Netgear Nighthawk Ax1800 Wi-fi 6 Router, 4-Stream High-Speed Dual-Band

The Nighthawk RAX9 is a compact, performance-focused WiFi 6 router that combines advanced PHY and MAC layer efficiencies with a hardware platform tuned for concurrent streaming, gaming and video conferencing. With 4 spatial streams and dual-band AX1800 operation, it balances strong single-client performance with enhanced multi-client capacity (up to ~20 active devices recommended), making it a practical upgrade from AC class routers for households adding IoT, 4K/8K streaming and multiple game consoles.

Key Feature:

• AX1800 Dual-Band (802.11ax): Combined theoretical throughput up to 1.8 Gbps (574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz + 1200 Mbps @ 5 GHz) using 1024-QAM and support for 80 MHz channels in the 5 GHz band.

• 4-Stream Design: Four spatial streams improve aggregate network capacity and throughput to multiple clients.

• OFDMA & MU-MIMO: Increases concurrent client throughput and lowers latency in crowded environments by scheduling transmissions and serving multiple devices simultaneously.

• Beamforming: Directs RF energy toward active devices to improve range and link reliability for mobile and stationary clients.