Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX4200 WiFi 6 Router with NETGEAR ArmorTM (RAX43)
- NETGEAR Armor™ - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your connected devices††
- Fast Wireless Speeds — 5-Stream WiFi with up to 574Mbps + 3603Mbps †
- 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.§
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Powerful 1.5GHz Triple-Core Processor — Smooth 4K UHD streaming to Smart TVs, mobile devices and gaming consoles.
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5 Gigabit Ports — Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections with 1 WAN & 4 LAN ports
- 160MHz Channel Support — Enjoy over 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing-fast streaming and downloading to newer mobile devices that support 160MHz bandwidth.***
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USB 3.0 PORT — Faster streaming, backup and easy access to your stored media.
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Nighthawk App — Easily set up your router and get more your of your WiFi.
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Automatic Firmware Updates — Latest security patches delivered to the router.
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Works with Existing WiFi Devices — Backward compatible with WiFi 5 (802.11ac) and earlier generation WiFi standards.
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Amazon Alexa & the Google Assistant — Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands.
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COMPARE PRODUCTS

Nighthawk® Tri-band AX12 12-Stream WiFi 6 Router - AX11000 (RAX200)
WiFi Range
- Large to very large homes
WiFi Band
- Tri-band WiFi
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 ports + One (1) 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- Two (2) USB 3.0 ports

Nighthawk® AX12 12-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX120)
WiFi Range
- WiFi coverage for very large homes
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 ports + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- Two (2) USB 3.0 ports

Nighthawk® AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX80)
WiFi Range
- Very large homes
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
- Six (6) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 5 LAN)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- Two (2) USB 3.0 ports

6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)
WiFi Range
- Medium to large homes
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 Mpbs Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- One (1) USB 3.0 port

Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX4200 WiFi 6 Router with NETGEAR ArmorTM (RAX43)
WiFi Range
- Medium to large homes
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 Mpbs Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
- One (1) USB 3.0 port
5-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 AX5 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.
NIGHTHAWK APP
Setup and control your home WiFi from the palm of your hand.
Cybersecurity for Your Home
NETGEAR ArmorTM 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 and VPN for an unlimited number of devices.
IDEAL USES
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Reliable Smart Home ConnectivitySupport 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.
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Smoother UHD 4K/8K StreamingWatch 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.
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Faster and Farther CoverageWhether your family is gaming in the basement or streaming videos by the pool, everyone can enjoy ultra-fast wireless speeds, indoors and out. Four high-performance antennas provide stronger and more reliable whole home coverage.
TECH SPECS
- WiFi Technology
- WiFi Performance
- WiFi Range
- WiFi Band
- Beamforming
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Number of USB Ports
- Processor
- WiFi Speed
- WiFi Capacity
- Sharing
- Ease of Use
- Security
- Physical Specifications
- Package Contents
- System Requirements
†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic 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. Up to 4200Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 4200Mbps devices.
††NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial introductory period.
‡As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
§Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
**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.