NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Wi-Fi router 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Overview

4x better performance than an AC router – 8-stream WLAN with up to 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps† for ultra-fast wireless speeds
More Wi-Fi for more devices – OFDMA enables efficient data transfer for up to eight devices simultaneously. Uplink OFDMA improves planning for high upload volumes, especially when this traffic is generated simultaneously.
Up to four simultaneous WLAN streams – 4-stream MU-MIMO supports up to four (4) 1x1 devices simultaneously.
160 MHz channel support – doubles the speeds of 80 MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops.
Powerful processor – 64-bit 1.8 GHz dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming and gaming
Four Gigabit ports – connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections.
Smart Connect – intelligently selects the fastest WLAN band for each device connection. A Wi-Fi name for the entire house.
Nighthawk® App – set up your Extender and get more out

Description

Leader in the new era of WLAN 6
The NETGEAR® Nighthawk® 8-stream WLAN Mesh Extender (EAX80) supports the latest generation WLAN 6 (802.11ax) standard. This powerful Nighthawk Mesh Extender works with your existing Wi-Fi to create a powerful, complete home-mesh Wi-Fi. Enjoy a better connected home experience and extend a faster WLAN to the remotest corner of your home with fast speeds of up to 6 Gbit/s.

WLAN 6 – ready for the smart home of today and tomorrow
We introduce WLAN 6, the latest generation of WLAN, which offers four times better performance than AC WLAN.
With innovative technologies such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)§, 8x8 Multi-User MIMO and intelligent planning, AX WLAN provides an enormous increase in speed and overall capacity. This new WLAN standard addresses the challenges of the modern Smart Home and is ready to support more devices with higher reliability and higher speeds.

Capacitance
WLAN 6 offers an improved network capacity for more WLAN devices. This means better entertainment with an uninterrupted 4K/8K streaming, gaming and smart home experience.

Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more connections for all devices, with less congestion. You will be impressed by the connection speeds of more than one gigabit per second or more, 4K/8K streaming and VR/AR gaming.

Range
Experience a reliable and stronger WLAN supply in indoor and outdoor areas for all your devices. You get a comprehensive cover for your Smart Home with a greater range to cover every corner of your house
Even in places that are not accessible for your router WLAN.

8-stream WLAN 6 – 4 times better performance
Eight spatial WLAN streams—four in the 2.4 GHz band and four in the 5 GHz band—provide four times the device capacity compared to typical 2x2 AC WLAN. This significantly improves network capacity and improves the performance of older devices.

Comprehensive coverage for your Smart Home
Greater range to cover every corner of your home. Get better coverage for your outdoor wireless security cameras or garage.

Ultra-fast: WLAN speeds of up to 6 Gbit/s.
AX6000 Wi-Fi with combined speeds of up to 6 Gbps (4.8 + 1.2 Gbps)† increases Gigabit speeds throughout the home. 160 MHz channel support provides fast Gigabit WLAN connectivity for compatible mobile devices and laptops**, up to 2x faster than Standard2x2 80 MHz AC WLAN.

A Wi-Fi name and smart roaming
Extend the WLAN range in the house under the same WLAN name and with the same security password as for your router. Smart Roaming automatically connects your mobile devices to the best available WLAN
– for superior streaming while you move around your house.

Designed for Gigabit Internet and beyond
Extend Gigabit WLAN connectivity to compatible mobile devices and laptops. Gigabit Internet enables latency-free Ultra HD/4KStreaming and gaming – in wired or wireless operation.

Speed
Experience ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing

• Up to 6 GB/S SPEEDS – 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps with 8-stream connectivity.


• 4x4 MU-MIMO‡ – faster by streaming to multiple devices simultaneously.


• Powerful PROCESSOR – 64-bit 1.8 GHz dual core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming and gaming


• 160 MHZ CHANNEL SUPPORT – doubles the speeds of 80 MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds for compatible mobile phones, devices and laptops.


• 1024-QAM – 25 percent higher data efficiency and speeds than a 256-QAM router.


• A SUPER-FAST USB 3.0 PORT – up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.


• Four GIGABIT PORTS – connect more wired devices, faster file transfer, and uninterrupted connections.

• More Wi-Fi FOR MORE DEVICES – OFDMA handles efficient data transfer for up to eight devices simultaneously.


• Up TO FOUR SIMULTANEOUS WLAN STREAMS – 4-stream MU-MIMO allows up to four 1x1 devices to stream content simultaneously.

• Ultimate RANGE – WLAN coverage in very large houses.


• High-performance antennas – internal antennas reliably amplify WLAN signals over a larger area. The antennas are pre-optimized for optimum WLAN performance.

• ReadySHARE® USB ACCESS – share and wirelessly access USB drive and printer via USB port.


• ReadySHARE® PRINT – wirelessly access and share USB printers

• Beamforming+ – improves the range and performance of 2.4 and 5 GHz devices.


• Simultaneous DUAL-BAND WLAN – supports two WLAN bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WLAN for smooth online gaming without network congestion

• Smart CONNECT – intelligently selects the fastest WLAN band for each device connection. A WLAN name for the entire house NIGHTHAWK®.


• App – simply set up your router and make the most of your WLAN. Includes remote access to manage your network from home.


• AX-WLAN SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WLAN ROUTERS AND DEVICES – backward compatible with WLAN 5 and devices of previous generations.

• Standard-BASED WLAN SECURITY (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)

• Network Management – Monitor your home network easily anytime, anywhere.


• Quick set-up – connected in minutes.


• Get the app at nighthawk-app.com.

Delivery content

Nighthawk® AX8 8-stream WLAN Mesh Extender (EAX80) + User manual + Mains adapter.

Keywords

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