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NETGEAR Nighthawk 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50) - AX5400 Dual Band Wireless Speed (Up to 5.4 Gbps) | 2,500 sq. ft. Coverage
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Brand | NETGEAR |
Model Name | RAX50 |
Special Feature | Beamforming, Internet Security, Remote Access, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Gaming Console, Smartphone |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Gaming |
Included Components | RAX50, Ethernet Cable, 4 External Antennas, Quick Start Guide, Power Adapter |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
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- Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. for up to 25 devices.
- Fast AX5400 Gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology for uninterrupted streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing
- Connects to your existing cable modem and replaces your WiFi router. Compatible with any internet service provider up to 1Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL
- Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 4 x 1G Ethernet ports Share a storage drive with any connected device and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere using the 1 x 3.0 USB port
- NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial
- Backed by 1-year limited warranty
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Sold By | DIGITEX | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Woot |
connectivity tech | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi |
number of ports | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
data transfer rate | 1 gigabits per second | 7.8 gigabits per second | 6500 gigabits per second | 9.3 gigabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | 6600 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 A, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 BE | 802 11 BE | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX |
frequency band class | dual band | tri band | dual band | tri band | dual band | tri band |
lan port bandwidth | 5 Gigabit Ethernet | — | 1000, 2500 Mbps | 2500, 1000 Mbps | 2.5 Gigabit | 1 Gbps |
max upstream rate | — | — | 2500 megabits per second | 2500 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | 6600 megabits per second |
security protocol | WPA2-PSK | WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK | WPA2 | WPA3 | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS | WPS |
frequency | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
operating system | Linux,Microsoft,Windows | — | NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S firmware / NETGEAR Genie | NETGEAR Proprietary OS | Windows, App, Mac OS, Linus | ZyNOS, Junos OS, Cisco IOS, RouterOS |
antenna type | — | — | fixed | fixed | fixed | internal |
From the manufacturer
Simultaneously Stream Everything at Fast Speed
Now you can enjoy uninterrupted movies, gaming, video calls and more on all your devices, all at the exact same time.
Connect a House Full of WiFi Devices Without Compromise
RAX50’s 6 WiFi streams deliver high performance and reliability for up to 25 smart home devices.
WiFi 6 Gives Faster Speeds for Your Needs
Blazing WiFi speeds up to 5.4Gbps let you download, stream and transfer 4.5X faster than ever before.
Supports Fiber & Internet Plans up to 1Gbps
RAX50 is designed to support the latest 1G internet plans. Simply connect the internet to the WAN port using an Ethernet cable and start sharing across all your devices.
Essential Internet Security & Smart Parental Controls
NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices. Smart Parental Controls provide a safe, online experience for your kids. Both include a 30-day free trial.
Easy Setup & Management
The Nighthawk App makes it a snap to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi, including great features like Internet speed test, remote access to your network, internet pausing and more.
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WiFi Speed | WiFi 6 – AX4200 (Up to 4.2Gbps) | WiFi 6 – AX4200 (Up to 4.2Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX11000 (Up to 11Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps) |
WiFi Coverage | 2,000 sq. ft., 25 devices | 2,500 sq. ft., 25 devices | 2,500 sq. ft., 30 devices | 3,500 sq. ft., 30 devices | 2,500 sq. ft., 50 devices | Add up to 2,500 sq. ft. |
# Simultaneous Streams | 5 Streams | 6 Streams | 8 Streams | 12 Streams | 12 Streams | |
Wired Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1G | 4 x 1G | 5 x 1G, Supports Port Aggregation and up to 2G WAN | 4 x 1G, 1 x 1G/2.5G/5G (WAN or LAN), Supports Port Aggregation | 4 x 1G, 1 x 2.5G (WAN or LAN), Supports Port Aggregation | |
USB Ports - for Shared Storage/Printer | 1 x 3.0 (storage only) | 1 x 3.0 (storage only) | 2 x 3.0 (storage only) | 2 x 3.0 (storage only) | 2 x 3.0 (storage only) | |
Security & Parental Controls | NETGEAR Armor, NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2/WPA3, DoS, Double Firewall | |
Fiber/Internet Plan Bandwidth Supported | Up to 1Gbps | Up to 1Gbps | Up to 2Gbps | Up to 2Gbps | Up to 2Gbps | |
Advanced Technology | Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.5GHz Triple-Core processor | Dual Band, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.5GHz Triple-Core Processor | Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 2.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | Tri-Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect, OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | |
Other Features | Smart Parental Controls, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Voice Control | Smart Parental Controls, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Voice Control | Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Voice Control | Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Voice Control | Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Voice Control |
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Product Dimensions | 14.7 x 10 x 4.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
ASIN | B082X17B8P |
Item model number | RAX50-100NAS |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #15,635 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #128 in Computer Routers |
Date First Available | February 28, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Netgear |
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Built with the latest generation WiFi technology, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6/6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router provides up to 4 times more network capacity as compared to WiFi 5 (802. 11ac). Enjoy consistent and powerful signal strength to all your connected devices and superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multimedia streaming and online gaming.. Backed by a 1-year hardware warranty.
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Customers find that the router works well for streaming and WiFi for two phones. It's easy to set up with a simple user interface. The speed is great, and connectivity is excellent throughout the house. They are pleased with the quality and performance of this solid router. Many customers consider it a good value for money and appreciate its coverage. However, some customers have differing opinions on signal strength and app support.
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Customers like the router. They say it works well for streaming and WiFi for two phones. The geo-fence and QoS work, and they've had no issues with it. It's easy to set up and the app is great. Many consider it wonderful, a great brand, and happy to own it.
"I'm going to start with the good news...this thing really performs. I upgraded from a Linksys AC1750 that was going on 5 or 6 years old...." Read more
"...I'm actually happy this happened to me. Geo fence works, QoS works, literally everything just works. Bufferbloating is no longer an issue...." Read more
"...ft., making it perfect for homes with high internet demands...." Read more
"...I have no clue why but they won't work. The power supply had the same values and markings and the old cable was a standard Cat6e cable...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's simple setup and user-friendly interface. They find it easy to work with and appreciate its simplicity and features.
"...Though the NIGHTHAWK app has a lot of appeal for its’ simplicity and features, I wanted more in-depth control of the routers options than the app..." Read more
"...All in all the setup completed correctly but as you can see there were some hiccups...." Read more
"Very glad I chose this router over other brands. It was easy to setup and the extra features like speed test, devices connected, and usage are an..." Read more
"...The setup process is straightforward with the Nighthawk app, making it accessible even for those less tech-savvy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's speed and connectivity. They find it easy to set up using the app and say it gets connected within 10 minutes. The router keeps their data and speed secure.
"...The router strength is much stronger than my Starlink router and faster also." Read more
"...I was drawn to it's better speeds both in terms of the internet and the intranet. Setup can be a little funky...." Read more
"...Manage firewalls at work. Pro’s: Wifi - fast, true, nice maps, lots of charts. Very Pretty, That’s where it stops though. Usefulness?..." Read more
"...In testing, I noticed minimal buffering and impressive speeds even in the farthest rooms of my house, thanks to its advanced signal range...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's quality and performance. They find it reliable, secure, and future-proof. The router offers a sleek design and subtle LED indicators that enhance the overall experience.
"...The router strength is much stronger than my Starlink router and faster also." Read more
"...Manage firewalls at work. Pro’s: Wifi - fast, true, nice maps, lots of charts. Very Pretty, That’s where it stops though. Usefulness?..." Read more
"...This router has been the most unreliable and frustrating I've ever owned, and in my opinion, it shouldn’t even be sold...." Read more
"...WiFi 6 Router (RAX43) is a powerhouse for anyone seeking fast, reliable, and future-proof internet performance...." Read more
Customers find the router good value for money. They say it's worth the cost and installation effort.
"...This is best value Gigabit router available." Read more
"...netgaer is a good go to wifi router. great value for the money" Read more
"...The specs are identical, but not the price. Why, I don’t know...." Read more
"Quality router for the money. Easy to connect to your internet if you download the app. Didn’t even require rebooting my computers...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's coverage. They say it has good coverage in a 2200 sqft house, and can handle over 20 smart devices without any issues. The price, features, speed, and coverage are adequate for their minimalist inclinations. It reaches all rooms in their three bedroom house as well as security devices outside. The latest one offered their household better range and speeds, and can handle a lot of WiFi items connected all at once.
"...Price, features, speed and coverage are all adequate for my minimalist inclinations. I also opted for the 4-year Asurion protection coverage...." Read more
"...This thing covers my entire house and most of my yard - front and back. I am extremely happy with the performance...." Read more
"...offers 4.2 Gbps wireless speed, which is more than enough to handle a high-demand household with multiple devices streaming, gaming, and browsing..." Read more
"...dual-band router offering speeds up to 5.4 Gbps and coverage for up to 2,500 sq. ft., making it perfect for homes with high internet demands...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the router's signal strength. Some find it improves and faster than their previous router, with great WiFi coverage for around 2200 square feet. The WiFi 6 technology enhances device connectivity and reduces latency, making it ideal for gaming and 4K video streaming. However, others report issues with poor internet connectivity, weak phone reception, and WiFi dropping.
"...These are not deal breakers though. My networking demands are quite modest, so I didn’t need a gaming level router...." Read more
"...It simply would not come online. Their tech support seemed lost and recommended I ask for a replacement device, which I did...." Read more
"...However, after I upgraded to this router...520 gbps download and upload!..." Read more
"...It was easy to setup and the extra features like speed test, devices connected, and usage are an added plus...." Read more
Customers have different views on the app support for the router. Some find it useful and easy to use, allowing them to monitor and control their network. Others mention issues with the app not handling complex tasks, lack of access from PCs, and hindering the ability to use the network on the go.
"...However seeing that this router has a much higher range, better ui and better controls this is a no brainer. Not to mention no buffer bloat." Read more
"...but after installing the Netgear Windows app on my PC I was unable to get to the app from the PC. I wanted to upgrade the firmware etc...." Read more
"...The app made setting the router that much easier and the UI for the app seems great so far. Easy to understand and follow, easy to find things...." Read more
"...The app is a breeze with a great user interface and easy to work with. Can set up separate wifi network for guests. Contains parental control...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024Style: WiFi 6, 1.8GbpsVerified PurchaseI ordered this router to replace the Spectrum router I was paying $5 a month for, now having gone to $7 a month. It’s the router that looks like a charred meatloaf, standing on its’ head. It’s nothing special, so finding a substitute was like hurdling a very low bar.
This R6700AX is an exact clone of the NETGEAR RAX10. The specs are identical, but not the price. Why, I don’t know. Of note is that this router omits the “NIGHTHAWK” designation, which, aside from generally lower speeds and area coverage, also lacks a USB port and an on/off switch on the back. These are not deal breakers though. My networking demands are quite modest, so I didn’t need a gaming level router. One Dell workstation, two tablets, and a 2000 square foot house, where all the activity is confined to a single quadrant.
After reading the user manual, downloaded from the NETGEAR website (146 pages, does not cover NIGHTHAWK app), I opted to do a website interface, desktop installation, rather than using the highly touted NIGHTHAWK app. Though the NIGHTHAWK app has a lot of appeal for its’ simplicity and features, I wanted more in-depth control of the routers options than the app provided. For example, by electing to choose the “Smart Connect” feature, the router automatically chooses which band, the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, that gives the best performance for each particular device that’s connected. You can still choose to configure each band separately by assigning a different network name (SSID) to each band (and that configuration is generated, by default, in your setup procedure). But with only two devices connected at a time, the “Smart Connect” option did not offer any benefit to me. I actually went several steps further and disabled the 2.4 GHz band and both Guest Network bands leaving only the 5 GHz band active for my two tablets. A word of caution for either of these connection preferences. Unlike some other NETGEAR routers, neither option will disable the WPS feature. That’s a potential security threat lurking under the radar.
The installation process was simple and straight forward. Just sit back and answer the questions, click next, page by page, and you’re done. I chose the automatic set up option, the Setup Wizard, with the ability to go back through and tune the features important to me. This is done using the routers web interface, for which you must sign back into with your newly created password. There are a couple of You Tube videos, search: TONOR NETGEAR R6700AX SETUP, and search: BROK3N1MAGE NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK, that can give you a visual “heads up” as to how the router interface is laid out beforehand. I found them helpful.
And the results were, well, underwhelming. LAN speeds to my workstation were almost identical to the Spectrum router at 366 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload, with an assigned 300 Mbps service from Spectrum. Wi Fi speeds for the tablets were about 10% faster with the R6700AX, but if not for doing a speed test, I would not have detected any difference.
Overall, I am satisfied with this router. Price, features, speed and coverage are all adequate for my minimalist inclinations. I also opted for the 4-year Asurion protection coverage. If the thing blows up before its’ time, it’s replaced. If I get past 11 months, it will pay for itself in monthly rental fees.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023Style: AX5400 WiFi 6 | 6 StreamsVerified PurchaseI'm going to start with the good news...this thing really performs. I upgraded from a Linksys AC1750 that was going on 5 or 6 years old. It had always been rock solid (not a single outage in all those years) but I had a feeling I wasn't get the speeds I should have been, boy was I correct. I recently upgraded my FIOS internet from a 100 to a 500 Gbps plan because I have two sons and both are now using tablets, etc. Plus I have a high end gaming PC and we have three TVs in the house streaming 4k, in addition to other devices. After the FIOS plan upgrade I ran a speed test from my PC and was getting about 340 gbps download and upload speeds. However, after I upgraded to this router...520 gbps download and upload! On top of that the range of the 5G network is way bigger than it was, probably triple the area. One of the other main reasons I wanted to upgrade to this router is so I have better coverage in my back yard in the summer. This thing covers my entire house and most of my yard - front and back. I am extremely happy with the performance. Now lets discuss the initial setup...
First off, I got it done and it only took me a total of about 15 minutes. But there were some annoyances that I want to share with others. When you first start the setup and open the app it tells you to scan the QR code on the router. Mine didn't have any QR code on it. That was number 1. I checked the box too, no QR codes anywhere. So I had to do it manually. Not a big deal for me, however...when you select to do it manually in the app it takes you out of the app into your phone's settings to connect to the router network (NETGEAR** and the password is written on the bottom of the router). It also says that after you connect to go back into the Nighthawk app to continue setup. OK, so I connected to the router manually (which worked fine) but then wasn't able to go back into the app because the app was still directed to my phone's settings to connect to WIFI. Nothing was happening, so had to close everything and re-launch the app, which then started the process over again. Finally after 3 tries, the app recognized that I had connected to the router and continued with the setup process. Then, the router needed a firmware update. During that update I got an error message saying that it couldn't find the router, but the firmware update finished successfully anyway. Then I had to re-connect my phone to the router (again) manually to move to the final step in the setup. All in all the setup completed correctly but as you can see there were some hiccups. As stated it only took me 15 minutes or so but probably should have taken less than 5. I am being nick picky here but I remember setting up the Linksys router and it went very smoothly and quickly. Not really a big deal though and now that its done it never has to be done again. Given the performance I am getting from it, I don't really care. Hence the five star review.
The only thing remaining is to find out how well this stays connected over the years. After how extremely well my Linksys performed I have very high expectations. We'll see...this review may change.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024Style: WiFi 6, 5.4Gbps, DumaOS 3.0Verified PurchaseBefore you update the firmware (which you obtain through the netgear website) please make sure you reset the router to factory defaults. After you've flashed the new fw please make sure to factory reset it again and THEN set it up. This is known is a clean flash.
If you're facing issues with WiFi dropping. Its due to a flawed WPA2 integration on the 4 way handshake. Simply use the better and more secure version WPA3 in settings and it works perfectly. You should be using the wpa3 anyways regardless If WPA 2 is flawed or not. I'm actually happy this happened to me.
Geo fence works, QoS works, literally everything just works. Bufferbloating is no longer an issue. I love the ui, the only "bad" thing would be 100mbps loss compared to my ISP router. However seeing that this router has a much higher range, better ui and better controls this is a no brainer. Not to mention no buffer bloat.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on December 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great as booster for Starlink
Style: AX5400 WiFi 6 | 6 StreamsVerified PurchaseWorks great!
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francisco vadilloReviewed in Mexico on November 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen repetidor
Style: WiFi 6, 1.8GbpsVerified PurchaseMuy fácil de instalacion buen material buen acabado
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ARTURO DE LA CRUZ GARCIAReviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente router.
Style: WiFi 6, 5.4Gbps, DumaOS 3.0Verified PurchaseExcelente router, en cuanto a la instalación y el uso es muy fácil de operar, en cuanto a funciones, está muy completo, te brinda los ajustes necesarios para tener una estabilidad en el internet, independientemente del uso que se le de.
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Sultan AlamriReviewed in Saudi Arabia on June 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars تحديد سيرفرات الألعاب
Style: WiFi 6, 5.4Gbps, DumaOS 3.0Verified Purchaseممتاز جداً للقيمرز
- NikeshReviewed in Australia on July 4, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars It's simple and easy to set up - throughput is amazing
Style: WiFi 6, 5.4Gbps, DumaOS 3.0Verified PurchaseSimple to set up - wifi signal now reaches all along the house.