Netgear Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router
SKU: NERAX120100N
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So in the middle of COVID-19, our router stops working. My guess is with everyone home and on device, our 2016 router decided to help the economy and go to heaven. I got this because it was all I could get that day at Best Buy. It is expensive. However, it is handling 26-29 devices daily and we have had no issues since install. Thankfully you can do setup on phone and the core mechanics are available via the app. Our usual modem budget is $200ish. This was an emergency purchase to allow every...
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Superb and fast!
The router works real blazin’ fast! I was able to participate a video conference using my laptop while in a separate video call with someone and my 3 kids each with iPad streaming videos without experiencing any freezes or blurry videos. Very smooth!
Because your home network is the backbone of your digital life, it's essential to choose a router that can keep up with your growing number of devices and demand for faster speeds. The Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream AX6000 WiFi Router is engineered to deliver a high-speed, reliable, and efficient wireless experience, supporting the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. This future-proof device offers four times the data capacity to handle the network demands of today and tomorrow.
Experience blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to 6Gbps, perfect for ultra-smooth 4K UHD streaming, responsive online gaming, and seamless video conferencing. The router's advanced 64bit 2.2GHz quad-core processor is optimized for AX, ensuring robust performance for smart home applications and high-speed data processing.
With 12-stream connectivity, including 8x8 MU-MIMO, multiple devices can enjoy faster speeds by streaming simultaneously, reducing wait times and buffering. The Nighthawk AX12's capacity is further enhanced by OFDMA technology, which allows efficient data transmission for up to 8 devices at once, significantly increasing overall network efficiency and reducing latency.
The Nighthawk AX12 stands out with its Multi-Gig 5G/2.5G/1G Ethernet Port, offering five times the wired speed of a typical Gigabit Ethernet port, making it ideal for network-attached storage (NAS) devices, high-speed switches, and other devices capable of 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps speeds.
For expansive coverage, the router boasts eight high-performance antennas that amplify WiFi signals for maximized range and reliable coverage across very large homes. The antennas are pre-optimized for the best WiFi performance, ensuring that you can enjoy a strong and consistent signal in every corner of your house, from the basement to the backyard.
The Nighthawk AX12 also prioritizes reliability, with features like simultaneous dual-band operation to double available bandwidth and Beamforming technology to boost the speed, reliability, and range of WiFi connections on both 2.4 and 5GHz bands.
Sharing across your network is made effortless with two superspeed USB 3.0 ports for wireless printing and high-speed access to stored media. NETGEAR's ReadySHARE capabilities allow for easy sharing and automatic PC backup to a USB-connected hard drive, while ReadyCLOUD USB Access provides secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere.
Ease of use is a hallmark of the Nighthawk AX12, with the intuitive Nighthawk App simplifying router setup and WiFi management. Smart Connect technology intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device, ensuring optimal connection efficiency. Voice control via Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant adds a layer of convenience to managing your network.
Security is paramount, and the Nighthawk AX12 delivers with support for WPA3, the latest WiFi security protocol offering stronger encryption and enhanced password protection. VPN support on various platforms, including a dedicated OpenVPN Connect app, ensures secure remote access to your home network.
In summary, the Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router is a high-speed, reliable, advanced, efficient, and durable choice for anyone looking to elevate their home network. Its compatibility with a wide range of devices, strong and stable connections, and dual-band wireless network standard make it a superior choice for households with many WiFi devices and smart home automation needs.
Netgear Nighthawk AX12 Features
- Powerful Wi-Fi 6 router with the next-gen AX WiFi - The New Standard of WiFi
- 12-Stream WiFi - Faster and more reliable network speeds to every connected device
- OFDMA -Improved capacity and efficiency
- 1024-QAM-25% data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
- AX Optimized Processor -Powerful 64bit quad-core 2.2GHz processor
- 8 High-Performance Antennas- Longer range and coverage
- MU-MIMO-Simultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices
- Supports WPA3 - The latest WiFi security protocol
- 5G/2.5G/1G Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN port
- Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports WPA3 - Latest WiFi security protocol
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
- 1 WAN & 4 LAN
- Beamforming- Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
- Automatic Firmware Updates- Delivers latest security patches to the router