Netgear RAXE300-100NAS Nighthawk AXE7800 WiFi 6E Router
Overview
The Netgear RAXE300-100NAS is a high-performance WiFi 6E router engineered to meet the demands of modern small-to-medium business (SMB) environments and high-density home offices. By leveraging the newly available 6GHz spectrum, the RAXE300 provides a dedicated, interference-free frequency for compatible devices, effectively bypassing the congestion common in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. This tri-band architecture delivers a combined wireless throughput of up to 7.8Gbps, facilitating bandwidth-intensive operations such as 8K video streaming, large-scale cloud synchronization, and low-latency virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI).
In a branch office or edge deployment, the RAXE300 functions as a robust gateway featuring a 2.5Gbps multi-gigabit port. This port can be utilized for high-speed internet uplinks or dedicated high-bandwidth LAN connectivity to NAS units. The device incorporates six pre-optimized internal antennas within its proprietary wing design, ensuring consistent signal propagation and coverage up to 2,500 square feet without requiring manual adjustment. For IT administrators, the router supports WPA3 encryption and integrates with Netgear Armor for multi-layered cybersecurity. It offers a reliable, high-capacity wireless solution for environments where wired infrastructure is limited but multi-gigabit performance is essential.
Key Features
- – Tri-band WiFi 6E with dedicated 6GHz band access.
- – Combined wireless speeds up to 7.8Gbps throughput.
- – Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps port for high-speed WAN or LAN.
- – Six internal antennas pre-optimized for coverage.
- Brand Netgear
- Part Number RAXE300-100NAS
- Product Type WiFi 6E Router
- WiFi Standard WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
- Total Throughput 7.8 Gbps (AXE7800)
- Frequency Bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
- Processor 1.7GHz Quad-Core
- Ethernet Ports 1x 2.5G, 5x 10/100/1000 Mbps
- USB Ports 1x USB 3.0 Type-C
- Security WPA3, Netgear Armor, VPN Support
- Dimensions 301 x 202 x 211 mm
- Weight 1.01 kg
- Power Supply 12V / 3.5A
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the RAXE300 support Link Aggregation for wired devices? Yes, the RAXE300 supports LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) on two of its 1Gbps LAN ports, allowing for a combined 2Gbps wired connection to compatible NAS or server hardware.
- Is the 6GHz band backward compatible with older WiFi 5 devices? No, the 6GHz band is exclusive to WiFi 6E-certified devices. However, the RAXE300 is a tri-band router, meaning it still provides 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for full backward compatibility with legacy devices.
- Can the 2.5Gbps port be used for internal LAN connectivity? Yes, the 2.5Gbps port is versatile and can be configured as either a WAN port for multi-gigabit internet or as a LAN port for high-speed local data transfers to a switch or workstation.
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