NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 721 reviews.
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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 721 reviews
(721 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
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Connection quality, Home use, RangeRated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast Router with Incredible Range
Posted .This router is a great WiFi6 router for small-to-mid sized homes (the box actually says 3 bedrooms) and it supports up to 4 wired devices (with 4 LAN and 1 WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit ethernet ports. The device is perfectly fit to manage up to 25 devices and provide them with incredible speeds. When I initially opened this router, I couldn’t help but notice that it was packaged nice and had each antenna individually wrapped. This router has 4 adjustable antennas (2 side and 2 rear) and they have to be placed in the appropriate spot when attaching to the router. Netgear makes it a point to label these in numerous places to ensure you don’t get them mixed up. After you unpack it and plug it in, there are a few steps you need to take to get your router up and running. When you go to setup the router, Netgear recommends you use the Nighthawk app but if you are “old-school”, you can use routerlogin.net or the 192.168.1.1 IP address to hit the administration screen of the router. Normally, I would go to the “old-school” route but wanted to give the Nighthawk app a try. Setting up the router was surprisingly easy with the Nighthawk app. It contains a QR scanner and you just us it to scan the QR code on the front of the router. From there, the app walks you through the rest. Despite the Nighthawk app being easy to use, I found myself reverting back to the “old-school” administrative screens to validate/confirm some of the router’s configuration from my laptop (vs. my smart phone). Note – there was a firmware update right out of the gate, so you may want to give yourself a few extra minutes when setting the router up if you plan to use the latest firmware. The nice thing is that the router pops up with a question asking you if you want to upgrade the firmware immediately and Netgear provides you with the release notes so you know what’s in it. The router has some of the more common features found in most routers like various security options, channel designation, SSID broadcast enabling and guest networks but it also has some features that aren’t found within all routers. For example, the router has a “Smart Connect” feature which lets the router intelligently select the best band for your WiFi connection (2.4 GHz or 5GHz). This router also supports AX features such as OFDMA and they can be enabled/disabled from the administration screen. It has implicit beamforming technology which is supposed to boost WiFi speed, reliability and range for mobile devices – a nice plus when most devices these days are wireless. The router has a plethora of options and settings to configure if you are comfortable in doing so but they have made it extremely easy to setup in the event you are novice just needing blazing fast internet from a solid router. If you are comfortable making the changes to the router’s configuration, the administration screen has it all. From a security perspective, you can restrict (or allow) certain devices to join the network and block websites from being visited and services from being run. You can also setup a schedule for when users can access the internet through the device, if desired. If you want to use this device as an access point, you can, and opening up ports and static routes are a breeze. You can even enable remote management and VPN service, if you need to. Additionally, the administration screen lets you observe the status of the router and network traffic at any time. Check in on the router’s status and see the devices that are attached to your network. You can even look at the logs, in the event you want to see who is doing what on your network. In terms of performance, this thing is blazing fast. If you are needing a router that will keep your speeds quick, the new WiFi 6 routers can help you accomplish this objective. In addition to being fast, I was blown away at how far the range is on this router. I was able to walk to the opposite side of my house and even into my back yard and I still was able to stay connected to the router. Really impressed. The router comes with 1 year free of Armor, which is Netgear’s advanced cyber threat protection. It is powered by Bitdefender, which is a notable brand in cyber security. With all of the security threats these days, it is nice to have some extra piece of mind. The security features within Armor are pretty nice and it lets you know how secure your network is by giving it a rating. Additionally, it indicates if you have any vulnerabilities and if any threats were blocked. It even provides you with recommendations on how to improve the security of your network even further. The 1 year free that comes with this router is a nice touch. I participate in Netgear’s First Look and Review Program where the send me their newest devices in return for an honest and unbiased review on its usability and performance. The information helps Netgear bring their products to market and continuously improve them for their users. All in all, I would say that this is a great router that delivers fast speeds at incredible distances. It possesses all of the advanced features that expert network buffs will seek but is designed to be implemented and setup by even the most novice users. Throw in the 1 year of Armor protection and you have a great value at its current price point. I would recommend this router to friends and family who have a medium sized home or smaller.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Setup5 out of 5Range5 out of 5Signal Strength5 out of 5Rated 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.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best ever
||Posted .This router is incredible works hands down amazing
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Great
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Very happy with the router and it's working awesome
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I needed
Posted .Great upgrade from the ac5400 router I was using previously. Not 5g band drop outs either like the previous linksys router. I did lose out on 4 Ethernet ports but this thing handles 20 plus wifi items with ease. This is a winner for years to come.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Connection quality, Range, Set upRated 5 out of 5 stars
Faster than my Orbi & Signal Coverage is great!
Posted .I was selected to test this product by Netgear. My previous setup was a Netgear Orbi Mesh solution with the router and 1 satellite. As far as speed goes, the Nighthawk AX5400 outperformed the Orbi on all wireless traffic. When conducting a speedtest on a 802.11n wireless card, at ~50 feet away I was able to get 94 Mbps download speeds on the Nighthawk, but only 45 Mbps on the Orbi with the same device at the same distance. When I went out to my backyard and into my work shed, which is ~100 feet from the router and passes through multiple insulated walls, the signal strength from the Nighthawk was not quite as strong as the connection to the satellite Orbi was, but I could still download at 30Mbps. The satellite Orbi connection allowed me to download at 45 MBps. (This was on an 802.11n card, not 802.11ac or 802.11ax) When I was about 10 feet away from the Nighthawk router, I was able to download at 208 Mbps - my subscribed internet speed is 200Mbps, and this was on the 802.11n card. That's great speed. This is the fastest router I've ever used. From a setup point it was really simple - you can use the NETGEAR app or just plug your PC/laptop into the router directly and go from there. It has great QoS options to prioritize gaming/streaming devices - I'm just blown away that this has almost the same signal coverage as 2 Orbi mesh devices.
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Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Home use, SpeedRated 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!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Connection quality, SpeedRated 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.
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Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
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 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
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
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