Specifications

LEADING THE NEW ERA OF WIFI

Experience the future of WiFi with the latest blazing fast WiFi 6 technology. Enjoy 4 times the capacity, improved performance, and up to 10X faster download speeds with the DOCSIS® 3.1 Cable Modem and a future-proof router ready for the fastest WiFi available. Now you can enjoy lag-free gaming.

WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home

Introducing WiFi 6-the latest generation of WiFi that delivers four times better performance than AC WiFi. With innovative technologies, such as Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA), 4x4 Multi-User MIMO, and intelligent scheduling, WiFi 6 delivers a huge boost in speed and total capacity. Rising to the challenges of modern smart home demands, this new standard of WiFi is ready to support more devices with better reliability and faster speeds.

Ultra-High Speed Connections with DOCSIS® 3.1

DOCSIS® 3.1 offers a huge jump in download and upload internet speeds, supporting up to 10 Gbps download and 1 Gbps upload speeds. Since the technology is backwards compatible, upgrading to a DOCSIS® 3.1 modem means you'll still enjoy your current internet service and be ready for the fastest speeds available in your area when your service provider upgrades to DOCSIS® 3.1.

SAVE MONEY

Replace your existing cable modem and router with this two-in-one cable modem WiFi router and save up to

SUPER-FAST WIFI

Combined WiFi speeds over 1.8Gbps keep up with your family's streaming, gaming and smart home needs.

MULTI-GIG INTERNET

Supports Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps and LAN port aggregation that allows combining two Gigabit Ethernet ports to deliver more than one Gigabit internet speed to your home.

Nighthawk App

The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your cable modem router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your router in few steps - just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test and much more.

Upgrade to the Fastest Tiers

Internet service providers are extending Gigabit internet service throughout the country. Enjoy the fastest broadband internet speeds offered today and be ready for future upgrades.

For Multi-Gig Speeds

Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router is one of the first cable modem routers to support Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps and LAN port aggregation that allows combining two Gigabit Ethernet ports to deliver Gigabit+ internet speed from your service provider's networks to your home (where supported)

Own and Save Money

Replace your existing cable modem and router with this two-in-one cable modem + WiFi router. With no monthly equipment rental fees, own your modem and save up to