NETGEAR MK62 Nighthawk™

Features

Mesh WiFi 6 System: With NETGEAR'S Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System (MK62) you'll enjoy advanced whole home WiFi designed to deliver smooth 4K online video streaming and fast online video gaming to more devices at the same time. The Nighthawk MK62 consists of a WiFi Router (MR60) and WiFi Satellite (MS60). It is perfect for medium to large homes up to 3,000 sq/ft and internet speeds over 100 Mbps. The Nighthawk MK62 system supports WiFi EasyMesh and allows you to connect additional satellites (sold separately) to expand wireless coverage even further.

• WiFi EasyMesh: WiFi Certified EasyMesh brings a standards-based approach to WiFi networks that utilize multiple satellites or access points by combining the benefits of easy-to-use self-adapting WiFi with greater flexibility in device choice when building your WiFi network. WiFi EasyMesh networks employ multiple satellites or access points that work together to form a unified network that provides smart, efficient WiFi throughout your home or business.
• Seamless WiFi: A single network name provides seamless room-to-room roaming throughout your home so you can stream without the signal dropping. The Nighthawk MK62 system creates a seamless network throughout your home by using the same WiFi network name (SSID) for the included router and satellite, plus any additional satellites. Your WiFi devices like your smartphones, tablets, and laptops will remain connected to the same network name without disconnect and reconnect as you move around your house and yard.

ISP Compatibility: The Nighthawk MK62 Mesh WiFi 6 System is compatible with all internet service providers (ISP) and recommended for homes with over 100Mbps Internet plans. Just connect to your modem to create high-speed WiFi for your whole home. Unlike some WiFi systems, the MK62 works with your existing gateway or modem and Internet service provider right out of the box. You won't need to change your current equipment to use the Nighthawk MK62 Mesh WiFi 6 System. The MK62 uses a single WiFi name (SSID) and with just a couple of clicks, your secure WiFi network will be ready in no time.

• If your gateway or modem has router functionality, when you set up the MK62 network, choose AP mode and turn off your existing gateway or modem's WiFi to improve performance.
• If your gateway or modem does not have router functionality, when you set up the MK62 Mesh WiFi 6 network, select router mode and turn off your existing gateway or modem's WiFi to improve performance.

Note: After your existing WiFi is disabled, you can use that WiFi network name for Nighthawk MK62 Mesh WiFi 6 System.

Power Processor & Antennas: The NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System (MK62) employs a powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and features four high-performance internal antennas. The ultra-fast 1.5 GHz quad-core processor enables the router to seamlessly handle data intensive applications such as 4K UHD video streaming, VR/AR gaming, as well as provide a stronger, more reliable WiFi experience. This powerful processor is optimized for making intelligent spontaneous decisions to schedule data traffic for maximized WiFi Bandwidth utilization.

WiFi 6 (802.11ax): With WiFi 6, you get up to 4x more device capacity than you do with WiFi 5; so you can stream, game, work and learn from home without affecting speed or reliability. WiFi 6 supports up to 12 streams at once. You'll enjoy blazing-fast speeds on all your connected devices and say goodbye to buffering and lag. Many of the latest smartphones and laptops are compatible with WiFi 6. By upgrading to WiFi 6, you can connect your new smart devices to the most powerful WiFi standard, unlock the best WiFi performance, and get the most out of your WiFi 6 products.

• 4X4 MU-MIMO: Using 4X4 MU-MIMO technology, the Nighthawk MK62 can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. Quad Stream on both WiFi bands gives you the fastest WiFi speeds combined with MU-MIMO capability allows you to simultaneously stream to multiple devices at the same time. Thanks to Quad Stream, up to four data streams per WiFi band maximizes connection speed. 8 WiFi streams (four in the 2.4GHz band and four in the 5GHz band) offer 4x the device capacity as compared to typical 2x2 AC WiFi. More WiFi streams per band greatly increases the amount of data the router sends to and receives from devices because more bandwidth is available and there is less congestion for all the devices on the network. With reliable connections to all connected devices, now more devices than ever before can simultaneously be on your network.
• 12 WiFi Streams: More WiFi streams provide more available bandwidth and less congestion for all the devices in the WiFi network. Since separate data signals can be sent to and from your devices on different streams, the amount of information that can be sent over your network greatly increases. The powerful Nighthawk Tri-Band AX12 (RAX200) router provides 12 streams of WiFi connectivity giving you a superior WiFi performance for Ultra HD streaming, low latency gaming, and all your smart home devices.

Note: WiFi 6 is backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devices (WiFi 5 and below).

1.8 Gbps Dual-Band: WiFi 6 offers improved improved dual-band technology designed for faster, more reliable connections that can handle 25 or more devices for smoother streaming and connection capacity. The Dual-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System's combined speeds up to 1.8 Gbps will keep up with your family's streaming, gaming, and smart home needs.

• Band 1: 600 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz
• Band 2: 1200 Mbps @ 5.0 GHz

OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access): WiFi 6 uses OFDMA to direct WiFi traffic much more efficiently, increasing network capacity even when multiple devices are connected to the network. Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) enables efficient data scheduling so that more transmissions can be sent at the same time, resulting in an impressive capacity increase in your network. This increased or available bandwidth allows you to add more devices to your network. Nighthawk AX8 supports uplink and downlink OFDMA to efficiently use air-time with better frequency reuse, reduced latency, and increased network efficiency. This is extremely useful for latency sensitive applications such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and Internet of things (IoT) sensors.

Beamforming: Beamforming boosts speed, reliability, and range of WiFi connections on 2.4 and 5GHz bands. Unlike typical WiFi routers that just blast the WiFi signals in all directions; with Beamforming the router & device communicate with each other, so the router can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. The result is a stronger, faster, more reliable connection that is locked in even when the device is moved around the home.

Gigabit Ethernet Ports: In addition to WiFi connectivity, the NETGEAR Nighthawk MK2 system offers hardwired Ethernet connectivity. The system's WiFi Router (MR60) features two Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN / 1 LAN). The WAN port is used to connect your Internet modem, while the LAN port is used to connect a local network device. The system's WiFi Satellite is outfitted with one Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (no WAN port) to connect a hardwired network component in another room. The Gigabit Ethernet ports support wired connections up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet and allows you to easily connect shared storage devices, printers, and other supported peripherals to your network.

Nighthawk App: The Nighthawk App (for Apple iOS 11.0+ & Android OS 5.0+) makes it easy and intuitive to setup and use the NETGEAR Nighthawk MK62 system. With the Nighthawk app, you can install your router using very few steps - just connect your mobile device to the default network, and the app will walk you through the rest. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even help register your router with NETGEAR. At the end of installation, an easy to use overview screen provides quick way to see what your network credentials are so you don't have to write it down on a piece of paper. The overview screen also shows you all connected devices and links you to helpful support information related to your router.

Notes: You can still use web-based installation wizard to install the MK62 system by visiting from your mobile device or a PC connected to the router.

High Security: Maintain the highest security across your network to ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered.

• WPA3: The Nighthawk MK62 supports WPA3, the latest WiFi security protocol with new capabilities to enhance WiFi protection for your home network. Features such as improved password-based authentication and stronger encryption provide high-level of security for all connected devices on your network.
• Parental Controls: Keep your Internet browsing experience safe and secure with free parental controls. It allows you to limit access to certain web sites at certain times. For example no social networking or gaming site access after dinner time.
• Guest Network Access: Separate & secure access for guests. Guest networks create a completely separate WiFi network for your guests' devices, ensuring they do not have access to your home network or to the shared USB hard drive with all your personal data.
• VPN Support: VPN support offers secure remote access for telecommuters.
• Secure Boot: Secure Boot ensures only trusted firmware can be used on the hardware and blocks unauthorized firmware tampering.

NETGEAR Armor: NETGEAR Armor is an advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and all your connected devices (including computers, smartphones, and tablets). Download the NETGEAR Nighthawk App (for Apple iOS and Android) to activate NETGEAR Armor and receive real-time security updates. At the end of the free 30-day trial period, a $99.99 per year subscription covers all your connected devices. NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know the status of your home network and devices, anytime, anywhere. Get instant notifications when malicious threats are detected, block unknown devices from joining your home network or take action on vulnerabilities as they are discovered easily through the NETGEAR Nighthawk App.

• Online Security: A critical layer of online security, NETGEAR Armor actively safeguards you from cyber threats, such as ransomware, malware, botnets and more, by actively blocking known malicious sites and applications. Instant notifications warn you whenever you or someone in your family visit websites that may try to scam, infect or steal your personal information
• Vulnerability Checks: Hackers are constantly finding new ways to target devices, such as thermostats, lights, appliances, outlets and cameras that can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or malicious attacks. NETGEAR Armor regularly scans all Internet connected devices to keep you safer from potential security vulnerabilities. Armor also checks for open ports, password strength, firmware versions, and other potential security weaknesses. Scanning is fast and with minimal impact on your system performance, since it occurs in the cloud to maximize power and efficiency.
• Device Protections: Advanced cyber-security on your WiFi router is good. Added security on your router, plus all your smartphones, tablets, and computers is even better.  NETGEAR Armor comes with award winning Bitdefender cyber-security for all your Windows and macOS computers, as well as Android and Apple iOS devices. Take this extra security wherever you go, whether it be to your local cafe or on the road and knowing you have an extra layer of protection against cyber threats. To download BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY, go to armor-install.com on the device you want to install local protection on.

Smart Parental Controls: NETGEAR's Smart Parental Controls lets you manage your family's internet time. Built into select NETGEAR WiFi routers and systems, Smart Parental Controls offer a number of ways to manage your children's online activity and promote good online habits. NETGEAR offers a free 30-day trial period, after which a Premium Subscription ($7.99/month, $69.99/year) will be required for most features.

• Free Features:
  • Pause Internet: Lets you pause the internet when it's dinner time, study time, etc, and un-paused with the tap of a button.
  • Create Profiles: Lets you create custom profiles for each family member and manage online time by individual.
• Premium Paid Subscription Features:
  • Device Usage: Provides a detailed report of your child's internet usage across all their devices.
  • Website History: See what sites have been visited and block any inappropriate sites.
  • Content Filter: Lets you choose the most age-appropriate content filters. Pre-set filters can be customized.
  • Time Limits: Set a time limit on gaming, social media, or streaming.
  • Bedtime: Schedule custom bedtimes and encourage healthy sleep schedules.
  • Rewards: Lets you reward good behavior with more available internet time.
  • Off Time: Lets you set aside time for activities without having to confiscate your child's device.
  • My Time App: The My Time app, available for iOS and Android, can be installed on your child's device, letting them see their screen time and time limits. The My Time app also ensures your internet rules apply even when they're connected to networks outside of your home WiFi.

Mounting Options: The included WiFi Router (MR60) and WiFi Satellite (MS60) can be tabletop mounted on a stand, desk, shelf, or other flat mounting surface. The router and satellite do not support wall mounting.

Power Requirements: Both the WiFi Router (MR60) and WiFi Satellite (MS60) come with an external AC power adapter that will need to be plugged into an AC wall outlet or surge protector (sold separately).

Firmware Updates: Firmware updates are done over the internet through the Nighthawk app. Click here for the latest firmware update information.