RAX40

RAX40 Specification

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 Ethernet 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

Key Features

• 2.5x Better Performance than an AC Router—4-stream WiFi with up to 600 + 2400Mbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds

• 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

• 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

Speed

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• ADDITIONAL DFS CHANNELS—Gives you an interference-free experience

Sharing

USB 3.0 PORT—Faster streaming, backup and easy access to your stored media

Ease of Use

• 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

• 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.

• LATEST SECURITY STANDARD—Supports WPA3 the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24 in (340 x 206 x 57 mm)

Weight: 1.32 lb (600 g)

Package Contents

• NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX4/4-Stream AX3000 WiFi 6 Router (RAX40)

• Ethernet cable

• Quick start guide

• Power adapter

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