NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 User Manual

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Enable SSID Broadcast. By default, the router broadcasts the SSID of the WiFi
band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned
network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2
guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
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Allow guests to see each other and access my local network. By default, WiFi
clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 guest WiFi network
cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main
WiFi network. To allow access to the main WiFi network, select the Allow guests
to see each other and access my local network check box.
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Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or
5GHz-2 guest WiFi network name. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is NETGEAR-Guest.
The default 5 GHz-1 SSID is NETGEAR-5G-Guest. The default 5 GHz-2 SSID is
NETGEAR-5G-2-Guest.
To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this
field.
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Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 guest WiFi network:
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None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device
can join the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 guest WiFi network. This is the default
setting for the guest WiFi network.
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WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older
WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2-PSK [AES]
security to allow 802.11n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2
guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your guest WiFi network includes older
devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]
security. To use WPA2 security, in the Password (Network Key) field, enter a
phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 guest WiFi
network, a user must enter this password.
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WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices
that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi
network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits
the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the
Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password.
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WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3
to join the guest WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE
encryption, and is more secure than WPA2. If all devices on your guest WiFi
network support WPA3, we recommend that you use this type of security. To use
WPA3 security, in the Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 64
characters. To join the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 guest WiFi network, a user
must enter this password.
User Manual70Manage Network Settings
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Specifications

General

Modulation	1024-QAM
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channel bandwidth	160 MHz
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	6000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	1200 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	4800 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, 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
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Processor cores	4
Processor frequency	1800 MHz
Electromagnetic compatibility	FCC 15 B EN 55022 (CISPR 22), B C-Tick N10947
Security algorithms	128-bit AES, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Power, WAN
Output current	3.16 A
Output voltage	19 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Package depth	307 mm
Package width	238 mm
Package height	129 mm
Package weight	2380 g
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Routing protocols	RIP-1, RIP-2
Data link protocols	TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, SMB
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	202 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	161 mm
Weight	1281 g