Nighthawk AX8/8-Stream WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router CAX80 Datasheet

Leading the New Era of WiFi 6

Experience a new generation
of WiFi 6 router with a built-in
DOCSIS® 3.1 cable modem that
delivers blazing-fast Multi-Gigabit
Internet. With link aggregation,

2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and 4 times
the capacity to handle more WiFi
devices, the Nighthawk® Multi-
Gigabit speed Cable Modem
router delivers a truly next level

experience without limitations.
Eliminate monthly cable modem
rental fees and save up to $156
per year**.

Why DOCSIS® 3.1

With DOCSIS® 3.1 compatible NETGEAR cable modems, you can take advantage of the fastest cable internet speeds available
today and still be ready for tomorrow when their service plan upgrades to higher speed tiers.

Your Internet speeds at a whole new level
Indulge in the ultimate download and upload speeds with
top speeds of up to 10,000 Mbps (that’s 10Gbps fast)‡.

DOCSIS® 3.1 modems are fully backward-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 service area.

More speed to more devices
Gigabit Internet speeds combined with the fastest WiFi
available means all of your devices will surf, stream, & game
at lightning fast speed.

Ultra-fast WiFi speeds coming to your neighborhood
Enjoy ultra-fast WiFi speeds today and be ready to enjoy
more in the near future.

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)§, 4×4 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.

Capacity

WiFi 6 gives you improved network
capacity for more WiFi devices. Have
more fun with the uninterrupted 4K/8K
streaming, gaming, and the smart
home experience.

Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more
connections for all devices with less
congestion. You’ll get some blazing
connection speeds of more than one
gigabit per second or more, 4K/8K
streaming, & VR/AR gaming.

Range
Experience reliable and stronger WiFi
coverage indoors and outdoors for all
your devices. High-performance antennas,
pre-optimized for best peformance, on the
router amplify WiFi signals for maximized
range and reliable coverage.

Built in DOCSIS® 3.1 Cable Modem
Up to 10Gbps, 10X faster download speeds than the DOCSIS® 3.0 standard.
Fully backwards compatible with previous DOCSIS standards‡.

8-Stream AX Wi-Fi
Up to 6Gbps WiFi speed. Concurrently stream 4K & Ultra HD
content to multiple devices.

Save Money
Eliminate monthly cable modem rental fees and save up to $156 per year**.
Compatible with all major cable service providers with all internet speed tiers.

Built for Gigabit + Internet Service & Beyond
Multi-Gig Wired and Wireless speed. Ready for the fastest internet
speeds available.

Speed

Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8K
UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing
experience.

BUILT IN DOCSIS® 3.1 CABLE MODEM—10x faster speeds than
DOCSIS 3.0. up to 10Gbps, backward compatible‡

UP TO 6GBPS SPEEDS—1.2+4.8 Gbps† with AX WiFi 8-stream connectivity

AX OPTIMIZED DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR—Powerful 1.5GHz
processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance

ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT —Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0

MULTI-GIG 2.5G/1G ETHERNET PORT—2.5 times the wired speed
of typical Gigabit Ethernet port for LAN or faster Internet

4 GIGABIT PORTS—Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer
and uninterrupted connections

MULTI-GIG EXPERIENCE—Maximize your available Internet speeds
with link port aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two Gigabit
LAN ports

Capacity
Get better performance for all your smart home
devices even when your family is busy streaming
videos or uploading media files during the
Internet rush hour.

MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES—OFDMA allows efficient data
transmission up to 8 devices at the same time§

AX OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR—Dual-core 1.5GHz
processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming – ideal
for Gigabit Internet speeds

WiFi Range
Faster and expanded coverage throughout your
home and for all your devices.

ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout large homes

Sharing

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is
fun and easy, such as accessing stored photos
& music. And make sure you keep it safe by using
the included ReadySHARE Vault application for
backing up Windows-based PCs.

READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share
USB hard drive via one USB port

ONE USB 3.0 PORTS—Faster streaming, backup and easy access
to your stored media

Ease Of Use

Start enjoying your new device faster than ever.
NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and
management is simple & easy, so you can connect
quickly & make sure you stay that way!

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 remote access to manage your network away from home

WIFI 6 SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES—Backward
compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices

Security

Maintain high security across your network to
ensure your privacy & family is safe while online.
Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware or
just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR
has you covered.

VPN SUPPORT—
Secure access to your home network away from home

STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11I, 128-bit AES
encryption with PSK)

GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
Using the uplink and downlink OFDMA§ feature of WiFi 6, the WiFi traffic is managed much more efficiently since data is transmitted
from different devices concurrently, rather than having each device’s data wait for its turn. This results in in an efficient use of air-time,
reduced latency, and increased bandwidth to add more devices to your network.

Powerful Dual-Core Processor
Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor designed to transfer multi-gigs of data
with very low CPU load and ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming.

**Multi-Gig Internet ***
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 more than one Gigabit internet speed to your home
(where supported).

Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your
router in a 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 the Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, and much more! 

• Remote Management—Easily monitor your home network
  anytime, anywhere

• Pause Internet—Pause the Internet to any device

• Traffic Meter—Track Internet data usage

• Guest Networks—Set up separate WiFi access for guests

• Quick Setup—Get connected in just minutes

• Get it at nighthawk-app.com

Connection Diagram

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 32×8
  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: 4×4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM
  40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
  – 5GHz AX: 4×4 (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 $156 per year**

• Works right out of the box with XFINITY®
  from Comcast, Spectrum® and Cox®

• 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
  remote access to manage your network
  away from home

• 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 service,
  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

Warranty

• www.netgear.com/warranty/
• Extend your warranty & technical support
  within 90 days of product purchase [US
  only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home

† Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future
standards.
‡ Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.1 specifications 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 confirm 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 with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
  Some Features will be available via future firmware upgrade.
  NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, iPhone, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Any other
  trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc.
  NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com

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