Price: $299.00
(as of Dec 09, 2024 18:01:08 UTC - Details)

Experience a new generation of WiFi 6 router with a built-in DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem that delivers blazing-fast multi-Gigabit Internet. With link aggregation and 2 times the capacity to handle more WiFi devices, the Nighthawk Multi-Gigabit Speed Cable Modem router delivers a truly next-level experience without limitations. Enjoy an improved Internet experience with a built-in cable modem that supports 1Gbps+ Internet speed and next-gen WiFi 6 technology that is ideal for the speeds you and your family want for lag-free gaming, 4K HD streaming, and Internet browsing coupled with improved indoor and outdoor coverage. Stream, game, and browse even more with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connectivity support with endless options for an incredibly fast Internet. NETGEAR Armor provides advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and your connected devices.The product is multiple voltage compatible that voltage arrange is100-240V
Compatible with major cable internet providers including Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox and more. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service. Best for cable provider plans up to 2Gbps
Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 25 concurrent devices with dual-band WiFi 6 (AX2700) speed (up to 2.7Gbps)
4 X 1 Gig Ethernet ports (supports port aggregation) and 1 USB 3.0 port for computers, game consoles, streaming players, storage drive, and other wired devices
Sets up easily with the Nighthawk app – easily manage WiFi settings at the device and network level, test internet speed and monitor data usage
DOCSIS 3.1 and 32x8 channel bonding
Replaces your cable modem and WiFi router. Save up to $168/yr in equipment rental fees
Supports WPA/WPA2/WPA3 wireless security protocols
Reviewer: Todd C Blake
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This Netgear Nighthawk CAX30 Is A Great Cable Modem/Router!
Review: First off, I purchased this Netgear Nighthawk CAX30 cable modem/router to replace a Motorola MG7700 cable modem/router that worked very well for over 5 years, until the 5 ghz wifi transceiver stopped working. I left a detailed, updated Amazon review for the MG7700 as well, 5 years ago. I have absolutely no complaints at all regarding the Motorola MG7700, however, as 3 to 5 years is the "planned obsolescence" of these devices, and then they either stop working due to years of cumulative component heat soaking, or it is time to upgrade them anyway due to advances in technology and its accompanying security protocols.This Netgear Nighthawk CAX30 cable modem/router works very well, and it is really easy to setup with Xfinity. It literally took 15 minutes to get the CAX30 up and running, and 10 minutes of that was just waiting for the ISP to do the configuration on their end. I am a Network Administrator of over 25 years, so I have plenty of experience setting up and troubleshooting both home and corporate Tech. devices, and this CAX30 is no exception. I refuse to call "customer service" these days and have some overseas "Tech." read a redundant troubleshooting script to me when I can fix most issues by myself (unless the device is DOA).The "trick" to getting these cable modems connected to an ISP is to be patient. First, unplug the old modem (if there is one) and plug in the new modem. Don't do anything with the modem other than powering it up and connecting the coax cable, and 1 hard-wired computer that will be used to configure the CAX30. Just leave the device alone and let it communicate with the WAN for about 20 minutes, and then proceed to set it up with the ISP.I initially skipped the Netgear App. and setup the CAX30 through the web browser interface using its IP address. I already have the Xfinity App. on my phone anyway, so I just used that App. to setup the CAX30 (which the Netgear App. will actually instruct users to do anyway). The CAX30 had already been up and running for around 20 minutes, as I previously recommended. I scanned the QR code on the side of the CAX30 with my phone, using the Xfinity App., and it automatically sent the modem CM MAC address and serial number to Xfinity. The CAX30 rebooted twice (after an Xfinity firmware update) and it was connected to the internet within 10 minutes. I had absolutely no problems at all connecting the CAX30 to Xfinity by myself, and I have had no issues with it for the many weeks it has been up and running now.After connecting the CAX30 to Xfinity, I updated it to the latest firmware on the router side of the device (this took 5 minutes and 1 reboot). The ISP controls the firmware updates on the modem side, BTW. I then proceeded to change the CAX30's SSID, WiFi Key, login password and IP address to greatly improve the device's security, and so it could automatically connect to all of the wireless clients on our home network. Everything connected without a hitch. We also have 2 desktop computers, 1 file/media server, and a gigabit switch plugged into the 4 Ethernet ports. All of the wired and wireless clients are working flawlessly with the CAX30, throughout the house, which is also wired with Cat. 6 Ethernet connections in every room and the garage/shop.The CAX30 has been up and running great for 6 weeks now with no reboots necessary, yet anyway. The WiFi is very fast and stable, and the CAX30 stays connected to up to 20 wireless devices on our home network at once (it will theoretically connect to 25 at a time). We have the 500 mbps Xfinify plan, and we continuously download at speeds just over 600 mbps. Upload speed is around 10 mbps, but that slow upload speed is due to the shortcomings of coax cable (and Xfinity) not being designed for synchronous connections (like fiber and copper are). It has nothing to do with the CAX30 at all.As I previously stated, the CAX30 is working great so far. However, there are a few "tweaks" that can be made in the settings in order to make it run even better, and further enhance security. First of all, make sure that the security changes I previously stated are implemented right away (the SSID can even be hidden). Secondly, make sure both aspects of the firewall are running (both boxes unchecked). Also, if there are a lot of slower IOT (Internet Of Things) smart, security or legacy devices on the wireless network make sure the 20/40 mhz band is turned on and the wireless airtime fair-share is turned off. This will greatly improve the speed and connectivity of those older and/or slower IOT devices, especially if they are far away from the router. Even greater security can be implemented by only allowing specific MAC addresses to connect, or not connect, to the network, but constant device connectivity can also be monitored in the Netgear App., from any mobile device. Also, turn off the WPS pin code generator, as this leaves the router wide-open to a brute-force attack.This Wireless router uses both beam-forming and MIMO technologies that greatly enhance the speed and stability of the wireless network, especially for clients that are a long distance from the router. WPA3 encryption is also included with the wireless router for greater security, but very few devices actually use WPA3 encryption at this point in time, so it is more of a future-proofing feature over the current WPA2 encryption standard. The wireless router functionality can be split into 2 separate SSIDs on the 5 ghz and 2.4 ghz frequencies, or set to one SSID "smart" mode, and the wireless router will automatically detect the most efficient frequency to use to communicate with each client on the network. There is also a "guest" network, but I recommend leaving that turned off for enhanced WiFi security.The one thing I can strongly suggest in order to enhance the performance and longevity of the CAX30 is to KEEP IT COOL! These modem/routers run very warm, and they need cool air circulating around them at all times. Do not put the CAX30 in a cabinet or near other devices that give off a lot of heat. The CAX30 needs to be about 5 feet off of the ground, on an open shelf, and in the center of the house in order to get the greatest functionality out of it, and make it last for many years to come (ok the "expected" 3 to 5 years at least). There are many other things that can be implemented in order to improve the longevity, functionality, and security of all Tech. devices, but these "home" use devices are rather limited in those aspects, so I just wanted to give everyone some helpful advice is all.Overall, I am very impressed with this CAX30 so far, but only time time will tell how long things will actually last these days. However, if I can get another 5 years out of the CAX30, like I did with the MG7700, I will be a very happy camper (fingers crossed). On that note, I can highly recommend this CAX30 to anyone looking for a really good (albeit, pricey) cable modem/router combination. Although, many people choose to go with a separate modem and router these days for better performance and security, and also to keep their ISP's firmware updates out of their router. Also, since so many people are concerned about product and company origins these days. Netgear is located in San Jose, California, and the Nighthawk CAX30 is manufactured in Indonesia. I hope this extensive review helps everyone to make an informed decision regarding the potential purchase and setup of the CAX30. Good luck!UPDATE: This Netgear CAX30 cable modem/router has been up and running for over 3 months now without a single hiccup. I reboot it once a month to clear the memory cache, just as routine maintenance, and it automatically reconnects to all attached devices within minutes. This CAX30 stays connected to around 23 wired and wireless devices 24/7, throughout the day. Some devices are permanently connected and some are randomly used. So far, I would say that this CAX30 is an excellent cable modem/router.

Reviewer: Yourmom
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent range, Easy setup, Companion App feels a bit clunky.
Review: I got this because my old modem died after 4 years and I needed my router to have more range anyway. The setup was relatively painless but the need for the companion app is lost on me. I have always used the regular IP log in and been fine. I guess I can understand if it provides some unseen security but my guess is that it's just a program that opens the I. P. portal within itself, like a pseudo web browser. The product is fantastic either way, great speed, great range, I can now browse internet in my garage which I couldn't before, and all my neighbors now have to see my obnoxious wifi name!

Reviewer: kjj
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worked Great for 1 day
Review: Was very impressed worked great was very fast until at the end of the first day it lost connection and tech at my ISP could not get a re connection, said there was not a problem at there end. The light that lets you know when it is solid white you have a connection to your ISP, started blinking white and amber , had no clue what the amber meant because the instruction manual never mentions what it means when the light turns amber. I decided that sending it back for a refund instead of trying to troubleshoot it was the best course of action. Will i try Netgear again? im debating if another brand like Arris is a better option.Update..... found user manual online which should have been included with a new unit and found out that the amber blinking light meant that someone had set a limit on the traffic meter in the settings and it shut off the connection when it reached that limit, also i could not get into the settings because this so called new unit wouldn't recognize the factory password. Apparently this was a used returned unit that someone had returned and set the traffic meter setting to shut the unit down the reason of the amber internet connection blinking light. I thought i was paying and getting a new factory unit amazon said it was new but instead i got a return. Also when i got this so called new unit it didn't look like a new factory packaging that you would find on a store bought unit, no clear plastic wrap and the box looked like it had been opened before, the packing inside didn't look right, anyway im glad i returned right away.

Reviewer: D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Consistent and reliable
Review: I've had Netgear products in the past and they have always been simple and reliable. This one is no different. I went through two router/wifi combos in the past few weeks, one from linksys and one from arris. They both had issues with wifi cutting out and system restarts (no log information, so I couldn't try to fix it). I went back to Netgear, even tho it cost a bit more, and everything works perfectly. The admin panel is easy to understand and the system helps optimize all the settings. The only issue I had was trying to figure out if I was receiving the correct downstream/upstream power levels, but that is more about searching documentation than the product itself.Bottom line, spend a bit more and get this one. Save yourself the headaches and time trying to figure out what's wrong.

Reviewer: Jesse S.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works as intended except…
Review: Overall happy with this purchase. Only issue I’ve been having with it is possibly due to the app or perhaps the device itself, I’m not sure.Through the app, you can see a list, by network, of devices connected to the router. Upon initial installation this feature worked flawlessly, after about 5 months I am no longer able to deny access to specific devices and sometimes the list itself takes quite a while to appear in the app. Other than that, I’ve had no connectivity issues, signal strength is good throughout the whole house and it was simple to set up