Netgear RAX42-100NAS Nighthawk Stream Dual Band WiFi Router 6

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RAX42-100NAS Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router

The Netgear RAX42-100NAS Nighthawk is a powerful dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) router tailored for modern households and small offices seeking fast, reliable, and secure wireless connectivity. Boasting a combined WiFi throughput of up to 4.2 Gbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it effortlessly handles bandwidth-heavy tasks such as 4K/8K streaming, gaming, and simultaneous video calls. A potent 1.5 GHz triple-core processor ensures the router delivers smooth performance even under heavy load. With advanced features like OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and 160 MHz channel support, the RAX42 maximizes WiFi efficiency and capacity. Enhanced with Netgear Armor cybersecurity and Smart Parental Controls, it’s the ideal choice for tech-savvy families or home professionals looking for seamless, secure, and future-ready networking.

Features

The RAX42 brings WiFi 6 technology front and center, offering up to four times the performance of previous-generation routers. Its five-stream dual-band design combines 2×2 on 2.4 GHz (up to 574 Mbps) and 3×3 on 5 GHz (up to 3603 Mbps), delivering high-throughput for multiple devices at once. The inclusion of 160 MHz channels and OFDMA technology boosts speed and reduces latency—perfect for immersive media and smart home environments 

Advanced Options

Enhanced home security is built in with Netgear Armor—a full cybersecurity suite protecting all connected devices—and Smart Parental Controls, offering content filtering and usage management through the Nighthawk app. Setup and network monitoring are intuitive with the Nighthawk App, and the device also supports voice controls via Alexa and Google Assistant