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How to fix Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X NAT issues when using an eero router

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If you are connecting your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X game console to an eero router, then you may get a “Moderate” or “Strict” error message when trying to play an online video game.

To see how you can fix these internet gaming connection issues, you can take a look this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech.

Before we start, it should be noted that this guide is based on eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 and eero Pro 6E. With that said, these steps should apply to all the other eero routers as well.

How to enable UPnP on your erro router

The first step we recommend taking is to make sure you have UPnP enabled on your eero router. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. Open the eero app on your smartphone or mobile device.

2. Make sure you are signed into your eero account that this connected to your router.

3. In the eero app, tap the Settings icon.

4. Inside of the Settings menu, tap Advanced.

5. From the Advanced menu, make sure that UPnP is turned on.

Afterwards, test out the internet connection on your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X.

You may need to refresh the connection on your game console for the changes be effective. To refresh the internet connection, you can simply restart the system.

How to open ports on your erro router for Xbox One and Xbox Series online gaming

If your Xbox console is still displaying the “Moderate” or “Strict” error message when you are trying to play an online game after enabling UPnP on your eero, then you can try opening some ports in the router by doing the following:

1. Open the eero app on your phone or mobile device.

2. Sign into your eero account if you haven’t done so already.

3. After signing into the application, tap the Settings icon.

4. Next, you need to tap Advanced.

5. In the Advanced menu, tap Reservations and Port Forwarding.

6. Afterwards, tap the “Add a reservation” option.

7. You should now see a list of devices. Here, you need to tap your Xbox console.

8. You then need to tap the “Open a port” option.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You need to open the 88, 500, 3544 and 4500 ports from the UDP protocol.

You also need to open the 80 port from the TCP protocol.

Finally, you need to also open the 3074 and 53 ports from the UDP & TCP protocol.

Once you are done opening the ports, try to play an online game on your Xbox console. You may have to restart your game system in order to reset its internet connection for the port changes to apply.

10. If you are still having connection issues when trying to play an Xbox One or Xbox Series game online, then we recommend contacting eero for additional support.

How to fix network detection issues with eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 and eero Pro 6E

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If you are trying to connect a device to the eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E, then the device may not be able to detect your router. Furthermore, your device may not be able to join your home network.

To see how you can fix these network detection problems, you can take a look at this article at Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, make sure you launch the eero App on your smartphone or mobile device.

2. If you aren’t automatically signed into your eero account, then make sure you log into it.

3. After signing in, tap the Settings option.

4. Next, you need to tap the Troubleshooting option.

5. You then need to tap the “My device won’t connect” option.

6. Afterwards, tap the “My device can’t detect Wi-Fi 6” option.

7. In the next screen, make sure that Legacy Mode is enabled.

8. With Legacy Mode turned on for your router, try to connect your device to the router again. This time, the device should be able to detect and join your eero network.

If the device still can’t detect and/or join your home network, then you can try doing the following:

  • Move the device closer to the eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E.
  • Avoid blocking the line of sight between the device and your router with a wall or any solid objects that may weaken the Wi-Fi signal.
  • You should also avoid having any other wireless devices nearby as these may interfere with the communication.
  • You can try restarting the device you are trying to connect to the eero network in order to refresh its Wi-Fi connection.
  • You can also try power cycling your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E. In order to do so, unplug the router’s power adapter from the power outlet and then wait at least 30 seconds. Afterwards, plug the power adapter back into the power outlet and then wait for your eero to restart.
  • You may want to power cycle the modem, as well as other networking devices, in your eero network, to see if the issues go away.

It is important to note that, if you are trying to connect your eero Wi-Fi 6 router to an Intel wireless adapter that hasn’t been updated recently, then the Intel device won’t be able to detect your eero without a driver update.

This issue occurs with the following products:

  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9462
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9461
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
  • Intel Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.D)
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
  • Intel Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.C)
  • Intel Wireless 7260 Family
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
  • Intel Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.D)
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
  • Intel Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.C)
  • Intel Wireless 7260 Family
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160

If your Intel wireless adapter is one of the problematic ones, then you need to update its drivers. To do so with the eero network, make sure you enable Legacy Mode with your eero first. You then need to download and install the latest driver for your Intel Wi-Fi adapter. After the update, you should disable Legacy Mode in order to get the best internet speeds.

How to prevent and fix overheating issues with eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 and eero Pro 6E

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When using the eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E, the mesh router will heat up. If the heat continues to rise, then the device may end up slowing down the internet speed or even for a reboot in order to cool off.

To see how you can prevent and fix overheating issues with these Wi-Fi 6 routers, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

How to prevent eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 and eero Pro 6E overheating issues

In order to prevent overheating issues with your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E, you can try taking the following steps:

1. Avoid putting your router in an enclosed space such as inside the cabinet. Instead, give the device plenty of open air so that the heat will easily dissipate.

2. You should also avoid putting your eero on top of another operating device as the heat generated from the other device will go through the bottom of the router.

3. Do not cover the eero with a cloth or any other objects. Otherwise, the internal heat will have a hard time dissipating.

4. Your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E needs open air at the bottom side to help with cooling off. Therefore, you should avoid putting it on a bed, cushion or any other areas with a soft surface that will end up trapping the heat.

5. Avoid exposing your router to direct sunlight.

6. You should also avoid putting the eero near the heater, fireplace or any other places in your home that produce heat.

7. eero recommends that you use the power adapter that came with your router as another adapter may not be fully compatible, leading to potential overheating issues.

How to fix eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 and eero Pro 6E overheating issues

If you think that your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E is overheating, then you can try doing the following:

1. Unplug the Wi-Fi 6 router from the power outlet.

2. You then may want to reposition the device to ensure it gets plenty of open-air space. Make sure you avoid putting it in direct sunlight or near any heat sources.

3. After waiting for the router to cool down, you can plug it back into the power outlet.

4. After the device has been restarted, we recommend that you check its temperature occasionally to make sure that it doesn’t get as hot as before.

5. If your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E are still overheating even after taking all of our suggested actions, then you may have a damaged or defective unit.

If your device are still under warranty, then you can try contacting the eero support team about getting your router repaired or replaced.

To learn more about how you can fix slow internet speeds when using these Wi-Fi 6 routers, you can check out this troubleshooting guide. If you can’t update your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E to the latest software version, then you can check out this post.

How to fix slow internet speeds with the eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 and eero Pro 6E

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You may experience slower than expected internet speed when using the eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E. To see how you can make these Wi-Fi 6 routers faster, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to try using a different device, switching to a different app and looking at a different website.

If switching to another activity managed to bring your internet speed back to normal, then the slow speeds may not be related to your router at all. Instead, a service outage may have occurred on the app or website you are using.

If the slow internet speed is only happening on a specific device, then we recommend turning off its internet connection and then turn it back on again. You can also try rebooting the device in addition to making sure that the internet connection between it and your eero router is properly set up.

2. If the internet speed is slow across multiple apps, devices and/or websites, then the next step you can try is to power cycle your eero Wi-Fi 6 router by taking the following steps:

  • Unplug the power cable from the back of your router.
  • Wait of at least 30 seconds.
  • Plug the power cable back into your router.
  • The LED light of your eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6 or eero Pro 6E should turn solid white before blinking white during the boot up process.
  • Once the LED goes solid white again, then the power cycling process has been completed.

3. You can also try power cycling your modem by doing the following:

  • Unplug the power cable from your modem.
  • You then need to wait for at least 30 seconds.
  • Plug the power right back into your modem.
  • Wait until the modem complete its boot up process. This may end up taking several minutes.

4. If your eero router is connected to a different router or a modem/router hybrid, then you have a double NAT issue where your internet speed would end up being slower than expected.

If your eero router is connected to another router before it is connected to the modem, then we recommend that you remove the other router from the connection. By doing so, your eero router should be connected directly to your modem.

If your eero router is connected to a modem/router hybrid device, then you need to enable bridge mode on the hybrid. In order to do so, please refer to the user manual of the modem/router device. By using bridge mode, you will disable Wi-Fi on the hybrid networking device, which may end up speeding up your internet connection.

5. You can also make sure that your Internet Service Provider is suffering from any downtime and/or other connection issues. You can try contacting your ISP if the slow internet persists.

If you don’t think the ISP is the problem, and have tried everything else in this guide, then we recommend contacting the eero support team for additional support.

How to fix firmware update issues with the eero 6+ and eero Pro 6E

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When trying to update the firmware of your eero 6+ or eero Pro 6E, the process may take longer than what you may expected. The update may even fail.

To see how you can fix these problems, you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. If you can afford to be patient, then the first step we recommend taking is to simply wait for the firmware update to complete if it is still ongoing.

You can let the device try to update overnight, when you go to school, when you need to work or when you have to run errands.

2. If the firmware update keeps failing, then you can try power cycling your modem and eero 6+ or eero Pro 6E. By doing so, you should reset your internet connection that may help speed up the process.

To power cycle, unplug the devices from the power outlets. Make sure you don’t unplug your eero 6+ or eero Pro 6E while the update is still in progress. Instead, we recommend waiting until the update fails before you continue.

3. You can also try changing the Wi-Fi name in the eero App. By doing so, you will disconnect the eero network, which may end up speeding up the update process.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Before we begin, make sure you already installed and set up the eero App on your smartphone or mobile device. You can find the application on the Google Play Store if you have an Android device, Apple App store if you have an Apple device and Amazon app store if you have an Amazon device.
  • To start off, open the eero App on your smartphone or mobile device.
  • Next, you need to make sure that you are logged into your eero account.
  • From the first page of the application, tap Settings.
  • You then need to tap the “Wifi name” option.
  • Change the Wi-Fi name to something that you haven’t used before.
  • Tap the Save option. This will disconnect the devices in your eero network.
  • Go back to the Settings menu in the eero App.
  • This time, you need to tap the “Software updates” option.
  • If the firmware update isn’t already in progress, then you need to tap the download option to start it.
  • Once the eero 6+ or eero Pro 6E has been updated to the latest software version, go back to the Settings menu of the application.
  • From Settings, tap the “Wifi name” option.
  • Change the Wi-Fi name to what it was previously.

Once you updated the firmware, future software updates for your eero 6+ or eero Pro 6E should go through more smoothly.

If you are still experiencing firmware update issues after trying all of the aforementioned steps, then we recommend contacting eero in order to get additional support. You might also want to consider contacting your internet service provider (also known as ISP) as the software update problems may be due to an unstable internet connection coming into your home.

What’s the difference between the Netgear Orbi RBK653, RBK753 and RBK853?

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Netgear recently released the Orbi RBK653 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. So, how does it compare to the similar RBK753 and RBK853 models?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these three wireless mesh systems.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Netgear Orbi RBK753 and Netgear Orbi RBK853, the new Netgear Orbi RBK653 is slower and has a smaller Wi-Fi coverage area.

The RBK853 is the fastest overall out of this group in addition to supporting the most simultaneous device connections and Ethernet ports.

The RBK753 is the next fastest. With that said, the RBK653 and RBK753 do have the same amount of Ethernet ports in addition to the same maximum amount of simultaneous device connections.

RBK753 vs. RBK753 vs. RBK853 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the RBK753, RBK753 and RBK853 Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems below.

Netgear Orbi RBK653Netgear Orbi RBK753Netgear Orbi RBK853
What’s in the Box1x Orbi Router (RBR750)

2x Orbi Satellites (RBS350)

1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable

1x 12V/2.5A power adapter

2x 12V/1.5A power adapters

1x Quick start guide		1x Orbi Router (RBR750)

2x Orbi Satellites (RBS750)

1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable

3x 12V/2.5A power adapters

1x Quick start guide		1x Orbi Router (RBR850)

2x Orbi Satellites (RBS850)

1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable

3x 12V/3.5A power adapters

1x Quick start guide
Recommended Internet Provider SpeedUp to 2 GbpsUp to 2 GbpsUp to 2.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi CoverageUp to 6,000 sq. ft.Up to 7,500 sq. ft.Up to 7,500 sq. ft.
Simultaneous Device ConnectionsUp to 40 devicesUp to 40 devicesUp to 100 devices
Wi-Fi Speeds2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps

5 GHz: 1200 Mbps

5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 2400 Mbps

Total: AX3000 (3.0 Gbps)		2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps

5 GHz: 1200 Mbps

5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 2400 Mbps

Total: AX4200 (4.2 Gbps)		2.4 GHz: 1200 Mbps

5 GHz: 2400 Mbps

5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 1200 Mbps

Total: AX6000 (6.0 Gbps)
Router Ports1x 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port

3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports		1x 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port

3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports		1x 2.5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet WAN port

3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
Satellite Ports2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each4x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each
Orbi Mobile AppSupportedSupportedSupported
Security Features802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Guest Wi-Fi network

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls

NETGEAR Armor		802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Guest Wi-Fi network

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls

NETGEAR Armor		802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Guest Wi-Fi network

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls

NETGEAR Armor
Support 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days from purchase date when bought from a NETGEAR authorized reseller 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days from purchase date when bought from a NETGEAR authorized reseller 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days from purchase date when bought from a NETGEAR authorized reseller
WarrantyNETGEAR limited 1-year hardware warrantyNETGEAR limited 1-year hardware warrantyNETGEAR limited 1-year hardware warranty
PricingCheck price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

The main differences, when it comes to the content included inside each new box, are the routers and satellites.

Both the RBK653 and RBK753 comes with one RBR750 Orbi Router each while the RBK853 includes a RBR850 Orbi Router.

The RBK653 comes with two RBS350 Orbi Satellites while the RBK753 comes with two RBS750 Orbi Satellites. The RBK853 includes two RBS850 Orbi Satellites.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included with each box of these products below:

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK653):

  • 1x Orbi Router (RBR750)
  • 2x Orbi Satellites (RBS350)
  • 1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable
  • 1x 12V/2.5A power adapter
  • 2x 12V/1.5A power adapters
  • 1x Quick start guide

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK753):

  • 1x Orbi Router (RBR750)
  • 2x Orbi Satellites (RBS750)
  • 1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable
  • 3x 12V/2.5A power adapters
  • 1x Quick start guide

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853):

  • 1x Orbi Router (RBR850)
  • 2x Orbi Satellites (RBS850)
  • 1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable
  • 3x 12V/3.5A power adapters
  • 1x Quick start guide

Recommended Internet Provider Speed

When it comes to the recommended speed from your internet provider, the RBK653 and RBK753 can support up to 2 Gbps while the RBK853 support up to 2.5 Gbps.

Wi-Fi Coverage

As for the Wi-Fi coverage, the RBK653 can cover up to 6,000 sq. ft.

You will get more coverage with the RBK753 and RBK853 as both of these Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Systems can reach up to 7,500 sq. ft.

Simultaneous Device Connections

You can connect a maximum of 40 devices at a time with both the RBK653 and RBK753.

With the RBK853, you can connect up to 100 devices simultaneously.

Wi-Fi Speeds

The newer RBK653 is slower than the other two Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems. The RBK853 offers the best bandwidth while the RBK753 offers the second best out of this group.

You can check out the breakdown of the Wi-Fi speeds for all three products below:

RBK653:

  • 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps
  • 5 GHz: 1200 Mbps
  • 5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 2400 Mbps
  • Total: AX3000 (3.0 Gbps)

RBK753:

  • 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps
  • 5 GHz: 1200 Mbps
  • 5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 2400 Mbps
  • Total: AX4200 (4.2 Gbps)

RBK853:

  • 2.4 GHz: 1200 Mbps
  • 5 GHz: 2400 Mbps
  • 5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 1200 Mbps
  • Total: AX6000 (6.0 Gbps)

Router Ports

The RBK653 and RBK753 use the same WAN ports. When compared to the other two routers, the RBK853 has a faster WAN port. All the routers offer the same amount of LAN ports.

You can check out the available router ports below:

RBK653:

  • 1x 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
  • 3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

RBK753:

  • 1x 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
  • 3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

RBK853:

  • 1x 2.5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
  • 3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

Satellite Ports

The RBK853 does come with twice the amount on Ethernet ports on its routers when compared to the RBK653 and RBK753.

You can find a breakdown of the available LAN ports for each satellite of all three products below:

RBK653:

  • 2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each

RBK753:

  • 2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each

RBK853:

  • 4x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each

Orbi Mobile App

These three Netgear Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Systems all support the Orbi Mobile App. With this smartphone application, you can manage your home network, which includes monitoring the device, monitoring the data usage, running speed tests, setting up the guest Wi-Fi access and more.

Security Features

When it comes to the security features, all three products support NETGEAR Armor, which provides antivirus protection and data theft prevention.

You can also set up a Guest Wi-Fi network that makes it secure for your guests to access the Internet using your connection.

Moreover, you can use the NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls to help manage your kids’ online time.

Finally, all three systems feature 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK.

Support

If you buy the RBK653, RBK753 or RBK853 from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, then you will get 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days from the purchase date.

Warranty

A NETGEAR limited 1-year hardware warranty is included with the NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK653), NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK753) and NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853).

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What’s the difference between the Netgear WAX610 and WAX620?

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Netgear recently released the WAX620 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point. So, how does the new product compare to the older WAX610 model?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two networking products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (WAX610), AX3600 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (WAX620) offers double the maximum theoretical throughput at 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz. In total, you can expect 3.6 Gbps as opposed to 1.8 Gbps.

The newer WAX620 model also supports slightly more client devices per access point.

On the other hand, the WAX610 is lighter in weight, smaller in size and consume less power. The older model also costs less.

The two access points are identical when it comes to general and security features. Both devices also have the same operating temperature ranges, technical support and warranty coverage.

If you are looking for the best speeds and support for multiple connected devices, then we recommend getting the WAX620. If you don’t mind lower performance, then the WAX610 is the more affordable option.

WAX610 vs. WAX620 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point below.

WAX610 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access PointWAX620 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
What's in the BoxWAX610 Insight Managed Wireless Access Point

Wall/ceiling mount kit

Installation guide		WAX620 Insight Managed Wireless Access Point

Wall/ceiling mount kit

Installation guide
Weight412 grams (or 0.90 lb.)783 grams (or 1.72 lb.)
Dimensions160.9 mm x 160.9 mm x 33.25 mm (or 6.33 in x 6.33 in x 1.30 in)205.7 mm x 205.7 mm x 34.3 mm (or 8.09 in x 8.09 in x 1.35 in)
Wi-Fi Standards2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax

5.0 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax		2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax

5.0 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax
Transmit x Receive Wireless Mode2x2 in 2.4 GHz

2x2 in 5.0 GHz		4x4 in 2.4 GHz

4x4 in 5.0 GHz
Maximum Theoretical ThroughputAX1800 1.8 GbpsAX3600 3.6 Gbps
Maximum Theoretical Throughput per Band2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps

5.0 GHz: 1200 Mbps		2.4GHz: 1200 Mbps

5.0 GHz: 2400 Mbps
Antenna GainInternal 3.8 dBi /4.5 dBi (2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz)Internal 3.1 dBi /4.3 dBi (2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz)
Number of Client DevicesUp to 250 per access pointUp to 256 per access point
Compatible Mesh Wi-Fi Network DevicesWAC540

WAC564		WAC540

WAX610

WAX610Y
Port1x 100/1000/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X)1x 100/1000/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X)
LED Indicators2.4 GHz status

5.0 GHz status

LAN speed

Power and Cloud connection		2.4 GHz status

5.0 GHz status

LAN speed

Power and Cloud connection
General FeaturesAdjustable Transmit Power Control (TPC)

Bidir and MU-MIMO

Bridge Point-to-Point/Multi-Point

BSS Coloring

Device Detection

Identify Type of Wireless Clients in the Network

Insight App Centralized Management

OFDM and OFDMA

Repeater

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Simultaneous Bridge and Wireless Client Association

Target Wake Time (TWT)

Wireless Backhaul to Form Mesh Network		Adjustable Transmit Power Control (TPC)

Bidir and MU-MIMO

Bridge Point-to-Point/Multi-Point

BSS Coloring

Device Detection

Identify Type of Wireless Clients in the Network

Insight App Centralized Management

OFDM and OFDMA

Repeater

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Simultaneous Bridge and Wireless Client Association

Target Wake Time (TWT)

Wireless Backhaul to Form Mesh Network
Security Features802.11i Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2/WPA3)

802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP

Bandsteering

Bandwidth Management

Block SSID Broadcast

Guest Network/Captive Portal

Link Layer Discovery Protocol

MAC Address Filtering with Access Control

Neighbor AP Detection

VLAN Support		802.11i Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2/WPA3)

802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP

Bandsteering

Bandwidth Management

Block SSID Broadcast

Guest Network/Captive Portal

Link Layer Discovery Protocol

MAC Address Filtering with Access Control

Neighbor AP Detection

VLAN Support
Power over Ethernet (PoE)802.3af

802.3at		802.3af

802.3at
PoE Power Consumption15.3 W25.5 W
Optional Power Adapter12V DC, 2.5A12V DC, 2.5A
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (or 32°F to 104°F)0°C to 40°C (or 32°F to 104°F)
Technical Support90 days if purchased from Netgear-authorized reseller90 days if purchased from Netgear-authorized reseller
Warranty5 years5 years
PricingCheck price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the access point, both products come with a mounting kit and installation guide.

You can find a breakdown of the content included inside each box below:

WAX610:

  • WAX610 Insight Managed Wireless Access Point
  • Wall/ceiling mount kit
  • Installation guide

WAX620:

  • WAX620 Insight Managed Wireless Access Point
  • Wall/ceiling mount kit
  • Installation guide

Weight

The newer WAX620 is nearly twice as heavy as the WAX610.

You can check out the weight specifications for both below:

  • WAX610: 412 grams (or 0.90 lb.)
  • WAX620: 783 grams (or 1.72 lb.)

Dimensions

The WAX620 is also bigger in terms of physical size when compared to the WAX610.

You can find the exact measurements below:

  • WAX610: 160.9 mm x 160.9 mm x 33.25 mm (or 6.33 in x 6.33 in x 1.30 in)
  • WAX620: 205.7 mm x 205.7 mm x 34.3 mm (or 8.09 in x 8.09 in x 1.35 in)

Wi-Fi Standards

The two wireless access points support the following Wi-Fi standards:

  • 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax
  • 5.0 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax

Transmit x Receive Wireless Mode

You can take a look at the Transmit x Receive Wireless Modes below:

WAX610:

  • 2×2 in 2.4 GHz
  • 2×2 in 5.0 GHz

WAX620:

  • 4×4 in 2.4 GHz
  • 4×4 in 5.0 GHz

Maximum Theoretical Throughput

The WAX620 has double the maximum theoretical throughput when compared to the WAX610:

  • WAX610: AX1800 1.8 Gbps
  • WAX620: AX3600 3.6 Gbps

Maximum Theoretical Throughput per Band

The WAX620 also has double maximum theoretical throughput at the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands:

WAX610:

  • 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps
  • 5.0 GHz: 1200 Mbps

WAX620:

  • 2.4GHz: 1200 Mbps
  • 5.0 GHz: 2400 Mbps

Antenna Gain

You can find the antenna gain specs for the two devices below:

  • WAX610: Internal 3.8 dBi /4.5 dBi (2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz)
  • WAX620: Internal 3.1 dBi /4.3 dBi (2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz)

Number of Client Devices

In terms of the number of supported client devices, the WAX620 can support more connected devices for every access point.

  • WAX610: Up to 250 per access point
  • WAX620: Up to 256 per access point

Compatible Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices

You can take a look at the compatible mesh Wi-Fi network devices for the two products in this comparison guide below:

WAX610:

  • WAC540
  • WAC564

WAX620:

  • WAC540
  • WAX610
  • WAX610Y

Port

Both products come with a 100/1000/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port with Auto Uplink (Auto MDI-X).

LED Indicators

The LED indicators are the same for the two access points as you will see the following:

  • 2.4 GHz status
  • 5.0 GHz status
  • LAN speed
  • Power and Cloud connection

General Features

These two Netgear devices support the following general features:

  • Adjustable Transmit Power Control (TPC)
  • Bidir and MU-MIMO
  • Bridge Point-to-Point/Multi-Point
  • BSS Coloring
  • Device Detection
  • Identify Type of Wireless Clients in the Network
  • Insight App Centralized Management
  • OFDM and OFDMA
  • Repeater
  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
  • Simultaneous Bridge and Wireless Client Association
  • Target Wake Time (TWT)
  • Wireless Backhaul to Form Mesh Network

Security Features

For security, the following features are compatible with the WAX610 and WAX620:

  • 802.11i Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2/WPA3)
  • 802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP
  • Bandsteering
  • Bandwidth Management
  • Block SSID Broadcast
  • Guest Network/Captive Portal
  • Link Layer Discovery Protocol
  • MAC Address Filtering with Access Control
  • Neighbor AP Detection
  • VLAN Support

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

The following Power over Ethernet standards are supported by both products:

  • 802.3af
  • 802.3at

PoE Power Consumption

The WAX620 does require more power to operate when stacked up against the WAX610.

You can find the power specs below:

  • WAX610: 15.3 W
  • WAX620: 25.5 W

Optional Power Adapter

Both devices also support an optional 12V DC, 2.5A power adapter if you don’t have PoE.

Operating Temperature Range

The operating temperature ranges for the wireless access points are identical as both need to be operated from 0°C to 40°C (or 32°F to 104°F).

Technical Support

Netgear will provide for 90 days if you purchase either of the products from an authorized Netgear reseller.

Warranty

The Netgear AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (WAX610) and Netgear AX3600 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (WAX620) each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Netgear Nighthawk MK63 and MK83?

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The MK83 is a new Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System from Netgear. So, how does it stack up against the older MK63 model?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two Nighthawks.

Quick Summary

When compared to the MK63 Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, the Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System comes with an extra Wi-Fi band, more antennas, more Ethernet ports as well as double the amount of memory.

Overall, the MK83 is faster, can handle more simultaneous connections and can cover a larger area when compared to the MK63.

The two mesh systems are the same when it comes to general Wi-Fi and security features.

So, if you are looking for the better Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, then we recommend picking the newer MK83 model over the over MK63 model.

MK63 vs. MK83 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the MK63 and MK83 below.

Netgear Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (MK63)Netgear Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (MK83)
What’s in the Box1x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR60)

2x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellites (MS60)

1x 2 m Ethernet cable

3x 12 V / 1.5 A power adapters

Quick start guide		1x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR80)

2x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellites (MS80)

1x 2 m Ethernet cable

3x 12V / 2.5 A power adapters

Quick start guide
Router Weight0.63 lb.1.40 lb.
Satellite Weight0.63 lb.each1.38 lb. each
Router Dimensions4.80 in x 4.80 in x 2.50 in5.51 in x 5.51 in x 3.62 in
Satellite Dimensions4.80 in x 4.80 in x 2.50 in each5.51 in x 5.51 in x 3.62 in each
Router Memory128MB Flash and 256MB RAM256MB Flash and 512MB RAM
Number of Antennas4x high performance internal antennas each5x high performance internal antennas each
Wi-Fi BandsRadio 1: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz– 1024QAM support

Radio 2: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz– 1024QAM support		Radio 1: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz—1024-QAM support

Radio 2: IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5GHz—1024-QAM support

Radio 3: IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5GHz—1024-QAM support
Tx/Rx2x2 (2.4GHz) + 2x2 (5GHz)2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz) + 3x3 (5 GHz)
Wi-Fi CoverageUp to 4,500 sq. ft.Up to 6,750 sq. ft.
Router Ports1x WAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

1x LAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port		1x WAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

3x LAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
Satellite Ports1x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port each2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port each
Router and Satellite SpeedsAX1800 (1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps)AX3600 (1800 Mbps + 1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps)
Wi-Fi Streams4-Stream Wi-Fi7-Stream Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi FeaturesBackwards Compatible with Older Wi-Fi Versions

Ethernet Backhaul

Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Guest WiFi Network

MU-MIMO

Nighthawk App

Single SSID

Smart Connect

Uplink and Downlink OFDMA

Whole Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi EasyMesh

WPS/SYNC Push Button		Backwards Compatible with Older Wi-Fi Versions

Ethernet Backhaul

Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Guest WiFi Network

MU-MIMO

Nighthawk App

Single SSID

Smart Connect

Uplink and Downlink OFDMA

Whole Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi EasyMesh

WPS/SYNC Push Button
Security Features802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Netgear Armor

Secure and Separate Guest Network Access

Secure Boot

VPN Support

WPA3		802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Netgear Armor

Secure and Separate Guest Network Access

Secure Boot

VPN Support

WPA3
Support24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days if purchased from NETGEAR authorized retailer24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days if purchased from NETGEAR authorized retailer
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty1-year limited hardware warranty
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What’s in the Box

Along with the main router, each product comes with two additional satellites in addition to three power adapters, an Ethernet cable and a quick starter guide.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included in each box for both products below:

MK63:

  • 1x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR60)
  • 2x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellites (MS60)
  • 1x 2 m Ethernet cable
  • 3x 12 V / 1.5 A power adapters
  • Quick start guide

MK83:

  • 1x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR80)
  • 2x Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Satellites (MS80)
  • 1x 2 m Ethernet cable
  • 3x 12V / 2.5 A power adapters
  • Quick start guide

Router Weight

The router that comes with the MK83 weighs more than twice as much as the router that comes with the MK63:

  • MK63: 0.63 lb.
  • MK83: 1.40 lb.

Satellite Weight

The satellites of the MK83 also weigh more than two times as much as the satellites from the MK63:

  • MK63: 0.63 lb. each
  • MK83: 1.38 lb. each

Dimensions

In terms of physical size, the router and satellites of the MK83 are bigger all around when compared to the router and satellites of the MK63.

You can find the full measurements below:

Router Dimensions

  • MK63: 4.80 in x 4.80 in x 2.50 in
  • MK83: 5.51 in x 5.51 in x 3.62 in

Satellite Dimensions

  • MK63: 4.80 in x 4.80 in x 2.50 in each
  • MK83: 5.51 in x 5.51 in x 3.62 in each

Router Memory

The MK83 router also has twice the amount of flash memory and RAM when compared to the MK63 router:

  • MK63: 128MB Flash and 256MB RAM
  • MK83: 256MB Flash and 512MB RAM

Number of Antennas

The MK83’s router and satellites also come with one more internal antenna per unit when compared to the MK63’s router and satellites:

  • MK63: 4x high performance internal antennas each
  • MK83: 5x high performance internal antennas each

Wi-Fi Bands

When it comes to Wi-Fi bands, the Netgear Nighthawk MK63 uses a dual-band setup while the Netgear Nighthawk MK83 uses a tri-band setup.

You can find a breakdown of the bands below:

MK63:

  • Radio 1: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz– 1024QAM support
  • Radio 2: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz– 1024QAM support

MK83:

  • Radio 1: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz—1024-QAM support
  • Radio 2: IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5GHz—1024-QAM support
  • Radio 3: IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5GHz—1024-QAM support

Tx/Rx

You can also take a look at the Tx/Rx setup for both wireless systems below:

  • MK63: 2×2 (2.4GHz) + 2×2 (5GHz)
  • MK83: 2×2 (2.4 GHz) + 2×2 (5 GHz) + 3×3 (5 GHz)

Wi-Fi Coverage

When it comes to the coverage area, the MK83 has a maximum coverage that is 2,250 sq. ft. more than the MK63. This translates to a 50% advantage for the Nighthawk MK83.

You can find the wireless coverage areas below:

  • MK63: Up to 4,500 sq. ft.
  • MK83: Up to 6,750 sq. ft.

Router Ports

The MK83 router comes with two more LAN ports when compared to the MK63:

MK63:

  • 1x WAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 1x LAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

MK83:

  • 1x WAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 3x LAN 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports

Satellite Ports

The satellites of the MK83 also include an additional Gigabit Ethernet port when compared to the satellites of the MK63.

You can check out the available ports for each satellite for both products below:

  • MK63: 1x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port each
  • MK83: 2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port each

Router and Satellite Speeds

The MK83 is twice as effective as the MK63 when it comes to speed rating.

You can find the speed breakdown below:

  • MK63: AX1800 (1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps)
  • MK83: AX3600 (1800 Mbps + 1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps)

Wi-Fi Streams

The Nighthawk MK83 also has three more streams when compared to the Nighthawk MK63:

  • MK63: 4-Stream Wi-Fi
  • MK83: 7-Stream Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Features

Both the MK63 and MK83 support the same general Wi-Fi features, including MU-MIMO, Uplink and Downlink OFDMA in addition to Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

You can find the full list of features below:

  • Backwards Compatible with Older Wi-Fi Versions
  • Ethernet Backhaul
  • Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz and 5GHz
  • Guest WiFi Network
  • MU-MIMO
  • Nighthawk App
  • Single SSID
  • Smart Connect
  • Uplink and Downlink OFDMA
  • Whole Home Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi EasyMesh
  • WPS/SYNC Push Button

Security Features

The two mesh networks in this comparison guide are also identical when it comes to security features as both feature the following:

  • 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK
  • Netgear Armor
  • Secure and Separate Guest Network Access
  • Secure Boot
  • VPN Support
  • WPA3

Support

When it comes to support, the MK63 and MK83 includes 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days from the purchase date if the mesh systems were purchased from a NETGEAR authorized retailer.

Warranty

The Netgear MK63 Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System and Netgear MK83 Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System each come with a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

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What’s the difference between Nighthawk MK63 and MK63S?

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Netgear recently released the MK63S Nighthawk Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. So, how does this new model compare against the older MK63?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the mesh systems.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Netgear Nighthawk MK63 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, the Netgear Nighthawk MK63S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System comes with a 90-day subscription to Netgear Armor. With this premium service, you will get advanced protection for your network in addition to protection for the devices that are connected to the network.

Aside from the inclusion of Netgear Armor, the two products are identical when it comes to specs and features.

MK63 vs. MK63S Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for these two Netgear products below.

Netgear Nighthawk MK63 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 SystemNetgear Nighthawk MK63S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
What’s in the Box1x MR60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Router

2x MS60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Satellites

1x 2 m Ethernet cable

3x 12 V / 1.5 A power adapters

1x Quick start guide		1x MR60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Router

2x MS60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Satellites

1x 2 m Ethernet cable

3x 12 V / 1.5 A power adapters

1x Quick start guide

90-day Netgear Armor subscription
Router and Satellite Weight0.63 lb.0.63 lb.
Router and Satellite Dimensions4.8 in x 4.8 in x 2.5 in4.8 in x 4.8 in x 2.5 in
Wi-Fi Bands IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz with 1024QAM support

IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz with 1024QAM support		 IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz with 1024QAM support

IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz with 1024QAM support
Tx/Rx2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
Router Ports1x WAN 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

1x LAN 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port		1x WAN 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

1x LAN 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
Satellite Port1x 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port1x 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
Router Memory128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM
Satellite Memory128 MB Flash and 256 MB DRAM128 MB Flash and 256 MB DRAM
Internal Antennas4x4x
Router and Satellite SpeedAX1800 (1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps)AX1800 (1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps)
Wi-Fi CoverageUp to 4,500 square feetUp to 4,500 square feet
General FeaturesBackwards Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 or earlier

Compatible with all ISP

Ethernet Backhaul

Explicit Beamforming

Guest Wi-Fi Network

MU-MIMO

Nighthawk App

Push Button WPS/SYNC

Quad-Core Processor

Single SSID

Smart Connect

Uplink and Downlink OFDMA

Whole Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi EasyMesh		Backwards Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 or earlier

Compatible with all ISP

Ethernet Backhaul

Explicit Beamforming

Guest Wi-Fi Network

MU-MIMO

Nighthawk App

Push Button WPS/SYNC

Quad-Core Processor

Single SSID

Smart Connect

Uplink and Downlink OFDMA

Whole Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi EasyMesh
Security FeaturesGuest Network Access

Secure Boot

VPN Support

WPA		Guest network access

Secure Boot

VPN Support

WPA

Netgear Armor trial
Support90-day complimentary technical support if purchased from an authorized reseller90-day complimentary technical support if purchased from an authorized reseller
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty1-year limited hardware warranty
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What’s in the Box

In addition to the routers, both products come with two satellites, a 2-meter-long Ethernet cable, three power adapter and a quick starter guide.

The MK63S also includes a 90-day trial for Netgear Armor.

You can check out a breakdown of what’s included in the box for the two products below:

Netgear Nighthawk MK63 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System:

  • 1x MR60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Router
  • 2x MS60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Satellites
  • 1x 2 m Ethernet cable
  • 3x 12 V / 1.5 A power adapters
  • 1x Quick start guide

Netgear Nighthawk MK63S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System:

  • 1x MR60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Router
  • 2x MS60 Mesh Wi Fi 6 Satellites
  • 1x 2 m Ethernet cable
  • 3x 12 V / 1.5 A power adapters
  • 1x Quick start guide
  • 90-day Netgear Armor subscription

Router and Satellite Weight

The router and satellites for each of the mesh systems have the same weight, which is 0.63 lb.

Router and Satellite Dimensions

The router and satellites of the MK63 and MK63S are also identical when it comes to physical size.

You can check out the measurements for each networking device below:

  • 4.8 in x 4.8 in x 2.5 in

Wi-Fi Bands

The Netgear Nighthawk MK63 and MK63S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Systems use the following bands:

  • IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz with 1024QAM support
  • IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz with 1024QAM support

Tx/Rx

Both products use 2×2 (2.4 GHz) + 2×2 (5 GHz) for transmit and receive.

Router Ports

The MK63 and MK63S routers come with the following ports:

  • 1x WAN 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 1x LAN 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

Satellite Port

Each satellite for the two Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems come with one 10 Mbps /100 Mbps /1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port.

Router Memory

For memory, the main router units of the MK63 and MK63S are equipped with 128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM.

Satellite Memory

The satellites included in each product come equipped with 128 MB Flash and 256 MB DRAM.

Internal Antennas

Both of the mesh systems in this versus guide have four internal antennas.

Router and Satellite Speed

Both Wi-Fi 6 systems have been rated with a speed of AX1800 (1200 Mbps + 600 Mbps).

Wi-Fi Coverage

The MK63 and MK63S can both cover up to 4,500 square feet.

General Features

The Nighthawk MK63 and MK63S also support the following general features:

  • Backwards Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 or earlier
  • Compatible with all ISP
  • Ethernet Backhaul
  • Explicit Beamforming
  • Guest Wi-Fi Network
  • MU-MIMO
  • Nighthawk App
  • Push Button WPS/SYNC
  • Quad-Core Processor
  • Single SSID
  • Smart Connect
  • Uplink and Downlink OFDMA
  • Whole Home Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi EasyMesh

Security Features

For security, both products feature guest network access, secure boot, VPN support as well as WPA.

The Netgear Nighthawk MK63S also comes with 90-day subscription to Netgear Aromor. With this subscription, you will be able to get notifications on malicious threats, block unknown devices from network access, defend against vulnerabilities and perform other advanced security actions on your network as well as connected devices.

You can check out a list of security features for the two products below:

Netgear Nighthawk MK63 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System:

  • Guest Network Access
  • Secure Boot
  • VPN Support
  • WPA

Netgear Nighthawk MK63S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System:

  • Guest network access
  • Secure Boot
  • VPN Support
  • WPA
  • Netgear Armor trial

Support

The MK63 and MK63S each comes with a 90-day complimentary technical support if you purchase the mesh system from an authorized reseller.

Warranty

The Netgear Nighthawk MK63 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System and Netgear Nighthawk MK63S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System each comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

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What’s the difference between Netgear Nighthawk RAX70, RAX80 and RAX120?

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Netgear recently released a new Wi-Fi 6 Router with the RAX70. So, how does this model stack up against the similar RAX80 and RAX120?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the three wireless routers.

Quick Summary

When compared to the RAX80 and RAX120, the new RAX70 is a tri-band router, which gives it a speed advantage over the other two when using multiple devices.

Out of this group, the RAX120 has the largest Wi-Fi coverage area as well as supporting the most simultaneous streams.

The RAX80 is the only router of the three to come with Circle Parental Controls.

All three wireless routers have the same general Wi-Fi features, system requirements, service support and warranty coverage.

RAX70 vs. RAX80 vs. RAX120

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the three Wi-Fi 6 routers below.

Netgear RAX70 Nighthawk Tri-Band-Band Wi-Fi 6 RouterNetgear RAX80 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 RouterNetgear RAX120 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
What’s in the BoxRAX70 router

Ethernet cable

Quick start guide

Power adapter		RAX80 router

Ethernet cable

Quick start guide

Power adapter		RAX120 router

Ethernet cable

Quick start guide

Power adapter
Weight2.58 lbs. (or 1171 g)2.82 lbs. (or 1281 g)3.00 lbs. (or 1364 g)
Minimum Dimensions11.85 in x 8.15 in x 3.31 in (or 301 mm x 207 mm x 84 mm)10.75 in x 7.95 in x 2.83 in (or 273 mm x 202 mm x 72 mm)12.20 in x 7.48 in x 1.77 in (or 310 mm x 190 mm x 45mm)
Processor1.5 GHz quad-core processor1.8 GHz quad-core processor2.2 GHz quad-core processor
Wi-Fi BandsTri-BandDual-BandDual-Band
Wi-Fi 6 SpeedUp to 6.6 Gbps (1.2 Gbps + 4.8 Gbps + 600 Mbps)Up to 6.0 Gbps (1.2 Gbps + 4.8 Gbps)Up to 6.0 Gbps (1.2 Gbps + 4.8 Gbps)
WiFi CoverageUp to 2,500 square feeUp to 2,500 square feeUp to 3,500 square fee
Simultaneous StreamsUp to 8 devicesUp to 8 devicesUp to 12 devices
Antennas6x4x8x
Ethernet Ports1x WAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

4x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation

Multi-Gig Internet Port Aggregation		1x WAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

5x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation

Multi-Gig Internet Port Aggregation		1x WAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port

4x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports

1x 5G/2.5G/1G Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN port

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
USB Ports1x USB port2x USB port2x USB port
Operating System RequirementsLinux

Mac OS

UNIX

Windows 7

Windows 8

Windows 10

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows 2000		Linux

Mac OS

UNIX

Windows 7

Windows 8

Windows 10

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows 2000		Linux

Mac OS

UNIX

Windows 7

Windows 8

Windows 10

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows 2000
Browser RequirementsMicrosoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher

Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome 55 or higher

Firefox 45 or higher

Safari 10 or higher		Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher

Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome 55 or higher

Firefox 45 or higher

Safari 10 or higher		Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher

Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome 55 or higher

Firefox 45 or higher

Safari 10 or higher
Wi-Fi Features1024-QAM

Beamforming+

MU-MIMO

OFDMA

Smart Connect		1024-QAM

Beamforming+

MU-MIMO

OFDMA

Smart Connect		1024-QAM

Beamforming+

MU-MIMO

OFDMA

Smart Connect
Voice ControlAmazon Alexa

Google Assistant		Amazon Alexa

Google Assistant		Amazon Alexa

Google Assistant
Nighthawk AppSupportedSupportedSupported
Security Features802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Automatic firmware updates

Double Firewall

NETGEAR Armor

Secure guest access

VPN client support

VPN support with OpenVPN Connect app

WPA3		802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK

Automatic firmware updates

Circle Parental Controls

Double Firewall

NETGEAR Armor

Secure guest access

VPN client support

VPN support with OpenVPN Connect app

WPA3		Automatic firmware updates

Double Firewall

NETGEAR Armor

Secure guest access

VPN client support

VPN support with OpenVPN Connect app

WPA3
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What’s in the Box

You can check out what’s included in each box for all three products below:

Netgear RAX70 Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • RAX70 router
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Power adapter

Netgear RAX80 Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • RAX80 router
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Power adapter

Netgear RAX120 Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • RAX120 router
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Power adapter

Weight

The RAX120 is the heaviest of the group while the new RAX70 is the lightest. The RAX80 is in the middle.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

  • RAX70: 2.58 lbs. (or 1171 g)
  • RAX80: 2.82 lbs. (or 1281 g)
  • RAX120: 3.00 lbs. (or 1364 g)

Minimum Dimensions

When it comes to the minimum dimensions (which is when the router is completely folded), the new RAX70 is the widest and tallest while the RAX120 is the longest.

You can take a look at the measurements for all three below:

  • RAX70: 11.85 in x 8.15 in x 3.31 in (or 301 mm x 207 mm x 84 mm)
  • RAX80: 10.75 in x 7.95 in x 2.83 in (or 273 mm x 202 mm x 72 mm)
  • RAX120: 12.20 in x 7.48 in x 1.77 in (or 310 mm x 190 mm x 45mm)

Processor

The RAX120 has a faster quad-core CPU when compared to the other two Wi-Fi routers in this versus guide.

You can find the processor for all three devices below:

  • RAX70: 1.5 GHz quad-core processor
  • RAX80: 1.8 GHz quad-core processor
  • RAX120: 2.2 GHz quad-core processor

Wi-Fi Bands

The Netgear RAX70 is a Tri-Band router while the RAX80 and RAX120 are Dual-Band routers.

Wi-Fi 6 Speed

Thanks to the extra band, the RAX70 offers the most potential speed out of the three. The RAX80 and RAX120 have the same speeds.

You can check out the bandwidth specs below:

  • RAX70: AX6600 – Up to 6.6 Gbps (1.2 Gbps + 4.8 Gbps + 600 Mbps)
  • RAX80: AX6000 – Up to 6.0 Gbps (1.2 Gbps + 4.8 Gbps)
  • RAX120: AX6000 – Up to 6.0 Gbps (1.2 Gbps + 4.8 Gbps)

WiFi Coverage

The RAX70 and RAX80 can cover up to 2,500 square feet while the RAX120 can cover 40% more space at 3,500 square feet.

Simultaneous Streams

You can stream with up to 8 devices at the same time with the RAX70 and RAX80. You can stream even more devices with the RAX120 at up to 12 at the same time.

Antennas

The RAX120 includes the most antennas while the RAX80 has the least. The new RAX70 falls in the middle ground.

You can check out the number of antennas included in each product below:

  • RAX70: 6
  • RAX80: 4
  • RAX120: 8

Ethernet Ports

When it comes to Ethernet ports, the RAX80 has more than the RAX70 and RAX120. All three routers come with a WAN port in addition to Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation and Multi-Gig Internet Port Aggregation.

You can find a breakdown of the included ports for each product below:

RAX70 Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • 1x WAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 4x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
  • Multi-Gig Internet Port Aggregation

RAX80 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • 1x WAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 5x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
  • Multi-Gig Internet Port Aggregation

RAX120 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • 1x WAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 4x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 1x 5G/2.5G/1G Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN port
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation

USB Ports

The RAX70 includes one USB 3.0 port while the other two routers in this comparison use two USB 3.0 ports. The USB ports are used for storage only.

Operating System Requirements

The three WiFi 6 routers support the following operating systems:

  • Linux
  • Mac OS
  • UNIX
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000

Browser Requirements

The RAX70, RAX80 and RAX120 also requires the following internet browsers:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome 55 or higher
  • Firefox 45 or higher
  • Safari 10 or higher

Wi-Fi Features

The routers support the same general Wi-Fi features, which include the following:

  • 1024-QAM
  • Beamforming+
  • MU-MIMO
  • OFDMA
  • Smart Connect

Voice Control

You can also use voice control for all three Netgear wireless routers as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are supported.

Nighthawk App

Furthermore, the RAX70, RAX80 and RAX120 supports the Nighthawk App. With this smartphone application, you can setup the connection, test your connection, see the connected devices, manage Netgear subscription and more.

Security Features

When it comes to security, the RAX80 is the only router to feature Circle Parental Controls. The RAX80, along with the new RAX70, support 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK while the RAX120 doesn’t.

You can find a list of security features for the three routers below:

RAX70 Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Double Firewall
  • NETGEAR Armor
  • Secure guest access
  • VPN client support
  • VPN support with OpenVPN Connect app
  • WPA3

RAX80 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Circle Parental Controls
  • Double Firewall
  • NETGEAR Armor
  • Secure guest access
  • VPN client support
  • VPN support with OpenVPN Connect app
  • WPA3

RAX120 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Double Firewall
  • NETGEAR Armor
  • Secure guest access
  • VPN client support
  • VPN support with OpenVPN Connect app
  • WPA3

Support

The three routers each includes a 90-day complimentary technical support if the product was purchased from a Netgear authorized reseller.

Warranty

The Netgear RAX70 Nighthawk Tri-Band-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router, Netgear RAX80 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router and Netgear RAX120 Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router each comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

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