Blazing-Fast WiFi 6 Speeds
Instantly upgrade to faster WiFi 6 technology. The Nighthawk® AX1800 WiFi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter is engineered to provide faster uploading and downloading, more reliable connections, and smoother streaming to your older Windows® 10 & 11 PCs and notebooks. Experience better overall performance for your HD streaming, video conferences, work, and online learning. Just plug the adapter in to the USB port on your PC or notebook for an easy upgrade. Maximize the signal strength where you need it with the uniquely designed flexible antenna. Compatible with any WiFi 5 or 6 router. Works with all standard WiFi networks.
Key Features
- Upgrade Your Computer to WiFi 6 Technology — Connect your computer to WiFi 6 speeds with less congestion for HD streaming, video conferences, work, & online learning.
- Instant WiFi Upgrade — Boost the speed performance of your older Windows® PCs & notebooks with an instant WiFi upgrade to the faster WiFi 6 technology with up to 1.8Gbps speed.
- Fastest WiFi Available Automatically — A7500 auto-senses your device’s technology and automatically connects to the correct WiFi band: 2.4GHz or 5GHz
- Flip-open Antenna Design — Easily adjust the flexible antenna to find the strongest signal and best coverage near your computer. Two (2) internal high-gain antennas improve performance.
- Super-speed USB 3.0 — Get a faster USB connection to your computer—up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
- Compatible with Any WiFi Router — Compatible with any WiFi Router—Connects to any WiFi 5 or 6 router and works with all standard WiFi networks. Works best with the NETGEAR Nighthawk ecosystem and Orbi mesh products.
Technical Specifications
- WiFi 6 (IEEE® 802.11ax) (AX1800)
- 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps
- 5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80, up to 1200Mbps
- Backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
- USB 3.0 — Up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
- MU-MIMO—2 — stream MU-MIMO on each band (2.4GHz/5GHz)
- OFDMA — Allows efficient data transmission to devices simultaneously
- Beamforming — Improves range and performance for 2.4GHz & 5GHz devices
Security
- WPA3 — Latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
Flip-open Design Maximizes Range And Signal Strength
Adjustable antenna plugs directly into USB
Compatiable With Any WiFi 6 Router or Mesh System
Netgear USB Wi-Fi Adapter Comparison
A6150 |
A7500 |
A8000 |
A9000 |
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| Wi-Fi Speed | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200, 1.2 Gbps | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800, 1.8 Gbps | Wi-Fi 6E, AXE3000, 3.6 Gbps | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500, 6.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps 5.0 GHz 867 Mbps |
2.4 GHz 600 Mbps 5.0 GHz 1200 Mbps |
2.4 GHz 600 Mbps 5.0 GHz 1200 Mbps 6.0 GHz 1200 Mbps |
2.4 GHz 688 Mbps 5.0 GHz 2882 Mbps 6.0 GHz 2882 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 or 5 | Wi-Fi 6E, 6, or 5 | Wi-Fi 7, 6E, or 6 |
| Computer Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Security | WPA2 | WPA3 | WPA3 | WPA3 |
| OS Support | Windows (all), macOS 10.8.3–10.15.7 | Windows 10 & 11 | Windows 10 & 11 (Windows 11 for 6 GHz) | Windows 11 and newer |
| Cradle | No | No | Yes | Yes |