NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX70 AX6600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 6, 8 streams, AX6600
- Up to 6600 Mbps listed wireless rate
- Up to 2,500 sq ft, 40 devices
- 4 x 1 Gig Ethernet and 1 USB 3.0 port
- 1.5GHz quad-core processor
- 160MHz channel support
- ISP plans up to 2Gbps, modem required
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tri-band router for a medium home with many streaming and gaming devices, plus a USB port for shared storage. Its ports stop at gigabit, so multi-gig plans gain nothing.
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ASIN: B08KTWXCZTModel: RAX70Category: Network Routers
Overview
A busy family home with several streamers and gamers is where this Nighthawk router fits, spreading devices across three bands. It connects to a separate modem, adds a USB port for a storage drive and sets up in the Nighthawk app.
The extra band eases congestion when many devices stream at once, and the USB port shares a drive across the network. All wired ports are gigabit, so there is no multi-gig link for a fast fiber plan.
Who it's for
Mid-size homes with a crowded network and a USB drive to share benefit most. Small flats with few devices will not use the third band.
Pros and cons
- Third band reduces congestion
- USB port for a shared drive
- Parental controls and guest mode
- Access point mode
- No multi-gig Ethernet port
- Armor security is a trial only
- Not a modem
- Made for use in the U.S. only
Performance notes
Real throughput depends on how the router spreads devices across its bands and on the client hardware. Wide channel support doubles link speed for compatible devices, while walls and distance still decide the signal at the far rooms.
Specifications
| Brand | NETGEAR |
|---|---|
| Model | RAX70 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.6 x 10 x 5.8 in |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax |
| Frequency Band Class | Tri-band |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 6600 Mbps |
| Security Protocol | WPA2-PSK |
| Number of Ports | 4 x 1 Gig Ethernet, 1 USB 3.0 |
| Control Type | Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Number of Antennas | 6 |
| Processor | 1.5GHz quad-core |
| Coverage | Up to 2,500 sq ft, 40 devices |
| BuiltIn Media | Router, Ethernet cable, quick start guide, power adapter |
Frequently asked questions
Is the NETGEAR RAX70 a modem router?
No. It replaces your WiFi router and needs a separate modem or modem router.
What can I plug into the RAX70 USB port?
The listing names a storage drive among wired devices for the USB 3.0 port.
Does the NETGEAR RAX70 support parental controls?
Yes, parental control, guest mode and access point mode are listed.
Can I use the RAX70 outside the US?
The listing says it is made for use in the U.S. only.