RAX50-100APS - NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 AX6 6-Stream W
Features
NIGHTHAWK® AX5400 6-STREAM WIFI 6 ROUTER WITH NETGEAR ARMOR™ (RAX50)
- NETGEAR Armor™ - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices*
- Extremely Fast WiFi - Up to 5.4Gbps (600 + 4800 Mbps) wireless speeds.
- Improved Capacity - WiFi 6 uses OFDMA to improve the capacity and efficiency of your network, so more devices can connect without slowing down your WiFi.
- Powerful 1.5GHz Triple-Core Processor - Smooth 4K UHD streaming to Smart TVs, mobile devices and gaming consoles.
6-STREAM WIFI: CONNECT, STREAM, AND DOWNLOAD FASTER
More WiFi streams means more available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices in the WiFi network. The Nighthawk AX6 provides consistent and powerful signal strength to multiple devices at the same time so you can enjoy smooth gaming and 4K UHD video streaming, and faster file transfers and backups.
WIFI 6 TECHNOLOGY
Latest WiFi 6 technology helps deliver the fastest speeds to all your connected devices of today and tomorrow with 4X more capacity, and is 100% backwards compatible.

IMPROVED NETWORK CAPACITY
Efficient data scheduling creates an impressive capacity increase that allows more devices to be connected to your network.

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AT THE CORE
A 1.5GHz triple-core processor provides the best performance for smooth streaming, browsing, gaming, and more.

NIGHTHAWK APP
Setup and control your home WiFi from the palm of your hand.
- REMOTE MANAGEMENT - Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere.
- INTERNET SPEED TEST - Check the broadband speeds from your service provider.
- GUEST NETWORK - Set up separate WiFi access for guests.
- QUICK SETUP - Get connected in just minutes.

Cybersecurity for Your Home
NETGEAR Armor™ protects your connected home from Internet threats. Armor's multi-layered cybersecurity is built into your WiFi router to protect your smart devices, smartphones, and computers. NETGEAR Armor includes Bitdefender's® award-winning anti-virus, anti-malware, and data protection for an unlimited number of devices.
Reliable Smart Home Connectivity
Support for simultaneous dual-band is ideal for connecting multiple IoT devices. Your WiFi stays strong and reliable for everything from sensor-based, low-bandwidth activity to high-bandwidth video streaming.
Smoother UHD 4K/8K Streaming
Watch ultra HD 4K/8K videos on your smart TV while others game online and upload pictures from their smartphones. Streaming on Netflix and YouTube has never been smoother.
Faster and Farther Coverage
Whether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and out. 8 high-performance antennas provide stronger and more reliable whole home coverage.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| WiFi Technology | 802.11ax Dual-Band WiFi (AX5400) |
|---|---|
| WiFi Performance | AX5400 WiFi |
| WiFi Range | Medium to large homesFour (4) high-power external devices for faster file transfer and fewer uninterrupted connections |
| WiFi Band | Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz |
| Beamforming | Beamforming+ - Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports1 WAN & 4 LAN |
| Number of USB Ports | One (1) USB 3.0 ports |
| Processor | Triple-core 1.5GHz processor |
| WiFi Speed | 6-stream WiFi with up to 5.4Gbps† for fast wireless speeds‡WiFi speeds of up to 600+4800Mbps†1024 QAM provides 25% increased data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256 QAM routerEnjoy greater than 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing-fast streaming and downloading to newer mobile devices |
| WiFi Capacity | OFDMA gives you more WiFi for more devices by allowing efficient data transmission at the same time |
| Sharing | USB 3.0 port for faster streaming, backup, and easy access to stored media |
| Ease of Use | Nighthawk App for easy router setup and more, including remote management of network when away from homeControl NETGEAR network with simple voice commands using Amazon Alexa and Google AssistantAX WiFi supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac client devicesEasy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones, and computers |
| Security | NETGEAR Armor - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devicesSupports WPA3 for the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocolStandards-based security - 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSKSecurely access home network & internet connection from mobile devices with VPN support on PC, Mac, and iOS and Android devices with OpenVPN Connect appSeparate & secure access for guestsAutomatic firmware updates deliver latest security patches to the router |
| Physical Specifications | Dimensions: 11.65 x 8.11 x 2.25in (295.8 x 206 x 57.2mm)Weight: 1.25lb (566g) |
| Brand | Netgear |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Networking > Routers |
| Weight | 0.567 kg |
| Warranty |
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Note:
Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return







