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2025-08-12T20:00:00
I am incredibly impressed with the Netgear AX12. The speed and range are among the best I have ever experienced. I can stream 4K movies and game online without any buffering or lag, no matter where I am in my house. The signal reaches every corner of my home, eliminating all the dead zones I used to have with my old router. It's a game-changer for anyone who needs a fast and reliable connection for multiple devices.
Van D.
2025-05-05T20:00:00
Great product. Easy setup. WiFi range is more than enough. Would definitely recommend
No E.
2025-01-22T19:00:00
have had this for a few years. still feel that this is a bad router for anyone that wants to do things with their router more than just have a connection. and even that is very patchy and constantly drops connections that are good forcing to reconnect. no actual firewall controls, most things have paywalls, and all. this will be the last netgear firewall i will ever by. have more control on a cheap 60 router from asus than this gives.
ldglance
2024-10-24T20:00:00
I now have more than 2 netgear but this particular model does not longer connect to internet try reset many times but not longer connect my old v6700 v3 connect fine at lower speed
Victor C.
2024-07-15T20:00:00
I am so impressed with the WiFi signal strength! The range is amazing. Choose a strong password because your neighbors are definitely going to be able to see your network.
Kate
2024-07-14T20:00:00
This is the best Router I have ever utilized. Purchased from Best Buy and replace an inferior competitor device and I am very happy with the upgrade.
Bob B.
2024-06-17T20:00:00
I brought this router and have 1G symmetrical internet and I am lucky to get 500mb from it, I have tried everything and you want help from support and they want you to pay for it, poor product and I probably won't buy Netgear again after always supporting NETGEAR.
The W.
2024-05-16T20:00:00
Had this router for a few years and it has served me well, and customer support is great (better if you are on the subscribed plan though, but I don't really need to use that since the device is so reliable!).
Cal
2024-05-16T20:00:00
Had this router for a few years and it has served me well, and customer support is great (better if you are on the subscribed plan though, but I don't really need to use that since the device is so reliable!).
MichaelA
2024-03-12T20:00:00
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12/12-Stream AX11000 WiFi Router is generally well-regarded for its high-speed performance, advanced features, and reliable connectivity. It is designed to support multiple devices and deliver fast and stable internet speeds, making it a popular choice for users with high bandwidth needs. Some users may find the setup process or advanced settings a bit complex, but overall, it is considered a top-performing router in the market. It is always recommended to read reviews from other users and compare with your specific needs before making a purchase.
Bani V.
2024-02-16T19:00:00
Setup of this router was easy and it exceeds my expectations for speed and operability! This is a well-built router with significant functions!
William C.
2024-02-02T19:00:00
Thus far I'm very impressed. A straight forward A-B software for customization with explanations for users. Performance is great but haven't had it long enough to have an informed opinion. I'd say the gateway into the modem should have way more controls, options and configuration choices for expericened users. At the very least have everything the free network scanners on the App Store provide. Specifically I'd like to see the network traffic broken down by device instead of every thing just counted together as a whole.
BS
2024-01-29T19:00:00
This router lives up to and surpasses it claims. I have owned apple , Deco, mesh systems, you name it I have owned it. The nighthawk sits on the far side of my ranch style home approximately 5000 sq ft. I had my doubts on it working all the way to the other side of the house. To my surprise and delight it worked perfectly. Great signal and still very responsive at 200 mbps. Heck when I head to work it still connects 3-4 houses away and each lot is 1/2 acre so about 3/4 of a city block. Pretty clear path to where router sits inside my home. Very pleased with how well it performs
John
2024-01-01T19:00:00
The best router thus far...Bars are up and full in every room all over the house. even outside in my 20ft.building the range is there.Truly the best router I have ever purchased.
Edward
2023-09-19T20:00:00
Couldn't be more happier, always been a customer to netgear due to the high quality of their products and their excellent customer service. This particular router stands above all I have used. Tri band and I love the easy initial setup through Net gears app.
Shane
2023-08-14T20:00:00
took some time to set it up but other than that the product is working great!
manny
2023-07-06T20:00:00
no problems at all with this imperial shuttle. been editing 4k videos on my nas with this (with proxies)
hermburger
2023-06-15T20:00:00
Manages my 20 devices without issue including three 4K TVs all used at the same time. I would recommend router to anyone needing to manage multiple high speed devices along with numerous slower speed devices such as iRobot devices.
Monkeyesman
2023-06-13T20:00:00
This has been the best my internet experience has ever been. All of my devices are working seemingly well, majority of the time is at the same time. I have no complaints.
David G.
2023-06-09T20:00:00
I replaced my old AC3200 R8000 Nighthawk with this Router and love the fast speed. I use T-Mobile home internet (not broadband); I just run an enet cable from t-mobile device to my new router and wow the speed is amazing. I highly recommend this router.
Dana R.
2023-04-01T20:00:00
Solid router. I bought this and recognize it is a bit overkill but should help me
airkenny
2023-03-19T20:00:00
I've been saving for a perfect routers for years for all the things my household needed. I have a significant other who twitch streams as a career. We also have multiple gaming consoles that also uses up a decent amount of bandwidth. Our previous ISP router was at one point capable of providing over 500mbps but for the last couple of years can only manage to give out 5mbps. Which is maddening to think about. Fast forward a couple years later when we could finally upgrade. This router is giving us what we have been paying for, which is 300/10. Now we're able to Twitch stream without using cellular data and play the latest online games without any lag. This is not mentioning the other bells and whistles such as the security system in place, a guest network for friends and family, the crazy signal strength and range, and even the capability to prioritize which devices will receive more download speed. All in all, the price is steep but well worth every penny.
Phamby
2023-03-15T20:00:00
Good Overall Router for the office / house whole or every day needs it's still a good router to get while waiting for Wifi 7 to come out Wifi 6 fast enough pfor every day needs Wifi 6 E is great but but speeds drop at longer range
Mikk_909
2023-03-13T20:00:00
I was greatly surprised by the increase in speed. Be wary that you MUST download the app in advance or you are left in limbo.
TD O.
2023-02-25T19:00:00
Router was easy to set up and works great. The cost was acceptable too.
Edward A.
2023-02-12T19:00:00
Serviceable for my needs. May try to find a way to make the situation better overall. But will probably stick with this router for a while.
Will M.
2023-02-06T19:00:00
I had issues with the bandwidth for my 20 devices but so far this has not failed me
viktor
2023-02-03T19:00:00
It's a great router with a cool shape. My one negative was how unusable the Circle app is for parent controls. It can't do anything for identifying devices from other devices.
JonathanBlade
2023-01-19T19:00:00
I bought a nighthawk wifi extender first thinking that it would be what I need to make the wifi better in my house with my M6 hotspot from AT&T it wasn't. Found a AX11000 router at a good price and figure I'd give it a shoot to. Well much to my surprise it was GREAT with my M6 hotspot. Was losing internet a with the extender, knock on wood it hasn't lost internet since i switched. With the extender i was able to get download 50, upload 15, and i can't remember. But with my AX11000 I'm getting 140 down, 12 up, and ping 32. The only thing I wish I could get better is my upload speeds. Since I'm not a computer guru I think I'll leave well enough alone. But it has transformed my streaming experience and internet into something I can really enjoy. Great product maybe someday I'll upgrade from my RAX200 to a RAXE500. Just wish I was better with IT stuff probably get more upload and download speeds.
Bennieb30
2023-01-13T19:00:00
The hype with this router is 100% justified. I had 1gbs service and my Wi-Fi speed was only 50-100mbs. Once I installed this router it jumped to 500-700mbs. Well worth the money!
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Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi (AX11000)
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
AX11000 WiFi
Large to very large homes
Tri-band WiFi
Beamforming - Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports + One (1) 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port
Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
Powerful 64-bit Quad-core 1.8GHz processor
Blazing-Fast 10.8Gbps WiFi Speeds-12-Stream Tri-band WiFi with combined wireless speeds up to 11Gbps (1.2+4.8+4.8 Gbps).
12-Streams Tri-Band WiFi-12 WiFi streams (eight streams of 5GHz & four streams of 2.4GHz) provide more available bandwidth and less congestion for all the devices on the network.
Increased Capacity for the Smart Home-The latest generation Wi-Fi 6 technology improves WiFi performance and reliability of connections to all your devices by up to 4 times.
Multi-Gig Experience-Maximize your available Internet speeds with link aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable).
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
Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
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
11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14" (29.5 x 22.6 x 5.4cm)
2.43 lb (1.1kg)
606449140484
Amazing Router!
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RAX200 router paired with CM1200 modem. Provider - Xfinity w/1Gbps speed. 4000+ sq ft home Issues experienced immediately. RAX200 internet port was connected to port 1 on the CM1200 but I could not get internet connectivity. IF I reboot the Modem (CM1200) and connect a laptop directly to port 1, Internet works. Even though its been a while since I last upgraded I do not remember it being such a pain. I did a little research and found others were experiencing the same. A possible solution was...
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What is it you really want or need?
By TheMattM
I bought the Ax4200 and Rax200. I believe both are quality products. I?m Keeping the Rax200 and will be returning the Orbi. Why? It?s really fast. I?m in a town home and installed the Nighthawk on the 2nd floor of my 3 floor home. It?s fast. Really fast. Turn on the Smart Connect feature and let the device manage the bands. Why all the fuss with ...?Which channel or which band?? What?s faster? Want to know what?s faster? Easy setup. Want to know what else is faster? The speed and ...
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Fastest WiFi With The Latest Wi-Fi 6 Technology
The NETGEAR Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 12-Stream WiFi Router uses the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard to provide four times increased data capacity to handle more devices on your network. Power your smart home, stream ultra-smooth 4K UHD streaming, game online, and more with blazing-fast combined Wi-Fi speeds up to 10.8Gbps and Wi-Fi 6 optimized 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor.
Tri-band WiFi offers two separate streams of data transfers in the 5GHz band to ensure best WiFi performance for all high-bandwidth applications such as Ultra HD video streaming, massive file transfers, or torrent downloads. Aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports concurrently for the Multi-Gig experience. Eight high-performance antennas on the router amplify WiFi signals for maximized range and reliable coverage.
Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience.
UP TO 10.8GBPS WIFI SPEEDS-1.2 + 4.8 + 4.8Gbps with 12-stream connectivity
1024-QAM-25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
5 GIGABIT PORTS-Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections
160MHZ CHANNEL SUPPORT-Doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT -Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
Capacity
Get better performance for all your smart home devices even when your family is busy streaming videos or uploading media files during the internet rush hour.
MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-OFDMA allows efficient data transmission up to 8 devices at the same time
AX OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR-64-bit 1.8GHz Quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K/8K UHD streaming & gaming - ideal for Gigabit Internet speeds
UP TO 8 SIMULTANEOUS WIFI STREAMS-8-stream MU-MIMO enables up to four (4) 2x2 devices to stream content at the same time using 2 5GHz bands
WiFi Range
Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for all your devices.
ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS-Eight (8) concealed antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area. Antennas are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance.
Reliability
There's nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.
BEAMFORMING-Improve range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices
PRE-OPTIMIZED ANTENNAS-Unfold and set antennas on the router, no further adjustment required. The AX12 antennas come pre-optimized for best WiFi performance
SIMULTANEOUS TRI-BAND WIFI-Ensures the best WiFi performance with more available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on the network
Sharing
With NETGEAR Nighthawk routers, sharing across your network is fun and easy.
READYSHARE USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via two (2) USB ports
TWO USB 3.0 PORTS-Faster streaming, backup and easy access to your stored media
Ease of Use
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!
SMART CONNECT-Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
WI-FI 6 SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES-Backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and earlier generation devices
NIGHTHAWK APP-Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA & THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT- Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands
Security
Maintain high security across your network to ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered
VPN SUPPORT -On PC, MAC, & now also with OpenVPN Connect app on iOS & Android, securely access your home network & Internet connection from your mobile device remotely
AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE-Delivers latest security patches to the router
GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for your guests
Fastest WiFi Speeds with the Tri-Band Advantage
The Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 is the fastest router for Gigabit internet with combined speeds up to 10.8GBPS. Tri-band WiFi optimizes speeds across the three WiFi bands ensureing that your fast WiFi stays fast and can efficiently handle multiple devices connected to the network. Gigabit speeds over tri-band WiFi can support far more data simultaneously, making it possible to stream music in the kitchen, 4K video in the living room and multi-player online gaming without a hiccup.
12 WiFi Streams. Ultimate Performance.
More WiFi streams provide more available bandwidth and less congestion for all the devices in the WiFi network. Since separate data signals can be sent to and from your devices on different streams, the amount of information that can be sent over your network greatly increases. The powerful Nighthawk tri-band AX12 Wi-Fi 6 router provides eight streams of 5 GHz and four streams of 2.4 GHz connectivity giving you a superior WiFi performance for Ultra HD streaming, low latency gaming and all smart home devices.
Ultimate Streaming
Multiple smooth 4K/8K ultra HD streams
Improved Network Capacity for More WiFi Devices
Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) enables efficient data scheduling so that more transmissions can be sent at the same time, resulting in an impressive capacity increase in your network. This increased or available bandwidth allows you to add more devices to your network. Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 supports uplink and downlink OFDMA to efficiently use air-time with better frequency reuse, reduced latency, and increased network efficiency. This is extremely useful for latency sensitive applications such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and Internet of things (IoT) sensors.
Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices
Support for 160MHz enabled mobile devices and laptops (Intel Gigabit Wi-Fi enabled devices) allows the Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 to stream at gigabit speeds to these devices. Stream your favorite TV shows and movies in high definition, to more devices.
Versatile Multi-Gig Internet Support
Maximizes your available Internet speeds with link aggregation support (two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports) or use 2.5G Ethernet interface for Internet. Pair with compatible NETGEAR cable modems supporting Multi-Gig internet speeds.
Built-for gigabit internet speed & beyond
Maximize available internet speeds up to 2.5Gbps
Powerful Quad-Core Processor
The Nighthawk Tri-band AX12's powerful Wi-Fi 6 optimized 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor is designed to handle all the traffic and transfer multi-gigs of data efficiently. This powerful processor is optimized for AX making intelligent spontaneous decisions to schedule data traffic to maximize WiFi Bandwidth utilization. Enjoy smoother Ultra-HD 4K/8K video streaming and low latency VR and online gaming.
Cutting-Edge Design
This next-generation router design conceals eight high-performance antennas under its 'wings'. The antennas are optimally positioned for best WiFi performance, extending reliable and stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors. Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 router is also wall-mountable.
Ideal Uses
Reliable Smart Home Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 features simultaneous dual band support, making it ideal for multiple IoT devices in our connected homes. Your WiFi will stay strong and reliable, even with more WiFi devices on your network from the sensor-based low-bandwidth devices to high-end video streaming.
Smoother UHD 4K/8K Streaming
Watch ultra-HD 4K/8K videos on your smart TV while your family games online and uploads pictures from their smartphones. Streaming from Netflix or YouTube has never been so smooth.
Faster and Farther Coverage
WiFi has never been faster or reached farther. So whether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone enjoys ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and out. RAX80 with 8 high-performance antennas provide stronger and reliable whole home coverage.
Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk App (formerly Up app) makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your router in few steps - just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test and much more.