NETGEAR Nighthawk 8-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX70) - Security Features, AX6600 Tri-band Wireless Speed (up to 6.6 Gbps) - Cover

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 2,364 ratings

Price: 249.97

Last update: 12-27-2024


About this item

Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 40 devices.Beamforming : Beamforming — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz.
Fast AX6600 Gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology for uninterrupted streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing
Replace your existing WiFi Router (separate modem or modem router required). Compatible with any Internet Service Provider up to 2Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, DSL and more
4 x 1 Gig Ethernet ports and 1 USB 3.0 port for computers, game consoles, streaming players, storage drive, and other wired devices
Sets up in minutes with the Nighthawk app – easily manage WiFi settings at the device and network level, test internet speed and monitor data usage
NETGEAR Armor software provides an automatic shield of security for your WiFi and connected devices for real-time protection against hackers and added privacy with VPN. 30-day free trial included
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls promotes healthy Internet habits, fosters responsibility and builds trust with your kids. 30-day free trial included

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Top reviews from the United States

K. Veprek
5.0 out of 5 stars Beat Router For Home Office
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
Total game changer! Upgraded from a Linksys AC3200 to the Netgear AX 6600 because, I was tired of slow connection speeds and constantly loosing a signal, even after I upgrading from 500 MBPS to 1 GBPS. Holy smokes! I no longer drop from Teams and Google meetings! There is nothing worse than dropping offline while in a client meeting. Buffering and watching the spinny wheel days are over! I wish I had upgraded to this router sooner! Exceptional speed and coverage throughout my 2800 sq ft home. No need for wifi extenders, even in the backyard! Super easy setup, which was my biggest concern, since I had over 20 devices connected to my previous router. Reliability and speed is what I was looking for, and although it's a little pricey, this router efficiently manages numerous devices connected simultaneously without sacrificing speed or stability. Totally worth every penny!
independent tech support
5.0 out of 5 stars good WiFi
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
So far works great. Good WiFi signal. Outside of registration, I was able to bypass and configure. Good Guest network.
Starcrescendo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy - excellent router!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
Really happy with the product. Setup was a breeze and everything is lighting fast. I signed up for FiOS and my old router could not make use of the FiOS gigabit speed. This new router is AMAZING. I am on WIRELESS and getting double what I was getting on the old router. Wireless is supposed to be slow! Or so I thought. This router has a lot of great features including a guest network, dynamic DNS, and automatic switching between two high-speed 5GHz networks. The router interface is extremely similar to my old Netgear but its just cleaner and more modern which makes it enjoyable to use. The Nighthawk app, eh- take it or leave it. It's a cool option to have but sort of unnecessary in my opinion.

My only complaints are as follows. Documentation is lacking on what the "high-speed" port is on the back, and how to make use of it, and the option where you can combine two ports into one super-speed port. There isn't a description of this or really any explanation how to turn this on. There also isn't a good description of how the antenna work so you are left testing it out yourself or guessing if you can mount the unit to a wall without affecting its performance.

If you are deciding between a bunch of routers, the RAX70 is the best router to get. If you have the money for a more expensive one, go for it, but I don't think you are getting too much more for your money, likewise, I wouldn't choose any of the lesser models as there are some important features exclusive to the RAX70. I wouldn't go with any other brand. Netgear has excellent products and I have always had Netgear routers and never had one fail on me. All of them I had to replace as I got other equipment but never due to the product itself failing in any capacity.

Overall I'm impressed with the product. Setup was a breeze, and I couldn't be happier with my new Netgear Nighthawk!
Steven Dwinal
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome fast
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
i love the easy setup and the fast speed woirks great
S. Scott
4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Fast Router within 50 Feet
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
This router has a powerful and fast signal within about 50 feet that drops off quickly in signal strength and speed farther away than that.

I place my router on the top shelf in a closet in my home office, which is centrally located in the house. It covers most of our 3000 square foot, single story, open concept home well enough and extends to the back patio. It does not cover one bedroom and does not reach the attached garage. But it is not designed for a home that large. Adding another one in WAP mode would make a a powerful system with huge range and speed.

Setup was easy and followed the standard Netgear procedure. You can use either the Nighthawk app or set it up manually using the web interface. I started with the app, then deep-edited some settings in my browser. Everything worked well enough.

In the end, I traded this router for an Orbi RBR750 setup, which has slower terminal speed, but better coverage of my square footage, which is a solid trade-off in my environment.

4 starts overall. Good product, but night the right choice for my home.
Jared
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent router but maybe not fastest
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
Bought this for the app and security which are both great. Able to setup everything I want with my network. However, the new spectrum 6g router actually pulled a faster download speed. I’ll still be keeping this and returning the spectrum one because the speeds were about 1003 vs 950 so not enough for a non-gamer like me to care about.
darkstar666
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy setup, strong signal
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
It was time to replace my old Asus (from 2018) - signal started blinking in and out, then it just died. Anyway, roughly 3 choices for routers: 1. budget for like $75-100. Fine for small apartments and not too many devices 2. $150-200 - like my Asus. it was pretty good 3. $300 and up - paid $300 for this Nighthawk. Do you have a larger house? Do you have kids/many devices? Do you work from home? Stop messing around and get this baby - best router I've ever had. Was a breeze to setup up, the signal is strong, even on the other side of the house and in this day and age - isn't a good router like one of the most important tech items you own? Also like that it comes with a free "Armor" trial (1-year) that checks for any monkey business on any of your devices once an hour or so, and whenever a new device is added. Will definitely pay for it this year - WiFi is super vulnerable to attack, so it's nice to have some barrier in place, with minimal effort/tech knowledge. Highly recommended.
murmar71
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed! Pure disappointment!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
The speed test were great! However, if you have a lot smart switches, this router will eventually drive you nuts! After any power loss, your devices will not be able to reconnect. Even after doing a factory reset your devices may connect but won't reach the internet. Further, when you change the SSID your devices will fail to obtain an IP address! Netgear's customer support is terrible as well. I'd avoid this router!

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