 4 x 1G, 1 x 1G/2.5G/5G (WAN or LAN), Supports Port Aggregation | 4 x 1G, 1 x 2.5G (WAN or LAN), Supports Port Aggregation | |
USB Ports - for Shared Storage/Printer | 1 x 3.0 (storage only) | 1 x 3.0 (storage only) | 2 x 3.0 (storage only) | 2 x 3.0 (storage only) | 2 x 3.0 (storage only) | |
Network Security | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | |
Fiber/Internet Plan Bandwidth Supported | Up to 1Gbps | Up to 1Gbps | Up to 2Gbps | Up to 2Gbps | Up to 2Gbps | |
Advanced Technology | Dual Band, Beamforming+, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, Dual-Core Processor | Dual Band, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.5GHz Triple-Core Processor | Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 2.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | Tri-Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | |
Other Features | Smart Parental Controls, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control | Smart Parental Controls, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control | Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control | Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control | Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control |
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Value for money | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
WiFi signal | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
User interface | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
Easy to install | 4.8 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Sold By | oddpricecom | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Olive Branch Enterprises | Verdi! | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 5 |
data transfer rate | 6000 megabits per second | — | 1.8 gigabits per second | 7.8 gigabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 4804 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX | 802 11 BE | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | — | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B |
frequency band class | dual band | tri band | dual band | tri band | tri band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 5 gigabits per second | — | — | — | 10/100/1000 megabits per second | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
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Product Dimensions | 12 x 7.95 x 6.34 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.82 pounds |
ASIN | B01MQDZXA4 |
Item model number | RAX80-100CNS |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #78,906 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #542 in Computer Routers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 6, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Netgear |
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 WiFi Router (RAX80-100NAS) offers improved network capacity for more WiFi devices in your home and 2Gbps wired connectivity support for an incredibly fast Internet experience. This 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) router is powered by a 64bit 1.8GHz Quad-core processor designed to transfer multi gigabits of data with almost zero CPU load. 160MHz channel support doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds to compatible devices. VPN Support—Secure access to your home network away from home.
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Customers like how easy it is to setup the router. They say it's simple and easy to use. They also appreciate how it connects to different devices. Customers are also happy with the appearance of the router, but some disagree on performance, signal strength, quality, value, connectivity, and device manager.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the networking router. For example, they mention it's easy to setup using the Nighthawk app on their phone, simple, and has more useful features. Some say it'll connect first time and easily with different devices.
"...Even as restrictive (and old) as that router is, it is easier to use and has more useful features than this...." Read more
"...Setup was incredibly easy and the app is very easy to navigate. I honestly do not have anything bad to say about the router...." Read more
"...The AX8 was extremely easy to set up, even though I needed to tell it to take the same name and password as my father's old system to make things..." Read more
"...If you are looking for an easy set up of a typical home network, it is very simple. Just follow the instructions in the provided Quick Start guide...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the device manager. Some mention the netgear app is very useful, the phone app is a nice touch, and the app control is good, but limited. They say it's nice for checking each of the five devices and helps identify cross traffic and rate signal. However, others say that the app doesn't give them access to a lot of the features of the router, it didn't work, and that the iOS app is hobbled.
"...It has a lot of good features and can do things like guest, vlans, etc.It's actually a really good AP. As a router, it does OK...." Read more
"...The app is very convenient and easy to use. And setup was straightforward." Read more
"...This time it is a security update (07OCT21). The iOS app is so hobbled you can’t even use it without signing into a company server and giving..." Read more
"...The mobile app is decent, but is designed for only the basics, which for most people is great (no offense meant)...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the networking router. They mention that it looks good, the UI is nicely designed, and the set up with the app is super nice. Some say that 4K looks great on all their TV's.
"...I honestly do not have anything bad to say about the router. It is absolutely amazing!!" Read more
"...As for specifics about the Nighthawk AX8, the unit is stylish. May remind you of something that would come out of a Star Wars or Star Trek show...." Read more
"...This things is a beast! 4K looks great on all of our tv’s. The signal reaches down to our neighbors 4 houses down the street!..." Read more
"...Range is really nice, it looks sleek, and it *has* had crazy fast speeds, but there’s definitely issues here and I don’t think I can justify paying..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that the performance increase was huge, the throughput is outstanding, and the speeds and coverage are great. However, others say that the poor performance of AX50 working with their wifi extender is a deal breaker, and that the USB on the back does not work as a print server.
"...Not only is is a monster with handling speeds and multiple devices - just look at it. It is not one you want to hide. You want to show this baby off...." Read more
"...The poor performance of AX50 working with my wifi extender is a deal breaker for me." Read more
"...This router is fairly reliable if properly placed, the next generation AX/Wifi6, and while the app user interface is extremely basic the browser..." Read more
"...It's designed for larger spaces, stronger signals, higher speed and more importantly taking the "Internet of Things" idea into account and handling..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the router. Some mention that they have great signal anywhere in their house, while others say that it drops connection when the band gets saturated.
"...I can reliably get 110MB/s on 5G there, whereas the signal strength fluctuates wildly with AX50, sometimes the connection could even be dropped...." Read more
"...installed and cranking out wifi / lan within 10 minutes and NOT a single drop of signal. I am future proof as well...." Read more
"...of our devices (i.e. including our wireless printer) has been dropping off the network which did not happen before...." Read more
"...It's designed for larger spaces, stronger signals, higher speed and more importantly taking the "Internet of Things" idea into account and handling..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention that it's excellent, has robust specifications, and decent QoS. However, others say that it was faulty, less reliable than their previous router, and was a bit buggy and cumbersome to install.
"...with the router are inordinately slow, and one of them is clunky and glitchy on top of it...." Read more
"...Update drop from 4 to 2 stars (25FEB20): The hardware stills seems good but the firmware is just poorly executed...." Read more
"...-I was sadly wrong...I received it and it was a bit buggy and cumbersome to install, but I got it running and then I wanted to connect a..." Read more
"...I am blown away by it design/performance. Most of my devices are getting almost 1gig speed while being connected through WiFi...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the router. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'd be better off buying a different router.
"...than the AX8 or XR450; thus a huge drawback to it is the Ferrari-level price point...." Read more
"...Not sure why but I am not complaining. So is this router worth the price. Today I would say yes. Only time will tell if that stays the same." Read more
"...It is a little pricey at $399. However, I believe it will take me into future a good way and support any speed and protocol changes for a while...." Read more
"...Cons? PRICE...but I hope this is a case of you get what you pay for (which isn't always true these days)...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it's very reliable and has a good enough connection, rectifying the connectivity chaos. However, others say that it has issues with too many devices online, dropping internet entirely at times, and having issues with ip conflicts.
"...Every device attached with no issues. No disconnects after multiple days use. Speed improvement on every item...." Read more
"...all devices / IoT’s are connected; no more drop-off connection and the link rate from these devices to the router are much..." Read more
"...This router is not a version 2 and does not support WPA3(personal). Having said all of this I am impressed with the RAX38...." Read more
"...a different company i can still cut all my grass and never lose connection using spotify...." Read more
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Let me tell you - ignore that. This is a BEAST. I spent 3+ weeks trying out different solutions on wifi. I tried Orbi mesh. While that is a good product, I am not really in need of a mesh. Speeds averaged 460-525 Mbps. (I tested at different times of day but same time frames with other products).
I tried the XR500 Nighthawk that is one of the highest rated devices with DumaOS. So many issues that I was losing my mind. I tried several fixes. Separate the bands, channels, etc. My security cams were going offline every 30 mins or so for at least 15. I was so fed up with trying to trouble shoot the device. My speeds were 580 - 670 Mbps with it which I did enjoy. But speed is only useful if its actually CONNECTED to the devices.
Last ditch effort I tried this router. The RAX80 and holy moly. Plugged in, used the mobile app and was up within 5 mins. Every device attached with no issues. No disconnects after multiple days use. Speed improvement on every item. I have 38 devices accessing my wifi as part of the smart home. This monster just cranks it out. No problems at all. My speed on several tests as compared to the same day/ time as the ones above - 830-960 Mbps I am not sure why its such a huge improvement but it is. I cannot say enough good things about this router. Not only is is a monster with handling speeds and multiple devices - just look at it. It is not one you want to hide. You want to show this baby off. Several people have asked me what the space ship is. This thing went from being in an Amazon box to installed and cranking out wifi / lan within 10 minutes and NOT a single drop of signal. I am future proof as well. So I say if you can afford it, do not hesitate. You will really like it.
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After 2 months this router is still the best one I've ever seen. Still getting top level speeds right at a gig. I've got 42 devices attached to it (smart home) and it doesn't even cough. I rarely am this surprised. This router is still #1 in everything I tried!
I was happy to find that the router I bought happened to be this new version. After testing it for a couple of weeks, my conclusion is that this is a pretty good deal.
As a comparison, I also bought a TP-Link AX50, a rival product in term of the tech spec (like original RAX40, it uses Intel CPU) and the price. I found that RAX40v2 is a better fit for my particular use case, so I returned that one and kept this.
Here are my observations:
1. RAX40 is a much larger device than AX50, so the heat dissipation is better. For a device that runs 24/7, this is important for longevity. I uses a small USB desk fan in the equipment cabinet to cool down my modem and router. RAX40 barely got any warm while AX50 still felt some warmth on the touch.
2. RAX40 has two antenna while AX50 has four, but I find that the former has wider signal coverage. In particular, it works much better with my Netgear EX8000 wifi extender. I need an extender to give my backyard office good wifi signal in order to work from home. With RAX40, I can reliably get 110MB/s on 5G there, whereas the signal strength fluctuates wildly with AX50, sometimes the connection could even be dropped. Granted, AX50 has better speed at close range than RAX40. However, it is more important for me to have wider coverage. The poor performance of AX50 working with my wifi extender is a deal breaker for me.
The main draw to Wifi 6 this early was the OFDMA which speeds up AC devices. With about 45 devices on the network this helps a lot when combined with MU-MIMO. I've not had the connection issues reported by multiple users The only devices that has intermittent connection issues is an old iPad Air and iPad Mini 2, both with 802.11n.
There are lots of little problems with this device but most of them from my usage are fit and finish. This includes the lack of control for combining the 2.4 and 5GHz signals (Smart Connect), continuous drop of saved device names and icons, weak VPN configuration options, and 5 out of 7 buttons on the app do virtually nothing (one even tries to sell you a support package; device list and firmware update are the only 2 that are useful). Overall these can be fixed with a firmware update.
I’m just hoping they can focus on it before they turn their attention to all the new CES products they just announced. Lots of work to do.
Update drop from 4 to 2 stars (25FEB20): The hardware stills seems good but the firmware is just poorly executed. They need to put time into it I stress of pushing out scores of different products. The way it is makes it nearly impossible to manage.
Update drop from 2 to 1 star (11MAR20): I now sorely regret this purchase. The firmware and interface are basically worthless. Just trying to mange the devices on the network takes no less than 10 steps, per device, in a browser. You can’t even manage device access by time. Oh yeah, parental controls? None at all. The phone app is pretty much worthless except to manually turn devices on and off. Now it seems that sometimes it doesn’t work, forcing me to reset the router to get the access to those devices back.
I’m now trying to figure out how to use the old router for DHCP and this one as an access point. I can then enjoy all the controls this SHOULD have from my now 7yo router and keep the speed of the AX chipset. Wish me luck.
Update can't drop any further (13JUN20): Still no updates, no granular parental control (just on or off for all), no refinement in the web browser dashboard, and no new access to the features it does have through the limited app. I think they've given up on supporting the Nighthawk router line; "just sell as many as we can while they're in stock and kick them to the curb". About a month ago I made this router an AP to the Apple Time Capsule. Even as restrictive (and old) as that router is, it is easier to use and has more useful features than this. Bonus, I get the Wifi 6 advantages without the headaches and don't notice when it disconnects without warning.
Oh goody, another update (30DEC20). So I still don’t use this as a router which is probably wise. Just used the app to check for firmware updates. “Firmware is up to date” at 1.0.3.102. Netgear website has firmware 1.0.3.106. Another “fail” by the Netgear team. Really embarrassing.
This time it is a security update (07OCT21). The iOS app is so hobbled you can’t even use it without signing into a company server and giving Netgear access to every device on your network. Then they require notifications be turned on. What next, SSN? The firmware isn’t capable of downloading the update so I had to Google the firmware update and do it manually. Still no parental controls. For the love of God, DON’T buy Nighthawk. They don’t give a crap about support. Stay away!!!
Yet another update (27NOV21). Another Netgear security vulnerability requires another update. Once again the firmware asks if you want to update it but just sits there and cycles the browser. I waited an hour and when I refreshed I was back where I started. Once again I have to Google the firmware, download it, unzip it, and tell this stupid device where to find it. This is becoming tiresome.