7 reviews for NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX120) – AX6000 Wireless Speed (up to 6Gbps) | Coverage for Large-to-Very Large Homes, 3500 sq….
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Varun Haran –
I upgraded from my Nighthawk R7000P and all I can say is it was a worthwhile investment. the connection speeds are awesome and the reliability is robust! no more dropped connections and a whole lot of wifi 6 goodness. 4.5 out of 5. I feel the Netgear armor integration could have been better and the web mgmt interface in general.
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Enrique N. –
Prometía mucho, sólo q al utilizarlo un par de horas comenzó a reiniciarse… no hice caso a los comentarios y al final fue lo q sucedió. Quizás sólo es un mal diseño de hw o sw. Va de regreso… extraño a linksys cuando era de cisco… 🥲
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Andrea Armeni –
Oltre alla linea fantastica di questo prodotto (sembra davvero un’astronave uscita da Star Wars! WOW!), sono rimasto davvero impressionato dalla velocità di trasferimento raggiunta: quasi 100 MBytes al secondo!!! Sto usando 2 HDD (uno clone dell’altro) collegati via usb al router RAX120 e sul mio pc uso una scheda wifi 6 AX3000 (su PCI express con 2 antenne esterne), e ad una distanza di circa 10 metri, riesco a scambiare sui 85 MBytes al secondo! Anche il mio Surface 7 Pro scambia dati con una velocità che varia tra i 25 e i 60MBytes al secondo! Finalmente lavorare via WiFi sulla mia rete interna, non è mai stato così rapido e piacevole!!! Riesco a scambiare giga di dati in pochi minuti! Il router per ora sta girando in modo stabile 24/7 e grazie all’app mobile posso sempre tenere sotto controllo i dati più importanti riguardo la mia rete. Sicuramente non posso fare altro che consigliarne l’acquisto!
P.s. Se non potete posizionarlo in un posto areato, vi consiglio almeno di aumentare lo strato dei piedini, anche con semplici feltrini sovrapposti (io ad esempio ne ho messi tre strati), al fine di garantire un minimo di passaggio di aria sotto al router. Per via dell’hardware in uso e delle performance fornite, è normale che si scaldi più di un comune router WiFi 5 o inferiore.
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stingerdoc –
I chose this router to update my wifi in the house, my criteria was coverage and speed since the old router was starting to show it’s age. After reading the reviews the Netgear RAX 120 was my choice, it has the coverage at 3500 sqft and the speed hit the target, an added plus was multi device usage without the lag.
To address some issues I have seen in reviews. 1. Set up: From what I saw in most unsat reviews the people that were unhappy used the app to setup the router. I started with this process and quickly saw how this could be frustrating. I would HIGHLY recommend you hardwire setup with pc, it is a MUCH easier process.
2. Firestick: So far, I can start up just about all of my apps on my firestick, I do have one that gives me problems and that’s my Dish app. For some reason it shuts down router and it only happens on tv’s and not kindle or phone. That being said, I have only had to restart router once so far so this is a puzzle.
3. Real world performance: I have about an 1800 sqft home, the old router I had dead spots. This router performs like a rhino on steroids. Old router I could barely get a signal in the garage, now I can go across the street to the neighbors front door and still have a signal. There is no lag, since this is fast and can handle multiple devices at the same time without issue, I do not get the occasional clocking spinner in center screen.
Conclusion: This is a good router if you keep it simple. I am sure other users have tweaked it to their liking but for most of us who buy product and plug it in and expect it to work this router will do.
02/23/2022 – Update: I am sorry to say I have to return this router and lower the rating. The reboot and restart reviews I have read are true and I have experienced them for myself. I am not willing to spend hours or days to try and hash out problem since I don’t want to miss my return window and I don’t feel like double talk. I think as a consumer that when you get something like this that it should work out of the box with little or no issues. I did set this up correctly and as I have mentioned I did it hardwired. When it works it is great but the reboots several times a day is annoying.
03/11/2022 Traded in the RAX120 for RAX70, the differences between the two are subtle. When the RAX120 worked it was awesome, the range and the speed were just outstanding. The problem with the RAX as I have mentioned is the constant reboot. I traded this in for a RAX70, this router is just as good if not better. RAX70 is a triband router and is wifi 6 however the range is a little shorter by 1000 ft, in my house I do not notice the difference. This router I have had for about 2 weeks now and I must say it is solid, no resets or reboots. I have a theory which is the RAX series 120 and 200 might have program issues but maybe heating problems too. I bring this up because I noticed when I turned on the fan permanently for the RAX120, the reboots were fewer but they still happened.
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AE –
Fácil de instalar el doble de velocidad
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Stuart –
This router replaces a Nighthawk XR500 that’s being sent back for replacement after it went faulty. I’ve been watching this router for a while and it’s firmware updates and when the XR500 gave up I thought it’s time to move on. Very easy to set up with either the app or web page, I entered the same credentials and everything connected straight away. The XR was different as it was constant messing to get even Echo devices to connect. The web page and app are basic and not complicated and within 10mins it was up and running after the firmware updated. I turned off AX mode as I have no AX devices and it’s very stable so far. Wi-fi coverage is excellent, way better than the XR. I have 2 NETGEAR Ex8000 extenders as I had dead areas but now it just covers the property but I’m using one extender as it has some wired connections from other devices. I noticed too the extender now connects at max strength. For example my Arlo security cameras connect to extender and streaming is now butter smooth with their app and Apples HomeKit. I’m also on BT and there is no issue but I’m running a HG612 modem and not a home hub which I prefer. The specs are impressive, 64bit with good ram and cpu power as indicated in the spec. Perfect for streaming and gaming without the complex software many gaming routers supply. It’s a set and forget device. QoS is basic and I’ve left it off and have streamed and gamed at the same time without any issues so far. A very capable router thanks to its spec.
I’ve also noticed as I’m using smart connect it’s working well at roaming and allocating devices to different channels ie. 2.4 or 5Ghz. Both web page and app show what’s connected to what channels and you can turn off devices if need be. Again this is a vast improvement and does the work for you. I’ve in total 15 devices connect to the network and it’s not even pushing it. There is a small fan to keep the temp down, it’s not come on yet and the case is slightly warm to touch, not surprising with the cpu power this router has.
To round up if you want a Wi-fi 6 router or just a good modern up-to date router you can’t go wrong. Set it up and forget it’s there, perfect.
Varun Haran –
I upgraded from my Nighthawk R7000P and all I can say is it was a worthwhile investment. the connection speeds are awesome and the reliability is robust! no more dropped connections and a whole lot of wifi 6 goodness. 4.5 out of 5. I feel the Netgear armor integration could have been better and the web mgmt interface in general.
Enrique N. –
Prometía mucho, sólo q al utilizarlo un par de horas comenzó a reiniciarse… no hice caso a los comentarios y al final fue lo q sucedió.
Quizás sólo es un mal diseño de hw o sw. Va de regreso… extraño a linksys cuando era de cisco… 🥲
Andrea Armeni –
Oltre alla linea fantastica di questo prodotto (sembra davvero un’astronave uscita da Star Wars! WOW!), sono rimasto davvero impressionato dalla velocità di trasferimento raggiunta: quasi 100 MBytes al secondo!!! Sto usando 2 HDD (uno clone dell’altro) collegati via usb al router RAX120 e sul mio pc uso una scheda wifi 6 AX3000 (su PCI express con 2 antenne esterne), e ad una distanza di circa 10 metri, riesco a scambiare sui 85 MBytes al secondo! Anche il mio Surface 7 Pro scambia dati con una velocità che varia tra i 25 e i 60MBytes al secondo!
Finalmente lavorare via WiFi sulla mia rete interna, non è mai stato così rapido e piacevole!!!
Riesco a scambiare giga di dati in pochi minuti!
Il router per ora sta girando in modo stabile 24/7 e grazie all’app mobile posso sempre tenere sotto controllo i dati più importanti riguardo la mia rete. Sicuramente non posso fare altro che consigliarne l’acquisto!
P.s. Se non potete posizionarlo in un posto areato, vi consiglio almeno di aumentare lo strato dei piedini, anche con semplici feltrini sovrapposti (io ad esempio ne ho messi tre strati), al fine di garantire un minimo di passaggio di aria sotto al router. Per via dell’hardware in uso e delle performance fornite, è normale che si scaldi più di un comune router WiFi 5 o inferiore.
stingerdoc –
I chose this router to update my wifi in the house, my criteria was coverage and speed since the old router was starting to show it’s age.
After reading the reviews the Netgear RAX 120 was my choice, it has the coverage at 3500 sqft and the speed hit the target, an added plus was multi device usage without the lag.
To address some issues I have seen in reviews.
1. Set up: From what I saw in most unsat reviews the people that were unhappy used the app to setup the router. I started with this process and quickly saw how this could be frustrating. I would HIGHLY recommend you hardwire setup with pc, it is a MUCH easier process.
2. Firestick: So far, I can start up just about all of my apps on my firestick, I do have one that gives me problems and that’s my Dish app. For some reason it shuts down router and it only happens on tv’s and not kindle or phone. That being said, I have only had to restart router once so far so this is a puzzle.
3. Real world performance: I have about an 1800 sqft home, the old router I had dead spots. This router performs like a rhino on steroids. Old router I could barely get a signal in the garage, now I can go across the street to the neighbors front door and still have a signal. There is no lag, since this is fast and can handle multiple devices at the same time without issue, I do not get the occasional clocking spinner in center screen.
Conclusion: This is a good router if you keep it simple. I am sure other users have tweaked it to their liking but for most of us who buy product and plug it in and expect it to work this router will do.
02/23/2022 – Update: I am sorry to say I have to return this router and lower the rating. The reboot and restart reviews I have read are true and I have experienced them for myself. I am not willing to spend hours or days to try and hash out problem since I don’t want to miss my return window and I don’t feel like double talk. I think as a consumer that when you get something like this that it should work out of the box with little or no issues. I did set this up correctly and as I have mentioned I did it hardwired. When it works it is great but the reboots several times a day is annoying.
03/11/2022 Traded in the RAX120 for RAX70, the differences between the two are subtle.
When the RAX120 worked it was awesome, the range and the speed were just outstanding.
The problem with the RAX as I have mentioned is the constant reboot.
I traded this in for a RAX70, this router is just as good if not better.
RAX70 is a triband router and is wifi 6 however the range is a little shorter by 1000 ft, in my house I do not notice the difference. This router I have had for about 2 weeks now and I must say it is solid, no resets or reboots.
I have a theory which is the RAX series 120 and 200 might have program issues but maybe heating problems too. I bring this up because I noticed when I turned on the fan permanently for the RAX120, the reboots were fewer but they still happened.
AE –
Fácil de instalar el doble de velocidad
Stuart –
This router replaces a Nighthawk XR500 that’s being sent back for replacement after it went faulty. I’ve been watching this router for a while and it’s firmware updates and when the XR500 gave up I thought it’s time to move on.
Very easy to set up with either the app or web page, I entered the same credentials and everything connected straight away. The XR was different as it was constant messing to get even Echo devices to connect.
The web page and app are basic and not complicated and within 10mins it was up and running after the firmware updated. I turned off AX mode as I have no AX devices and it’s very stable so far.
Wi-fi coverage is excellent, way better than the XR. I have 2 NETGEAR Ex8000 extenders as I had dead areas but now it just covers the property but I’m using one extender as it has some wired connections from other devices. I noticed too the extender now connects at max strength. For example my Arlo security cameras connect to extender and streaming is now butter smooth with their app and Apples HomeKit.
I’m also on BT and there is no issue but I’m running a HG612 modem and not a home hub which I prefer.
The specs are impressive, 64bit with good ram and cpu power as indicated in the spec. Perfect for streaming and gaming without the complex software many gaming routers supply. It’s a set and forget device.
QoS is basic and I’ve left it off and have streamed and gamed at the same time without any issues so far. A very capable router thanks to its spec.
I’ve also noticed as I’m using smart connect it’s working well at roaming and allocating devices to different channels ie. 2.4 or 5Ghz. Both web page and app show what’s connected to what channels and you can turn off devices if need be. Again this is a vast improvement and does the work for you. I’ve in total 15 devices connect to the network and it’s not even pushing it.
There is a small fan to keep the temp down, it’s not come on yet and the case is slightly warm to touch, not surprising with the cpu power this router has.
To round up if you want a Wi-fi 6 router or just a good modern up-to date router you can’t go wrong. Set it up and forget it’s there, perfect.
muni –
It’s a good speed WiFi and covers entire house