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Data Sheet | CAX80

Nighthawk

AX8/8-Stream

WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router

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Package Contents

• Nighthawk

AX8/8 Stream WiFi 6 Cable

Modem Router

• Ethernet cable

• Quick start guide

• Power adapter

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.5 x 4.3 in /

264 x 215 x 110 mm

• Weight: 2.55 lb / 1.16 kg

Technical Specifications

• Built-in high-speed DOCSIS

3.1 Cable

Modem compatible with 32x8

DOCSIS

3.0

• 2 OFDM downstream and 2 OFDMA

upstream DOCSIS channels for faster,

more clear data streaming

• 802.11ax Dual Band WiFi (AX6000)

– 2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM

40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps

– 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM

160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps

• Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/

g/n/ac WiFi

• Uplink & Downlink OFDMA

—Improved

capacity and efficiency

• Powerful dual-core 1.5GHz processor

• 2.5G multi-Gig Ethernet LAN port

• Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

– Dual Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation

• One (1) USB 3.0 port—Connect storage

devices to store & stream your own media

Key Features

• Eliminate monthly cable modem rental

fees and save up to $168 per year

• Works right out of the box with Xfinity

from Comcast, Spectrum

and Cox

This product does not support Home

Phone Services from cable providers.

• 4X better performance than an

AC cable modem router—8-stream WiFi

with up to 1.2 + 4.8 Gbps

†

for ultra-fast

wireless speeds

• More WiFi for more devices—OFDMA

allows efficient data transmission up to 8

devices at the same time. Uplink OFDMA

improves scheduling during high volumes

of upload traffic, particularly when that

traffic is created simultaneously.

• Powerful processor—Dual-core 1.5GHz

processor ensures smooth 4K UHD

streaming & gaming

• Multi-Gig Ethernet port 2.5G—2.5

times the wired speed of a typical

Gigabit port to be used for LAN or

Internet connectivity

• Smart Connect—Intelligently selects

the fastest WiFi band for every device

connection. One WiFi name for the

entire home

• Nighthawk

App—Easily set up your router

and get more out of your WiFi. Includes

access from anywhere to manage your

network away from home

• NETGEAR Armor

™

—Advanced cyber

threat protection for your home and all

your devices

††

• WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices

and is backward compatible with WiFi 5

and earlier generation devices

Support

• 90-day complimentary technical support

following purchase from a NETGEAR

authorized reseller

• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.

Visit http://community.netgear.com

System Requirements

• Cable broadband Internet service

• Please check your cable Internet

service provider web site for data

speed tier compatibility and to ensure

it provides DOCSIS

3.1 ser vice,

otherwise this modem will only work

as a DOCSIS

3.0 modem

• Not compatible with Cable bundled

voice services

Security

• VPN support—Secure access to your home

network away from home

• Firewall protection (SPI and NAT)

• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention

• NETGEAR Armor

™

—Advanced cyber

threat protection for your home network

and your connected devices

††

Warranty

• www.netgear.com/warranty

• Extend your warranty & technical support

within 90 days of product purchase [US

only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. www.netgear.com/warranty

*90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.

†

 MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEE802.11specications.Actualdatathroughputandwirelesscoveragewillvar yandmaybeloweredbynetworkandenvironmental

conditions, including network trafc volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future

standards. Up to 6000Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 6000Mbps devices.

††

NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor

‡

Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS

3.1specicationsandactualthroughputwillvarydependingonyourInternetsubscriptionwithyourprovider.NETGEARmakesno

express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. Customer-owned modems may not be compatible with certain

cablenetworks.PleasecheckwithyourcableprovidertoconrmthisNETGEARmodemisallowedonyourcablenetwork.ThisproductnotcompatiblewithCablebundled

voice services.

Multi-Gig Internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Please visit support.netgear.com for more information.

Savings shown may vary by cable service providers.

Requires compatible AX clients.

Intended for indoor use only.

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