Data Sheet | CAX30S
Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
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 and
3 times the capacity to handle more
WiFi devices, the Nighthawk
This product does not support home phone services from cable providers.
®
multi-Gigabit speed cable modem
router delivers a truly next level
experience without limitations.
Eliminate monthly cable modem
rental fees and save up to $168 per
year**. With NETGEAR Armor™, you
get multi-layered cybersecurity for
™
90-days of NETGEAR Armor
Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
Included
an unlimited number of devices that
provides encrypted connections,
keeps your online activity private,
secures lost or stolen devices, and
blocks suspicious devices on your
network. 90 days of NETGEAR
Armor included*.
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DOCSIS® Speeds
Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
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 10,000Mbps (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.
10,000
5,000
Speed in Mbps
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.
1,000
0
DOCSIS® 3.132x824x816x48x44x4
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
WiFi 6—Ready for Today and Tomorrow’s Smart Home
Delivering four times better performance than AC WiFi, WiFi 6 allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously, without
impacting speed or reliability, by efciently packing and scheduling data. 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.
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Built-in DOCSIS® 3.1 Cable Modem
Up to 10Gbps, 10X faster download speeds than the DOCSIS® 3.0 standard.
Fully backward compatible with previous DOCSIS standards‡.
6-Stream AX WiFi
Up to 2.7Gbps WiFi speed. Concurrently stream 4K & Ultra HD
content to multiple devices.
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
10G
Save Money
Eliminate monthly cable modem rental fees and save up to $168 per year**.
Compatible with all major cable service providers with all Internet speed tiers.
Built for Gigabit + Internet Service & Beyond
Multi-Gig Wireless Speed. Ready for the fastest Internet speeds available.
6
>1Gbps
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Speed
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8K
UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing
experience.
Capacity
Get better performance for all your smart home
devices even when your family is busy streaming
videos or uploading media les during the
Internet rush hour.
BUILT IN DOCSIS® 3.1 CABLE MODEM—10x faster speeds than
DOCSIS 3.0. up to 10Gbps, backward compatible
AX WiFi
UP TO 2.7GBPS SPEEDS—0.9+1.8 Gbps† with 6-stream connectivity
AX OPTIMIZED DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR—Powerful 1.5GHz
1.5
GHz
processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance
‡
ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT —Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
4 GIGABIT PORTS—Connect more wired devices for faster le transfer
4G
and uninterrupted connections
MULTI-GIG EXPERIENCE—Maximize your available Internet speeds
with Link Port Aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two Gigabit
LAN ports
MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES—Allows efcient data transmission
to devices simultaneously
§
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.
Sharing
With NETGEAR, sharing across your network
is fun and easy, such as accessing stored photos
& music.
ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout large homes
READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share
USB hard drive via one USB port
ONE USB 3.0 PORT—Faster streaming, backup and easy access
to your stored media
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Ease of Use
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
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!
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.
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 access from anywhere to manage your network away
from home
WIFI 6 SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES—Backward
compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices
NETGEAR ARMOR™—Cybersecurity for your home*. Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network and your connected devices
VPN SUPPORT —Secure access to your home network away from home
VPN
STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11i, 128-bit AES
encryption with PSK)
GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests
STRONGER PROTECTION—Stronger WiFi password protection
with WPA3
™
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
Powerful Dual-core Processor
Nighthawk AX6 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.
Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your Cable Modem 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 Cable Modem 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!
• Anywhere Access—Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere
• Internet Speed Test—Check the broadband speeds from your service provider
• Pause Internet—Pause the Internet to any device
• Trafc 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
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Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
NETGEAR Armor
NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know the status of your home network and devices, anytime,
anywhere. Get instant notications when malicious threats are detected, block unknown devices from joining your home network or
take action on vulnerabilities as they are discovered easily through the Nighthawk App.
™
Powerful Security on Your NETGEAR Router
ANTIVIRUS & RANSOMWARE PROTECTION—
Keeps you safe from phishing and online fraud
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT—Scans and
identies network security aws
BITDEFENDER SECURITY—Protects all connected devices
at home and on-the-go
BITDEFENDER VPN—Encrypts your internet connection
to keep your online activity private even while you’re on
unsecured public networks
STAY SAFE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM HOME WIFI—
Stay in the know with Nighthawk App. Anywhere, anytime
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Connection Diagram
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
3.0 USB port
Cable/coaxial port
Four Gigabit Ethernet
LAN ports
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Nighthawk® AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
Package Contents
• Nighthawk® AX6/6 Stream WiFi 6 Cable
Modem Router (CAX30)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.3 x 4.3 in /
254 x 211 x 110 mm
• Weight: 2.10 lb / 0.95 kg
Technical Specifications
• Built-in high-speed DOCSIS® 3.1 C able
Modem compatible with 32x8
DOCSIS® 3.0
• 802.11ax dual band WiFi (AX2700)
– 2.4GHz AX: 3x3 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM
40MHz, up to 0.9Gbps
– 5GHz AX: 3x3 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM
80MHz, up to 1.8Gbps
• Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/
g/n/ac WiFi
• Powerful dual-core 1.5GHz processor
• 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 $168 per year
• Works right out of the box with Xfinity®
from Comcast, Spectrum® and Cox
• This product does not support Home
Phone Services from cable providers.
• 3X better per formance than an
AC cable modem router—6-stream WiFi
with up to 0.9 + 1.8 Gbps† for ultra-fast
wireless speeds
• Powerful processor—Dual-core 1.5GHz
processor ensures smooth 4K UHD
streaming & gaming
• 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
access from anywhere 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
**
®
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 s er vice,
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
• Nighthawk Armor™—Cybersecurity for
your home*. Advanced cyber threat
protection for your home network and
your connected devices
Warranty
• NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
Support
• 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
Supports
®
10
Windows
This product comes with a limited warrant y that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. www.netgear.com/warrant y
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11specications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will var y and be lowered by network and environmental
condit ion s, including network trafc volume, device limitations, and building cons tructio n. NE TGE AR makes no representations or war ranties abo ut this pro duc t’s compatibilit y
with future standards. Up to 2700Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 2700Mbps devices.
‡
Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.1 specications and actual throughput will var y depending on your Internet subscription with your provider. NE TGEAR makes no
express or implied representations or warranties about this product ’s compatibility with any future st andards. Cus tomer-owned modems may not be compatible with certain
cable networks. Please check with your cable provider to conrm this NETGEAR modem is allowed on your cable net work. This produc t not compatible with C able bundled
voice services.
**Savings shown may vary by c able service providers.
§
Requires compatible A X clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA suppor t.
*
NETGEAR Armor™ requires a paid subscription after the initial 90-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor.
Intended for indoor use only.
NE TGEAR, th e NETGEAR L ogo, NETGE AR Armor, and Nig hthawk are tr ademarks o f NETGEAR , Inc. Mac, M ac OS, iPhone, an d the Mac logo ar e trademar ks of Apple In c. Google
Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGE AR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, C A 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com CAX30S- 0
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