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2025-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A quality router

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

Rated 1 out of 5

Terrible!

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

Rated 1 out of 5

only trouble

Has brought me nothing but trouble with many settings meaning

Jub64

2024-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

BREAKS THE MOMENT YOU UPDATE IT

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

Rated 2 out of 5

Buggy product

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

Rated 3 out of 5

Steady

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Good performance

Works well with great coverage throughout my residence. It was a bit of a challenge to get setup

TravelGuy

2023-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Good

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Netgear router

It is working very well and I'm happy with it's performance.

Shankar

2023-09-01T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Worst router ever

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding Device

This device has been my saving grace for our internet!

Mark Z.

2023-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Net Gear Router

Recently purchased this router, it works really well and is extremely fast!

Mihajlo D.

2023-03-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best of the best

This was the best device I have bought from NETGEAR. Solved all my issues and keeps me fast.

Bubby

2023-03-16T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

RAX 5GHZ

Every 10 minutes, 5ghz wifi turns off. 2.4ghz keeps working, but who use it in 2023?

Chriss

2023-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great dedicated router for Meta Quest 2 Airlink

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Router

Very easy setup with the app. Great customer service

Buddy

2023-02-08T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not the worst router

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid Router for a price

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great performance, Easy to setup

This product was super easy to setup and use, even for those less tech savvy

CeeV

2022-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to install and use

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

Rated 2 out of 5

Not as fast as it should be

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I needed.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

NETGEAR Nighthawk review

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

Rated 5 out of 5

best router for VR

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy Installation

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Work perfectly

Great product, work perfectly, have no question for it. For long time no freeze or need restart

Vladyslav F.

2022-09-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ease of setup...

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Vizio Smart TV needed router password

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

Rated 3 out of 5

Vizio Smart TV needed router password

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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Netgear Nighthawk AX4 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 5GHz

  • Number of Ehternet 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

  • Dimensions

    13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24" (340 x 206 x 57mm)

  • Weight

    1.32 lb (600g)

  • UPC Code

    606449139747

About Netgear Nighthawk AX4

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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.

Netgear Nighthawk AX4 Features

  • 2X Better Performance than an AC Router-4-stream WiFi with up to 600 + 2400Mbps for ultra-fast wireless speed
  • 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 ½
  • 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
  • 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports-Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections.
  • Nighthawk App-Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
  • Backwards Compatible- Wi-Fi 6 supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and earlier generation devices
  • Works with Amazon Alexa & the Google Assistant-Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Powerful Processor-Dual-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming

What's in the box:

  • AX4/4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router (RAX40)
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Power Adapter
  • Netgear 1 Year Limited Warranty