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Review Summary
2025-06-16T20:00:00
The router immediately recognized all of the devices on the network. The wifi signal strength is good. Setup went smoothly.
Yanoosh
2025-04-12T20:00:00
We bought this router 5 years ago (2020), and ever since my mom set up the app, the router was buggy. Devices would get blocked randomly and couldn't be unblocked unless the router had a full reset via app and routers reset button. Now (2025) the routers app feature no longer works and keeps blocking phones randomly.
Skarab
2025-03-30T20:00:00
Has brought me nothing but trouble with many settings meaning
Jub64
2024-09-14T20:00:00
Couldn't even use the router for its intended purpose. After I configured it and ran the update it just sits with a flashing red light.
Lukas
2024-08-26T20:00:00
The Nighthawk router worked fine for a while, but it has been increasingly buggy and slow even after doing a factory reset and firmware update. I've had a technician out from the ISP who says I just need to get a new router, which is frustrating that this one hasn't lasted longer. Right now my wifi speed is about a quarter of the hard wired speed, even when standing right in front of the router.
C W.
2024-05-09T20:00:00
Getting it started was a slow set up because my laptop is over ten years old but once the technician on the phone found out what was on the computer it went smoothly and the router is working fine. I guess time will tell and Netgear seems like a good name.
Dan
2024-02-22T19:00:00
Works well with great coverage throughout my residence. It was a bit of a challenge to get setup
TravelGuy
2023-10-05T20:00:00
That is a awsome router...i am using it for 1 month...but range is not so short...but short...
MD.Najmun N.
2023-09-02T20:00:00
It is working very well and I'm happy with it's performance.
Shankar
2023-09-01T20:00:00
We installed this and instant issues. It blocks apps. Slow streaming. When you call or try to chat with netgear they only care about seeing your receipt. I cannot find it so I can't get help. Terrible experience and terrible router. Hulu works when I switch to cellular data but as soon as I turn on my Wi-Fi it errors.
Krystal M.
2023-06-06T20:00:00
This device has been my saving grace for our internet!
Mark Z.
2023-05-13T20:00:00
Recently purchased this router, it works really well and is extremely fast!
Mihajlo D.
2023-03-18T20:00:00
This was the best device I have bought from NETGEAR. Solved all my issues and keeps me fast.
Bubby
2023-03-16T20:00:00
Every 10 minutes, 5ghz wifi turns off. 2.4ghz keeps working, but who use it in 2023?
Chriss
2023-02-17T19:00:00
the setup was incredibly simple and the router gives an excellent low latency high bit-rate connection for wireless VR, I'm very happy with how well this router works.
john m.
2023-02-11T19:00:00
Very easy setup with the app. Great customer service
Buddy
2023-02-08T19:00:00
WiFI speed drops to 20Mbps for seemingly no reason every so often even when close to the router
James D.
2023-02-05T19:00:00
This is an older model, however works well for me. It took some time to set up to my liking and tech support was very helpful.
EB
2023-02-01T19:00:00
This product was super easy to setup and use, even for those less tech savvy
CeeV
2022-12-29T19:00:00
The installation process was a real pleasure. I just hooked cables and waited for the lights to go green. Their router management page and app are straightforward and easy to navigate.
Volodymyr D.
2022-12-16T19:00:00
Tested the speed with this router on several devices and it does not get to the expected speed of 500 Mbps.
Joe
2022-12-08T19:00:00
This is exactly what I needed for my home. Simple setup in the app and great range. The wife and kids are happy too being able to be on their devices anywhere in the house.
Peter C.
2022-11-28T19:00:00
I love my NETGEAR!! First time wifi user. Love that I can view all my fav's without cable.
Diana I.
2022-11-17T19:00:00
bought this router for the purposes of having a wireless VR setup and after a couple minutes of getting everything together and using the app it was ready to go.
Spooky
2022-11-11T19:00:00
If I could keep my cats from sitting on it and constantly turning off the wifi, I'd say it's perfect. It takes a bit to fully boot up, but afterwards, no issues.
Psylocke F.
2022-10-08T20:00:00
Easy to install with PC. Great features, WiFi consistent/fast. Have used Netgear products for 15 years. Always reliable. Using it with multiple computers, smart phone, smart TV, DLNA server. All devices connect real easy.
Shaggydog
2022-09-20T20:00:00
Great product, work perfectly, have no question for it. For long time no freeze or need restart
Vladyslav F.
2022-09-20T20:00:00
Not only easy setup but easily configured to our needs. Good user interface. Really like the SMART WIFI feature. Have 3 other AP routers feeding into LAN ports which allows device configuration as the base of communications. It handles the speed excellently. No more lag.
mayfieldwm61
2022-09-17T20:00:00
Once NETGEAR password was put into Smart TV and Router was moved into the same room as TV it lit up the room! Great Stream, Live TV. Big improvement A
Greg T.
2022-09-17T20:00:00
Wouldn't work right until Nighthawk PASSWORD got plugged into the smart TV and router put in the SAME ROOM. Streaming, Live TV are A-1 now. What an improvement, great router. To us worth every cent.
Greg T.
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802.11ax Dual Band WiFi (AX3000)
AX3000 WiFi
Small to medium homes
Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz
Beamforming - Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
One (1) USB 3.0 port
Dual-core processor
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
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
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
13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24" (340 x 206 x 57mm)
1.32 lb (600g)
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Great router, should be on your short list
By palou
Don?t listen to the negative reviews. I?m just a regular person who has used various Netgear models since 1996 and my last setup was the CM500 and R6250. I?ve used the R6250 on cable and Fios, it always performed well for me. I recently gave my R6250 to a relative and accepted the ?free? modem and 802.11ac router from Charter. The Charter router looked good on paper, but in actual use performed terribly. I rectified that problem by purchasing the AX4 when Walmart had it on sale. From unboxin...
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Amazing little router
By Thecableguy
I work for a cable company and have seen and worked with several routers from same and different companies and can tell that this router is great for the size and price. Most houses that i go to and myself have more than 10 devices connected to the router and at least 2 smart TVs. This router had no issues with transfer speeds and lagging issues. My son games while we stream Netflix and he can see the difference. I have a gigabit 8port on it with extender and no issues at all connecting...
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High - Performance Router with the Latest Wi - Fi 6 Technology
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router supports the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 technology to provide greater network capacity with consistent and powerful signal strength to all your connected devices. The Nighthawk AX4 WiFi router delivers a new level of Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity so you can connect, stream and download faster to newer mobile devices. Powerful dual-core processor with a fully offloaded CPU increases overall performance of the network.
OFDMA, 1024 QAM and 160MHz channel support vastly improve network efficiency to deliver 4 times the performance as compared to previous WiFi standards. Enjoy smoother streaming, faster downloads, and improved gaming and video conferencing.
Features
Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience.
Up to 3Gbps Speeds-600Mbps + 2400Mbps with 4-stream connectivity
160MHz-Channel Support-Doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible mobile devices and laptops
1024-QAM-25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
Superspeed USB 3.0 Port -Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
5 Gigabit Ports-Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections
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 for faster WiFi download & upload speeds by transmitting to up to 16 devices at the same time
Wi-Fi 6 Optimized Powerful Processor-Dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming - ideal for Gigabit Internet speeds
WiFi Range
Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for all your devices.
Ultimate Range-WiFi coverage throughout small to medium homes
High-Performance Antennas-Two (2) external 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
Simultaneous Dual Band Wifi-Supports two WiFi bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for smooth online gaming without any network congestion
Sharing
With NETGEAR Nighthawk routers, sharing across your network is fun and easy.
USB 3.0 Port-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!
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
Supports all Current Wifi Devices-Wi-Fi 6 supports all current WiFi device and is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and earlier generation devices
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.
Standards-Based Security-802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK.
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
Guest Network Access-Separate and secure access for guests
Automatic Firmware Updates-Delivers latest security patches to the router
Ultra-fast Wi-Fi-Up to 3Gbps (600Mbps + 2.4Gbps) wireless speeds
Improved Capacity - Wi-Fi 6 uses OFDMA to improve capacity and efficiency of your network, so more devices can connect without slowing down your WiFi
Gigabit Wi-Fi to Mobile Devices - Connect, stream and download faster to newer mobile devices and computers
160MHz Support - Enables Gigabit speeds to compatible mobile devices
Powerful Dual-Core Processor-Smooth 4K UHD streaming to Smart TVs, mobile devices and gaming consoles
Additional DFS Channels - Interference free experience with the advantage of additional channels
5 Gigabit Ports-Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections
Nighthawk App-Easily set up your router and get more your of your WiFi
Automatic Firmware Updates - Latest security patches delivered to the router
Works with Existing WiFi Devices - Backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and earlier generation WiFi standards
Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant
4-Stream WiFi - Connect, Stream and Download Faster
More WiFi streams means more available bandwidth and less congestion for all the devices in the WiFi network. The Nighthawk AX4 provides consistent and powerful signal strength to multiple devices at the same time so you can enjoy smooth gaming and 4K UHD video streaming, faster file transfers and backups.
Gigabit Wi-Fi to Mobile Devices
Now maximize the wireless benefits of your Gigabit internet service plans so you can connect, stream and download faster. The latest Wi-Fi 6 standard supports 160MHz bandwidth that enables Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds to the newer PCs and mobile devices that support 160MHz bandwidth. Future proof your purchase to keep pace as you add latest devices to your home Wi-Fi.
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 AX4 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.
Powerful Dual-Core Processor
Nighthawk AX4's powerful dual-core processor with fully offloaded CPU is designed to transfer multi-gigs of data. Full-packet processing offload means zero load on the CPU, so you can do more on your WiFi without slowing down. Enjoy smoother Ultra-HD 4K video streaming and gaming without interruptions.
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.
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.