Product Datasheet/Brochure
Data Sheet | RAX50
Nighthawk
®
AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
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Package Contents
• NETGEAR
®
Nighthawk
®
AX6 6-stream
AX5400 WiFi Router (RAX50)
• Ethernet cable
• 4 external antennas
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 11.65 x 8.11 x 2.25in
(295.8 x 206 x 57.2mm)
• Weight: 1.25 lb (566 g)
Technical Specifications
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band WiFi (AX5400)
- 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM
20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps
- 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM
20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/
g/n/ac WiFi
• Uplink & Downlink OFDMA
§
—Improved
capacity and efficiency
• Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor
• One (1) USB 3.0 port
• Memory: 256MB flash and 512MB RAM
• 160MHz channel support
• Additional DFS channels for interference
free experience
• Longer range with 4 high-performance
antennas
• Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet ports
- 1 WAN & 4 LAN
Key Features
• 4.5X better performance than an
AC router—6-stream WiFi with up to
5.4Gbps for fast wireless speeds
**
• More WiFi for more devices—OFDMA
allows efficient data transmission to
multiple devices at the same time. Uplink
OFDMA improves scheduling during high
volumes of upload traffic, particularly
when that traffic is created simultaneously
§
• 160MHz channel support
***
—Doubles
the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels
to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible
mobile devices and laptops
• 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 WiFi. Includes
remote access to manage your network
away from home
• WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices
and is backward compatible with WiFi 5
and earlier generation devices
• Works with Amazon Alexa
®
& the Google
Assistant—Control your NETGEAR WiFi
network with simple voice commands
Support
• 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
System Requirements
• Microsoft
®
Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista
®
, XP
®
,
2000, Mac OS
®
, UNIX
®
, or Linux
®
• Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
®
11 or higher,
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome
®
55 or
higher, Firefox
®
45 or higher, Safari
®
10
or higher
Security
• Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• Automatic firmware update delivers latest
security patches to the router
• Guest network access—separate & secure
• VPN Support—Secure access to your home
network away from home
• Latest security standard—Supports
WPA3 the latest and cutting-edge Wi-Fi
security protocol
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
• Extend your warranty & technical support
within 90 days of product purchase [US
only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
This router may not support all the mandatory features, ratied in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11AX specication. This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if
purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specications. Ac tual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network trafc volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future
standards. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with AX standards.
**
When working with 160MHz clients as compared to a 2x2 AC router that does not support 160MHz.
***
Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi.
§
Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
‡
As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
For indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS , the Mac logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service
mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are
for reference purposes only. ©2019 NETGEAR, Inc.
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