NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK AX12

Quick Start
AX12
12-Stream AX6000 WiFi Router
Model RAX120
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Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.)
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the
power supply.
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July 2018
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The Nighthawk app guides you through the installation.
To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com.

NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK AX12 Specifications

General

Product type	Tabletop router
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLAN
Processor cores	4
Processor frequency	2200 MHz
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Antennas quantity	8
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Modulation	1024-QAM
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	6000 Mbit/s
Power source type	DC
Package depth	330 mm
Package width	249 mm
Package height	141 mm
Package weight	2320 g
Master (outer) case width	289 mm
Master (outer) case height	387 mm
Master (outer) case length	369 mm
Master (outer) case weight	6080 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Quantity per master (outer) case	2 pc(s)
Mobile network generation	-
Browser supported	Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Chrome 55, Firefox 45, Safari 10
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP
Supported network protocols	IPv6

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	70 mm
Width	310 mm
Height	28.5 mm
Weight	1364 g

Summary

Product Support and Quick Start Guide

NETGEAR Support Portal

Access product registration, help, downloads, manuals, and community resources via the NETGEAR support website.

Canadian French Documentation

Link to access product documentation in Canadian French for sales in Canada.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Provides a link to the current EU Declaration of Conformity for the product.

Regulatory Compliance Information

Access to regulatory compliance documents before connecting the power supply.

Nighthawk App Setup

Instructions and links to download the Nighthawk App for guided installation.

Package Contents and Router Overview

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the router package: router, Ethernet cable, and power adapter.

Router WiFi Network Name and Password

Information about the sticker on the router displaying preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code.

Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Port Identification

Detailed labels and descriptions for all ports and buttons on the router's rear panel.

Ethernet Port Aggregation Note

Note explaining that Ethernet ports 1 and 2 support port aggregation.

Nighthawk App Features

Advanced App Functions

Highlights features of the Nighthawk App for managing the WiFi network post-setup.