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Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

SKU: NERAX51NAS MFR: RAX50100NAS
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Key Features

  • Experience faster WiFi 6 speeds with the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 router for seamless streaming.
  • Enjoy reliable connections for multiple devices with this dual-band WiFi router, perfect for busy homes.
  • Boost your network security with WPA3, offering advanced protection on your new Netgear WiFi router.
  • Get wide coverage with four external antennas, extending a strong WiFi signal throughout your home.
  • Set up your Netgear Nighthawk router easily and quickly with the included quick start guide.
  • Stream 4K video and game online with Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring a stable, wired connection.
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2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Nighthawk

The router works great - my last net gear router lasted many years.

Charles F.

2025-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

I had to run the set up a few times for some reason, it stalled. But eventually, I got everything up and running and has been running well since I installed it a few weeks ago. I have FIOS and finally replaced the equipment that came with the service hoping to upgrade my coverage, which it did. Now it covers my whole house along with my backyard and patio area.

Hook N.

2025-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sat In The Box

I bought a refurbished unit which sat in the box for several months. When I did open the box, I found that one of the antenna mounts was loose. Had some issues with the installation but all turned out well.

Dwight P.

2025-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Netgear is bad

Horrible router with bad support. Only had this Netgear rax50 router one year and the company wanted to charge me to get it back online after I paid a fortune to purchase it brand new. I purchased a TP Link router and it works flawlessly with no issues. Would never purchase Netgear again Ior recommend anyone mess with this company.

Btbt121

2025-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not a fan

I purchased this router thinking it would be an upgrade from my previous Netgear router and still allow me to use old router as a WAP and with the WiFi6 Nighthawk mesh system. Trying to setup private network to use static IP and this router has nothing but issues

Daniel P.

2025-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Flawless Performance

Device works flawlessly, if I had to buy it again, I'd do so in a heartbeat

Nicholas R.

2025-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Broken

Bought this off Amazon as certified refurbished and it never worked. Very disappointing .

Cynthia

2025-05-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent

The best router i have ever owned, i replaced my linksys with the nighthawk and didn't have no more issues with the wifi at home

Rene

2025-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

read the description

Router quit after 4 - 5 years. Had to buy a new one. Replaced it with an RS-600 from Best Buy. They had a very poor stock on hand.

Robert O.

2025-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Internet will not connect

Does not work. Connects to Wi Fi but does not work with internet.

Robert E.

2025-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Internet will not connect

Does not work. Connects to Wi Fi but does not work with internet.

Robert E.

2025-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great router

This is a great router that had allowed me to extend my WiFi throughout my house. Would recommend

Ashton

2025-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

RAX50 is Awesome

Just added MR60 and MR21 to my RAX50 Home Network working great in 5G throughout my 2900 sq ft home

David

2025-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

failure after 18 months

I bought this in late 2023. It worked great at first, but now it won't stay connected for more than a few minutes at a time, requiring repeated shutdown and restarts.

cor23

2025-03-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very Good for livestreaming

Very good router for livestream. We are currently streaming at 720p and looking to move up to 1080p. The old Cudy router didn't handle 1080p. We also use up to 3 cellphones running Droidcam OBS and needed updated tech to handle the network load. The RAX50 is doing the job.

Donald B.

2025-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AX5400 (RAX50) Works great

The Netgear support person helped me finish the set up before I could use it. I'm very happy with the router.

Mary K.

2025-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy with the Router

I've been using the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) with my 500 Mbps Spectrum connection in a 2-bedroom apartment, and it's been fantastic. The speed is consistently fast, even with 20 connected devices, including smart home gadgets, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. There's no noticeable lag or buffering, even when multiple devices are in use at the same time. The WiFi 6 technology really makes a difference, providing stable connectivity throughout my apartment. I was also worried about overheating with so many devices connected, but the router stays cool with minimal heat, even after long hours of use. Setup was simple with the Nighthawk app, and I appreciate the additional security features. If you're looking for a reliable, high-speed router that handles multiple devices effortlessly, this is a great choice!

Nayan B.

2025-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent coverage

This is my third Netgear router. Netgear keeps improving their products to keep up with thecever changing technology in the world.

Allen M.

2025-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ultimate WiFi 6 Powerhouse

Finally, a router that delivers on its promises! After setting up the Nighthawk AX5400 in my 2,400 sq ft home, I've been consistently impressed by its performance. The WiFi 6 speeds are remarkable - I'm getting close to my full gigabit internet speeds on compatible devices, even two floors away from the router. What really stands out is how it handles multiple devices. Between our family's laptops, phones, smart home devices, and gaming consoles (often all running simultaneously), the AX5400 doesn't break a sweat. The six-stream configuration makes a noticeable difference in preventing any slowdowns during peak usage times. The setup process was surprisingly straightforward through the Nighthawk app. I particularly appreciate the built-in security features and parental controls, which let me manage screen time and content access for my kids' devices without any additional subscriptions. The four ethernet ports deliver solid wired performance for my home office setup and gaming PC. Speaking of gaming, the dedicated gaming port with QoS optimization has noticeably reduced latency in online games. Coverage is excellent - no more dead zones in the corners of my house or out on the patio. The beamforming technology really seems to make a difference in directing the signal where it's needed. While it's not the cheapest router out there, the performance, features, and reliability make it worth every penny. If you're looking to future-proof your home network and get consistent, fast speeds across all your devices, the Nighthawk AX5400 is an excellent choice. Pros: Outstanding WiFi 6 performance Excellent coverage and range Handles multiple devices with ease User-friendly setup and management Solid security options

Alex B.

2025-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)

Setup was smooth using the Netgear app. Router performs excellent. Nice upgrade

David R.

2025-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Netgear RAX50 Router

As advertised. Relatively easy setup. ISP increased speed, old router would not handle it. The RAX50 enabled the ability to access the new, faster speed.

Bryan

2024-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great router!

We use this for our small business. Seems great so far. The netgear app is also great!

Garrett S.

2024-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good router

Good range, easy to set up, and good internet speed

Paul

2024-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

REFURBISHED NETGEAR FUNCTION NORMAL

This official refurbished Netgear wifi-router is functioning so far so good.

WOODYE

2024-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good upgrade to my old router

Got this am upgrade to my old router and everything works great.

Big p.

2024-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great upgrade from Netgear R7000

My old Netgear R7000 router served me well for many years but had started dropping wi-fi (especially 5G band) almost daily for a minute or so each time. After much online research I decided to try the RAX50. The R7000 gave good coverage throughout our 3300 sq ft house but I was concerned about the range of the RAX50 since it's advertised as suitable for up to 2500 sq ft. My concerns were unfounded as the new router provides a stronger signal and significantly faster speeds on both the 2.4G and 5G bands to every room in the house and even outside to our whole-home backup generator. I've only had the router for a few weeks but there have been zero wi-fi drops. Regarding speed, I have a 600 mbps internet plan but was getting less than 400 mbps with the R7000 on the 5G band. I could get the max speed only with a wired ethernet connection. I now get wi-fi speeds of 600 - 650 mbps everywhere in the house. Set up was straightforward once I did the initial setup with the Nighthawk app and followed up with the web access for more customizations. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.

Pleased c.

2024-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great once I got it working

This took a couple tries to set up, after failed updates and no signal I started totally over. But it works great now! I wished there was a way to set it up without downloading yet another app. It seems like a decent router for the price (bought at Best Buy).

Cmilsun

2024-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Top notch performance

Fast ship got as discribed good as new after performing a reset. Only setback was setting up. As router stil had personal info, passwords, and usernames to overcome and re configuration was needed for router to function properly, used nighthawk app from Netgear to set up as if it was brand new. Happy with purchase and a good buy..

Donzo39

2024-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great router great price

Fast ship better than described. Works well stable and fast connection. Use Netgear nighthawk app to configure with ease!

Donzo39

2024-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy set up

As someone who is a bit older, I loved how easy this was to set up!

Steven

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Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 Specifications

Wireless

Wireless

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  • Wireless Frequency Bands

    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Dual-Band

  • Number of Antennas

    4

  • MU-MIMO Support

    6 x 6

  • WLAN Mode

    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

  • Antenna Placement

    External (Detachable)

Performance

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  • Throughput

    5400 Mb/s Total
    2.4 GHz: 600 Mb/s
    5 GHz: 4800 Mb/s

Interface

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  • Ports

    4x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) (Console)
    1x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) (Uplink)

  • USB Sharing Support

    Yes

Security

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  • Guest Network Support

    Yes

  • Wireless Security

    WPA3

  • VPN Protocol

    Yes

  • Firewall Support

    None

Hardware

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  • RAM

    512 MB

  • Storage Capacity

    256 MB

  • CPU

    1.5 GHz Triple-Core

  • Supported IEEE Standards

    802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    11.65 x 8.11 x 2.25" (295.8 x 206 x 57.2mm)

  • Weight

    1.25 lbs (566g)

  • UPC Code

    606449144895

About Netgear Nighthawk RAX50

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An Excellent Router

By Pat W.

My other router was starting to fail, and since I had a Netgear modem, I decided to stay within the same ecosystem and get their router. Setup could have been a little easier, but fortunately Netgear support was there to help. They require you to setup the router via smartphone; however, apparently, my phone was too old to do the job, so Netgear support had to walk me through how to complete the task. Once I got it setup, I had to listen to a sales spiel to get me to sign up for a service con...

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Great Router

By Josue A.

Ive had this device in my parents home and now my new home and no problems what so ever it does what its suppose to and the app is actually very easy to manage!

Where cutting-edge technology meets practicality, the Nighthawk RAX50 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router stands as a testament to the ultimate performance for the modern smart home. Designed to cater to both today's needs and tomorrow's innovations, this router delivers unparalleled speeds, augmented bandwidth, and a significant reduction in network congestion. Experience a new era of reliable connectivity that can handle up to 4X more devices than previous generations, ensuring that your smart ecosystem operates seamlessly.

The Nighthawk RAX50 is engineered with Wi-Fi 6 technology, utilizing OFDMA to enhance network capacity and efficiency dramatically. This means your Wi-Fi won't slow down, even as you connect a multitude of devices. Whether you're streaming 4K UHD content on smart TVs, engaging in responsive online gaming, or browsing on mobile devices, the router's powerful 1.5GHz Triple-Core processor guarantees smooth, uninterrupted enjoyment.

Cybersecurity is paramount in the digital age, and the Nighthawk RAX50 comes fortified with NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender. This comprehensive security solution offers award-winning antivirus, anti-malware, and data protection for your entire connected home. With a single subscription, you can safeguard an unlimited number of devices, from smartphones to smart thermostats and security cameras. Enhanced features such as Anomaly Detection, Brute Force Protection, and Sensitive Data Protection ensure your network is impervious to a wide array of cyber threats.

Managing your home network has never been more straightforward, thanks to the intuitive Nighthawk App. From the convenience of your smartphone, set up your router in minutes, monitor your network, conduct speed tests, and manage connected devices with ease. The app also provides access to manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions and more, putting complete control of your Wi-Fi experience in the palm of your hand.

For families, NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls offer a revolutionary way to manage your children's online time. Create personalized profiles, pause internet access on devices, and encourage healthy online habits without the need to confiscate electronics. It's an innovative solution for fostering balance in the digital lives of your loved ones.

The Nighthawk RAX50 doesn't just excel in performance and protection; it's also designed for ease of use. It's backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and earlier Wi-Fi standards, ensuring that your existing devices remain connected. Additionally, with support for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, you can manage your network with simple voice commands, integrating seamlessly into your smart home ecosystem.

In summary, the Nighthawk RAX50 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router is a powerhouse of speed, capacity, and security, designed to elevate your online experience and protect your digital life, all while offering the convenience and ease of use that modern homes demand.

Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 Features

  • 4.5X better performance than an AC router-6-stream Wi-Fi with up to 5.4Gbps for fast wireless speeds
  • 160MHz channel support-Enjoy greater than 1Gbps Wi-Fi speeds for blazing fast streaming and downloading to newer mobile devices
  • Powerful processor-1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming
  • 4 Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports-Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections
  • Nighthawk App-Easily set up your router and get more out of your Wi-Fi. Includes access from anywhere to manage your network away from home
  • NETGEAR Armor-Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and all your devices
  • NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls- Easily manage your kids time online across their connected devices
  • Wi-Fi 6 supports all current Wi-Fi devices and is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and earlier generation devices
  • Works with Amazon Alexa & the Google Assistant-Control your NETGEAR Wi-Fi network with simple voice commands

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Experience faster WiFi 6 speeds with the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 router for seamless streaming.
  • Enjoy reliable connections for multiple devices with this dual-band WiFi router, perfect for busy homes.
  • Boost your network security with WPA3, offering advanced protection on your new Netgear WiFi router.
  • Get wide coverage with four external antennas, extending a strong WiFi signal throughout your home.
  • Set up your Netgear Nighthawk router easily and quickly with the included quick start guide.
  • Stream 4K video and game online with Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring a stable, wired connection.

What's in the box:

  • Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
  • Ethernet Cable
  • 4x External Antennas
  • Power Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Netgear 1 Year Limited Warranty