Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 23identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • SIM card slot
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1800 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2400 Mbit/s
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1200 Mbit/s
  • 3G
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • 4G
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Power source type
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC
  • Depth
    • Nighthawk AX3000 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:340 mm
    • LAX20 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:206 mm

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Comparison of AX3000, LAX20
65 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3000 Mbit/s1800 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)600 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2400 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneQAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n
USB sharingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network2 differ
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3GDiffersNoYes
4GDiffersNoYes
5GNoNo
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
4G LTE categoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,1900,2300,2600 MHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithms128-bit AES, WPA3128-bit AES, WPA3
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchYesYes
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS9
Antennas quantity22
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
System requirementsidentical
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft® Internet Explorer® 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome® 55 or higher, Firefox® 45 or higher, Safari® 10 or higher
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers340 mm206 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm572 mm
WeightDiffers600 g580 g
WidthDiffers206 mm295.8 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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