Netgear AX3000-Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream WiFi 6 Router Review
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi 6 router has optimized processor, high-performance antennas, additional DFS channels and latest security standards.
The NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router helps the most recent generation WiFi 6 technology to supply greater network capacity with the consistent and powerful signal strength to all or any your connected products. The Nighthawk® AX4 WiFi router provides a new degree of Gigabit WiFi connection so that you can link, stream, and download faster to newer cellular devices.
A powerful dual-core processor with a completely offloaded CPU increases the efficiency of the network. OFDMA, 1024 QAM, and 160MHz channel assistance vastly improve system efficiency to provide 4 occasions the performance when compared with previous WiFi requirements. Enjoy smoother streaming, quicker downloads, and enhanced gaming and movie conferencing.
Design
Equipped with 2 exterior antennas, the Nighthawk AX4 features 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN slot, and the USB 3.0/3.1 Type-A slot that’s perfect for sharing storage space devices, printers, along with other USB products. Four spatial streams help ensure easy HD and 4K movie streaming, while assistance for 160 MHz-wide channels permits around 1 Gb/s information transmissions to suitable mobile devices.
Specifications
WIFI TECHNOLOGY
802.11ax Dual Band WiFi (AX3000)
WIFI PERFORMANCE
AX3000 WiFi
WIFI RANGE
Small to medium homes
WIFI BAND
Simultaneous dual-band 2.4 & 5GHz
BEAMFORMING
Beamforming+ — boosts speed, reliability, and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GH
NUMBER OF ETHERNET PORTS
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
One (1) USB 3.0 port
PROCESSOR
Dual-core processor
KEY FEATURES
2.5x Better Performance than an AC Router—4-stream WiFi with up to 600 + 2400Mbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds
More WiFi for More Devices—OFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 16 devices at the same time. Uplink OFDMA improves scheduling during high volumes of upload traffic, particularly when that traffic is created simultaneously§
160MHz Channel Support***—Doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
Powerful Processor—Dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming
SECURITY
Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router
Guest network access—separate & secure
VPN Support—Secure access to your home network away from home
Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24 in (340 x 206 x 57 mm)
Weight: 1.32 lb (600 g)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX4/4-Stream AX3000 WiFi 6 Router (RAX40)
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide
Power adapter
STANDARDS
One (1) USB 3.0 port
2.4GHz AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256 QAM 40/20MHz, up to 600Mbps
5GHz AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 160/80/40/20MHz, up to 2400Mbps
Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome™ 55 or higher, Firefox® 45 or higher, Safari® 10 or higher