FUTURE PROOF YOUR HOME NETWORK

Improved Network Capacity for More WiFi Devices
Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream AX6000 WiFi Router supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - the latest WiFi standard with four times increased data capacities to handle today and tomorrow’s growing home network. Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to 6Gbps and an AX optimized 64bit 2.2GHz quad-core processor powers smart home applications, ultra-smooth 4K UHD streaming, online gaming, and more. AX WiFi features Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) that dramatically increases network capacity as compared to today’s WiFi and reduces latency for a better WiFi experience making it ideal for a household with many WiFi devices. Plus, eight high-performance antennas amplify WiFi signals for maximized range and reliable coverage. Nighthawk AX12 is also NETGEAR’s first home router with a 5Gig port.

Speed

• Up to 6Gbps Speeds—1200+4800 Mbps with 12-stream connectivity.
• 8x8 MU-MIMO—Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices.
• AX Optimized Quad-Core Processor—Powerful 2.2GHz processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance.
• Multi-Gig 5G/2.5G/1G Ethernet Port —5 times the wired speed of typical Gigabit Ethernet port.
• 1024-QAM – 25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router.

Capacity

• OFDMA — Allows efficient data transmission for up to 8 devices at the same time.
• Up to 8 Simultaneous WiFi Streams—8-stream MU-MIMO‡ enables up to four (4) 2x2 devices to stream content at the same time.
• AX Optimized Powerful Processor—64bit 2.2GHz Quad-core  processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming – ideal for Gigabit Internet speeds.

WiFi Range

• Ultimate Range—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes.
• High-Performance Antennas – Eight(8) hidden antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area. Antennas are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance.

Reliability

• Simultaneous dual band—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.
• Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability, and range of WiFi connections on 2.4 and 5GHz bands.

Sharing

• Two superspeed USB 3.0 ports—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.
• ReadySHARE® USB Access—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via two (2) USB ports.
• ReadySHARE® Vault—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router.
• ReadyCLOUD USB Access—Enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere.

Ease of Use

• Nighthawk App - Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi.
• Smart Connect—Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home.
• Voice controlled by Amazon Alexa & the Google Assistant—Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands.
• AX WiFi supports all current WiFi devices—Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices..

Security

• Latest Security Standard - Supports WPA3, the latest cutting-edge WiFi security protocol.
• VPN Client Support —Protect your network identity and prevent DDoS attack.
• 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 & secure access for guests
• Automatic Firmware Updates— Delivers latest security patches to the router

Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. Boxes, and APO addresses is not available for this item

Warranty: 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty