NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 742 reviews.
4.5(742 Reviews)- 46 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Ultrafast Wi-Fi with up to 5.4 Gbps combined wireless speed with Armor Cybersecurity
Features up to 5.4 Gbps (600 Mbps + 4.8 Gbps) wireless speeds. The Nighthawk AX6 router supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology.
Enjoy smoother streaming, faster downloads, and improved gaming and video conferencing. Armor Cybersecurity protects your home network and attached devices from cyber threats.
NETGEAR Armor Cybersecurity
Antivirus and data theft protection for all the smartphones and computers on your network. Protects your connected home from Internet threats. 1 year of service is included.
Introducing Wi-Fi 6 increased device capacity for Smart home
The latest generation Wi-Fi 6 technology improves Wi-Fi performance and reliability of connections to all your devices by up to 4 times.*
OFDMA and MU-MIMO allow for efficient data transmission to multiple devices at the same time.
Built-for Gigabit Internet speed and beyond
Connect, stream, and download faster with Gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity. Enjoy blazing-fast connectivity to newer devices, such as Intel® Gigabit Wi-Fi mobile devices and laptops.**
Works with existing Wi-Fi devices
Supports current Wi-Fi devices and is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), and earlier-generation Wi-Fi standards.
160MHz support
With 160MHz support, you can get more than one Gigabit speeds when you have latest laptops and Chromebook that support Gig+ speeds.
Wi-Fi 6 optimized powerful processor
The powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming to Smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. A fully offloaded CPU increases overall performance of the network.
Five (5) Gigabit 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 remote access to manage your network away from home.
Automatic firmware updates
Latest security patches delivered to the router.
Smart Connect
Intelligently selects the fastest Wi-Fi band for every device connection.
* Compared to a 2x2 AC router without 160MHz support working with mobile clients that support 160MHz bandwidth. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11ax specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary.
Clients must also support 11ax standards.
** To achieve Gigabit wireless speeds, the network requires compatible devices that support 160MHz channels.
What's Included
- NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router
- Owner's manual
Manuals & Guides
- Specification Sheet (PDF)
Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Range2500 square feet
- Wi-Fi Speed5.4 gigabits per second
General
- Product NameNighthawk AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router
- BrandNETGEAR
- Model NumberRAX50S-100NAS
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Security
- Data EncryptionYes
- Encryption TypeWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
- Firewall TypeNAT, SPI
- Security FeaturesNETGEAR Armor Cybersecurity protection
Network
- Band TechnologyDual
- Ethernet Standard10/100/1000
- Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz
- Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6
- Wireless StandardAX
- Wi-Fi Range2500 square feet
- Input/Output TechnologyMU-MIMO (Multi-user Multiple-Input Multiple Output)
- Number of 2.4Ghz Streams1
- Number of 5.0Ghz Streams1
- Ethernet SwitchYes
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Features
- App CompatibleYes
- App-ControlledYes
- App NameNETGEAR Nighthawk App
- Integrated ModemNo
- WirelessYes
Ports
- Port Type(s)RJ-45
Speed
- Wired Speed1000.0 megabits per second
- Wi-Fi Speed5.4 gigabits per second
- Gigabit Ethernet SpeedYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC606449149906
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 742 reviews
(742 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Setup4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Range4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Signal Strength4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.A great upgrade to my old netgear router very happy with the speed of it
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Great product! Easy set up and great speed. No hiccups in connection.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best ever
||Posted .This router is incredible works hands down amazing
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Very happy with the router and it's working awesome
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Home use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router for online gaming and work from home.
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I had an old router that was on its last legs and I finally decided it was time to upgrade. I read a long list of reviews before I finally landed on the AX5400 and it has not disappointed. My online gaming is flawless. My connection while working from home has not dropped once since upgrading. The cherry on top is the fact that my lady and the kids who are in in a different part of our home when I am working can finally get a descent connection for their electronics without slowing down my connection when I am working. I would absolutely urge anyone who has multiple devices in their home to pick one up. Furthermore, the WIFI 6 on my compatible devices is unrealistically fast when streaming HD videos. Two thumbs way up!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Connection quality, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Router
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Wow! That was my reaction when I saw the download speed from this router. I used a 100ft wifi cable to run my connection from my main router to the Netgear router in another room and it still delivers extremely high internet speeds through land line and through wifi signal to my cellphone. This router has an app where you can completely control your router. You can check speeds, turn off/on, and even control who can and can't use your routers internet. This Netgear router is worth every cent.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Home use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Router!
||Posted .Once I got the router set up which took me a little bit of time since I am not a tech savvy person the router has great speed and connection. Worth the money. Wish I could have set it up quicker but I figured it out. Highly recommend it! You won't be disappointed. My whole house is like a hotspot and has extremely fast service even outside on my porch and patio.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Set up
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great over 300 mbps
||Posted .Getting top speeds of 357 down on 300 meg service. I have a netgear cm1000 cable modem and have ax5400 hardwired. At first i was not getting my speeds about 160 mbps. Went to the advanced setting by using a browsers by entering 192.168.1.1 when to advance, advanced setup,then ipv6 put on auto detect mine selected 6to4 tunnel. And started getting my speeds 302 to 355 within 7 to 25 ft. I did lower the power of the wifi transmit power control to 50% since i live in a 800 sqft home.. Bigger place ill leave at 100%
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionHow many sq feet will this cover? Isn’t in description but I’m assuming this is the largest footprint given the price. Need 4000+
Asked by Bendor.
- A:Answer I have 5000+ and all devices work fine.
Answered by Johnny
Q: QuestionSo I have the Orbi 3000 mesh, RBK50 and struggle with dropped connection in my farthest bedroom. 2000 sq. foot house. I'm debating buying this Wifi 6 router hoping that my coverage will improve. Thoughts?
Asked by updatedmike.
- A:Answer The coverage from the RAX50S will be similar to the coverage you have from your RBK50, but the RAX50S can handle more clients due to the WiFi6 support.
Answered by NETGEARTeam
Q: QuestionWhat can be wrong? I'm very unhappy with this unit. It drops service 20 times a day and Spectrum says it not them.
Asked by Dropsconnection.
- A:Answer I had the same problem. It took me a while eliminating all other possibilities including the internet service provider. The problem I had was a defective router. If I hooked up other routers, no problem. I had to contact Netgear support at least 4 times to go though their "troubleshooting," all which I had done but did again. Troubleshooting included hard reset, reloading firmware update, changing MTU size, etc. They finally acknowledged it was a defective router. My recommendation? Buy Best Buys Geek Squad warranty. It will cost you less and you will get better service. All the service reps including the second and third tiers do not speak English well and even after going through all their support, they still had to get "supervisor's" approval. Then YOU have to pay to ship your router to them. After they get it, they will ship you a replacement. I am still waiting on my replacement.
Answered by Customer
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with AT&T?
Asked by Dish2121.
- A:Answer AT&T is your service provider. If you are using their gateway that has an RJ45 connecter to connect to your computer, then you can add this router and it will work fine. This is how I connected to my Uverse when I was on their service. Note though that this does not connect on its own to AT&T. You will need to have a modem or gateway to do so.
Answered by Cyber
Q: QuestionI live in a 3500 square foot townhouse with three floors....my cable connection is located at the front of the house on the middle floor will this modem take care of my lower level basement and more distant bedrooms on the top floor?... Nighthawk AX5400
Asked by JimmyD.
- A:Answer I have a similar set up for our townhouse and this router definitely has held up. We have a smart TV in the basement and my husband works downstairs during the day in our extra bedroom.
Answered by Peacefilled
Q: Questionis this compatible with Verizon fios internet
Asked by Jose.
- A:Answer If your FIOS connection was installed with Ethernet and not MOCA, it will work.
Answered by Sgip2000
Q: QuestionIs this router wall mountable?
Asked by Mavrathis.
- A:Answer Yes, it can be. They recommend M3 x 20 mm screws. This is in the user manual for your reference. http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAX50/RAX50_UM_EN.pdf
Answered by Cyber
Q: QuestionHow many devices does it support?
Asked by Tiny.
- A:Answer Right now I’m out house it covers 15 with no hitches was told that it cover up to 25.
Answered by Classy