Upgrade your home network to high-capacity wireless engineering. The NETGEAR 4-Stream AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router is a high-performance networking centerpiece built to deliver consistent, powerful signal strength across smart device ecosystems. Powered by a robust 1.5GHz quad-core processor, it easily eliminates network congestion by routing up to 1.8 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth fluidly. Engineered to cover small-to-medium residential layouts up to 1,500 square feet, this dual-band router supports seamless 4K UHD streaming, low-latency online gaming, and secure smart-home automation without breaking a sweat.

Key Features

➔ Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Performance: Delivers up to 1.5x better data capacity and throughput than legacy Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) hardware, ensuring cleaner connections.

➔ AX1800 Blazing Dual-Band Speed: Drives up to 1.8 Gbps of wireless bandwidth, separating tasks across 600 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1200 Mbps on the 5GHz band.

➔ 4-Stream Efficiency with OFDMA: Transmits network data to up to 4 devices simultaneously, maximizing upload and download cycles while minimizing lagging latency spikes.

➔ Powerful 1.5GHz Quad-Core Processor: Handles heavy real-time multimedia workloads, data packaging, and streaming loads effortlessly without throttling CPU performance.

➔ 5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Built with 1 WAN port and 4 LAN ports to route ultra-fast, uninterrupted wired lines straight to your gaming PCs, smart TVs, or storage nodes.

➔ Advanced WPA3 Guard Protocols: Implements the latest cutting-edge wireless encryption standards alongside secure VPN options to shield your family data pathways.

Technical Specifications

Component / Feature	Specification
Wi-Fi Technology Standard	➔ Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual-Band
Total Aggregated Speed	➔ AX1800 (Up to 1800 Mbps / 1.8 Gbps)
2.4GHz Frequency Band	➔ Up to 600 Mbps (2x2 / 1024-QAM)
5GHz Frequency Band	➔ Up to 1200 Mbps (2x2 / 1024-QAM)
Core Processor Microchip	➔ 1.5GHz Quad-Core CPU Architecture
Memory Buffer Capacity	➔ 256MB Flash Memory / 512MB RAM
Physical Ethernet Interfaces	➔ 5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ports (1 WAN + 4 LAN)
USB Expansion Slots	➔ None
Signal Modulation Array	➔ High-efficiency 1024-QAM
Physical Enclosure Dimensions	➔ 236 mm x 184 mm x 57 mm (9.27" x 7.26" x 2.25")
Net Device Weight	➔ 500 grams (1.10 lbs)

Security & Smart Network Ecosystem

➤ NETGEAR Armor Cybersecurity: Integrates multi-layer network protection to guard all connected smart home gadgets, phones, and PCs against malware and data theft.

➤ Smart Parental Controls: Easily curate internet time budgets, pause web access on demand, and foster responsible habits directly via connected household devices.

➔ Nighthawk App Deployment: Installs and optimizes network routing in minutes via guided mobile interfaces, offering real-time speed tests and remote monitoring options.

➤ Voice Assistant Command: Syncs smoothly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant setups to toggle guest Wi-Fi access via simple verbal prompts.

Platform & Structural Compatibility

► Universal ISP Operation: Links directly to any standard fiber, cable, satellite, or DSL internet modem via traditional RJ-45 WAN wiring connections.

► Backward Hardware Alignment: Fully operational with all existing and next-generation Wi-Fi devices while maintaining solid compatibility with legacy 802.11a/b/g/n/ac clients.

► Desktop Operating Environments: Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, ChromeOS, UNIX, and structured Linux terminals.

Ideal For

➔ Smart Home Device Arrays: Perfect for small-to-medium households linking up to 20 wireless devices simultaneously, from smart bulbs to security cameras.

➔ Cord-Cutter 4K Streamers: Exceptional for households running multiple streaming screens at once, preventing buffer hitches via multi-stream scheduling.

➔ Wired Gaming & Tech Setups: Ideal for desktop rooms where gaming rigs, network-attached storage (NAS), and video game consoles require dedicated Gigabit Ethernet ports.

➔ Remote Workspaces: Tailor-made for professionals who need stable, secure network connections via WPA3 data protocols and easy-to-use VPN options.