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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Features
- 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
Description
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.
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Model | RAX50 |
| Key Features | Beamforming, Internet Security, Remote Access, Parental Control |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Wireless Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Compatible with | Laptops, Gaming Consoles, Smartphones |
| Primary Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Best Used For | Gaming, Home Networks |
| Package Contents | RAX50 Router, Ethernet Cable, 4 External Antennas, Quick Start Guide, Power Adapter |
| Connection Options | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 10 x 4.6 inches |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
| Model Number | RAX50-100NAS |
| Release Date | February 28, 2020 |
| Manufacturer Location | Vietnam |
Frequently asked questions
The NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 offers dual band wireless speed up to 5.4 Gbps. That means it can deliver ultra-fast internet speed to all your devices.
The NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 comes with a powerful range of up to 2,500 square feet. So, it's perfect for medium to large homes and can penetrate through walls to deliver signal to every corner.
The NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 router supports up to 6 streams. With this feature, you can connect more devices to your home network without compromising speed or performance.
Yes, the NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 is a WiFi 6 router. It means you can take advantage of the latest WiFi standard offering faster speeds, increased capacity, and reduced network congestion compared to older WiFi standards.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
These two reviewers were generally thrilled with the Netgear Nighthawk router. Both praised its increased coverage and high-speed performance, particularly in environments with multiple devices. They pointed out minor setup issues, but these did not significantly affect their overall satisfaction.
Pros
- 🚀 High-speed performance even with multiple devices
- 📶 Extended coverage compared to previous routers
- 💪 Stable connection throughout its use
Cons
- 😕 Some issues and hiccups during the setup process
- 👀 No QR code found for easy setup
- 💼 Potentially annoying additional software offers from Netgear
Should I Buy It?
Based on the consistent praises for its performance and range, the Netgear Nighthawk seems to be a worthwhile investment. The occasional setup frustrations noted do not outweigh its benefits, making it a strong contender for those seeking a high-performing router.
Size: 25.4 cm x 76.2 cm x 10.2 cm
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. 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.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023 by LD
Size: 25.4 cm x 76.2 cm x 10.2 cm
Have had this router for awhile. Been very reliable. NETGEAR still provides firmware updates too. The web page setup interface is very deep with lots of options to fine tune its setup. I live in an area where lots of WiFi routers exist. Using WiFi sniffer on windows laptop ( I have a free app ) I’m able to find less used channels and assign the router to those . I’m using the 2.4 and 5gig bands for different settings and 2.4 gig I have 2 logins to separate out specific devices. I have a lot iOT Devices plus the computers and streamers. Everything is has a reserved IP in the LAN setup table. .It’s actually more than the NETGEAR specs it for, but not all are used at the same time so it works ok. NOTE Apple devices have a feature that will change the MAC address randomly. This will cause the router to eventually choke as it assigns new IP to the new Mac address ( dhcp is enabled in the router) . This can be seen in NETGEAR logs. the Apple device has an option to use a fixed MAC address which stops that issue. I have some background from a networking work which helped me to get the best performance in my local network.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026 by JM
Size: 25.4 cm x 76.2 cm x 10.2 cm
Title: AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50) Description: Found the product was easy to install and it is working quite efficiently. Has significantly reduced he TV streaming issue and we seem to have better reception in the fartherst part of the house, now.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026 by Tony Bertot
Size: 25.4 cm x 76.2 cm x 10.2 cm
This is an excellent performing wireless router with great security features like the Guest network option, which allows your guests internet access, but they can't access anything on your internal network like printers, TVs, thermostats, etc.. Installation was pretty straight-forward, but I do have years of network experience.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by Bob Nadeau
Size: 25.4 cm x 76.2 cm x 10.2 cm
I bought this router to replace an aging nighthawk previous model. I was drawn to it's better speeds both in terms of the internet and the intranet. Setup can be a little funky. The device comes with no instructions whatsoever. The only thing they tell you is to download the Netgear nighthawk app to your phone and to follow the instruction. This works fairly well as long as you don't make the same mistakes I made. Tip to avoid my mistake: Since I already had a nighthawk, I didn't use the power supply and internet Ethernet cable that came with it. The power supply looked identical to what I already had with the same connector. When I got the first AX5400 I could not get it to work at all. It simply would not come online. Their tech support seemed lost and recommended I ask for a replacement device, which I did. The replacement arrived a few days later and it too showed the same exact symptoms. This time I wasn't buying it, no way I got two bad ones in a row. So I tried to install again. This time all i did was disconnect the old nighthawk from the modem and I used the power supply and Ethernet cable that came with it to install it independently without disconnecting all the cables on the old one. Darn thing woke up like Rip Van Winkle. Moral of this story, do not use your old connectors. 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. Doesn't make any sense to me. Never the less at that point everything worked great. I get some serous download speeds 3.5 times faster than my old one. My internal intranet between computers also saw a tremendous increase in speed. I didn't care for the bundled Armour security that comes with it. It is essential a bitdefender antivirus with modification to be used by the router. Darn thing blocks all kinds of websites out of the box and it is only a 30 day trial after which you need to pay for it. All my computers on my intranet are already protected by good anti-virus software so I simply turned it off. Never did care much for bundled products because at some point there is likely to be a disagreement between the bundled wares and then you are just SOL. Another issue I am having is updating the firmware. It tells me new firmware is available but it refuses to download it and install. I still don't know what that is all about. Netgear products are pretty pricey to be having these kind of quirks, and they really should include more installation details when you run into problems with the app installation like I did. Aside from those few issues which don't seem to impact performance I am pretty happen with this new router. EDIT: I should add that Netgear tech support leaves a lot to be desired.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024 by Joe H.