The Nighthawk® Tri-band AX12 is the fastest router for Gigabit internet with combined speeds up to 10.8Gbps . Gigabit speeds over tri-band WiFi can support far more data simultaneously, making it possible to stream music in the kitchen, 4K video in the living room and multi-player online gaming without a hiccup.
WIFI 6 TECHNOLOGY
Latest WiFi 6 technology helps deliver the fastest speeds to all your connected devices of today and tomorrow with 4X more capacity, and is 100% backwards compatible.
POWERFUL QUAD-CORE PROCESSOR
Designed to handle all your WiFi traffic and efficiently transfer multi-gigs of data.
MULTI-GIG EXPERIENCE
Maximize your internet speeds with link aggregation support, or use 2.5G Ethernet interface for internet.
12 WIFI STREAMS. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.
More WiFi streams provide more available bandwidth and less congestion for all the devices in the WiFi network. The powerful Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 WiFi 6 Router provides eight streams of 5 GHz and four streams of 2.4 GHz connectivity for ultra HD streaming, low latency gaming and more.
NIGHTHAWK APP
Setup and control your home WiFi from the palm of your hand.
REMOTE MANAGEMENT — Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere.
INTERNET SPEED TEST — Check the broadband speeds from your service provider.
GUEST NETWORK — Set up separate WiFi access for guests.
QUICK SETUP — Get connected in just minutes.
Cybersecurity for Your Home
NETGEAR Armor™ protects your connected home from Internet threats. Armor’s multi-layered cybersecurity is built into your WiFi router to protect your smart devices, smartphones, and computers. NETGEAR Armor includes Bitdefender’s® award-winning anti-virus, anti-malware, and data protection for an unlimited number of devices.
Circle® is a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Using the Circle app smart parental controls you can easily manage content and time online for each family member. Set Time Limits on daily internet time for apps, and websites. Pause internet by device or by user with the press of a button. Set Bed Time for each family member and their devices. Learn more
THE NIGHTHAWK TRI-BAND AX12 12-STREAM WIFI 6 ROUTER IS PERFECT FOR
RELIABLE SMART HOME CONNECTIVITY
WiFi 6 features tri-band, which is ideal for connecting multiple IoT devices to your network, from the sensor-based, low bandwidth devices to devices you use to stream video.
SMOOTHER UHD 4K/8K STREAMING
Watch ultra-HD 4K/8K videos on your smart TV while your family games online or uploads pictures from their smartphones. Streaming on Netflix and YouTube has never been smoother.
FASTER AND FARTHER COVERAGE
Whether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and outdoors.
Brand
NETGEAR
Model
AX11000
TECH SPECS
WiFi Technology
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi (AX11000)
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
WiFi Performance
AX11000 WiFi
WiFi Range
WiFi coverage for very large homes
Eight (8) concealed antennas pre-optimized for best WiFi performance
Gigabit WiFi connection for devices that support 160MHz bandwidth***
WiFi Band
Tri-Band WiFi
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 + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable)
LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) + 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable)
WAN: 1 GbE or 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable)
Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently
Number of USB Ports
Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
Product Diagram
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
Processor
Powerful 64-bit 1.8GHz Quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K/8K UHD streaming & gaming -- ideal for Gigabit internet speeds
Speed
1.2 + 4.8 + 4.8Gbps with 12-stream connectivity**
Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) for maximum internet speeds
1024-QAM provides 25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than 256-QAM router
USB 3.0 port up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
Multi-gig 2.5G Ethernet port with 2.5x wired speed of typical Gigabit Ethernet port for LAN or internet connectivity
WiFi Capacity
OFDMA gives you more WiFi for more devices by allowing efficient data transmission at the same time.§
8-stream MU-MIMO‡ enables up to four (4) 2x2 devices to stream content at the same time using 2 5GHz bands
Sharing
Readyshare® USB access -- wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via two (2) USB ports
Ease of Use
Smart Connect intelligently selects fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
Nighthawk App for easy router setup and more, including remote management of network when away from home
WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier devices
Control NETGEAR network with simple voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Security
NETGEAR Armor™ - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices
Manage content and time online, on any device, with Circle® Parental Controls
Securely access home network & internet connection from mobile devices with VPN support on PC, Mac, and iOS and Android devices with OpenVPN Connect app
Separate and secure network for guests
Automatic firmware updates and latest security patches delivered to the router
Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
Oman
RELIABLE SMART HOME CONNECTIVITYWiFi 6 features tri-band, which is ideal for connecting multiple IoT devices to your network, from the sensor-based, low bandwidth devices to devices you use to stream video.
SMOOTHER UHD 4K/8K STREAMINGWatch ultra-HD 4K/8K videos on your smart TV while your family games online or uploads pictures from their smartphones. Streaming on Netflix and YouTube has never been smoother.
FASTER AND FARTHER COVERAGEWhether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and outdoors.
