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
- π High-speed performance even with multiple devices
- πΆ Extended coverage compared to previous routers
- πͺ Stable connection throughout its use
Cons
- π Some issues and hiccups during the setup process
- π No QR code found for easy setup
- πΌ 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
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
The NightHawk 6 Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 router is a powerful and feature-rich networking solution that caters to the demands of modern homes and businesses. Here's a review: The NightHawk AX5400 router impresses with its cutting-edge WiFi 6 technology, promising faster and more reliable wireless connections for all your devices. The AX5400 rating suggests combined speeds of up to 5,400 Mbps, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive activities like 4K streaming, online gaming, and simultaneous use by multiple devices. Setup is relatively straightforward, thanks to the Nighthawk app, which guides users through the installation process, including network configuration and firmware updates. This user-friendly approach ensures that even those less tech-savvy can get the router up and running without much hassle. One of the standout features of this router is its robust performance in handling multiple devices. With a 1.5 GHz triple-core processor and support for MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies, it can efficiently manage numerous devices connected simultaneously without sacrificing speed or stability. The router's four high-performance external antennas and Beamforming+ technology help extend WiFi coverage throughout your home or office, reducing dead zones and ensuring a strong signal even in larger spaces. Another noteworthy feature is the inclusion of advanced security measures, such as WPA3 encryption and the option to set up a guest network. These features help keep your network secure and protect your privacy. However, the AX5400 router does come at a premium price, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers. Additionally, the design, while modern and sleek, may not be to everyone's aesthetic taste. In summary, the NightHawk 6 Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 router is a top-tier networking solution that offers impressive speeds, efficient device management, and strong security features. While it might be a bit pricey for some, it delivers on its promises of providing a fast and reliable wireless network for all your connectivity needs. If you're looking to future-proof your home network, this router is a solid investment.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023 by Alice Thomas
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 ) Iβm able to find less used channels and assign the router to those . Iβm 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. .Itβs 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
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.
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
Can't give it 3 stars since I purchased this to replace another netgear product that constantly drops wifi. This had been working for months now, I am not sure IF I want to check for updates - that is what hosed me on the old one. I know security updates are important but that caused me to purchase another router and extender due to constant issues with those and this is why I can't give support a good review. I don't know if intentional to get you to buy a newer version/equipment. They tried fixing the older router, but telling me to "back off" updates, reset to factory is NOT a way to fix. Thus, I will say replacing to new router/extender fixed my issues but I payed (literally) to fix problems with the old Netgear equipment. Update May 2024 - Yet again with netgear it was giving me issues dropping my printer, some computers etc. No updates needed. I contacted support just past 3 months - no support. Left message. Went thru they cryptic online doc trying to figure it out. I had to figure out myself how to do factory reset (some units are different on resetting). I performed, re-entered everything I configured including wifi etc. It's working now. Oh jeez support sent me something to try AFTER reset and a bout 1.5 weeks later. It's still hanging in there but support is just lousy and their product has cost me a lot to get my network working again. Update: Have had this running for 2 years and even after factory reset, had it dropping connections on windows, android and others. Weird - but only one system may have dropped and even after rebooting and running diagnostics it would not connect to router UNLESS you reboot router. Thus far I have rebooted over 12 times due to connection issues. If you go thru their site it's impossible to see the answer to this. I was also registered on the community and when I try to ask a question it tells me another user has this ID but it really was me. So..... don't expect too much support you pretty much have to do trial and error and suggestions from other web sites. Very disappointed in this product. I purchased yet another (yes stupid) RAX54v2 to replace this and had issues with that. I will update review on that product soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023 by Mike E
Size: 25.4 cm x 76.2 cm x 10.2 cm
I rarely leave positive reviews unless I'm really impressed. I had another router off Amazon that was ~$80, and it seemed slightly worse than the standard one from Spectrum. My router is in the corner of my lower level (bi-level home) and I have cameras and devices at the opposite end of a long-ish house. Whenever things would want to load, they were slow or choppy video quality. We have a detached garage ~100' from the house that we are finishing that I want WiFi to reach for cameras and maybe a TV. I bought this and installed it yesterday. I have a computer degree and didn't read the instructions and just tried to wing setup in the middle of working from home and it went bad for 2 or 3 hours. It's very simple just follow the little install sheet. With it installed and running, day and night difference. All cameras load instantly and are clear. Almost no delays on TVs. And I have 4/5 bars at the back garage. Never thought I would be so impressed with the thing. App is pretty nice and easy to use as well. I was lucky enough to get it at $150 which is even lower than the 4200 which is the next step down, putting the next level 6600 at $80 more. Even at normal price, I highly recommend this thing!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024 by Anthony B.