NETGEAR WiFi 6 Router 4-Stream
- Router
A sensible small home upgrade router if you already have a modem, though anyone in a bigger space should look at Netgear's own mesh line instead.
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How it ranks among the 16 routers we track
4.2★ across 853 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
853 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A dual band WiFi 6 router rated for AX1800 speeds, covering up to 1,500 square feet and 20 connected devices, sold as router only for pairing with an existing modem.
Netgear positions this Nighthawk model for apartments and small homes, and its own coverage note points larger or multi floor homes toward an Orbi mesh system instead. Security setup leans on WPA3 out of the box, while the deeper Netgear Armor protection is a 30 day trial that becomes a paid subscription.
- AX1800 dual band WiFi 6 speeds up to 1.8 Gbps
- Covers up to 1,500 square feet
- Four 1 Gig ethernet ports
- Supports up to 20 connected devices
Who it's for
Fits someone replacing an ISP gateway or an older router in a small home or apartment who wants WiFi 6 speeds without a mesh setup. Not the right choice for a large or multi floor house, per the maker's own guidance.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Four gigabit ethernet ports for wired gaming or storage devices
- WPA3 encryption and automatic firmware updates included at no cost
- Free Nighthawk app for setup and remote device management
- Router only, requires a separate modem
- Netgear Armor's deeper security is a paid subscription after 30 days
- Coverage drops with walls and floors, and larger homes need a mesh system instead
Performance notes
AX1800 combines 2.4GHz and 5GHz bandwidth for speeds up to 1.8 Gbps, with four gigabit ethernet ports for wired devices like consoles or storage drives. Setup runs through the free Nighthawk app on iOS, Android or a browser, and WPA3 encryption plus automatic firmware updates are active without a subscription.
Specifications
| Brand | Netgear |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR WiFi 6 Router 4-StreamThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 853 | 2.7 / 5 |
| TP-Link Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for HomeTP-Link | 4.4 / 5 | 10,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX Wi-Fi 6 Travel RouterGL.iNet | 4.5 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ASUS RT-AX1800S Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable RouterAsus | 4.3 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh wifi routereero | 4.3 / 5 | 6,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Netgear routers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this router include a modem?
No, it is sold as router only and pairs with your existing modem or ISP gateway.
How many devices can it handle at once?
Netgear rates it for up to 20 connected devices.
Is advanced security included free?
WPA3 encryption is included at no cost, but Netgear Armor's extra protection is a 30 day trial followed by a paid subscription.