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Delivers a new level of Gigabit WiFi connectivity so you can enjoy smoother streaming, faster downloads, and improved gaming and video conferencing. Speeds up to 3Gbps and a powerful Triple 1.5GHz processor with a fully offloaded CPU increases overall performance of the network. Keep your family safe from online threats with an automatic shield of protection for all your connected devices from NETGEAR Armor(tm). Add NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls to keep kids safe and easily manage their time online. RAX40 RAX40-100NAS RAX40-100NAS

AX3000 WiFi Router (RAX40) armor

Nighthawk® 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, 3Gbps armor

AX3000 WiFi Router (RAX40)

Nighthawk® 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, 3Gbps armor

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Delivers a new level of Gigabit WiFi connectivity so you can enjoy smoother streaming, faster downloads, and improved gaming and video conferencing. Speeds up to 3Gbps and a powerful Triple 1.5GHz processor with a fully offloaded CPU increases overall performance of the network. Keep your family safe from online threats with an automatic shield of protection for all your connected devices from NETGEAR Armor(tm). Add NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls to keep kids safe and easily manage their time online.

WiFi 6 The Fastest WiFi Ever

WiFi 6: Upgrade Your WiFi

With WiFi 6, you get faster speeds and up to 4x more device capacity than WiFi 5. Stream in ultra HD 4K/8K, video call, and more without getting interrupted or slowed down, even as you connect more devices to your network. It’s like upgrading your WiFi to first class.

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ESSENTIAL ALL-IN-ONE INTERNET SECURITY

You wouldn't leave your door unlocked at night. Treat your WiFi with the same level of security. NETGEAR Armor keeps your family and your connected devices safe with an automatic shield of protection for your network to stop hackers, password thieves, ransomware, and brute force attacks.

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CONNECTED KIDS ARE PROTECTED TOO

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Managing your kids’ time online has never been easier. No need to take away any devices – with just a few taps, you can build profiles for each family member, pause internet on devices, and so much more*. Start building healthy online habits today.

*Some features require Premium Subscription. Get a 30-day complimentary trial; no credit card required. $7.99/month or $69.99/year after end of trial.

 

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Easy Setup and Use with the Nighthawk App

With the Nighthawk app, setup takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying better WiFi sooner. You can also see your connected devices, run an internet speed test, manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions, and more from the palm of your hand.


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Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. Increase the performance for all your smart home devices even when your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the Internet rush hour.

2.5X better performance than an AC Router‡ with up to 3Gbps† for blazing fast wireless speeds
Triple 1.5GHz processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming
160MHz channel support*** doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections
Simultaneous Dual-Band WiFi provides a reliable, dedicated WiFi network without any network congestion
Additional DFS channels reduces interference from neighboring networks
Better range throughout small to medium homes with with 2 external antennas

Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!

Nighthawk® App allows you to easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi from anywhere, anytime
One USB 3.0 port for up to 10x faster connection than USB 2.0
Voice-control your WiFi network with Amazon Alexa & The Google Assistant
WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices
NETGEAR Armor††
An automatic shield of protection for your network. Protect devices other solutions miss, like smart phones, security systems and more.
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls
Easily manage your kids’ time online across their connected devices and promote healthy habits both at home and anywhere they go

Maintain security across your network to help ensure your privacy & family is safe while online.

Create a separate and secure network for your guests
Supports WPA3 for the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android® allows remote secure access to the home network

Technical Specifications

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  • Dimensions: 13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24 in (340 x 206 x 57 mm)
  • Weight: 1.32 lb (600 g)
  • 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 5GHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • Standards : One (1) USB 3.0 port
  • 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256 QAM 40/20MHz, up to 600Mbps
  • 5GHz AX: 2x2 (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
  • Nighthawk AX4 AX3000 WiFi 6 Router (RAX40v2)
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Power adapter

Footnotes:

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Up to 3000Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 3000Mbps devices.

As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router

*** Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi.

†† NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. Visit netgear.com/armor

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. Visit netgear.com/spc