Save money on rental fees by replacing your modem and router setup with the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 8 Stream Wi-Fi 6 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem and Multi-Gigabit Router, an all-in-one solution for providing high-speed internet access to compatible devices. Compatible with Comcast XFINITY, Spectrum, Cox, and other internet service providers, the Nighthawk AX8 features a DOCSIS 3.1 modem that delivers up to 10 Gb/s download and 1 Gb/s upload speeds. That's about 10 times faster than DOCSIS 3.0.
Its built-in dual channel 802.11ax Wi-Fi provides speeds of up to 6 Gb/s across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA) and 4x4 Multi-User MIMO technologies on both bands help to provide strong and efficient wireless connections to up to eight compatible devices simultaneously in large homes for streaming 4K video, playing online games, transferring files, and more. Smart connect technology automatically selects the best Wi-Fi band for each device with one Wi-Fi network name for the entire home. Additionally, the built-in 1.5 GHz dual-core processor is designed to provide smooth video streaming and gaming with minimal interruptions.
The Nighthawk AX8 also includes four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one 2.5 Gigabit port for high-speed wired network connections. Two Gigabit LAN ports can be aggregated for a multi-Gigabit experience to maximize your available internet speeds. Use the Nighthawk mobile app to quickly set up, manage, and monitor your cable modem and router. Your network is secured by integrated features such as 128-bit AES wireless signal encryption, VPN support, and guest network support to give visitors access to your internet connection. You can also connect a storage drive to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port to back up and share files locally across all your connected devices.
- The dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi delivers up to 6 Gb/s (1.2 Gb/s + 4.8 Gb/s) across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with 8-stream connectivity.
- Smart Connect technology sets up one Wi-Fi name for your entire home and automatically assigns the fastest Wi-Fi band to connected devices.
- The 2.5 Gigabit port provides high-speed wired network connections to compatible computers, network storage drives, and more.
- Four Gigabit Ethernet ports are available for connected wired network devices such as computers, game consoles, and smart TVs.
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports can be combined to deliver a multi-Gigabit experience using supported devices.
- VPN support.
- 128-bit AES encryption.
- Guest network access.