NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX36

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX36 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit. Up to 25 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 RAX36 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk RAX36 (AX3000)
Model number	RAX36
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449159561

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX3000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	600 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,400 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
MLO modes	not applicable (Wi-Fi 6)
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	4-stream (2x2 on 2.4 GHz + 2x2 on 5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

Rated for up to 25 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Max devices	25
Antennas	3
Antenna type	External

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.

Quad-core 1.7 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.7 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

Dedicated backhaul band	No

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
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	stock only
VPN server	OpenVPN
VPN client	NETGEAR Armor built-in VPN (Armor subscription)
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor (powered by Bitdefender)
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor (30-day free trial, then yearly subscription); Smart Parental Controls Premium (30-day trial, then paid)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	built-in firewall
Gaming features	None stated
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

It weighs 500 g.

Dimensions	236 x 184 x 57 (W x D x H)
Weight	500 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 1.5 A DC adapter (included)
Wall mountable	Yes
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0-40 °C

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.