NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700AX

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX1800
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 1,500 sq ft
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700AX at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Apartments and small homes

1,500 sq ft per unit. Up to 20 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. Parental controls. NETGEAR Armor for extras.

NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700AX full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk R6700AX
Model number	R6700AXv3
Hardware version	v3 (R6700AXv3)
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449173024

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX1800
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,800 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	460 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,200 Mbps
Max channel width	80 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	4-stream
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Apartments and small homes: the maker claims 1,500 sq ft per unit.

Rated for up to 20 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	1,500 sq ft
Max devices	20
Antennas	2
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Dual-core 880 MHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Dual-core 880 MHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Software & security

Some security or parental features need NETGEAR Armor, a paid subscription.

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Nighthawk app + web UI (routerlogin.net)
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after a 30-day free trial
Parental controls	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 500 g.

Dimensions	236 x 184 x 57 mm
Weight	500 g
Color	Black
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from NETGEAR's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.