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Netgear RAX42

details: AX4200 Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2021-10-24
updated: 2021-11-07
Netgear RAX42 provides up to 4.2Gbps WiFi speeds: 574Mbps + 3603Mbps with 5-stream connectivity.

Four (4) external antennas extend strong and reliable WiFi range coverage indoors and out. Additional DFS channels reduce interference from neighboring networks.

Simultaneous dual band WiFi - reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices. Beamforming+ improves range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices.

VPN support - on PC, MAC, & now also with OpenVPN Connect app on iOS & Android, securely access your home network & Internet connection from your mobile device remotely.

Netgear Armor cybersecurity keeps your network and private data safe from online threats, at home and on the go. One subscription protects an unlimited number of connected devices, from phones and laptops to thermostats and security cameras.

With the Nighthawk app, setup takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying better WiFi sooner. You can also see your connected devices, run an internet speed test, manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions, and more from the palm of your hand.
 
 
 
 RAX42 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $229
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 4
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 USB port(s): 1
 USB port type: USB 3.0
 Router
 DMZ: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 Port triggering: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 QoS: yes
 Routing Protocols: VLAN tagging (802.1q)
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 4200 Mbps (Wi-Fi 6)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11a (Wi-Fi 2)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
 Wifi security/authentication: WPA3
 WiFi modes: Access point
 WMM (QoS): yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 MU-MIMO: yes
 Beamforming: yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Device Management
 Default IP address: 192.168.1.1
 Alternate Admin URL: http://www.routerlogin.net
 Default admin username: admin
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Configuration backup/restore: yes
 Misc hardware info
 RAM: 512 Mb
 Flash Memory: 256 Mb
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/router...
 Datasheet: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/...
 Manual: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/...
 Quick Install Guide: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/...

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